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Spring blooms at annual poppies festival

Spring blooms at annual poppies festival

Catherine Ramirez, Entertainment Editor March 25, 2019

The El Paso Museum of Archaeology partnered with the National Border Patrol Museum and the Downtown Artist and Farmers Market to host the 13th Annual Poppies Festival March 23, at the El Paso Museum of Archaeology on Transmountain Road. The event was...

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Star City Tattoo & Arts Expo showcases artists

Star City Tattoo & Arts Expo showcases artists

Catherine Ramirez, Entertainment Editor March 25, 2019

For the fourth year, the Star City Tattoo and Arts Expo showcased more than 150 tattoo artists from the area March 22-24, at the El Paso Convention Center. Each day, tattoo enthusiasts, artists and those who appreciate the trade filled the convention...

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‘Nudes & More’ adorns the walls of Hal Marcus

‘Nudes & More’ adorns the walls of Hal Marcus

Noah Sarabia, Contributor March 25, 2019

The Hal Marcus Gallery opened exhibit “Nudes & More” March 14, at its gallery, 1308 N. Oregon St., and features works from more than 15 artists including Hal Marcus, Tom Lea, Krystyna Robbins and John W. MacKenzie in about 60 images. Gallery...

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Rubin Center highlights work during ‘Vault Mixer’

Rubin Center highlights work during ‘Vault Mixer’

Jaqueline Martinez, Contributor March 20, 2019

The Stanlee and Gerald Rubin Center of the Visual Arts hosted  “The Vault Mixer,” a one night only exhibition that featured artwork from "The Vault" Thursday, March 14. “The Vault Mixer,” a student-led event organized by the student staff...

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2019 Neon Desert Music Festival official lineup

2019 Neon Desert Music Festival official lineup

Catherine Ramirez, Entertainment Editor March 15, 2019

After weeks of anticipation Neon Desert Music Festival officials have released the lineup of artists set to perform at the ninth annual downtown festival scheduled for May 25 and 26. “Neon Desert Music Festival is excited to unveil today the full...

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Things to do in El Paso during spring break

Things to do in El Paso during spring break

Catherine Ramirez, Entertainment Editor March 11, 2019

Although many students hope to spend their spring break on a beach. Work, school and financial situations may not always allow students to take that getaway. For those planning to stay in town, El Paso has a lot to offer to feel as if you had left town...

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‘The Humans’ is a ‘haunted family drama’

‘The Humans’ is a ‘haunted family drama’

Alexia x. Nava Carmona, Reporter March 11, 2019

The UTEP Department of Theatre & Dance presents “The Humans” at the Studio Theatre, first floor of the Fox Fine Arts Building, March 27-31. Originally written by Stephen Karam, “The Humans” has been called “the best play of the year”...

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Mexican author speaks about new book

Mexican author speaks about new book

Noah Sarabia, Contributor March 5, 2019

Roma Calatayud-Stocks, an author from Mexico City, spoke about her second installment of her book trilogy, “A Symphony of Rivals,” which focuses on life in the 20th century overseas in Austria, Italy, Germany and the U.S., Feb. 27 at Barnes and Noble...

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“Eggscellent”, A solo exhibition by Leah Powell

“Eggscellent”, A solo exhibition by Leah Powell

Jaqueline Martinez, Contributor March 5, 2019

The Glass Gallery, inside the Fox Fine Arts building, gives students an opportunity to showcase their artwork every year. The exhibitions usually run one to two weeks, giving the artist an option to host either an opening or closing reception in which...

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Orchestra welcomes interim conductor

Orchestra welcomes interim conductor

Valeria Olivares, Reporter March 4, 2019

Bohuslav Rattay was introduced into his first semester as interim conductor for the UTEP Symphony Orchestra Tuesday, Feb. 26, during a concert at the Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall. Rattay stepped in for the spring semester as Lowell Graham, the orchestra’s...

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Monster Jam returns to UTEP for two action packed days

Catherine Ramirez, Entertainment Editor March 2, 2019

  Monster Jam returns for its annual play at UTEP for two, four-wheel excitement filled, days March 2 to 3, at the Sun Bowl Stadium. The monster truck racing and mechanical competition involves more than 10 drivers and their trucks including...

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El Paso’s Finest offers a space for art in Downtown El Paso

El Paso’s Finest offers a space for art in Downtown El Paso

Claudia Flores, Editor in Chief February 26, 2019

El Paso’s Finest held a reception for its monthly art show Friday, Feb. 22, which featured the work of local artists inspired by the Mexican painter Frida Kahlo. Located on 314 Mesa St., El Paso’s Finest is a small art store that not only serves...

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