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”The Importance of  Being Earnest” will play at the Wise Family Theatre from Sept. 28-30 and Oct. 5-6 .

UTEP professor steps off center stage and into a new stage

Elenie Gonzalez, Staff Reporter September 25, 2017

It’s 1926 in Chicago, well into the Prohibition era. After a night of boozing with a striking couple in a speakeasy, a young, blonde, bright-eyed woman ends up dead, and her dress, once a sparkling gold, is now crimson. Her killer? A vampire. If...

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Lincoln Park Day celebrates Mexican-American culture in the border

Lincoln Park Day celebrates Mexican-American culture in the border

Gaby Velasquez, Photo Editor September 24, 2017

The 13th annual Lincoln Park Day was celebrated on Sunday, September 24 at Lincoln Park, and was hosted by the Lincoln Park Conservation Committee. This celebration is modeled after Chicano Park Day in San Diego, California and its purpose is to celebrate...

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Marco Antonio Solis brings a romantic atmosphere to the Don Haskins

Marco Antonio Solis brings a romantic atmosphere to the Don Haskins

Claudia Flores, Staff Reporter September 24, 2017

  Editor’s note: The quotes have been translated from Spanish. The Don Haskin Center opened its doors to welcome the hundreds of fans of Marco Antonio Solis and Jesse & Joy on Saturday. At around 8:20 p.m., brother and sister duo...

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September Soiree celebrates international art at Rubin Center

September Soiree celebrates international art at Rubin Center

Gaby Velasquez, Photo Editor September 22, 2017

The Rubin Center hosted September Soiree celebrating the hundreds of international artists they have showcased and their contemporary art on Friday, September 22. The event included a whiskey tasting and hors d’oeuvres. Kikimora performed live...

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Two Door Cinema Club show turns into a dance party

Two Door Cinema Club show turns into a dance party

Daniel Mendez, Staff Reporter September 21, 2017

Indie music was alive and well at Tricky Falls last night. A sold-out crowd came in strong and ready to show off their fanciest footwork as they sang and danced to the beat of Two Door Cinema Club’s best hits. The crowd that came through the doors...

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'No Cholos Allowed' reading will explore Cholo life and art

‘No Cholos Allowed’ reading will explore Cholo life and art

Christian Vasquez, Web Editor September 21, 2017

Two brothers are showcasing their recent books at the Tomás Rivera Conference Center Friday at 7 p.m., Sept. 22. Daniel Chacón, chair of creative writing at UTEP, will be reading from his new novel called “The Cholo Tree,” and Kenneth Chacón,...

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Wilco to return to El Paso

Wilco to return to El Paso

Eddie Velazquez, Entertainment Editor September 20, 2017

Coming off the critically successful release of their most recent album, “Schmilco,” Chicago indie rockers Wilco are set to perform at the Abraham Chavez Theatre on Sept. 28. Original members Jeff Tweedy (lead vocals, rhythm, acoustic and lead guitars...

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STRFKR announces 2018 El Paso tour date

STRFKR announces 2018 El Paso tour date

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor September 19, 2017

The popular indie rock band, STRFKR, announced their early 2018 tour dates and locations on Tuesday, Sept. 19. From Portland, Oregon, STRFKR became active in 2007 and has been a popular band for indie fans ever since. Members of the band include Joshua...

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Bean Type Coffee Roasters will open in Oct. and will be located at 10300 Socorro Rd.

New cafe strives to empower coffee dialogue in El Paso

Michaela Roman, Contributor September 19, 2017

In recent years, El Paso’s spectrum of bars, breweries and assorted night-life has grown and developed something for everyone. With this rise, coffee shops with a different take on the coffee experience are emerging. Arleen Mendez, a former El Paso...

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'Mother!' is a philosophical thriller that falls short

‘Mother!’ is a philosophical thriller that falls short

Sergio Muñoz, Contributor September 19, 2017

Three years since his last movie, "Noah" Darren Aronofsky has returned with "Mother!," his new film with Jennifer Lawrence and Javier Bardem in the main roles. This time, Aronofsky decided to focus on the horror genre, getting closer to what we saw in...

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Chinati Foundation to hold weekend-long event

Chinati Foundation to hold weekend-long event

Claudia Flores, Staff Reporter September 19, 2017

From October 6 to 8 the Chinati Foundation presents a weekend-event with a series of activities and exhibit to support the organization’s programs and operations year-round. On Friday October 6, scheduled from 5-10 p.m. “Made in Marfa” presents...

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SoundCloud rappers that blew up in 2017

SoundCloud rappers that blew up in 2017

Adrian Broaddus, Editor-In-Chief September 18, 2017

SKI MASK THE SLUMP GOD Ski Mask is a comic book hero turned rapper. He playfully crafts his style of fast bars and voice-bending verses—similar to that of Lil Wayne and Busta Rhymes. He’s a close childhood friend of rapper XXXTENTACION, whom he met...

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