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December 2010 The following events are just some of the events coming up this month. We generally update this list once a month, and stop updating about a month before so we can focus on the print edition instead.
Cirque du Soleil: ‘Alegría’ — The legendary performance troupe will give eight performances of its internationally acclaimed production Dec. 1-5 at Don Haskins Center. “Alegría” is a Cirque du Soleil classic that has entertained more than 10 million people worldwide since its world premiere in Montreal in 1994. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 1 and 5 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $35-$79 ($28-$64 children 12 and younger; $31.50-$67.50 military, seniors and students), plus service charges. Tickets: $95-99; $76-$80 children 12 and younger; $98.50 military, seniors and students). (Ticketmaster) Information: cirquedusoleil.com/alegria.
El Paso Rhinos — El Paso’s Junior League ice hockey team takes on the Texas Junior Brahmas Dec. 3-5 at the Sierra Providence Events Center, next to the Coliseum, 4100 E. Paisano. Regular games times are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $5 general admission; $10, $15 and $20 reserved. Information: 479-PUCK (7825) or elpasorhinos.com.
El Paso Gem and Mineral Show — The annual show is Dec. 3-5 at El Maida Auditorium, 6331 Alabama. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $3 ($2 for seniors, military; free for children 12 and younger with adult admission). Information: Gem Center USA, 533-7153, 1-877-533-7153 or gemcenter@aol.com.
‘Navidad de Las Luminarias’— The Chapel at Loretto Academy, 1400 Hardaway at Trowbridge, provides the elegant English cathedral setting for the Bruce Nehring Consort’s annual holiday concerts Dec. 3-5, with the Consort Singers, organist Lester Ackerman and the Quintessential Brass. Nehring conducts. The Chapel will be decorated with luminarias, poinsettias and white lights.
Performances are 7:45 p.m. Friday, 5 and 8 p.m. Saturday and 2:30 and 5 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $15. Discounts are available with advance purchase only: $10 senior/military; $5 students. Information: 534-7664.
Yo Gabba Gabba Live — DJ Lance Rock and the cast of “Yo Gabba Gabba” bring their “There’s A Party in My City” state-of-the-art production with music, singing, dancing and animation to El Paso at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7, at Abraham Chavez Theatre. Tickets: $38.70-$41.26; under age one admitted free if sitting in parent’s lap (Ticketmaster).
Dave Koz ‘A Smooth Jazz Christmas’ — The Grammy-nominated saxophonist and El Paso favorite presents his 13th annual Christmas show at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9, at the Plaza Theatre, with guests guitarist Brian Bulbert, pianist Jonathan Butler and saxaphonist Candy Dulfer. Tickets: $40-$100; available through Ticketmaster.
‘It’s A Wonderful Life’ — The live radio play by Joe Landry is Dec. 10-18 at El Paso Playhouse, 2501 Montana. The beloved American Christmas classic comes to life as a 1940s radio broadcast. Showtime is 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Ticket information: 532-1317, elpasoplayhouse.com.
‘The Deliverer’ — The annual large-scale holiday pageant of music and drama celebrating the Christmas season is Dec. 10-12 and Dec. 17-19 at Cielo Vista Church, 3585 Lee Trevino. Information: 595-0288 or cielovista.org.
Sunland Park Race Track — The 2010-2011 live horse racing season runs Dec. 10-April 10. Race days are Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, except during the Christmas/New Year’s holiday season. Races begin at 12:15 p.m. each race day. General admission is free to the track and casino. Turf Club seating is $5. Information: (575) 874-5200.
Applejack Band — The El Paso folk band performs its annual Christmas dinner show Saturday, Dec. 11, at 8 p.m. La Tierra Cafe, 1731 Montana. Doors open at 6 p.m., dinner served at 7 p.m. Cost: $32 (tip not included), reservations required. Information: 592-5122 or (575) 541-1992.
Jingle Bell Run — Up and Running, 3233 N. Mesa, will host its holiday 5K at 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, departing from the store (Rudolph Plaza). Packet pickup is 8 a.m. race day. Information: 478-5663 or raceadventuresunlimited.com.
San Jacinto Plaza Christmas Tree Lighting — The 75th annual “Christmas in Lights” continues the holiday tradition of the plaza’s spectacular Christmas tree and displays beginning at Saturday, Dec. 11, at San Jacinto Plaza downtown. The ceremony begins at 4:30 p.m. with live entertainment. The lighting of the 55-foot Christmas tree by the Mayor and City Council members is at 5:55 p.m. followed by the 12th annual lighted Christmas parade at 6 p.m. Information: 541-4331 or 544-5436.
‘Living Christmas Tree’ — The 46th annual Christmas concerts at First Baptist Church are Dec. 11-12, 805 Montana. Tickets available in the church office Monday through Friday on a first come, first served basis. The event usually sells out early. Information: 533-1465.
‘Sounds of the Holidays’ — Holiday entertainment is offered 5 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, Dec. 13-22, at San Jacinto Plaza in Downtown El Paso. The annual event includes various school and community choirs, local bands and ensembles performing Christmas and seasonal music. Sponsored by the City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department. Admission is free. Information: 252-9031 or 240-3310.
Duncan Tuck — Showtime! El Paso presents the comic musician at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, at the Plaza Theatre. Using song parodies, funny voices and a lot of one-liners, Tuck carved out a career originally as a road comic. An accomplished musician, vocalist, comedian and composer, he performs with his 12-string flamenco guitars and back-up band. Tickets: $25 ($10 students with ID; ages 6-25). Information: 544-2022 or ShowtimeElPaso.com.
Senior All-Star Football Classic — The 19th annual high school all-star football game is Saturday, Dec. 18, at UTEP’s Sun Bowl stadium. The game features seniors from area public and private high schools throughout El Paso County. Information: 478-6904 or 434-1001.
Holiday on Ice — Special holiday-themed public skating is Dec. 18-31, at the Sierra Providence Event Center next to the Coliseum, 4100 Paisano. Information: 479-PUCK (7825) or elpasoicemonitor.com.
‘The Great Russian Nutcracker’ — The Moscow Ballet presents the 16th anniversary of this holiday classic at 4 and 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 23, at the Plaza Theatre. Tickets: $26, $36 and $86, plus service charge. Available through Ticketmaster. Information: nutcracker.com.
Brut Sun Bowl — The 77th annual football classic begins at noon, Friday, Dec. 31. The game features the Pac-10 Conference versus the ACC. Teams will be announced Dec 5. Reserved seats: $20-$60; general admission: $15. Captain’s Club tickets: $650. Information: 533-4416, 1-800-915-BOWL or sunbowl.org. (ticketmaster)
Other Sun Bowl events:
• The Rotary Club Kick Off Luncheon is 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 9, at Doubletree Hotel Downtown, 600 N. Mesa.
• The 8th annual Sports World Sun Bowl 5K run and 1-mile fun walk is 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, at the Las Palmas LifeCare Center Back Parking Lot, 3333, N. Mesa.
• Don Haskins Sun Bowl Invitational basketball tournament is Dec. 28-29 at the Don Haskins Center, UTEP. Teams to be announced. Tuesday’s games are at 7 and 9 p.m. The consolation game is at 5 p.m. Wednesday followed by the championship game at 7 p.m. Four-game, two-night package are $20-$40. Two-game, one-night package: $12-$22. Information: 533-4416 or 747-5234 (UTEP Ticket Center).
• Rotary Sun Bowl Football Team Luncheon is Thursday, Dec. 30, at the El Paso Convention Center. Doors open at 11 a.m. • The 13th annual Sun Bowl Fan Fiesta is 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 30, at the El Paso Convention Center, with free activities and games for kids 6 and younger, face painting, balloon animals, magic acts, local bands, Battle of University Bands and Cheerleaders, food and drink for purchase, and a fireworks display.
UTEP Basketball - Home games are at the Don Haskins Center. Information: 747-5234 or utepathletics.com.
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