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Neon Desert annouces daily schedule and times

Neon Desert annouces daily schedule and times

Adrian Broaddus, Editor-In-Chief May 22, 2017

In anticipation for the two-day music fesival this weekend, Neon Desert annouced the full set times and full performance schedule for each day. Single-day and two-day passes are still available for purchase at www.neondesertmusicfestival.com, in person...

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UTEP celebrates border culture through theater

UTEP celebrates border culture through theater

Gaby Velasquez, Photo Editor May 21, 2017

The UTEP Department of Theater and Dance presented the Chicano and Latin Theater series on Sunday, May 21, at the Fox Fine Arts. The series brought two plays to campus. "¡Bocón!" was performed by the UTEP theater students and the Pebble Hills...

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Attendees gather around

El Pasoans get a taste of the middle east at ‘An Arabic Night in El Paso’

Andres Martinez, Multimedia Editor May 20, 2017

  UTEP's Arab Student Association and music ensemble Layali Al-Sham hosted "An Arabian Night in El Paso" on Saturday, May 20. The event was held so attendees could experience authentic Arabic food and music.

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El Paso Mascots celebrate Chico's birthday at the ball park

El Paso Mascots celebrate Chico’s birthday at the ball park

Gaby Velasquez, Photo Editor May 20, 2017

The annual "Mascot Mania" was hosted at the Southwest University park at the El Paso Chihuahuas game on Friday, May 19, in spirit of Chico's birthday. Mascots such as Paydirt Pete, Amigo Man, Texan Jack and Dry Blue made the appearance at the game. They...

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The El Paso Band perform at Cool Canyon Nights at the McKelligon Canyon Amphitheatre on Thursday May 18.

Cool Canyon Nights shines a light on local talent

Eddie Velazquez, Copy Editor May 18, 2017

Local artists representing a wide range of genres are set to return to the McKelligon Canyon Amphitheater stage as part of the annual Cool Canyon Nights. The weekly concert series takes place every Thursday at 6 p.m. and is free to all attendees. Prime...

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Neon Desert annouces daily schedule for music fest

Neon Desert annouces daily schedule for music fest

Adrian Broaddus, Editor-In-Chief May 15, 2017

In anticipation for the seventh annual Neon Desert Music Festival, the lineup for each day has been released. Single-day tickets are also available for purchase at www.neondesertmusicfestival.com. Headlining the festival on Saturday, May 27, will be...

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At The Drive-In kicks off tour in El Paso

At The Drive-In kicks off tour in El Paso

May 7, 2017

Saturday night, many El Pasoans gathered at the County Coliseum to witness the return of At the Drive-In, the punk-rock band bred from El Paso. The band released their first album in 17 years, “in•ter a•li•a” on May 5, just a day before...

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Rock band from Mexico DLD to make EP debut at Neon Desert

Rock band from Mexico DLD to make EP debut at Neon Desert

Rene Delgadillo, Staff Reporter May 5, 2017

Editor’s note: The quotes have been translated from Spanish. DLD, one of the most popular rock bands of Mexico, will make its El Paso debut at this year’s Neon Desert Music Festival, bringing with them their unique musical style. “We are very...

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Minetracks: April in review

Minetracks: April in review

Leslie Sarinana and Adrian Broaddus May 3, 2017

Leslie Sariñana (L) – Entertainment Editor – April has come and gone, but not without leaving us with new music. But new doesn’t necessarily mean good, especially in the case for album releases this month. Even the already successful and big name...

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May the Fourth be with you

May the Fourth be with you

Leslie Sarinana, Entertainment Editor May 2, 2017

May the fourth is with us. For those of you who don’t know what that means, allow me to explain. May 4 is the official/unofficial Star Wars Day. Just a day to celebrate one of the most successful ongoing movie franchises in history. How did this come...

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A guide to Free Comic Book Day in El Paso

Leslie Sarinana, Entertainment Editor May 2, 2017

Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) is celebrated every first Saturday of May. It was first created in 2002 by the North American comic book industry in an effort to help get more readers into independent comic book stores. The date was set after Jim Valentino,...

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UTEP Symphony brings ‘Sounds of the Cinema’

UTEP Symphony brings ‘Sounds of the Cinema’

Claudia Flores, Contributor May 2, 2017

Since 2012, the UTEP Symphony Orchestra has dedicated their last concert of the season to classical music featured in films and original scores written for the movies. On May 4, they will be performing the “Sounds of Cinema” at UTEP’s Fox Fine Arts...

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