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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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'RAD! TV' brings television to the stage with original work by kids

‘RAD! TV’ brings television to the stage with original work by kids

Special to The Prospector August 8, 2016

You don’t need to watch Saturday night TV for entertainment when you can come see “RAD! TV” performed by kids at El Paso KIDS-N-CO. “RAD! TV” starts at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at First Presbyterian Church, 1340 Murchison. Tickets are $7...

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Frank Ocean: a look to 'Boys Don't Cry' and reliving the past

Frank Ocean: a look to ‘Boys Don’t Cry’ and reliving the past

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor August 3, 2016

After four long years of storied rumors, empty promises, misguided dates and grueling anticipation, the wait for Frank Ocean’s sophomore album is over. It is expected that R&B artist Frank Ocean will release his new project, “Boys Don’t...

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Lil Yachty shines on sophomore album 'Summer Songs 2'

Lil Yachty shines on sophomore album ‘Summer Songs 2’

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor July 28, 2016

After rising to stardom with his freshman mixtape, “Lil Boat,” XXL 2016 Freshman and on-the-rise rap sensation Lil Yachty has taken 2016 by storm with his auto tune and unique sound of rap. His new project, “Summer Songs 2,” which was released...

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Blink-182 performs for the first time in El Paso at the Don Haskins Center on Tuesday, July 26.

Blink-182 makes memorable stop at the Haskins Center

Julia Hettiger, Entertainment Editor July 27, 2016

Pop punk band, Blink-182, landed in the Sun City for the first time for their “California” tour on July 26 along with the All-American Rejects and A Day to Remember. The bands’ performances drew in thousands of new and old fans on what would...

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Pitbull's return to El Paso does not disappoint

Pitbull’s return to El Paso does not disappoint

Angel Ulloa, Photo Editor July 21, 2016

Grammy Award-winning artist, Pitbull, returned to El Paso on Wednesday, July 20th for The Bad Man Tour, and brought a special guest along with him. Prince Royce opened up for Pitbull with his Latin love songs 'Las Cosas Pequeñas' and 'Corazón Sin Cara,'...

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