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Las Cruces kicks off ‘Music in the Park’ series virtually on Fourth of July weekend

Las Cruces kicks off ‘Music in the Park’ series virtually on Fourth of July weekend

Paulina Astrid Spencer, Entertainment Editor July 3, 2020

The City of Las Cruces Parks and Recreation Department is kicking off the popular “Music at the Park” concert series virtually starting this Fourth of July weekend.  Since its start in 1994, “Music in the Park” has become a Las Cruces tradition...

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IN REVIEW: ‘Disclosure’: An eye-opening perspective on Hollywood transgender portrayals

IN REVIEW: ‘Disclosure’: An eye-opening perspective on Hollywood transgender portrayals

Michael Cuviello, Editor-in-Chief July 1, 2020

The new Netflix documentary  “Disclosure” from Sam Feder delivers a fresh hard look at how transgender representation in television and film has been depicted over the years.  Since the very beginning of cinema, films have used broad stereotypes...

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Coffee House of Hel is a newly established  horror themed  coffee shop in East El  Paso.

Coffee House of Hel ready to scare up business in El Paso

Sasha Minjarez, Contributor June 30, 2020

Coffee House of Hel is serving up frighteningly frothy concoctions in an atmosphere bone chilling enough to make any day of the year feel like Halloween. Owners Helen and Robert Hinojos have conjured up a one-of-a-kind local spot in East El Paso where...

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IN REVIEW: Glass Lux – ‘Radio Silence’ a psychedelic synth-wave fairytale

IN REVIEW: Glass Lux – ‘Radio Silence’ a psychedelic synth-wave fairytale

Sven Kline, Contributor June 24, 2020

 With the constant unrest in the world today it can be easy to miss new music popping on the radar. Hitting the indie bedroom-pop scene, Glass Lux returned in January with their latest EP “Radio Silence.”   Glass Lux is a promising up-and-coming musical...

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‘Control Z’: Closer to a telenovela than a TV show

‘Control Z’: Closer to a telenovela than a TV show

Marisol Chávez, Web Editor June 21, 2020

“Control Z” is exactly as if Mexico got their own Gossip Girl, but then somehow got mixed up with a script of La Rosa de Guadalupe.   Sofía Herrera, played by Ana Valeria Becerril, is a damaged high school junior that was gifted with Sherlock-like...

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Dylan Minnette stars  in Netflix's '13 Reasons Why', now in its fourth and final season.

IN REVIEW: Netflix’s ’13 Reasons Why’ concludes with emotional season four

Isaiah Ramirez, Sports Editor June 12, 2020

Netflix's controversial original series “13 Reasons Why” released its final season June 5. The closing chapter of the series, based on the bestselling book by Jay Asher, depicts numerous issues that are common in society today.  Warning: This...

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The Jazz Exchange to host 'Virtual Jazz Sessions' featuring local artists

The Jazz Exchange to host ‘Virtual Jazz Sessions’ featuring local artists

Paulina Astrid Spencer, Entertainment Editor June 10, 2020

The Jazz Exchange and TFCU have partnered up to support local artists along the border through the project “Virtual Jazz Sessions.” Amid the pandemic, local artists are finding it difficult to showcase their talent but the “Virtual Jazz Sessions”...

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Kumail Nanjiani and Issa Rae star in  'The Lovebirds'

IN REVIEW: ‘The Love Birds’ short on plot long on chemistry

Michael Cuviello, Editor, in chief June 7, 2020

  “The Love Birds” is the new film from the director of the critically acclaimed “The Big Sick,” Michael Showalter. “The Love Birds” was supposed to be released in theaters nationwide in March but due to COVID-19, it is currently...

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Adam Sandler stars in the 2019 film Uncut gems currently streaming on Netflix

IN REVIEW: ‘Uncut Gems,’ Adam Sandler delivers award worthy performance

Isaiah Ramirez, Sports Editor June 5, 2020

"Uncut Gems," is now available on Netflix for anyone that is searching with anticipation and one of the best films in recent memory.   "Uncut Gems," which was released to theaters in the fall of 2019, is gaining some traction back as...

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IN REVIEW: Netflix’s ‘The Midnight Gospel’, an animated anthology of life-changing lessons

IN REVIEW: Netflix’s ‘The Midnight Gospel’, an animated anthology of life-changing lessons

Hugo Hinojosa, Contributer June 1, 2020

Once you let your mind take in the first episodes, "The Midnight Gospel" quickly becomes a phenomenal source of mindfulness and wisdom.    Netflix's ability to take risks and speak out on difficult topics has enabled them to deliver high-quality...

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The artist Juice Martinez created this collection of images that were inspired by the pandemic.

Art during a pandemic: How artists are responding to COVID-19

Jaqueline Martinez, Reporter May 26, 2020

During self-isolating times amid the coronavirus pandemic, artists in El Paso and all over the world are creating artwork and adding value to the shadows of the pandemic. From decorated face masks, drawings and murals, to jewelry and sculptures, here’s...

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EP Bar Wears: Bringing aid to the working-class citizen

EP Bar Wears: Bringing aid to the working-class citizen

Sven Kline, Contributor May 25, 2020

Almost two months into the quarantine and a lift to the closure on the 30th of April, many working-class citizens remain without revenue and work.     But among the mess of today’s current situation of closed jobs and the paranoia of leaving...

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