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ENTERTAINMENT CALENDAR - OCTOBER 2012
With several venues and concert halls in the region, El Paso, Las Cruces and Southern New Mexico are often a stop for national touring acts. Local symphonies, dance troops and theatre groups also provide first rate entertainment year round. Select any month below to view the live entertainment options available in the upcoming months.
AUG 2012   SEP 2012   OCT 2012   NOV 2012   DEC 2012  
 
OCT
03
Wed 7:00 pm
 
  CIRQUE CHINOIS  (Spencer Theater, Ruidoso)
 
 
additional information at:
spencertheater.com
575-336-4800
   Blending the ancient tradition of acrobatics with the flowing theatrical elements of dance, aesthetic stage lighting and sound, the Cirque Chinois is one of the most distinguished circus troupes in the world.
 
 
OCT
03-07
Wed-Sun
 
  SOUTHERN NM STATE FAIR  (Southern NM State Fairgrounds, Las Cruces)
 
 
additional information at:
snmstatefairgrounds.net
575-524-8602
   The Southern New Mexico State Fair & Rodeo has something for everyone; a midway, an auction, food, music, arts & crafts, livestock shows, exhibits, pagents, carnival rides and a cowboy rodeo.
 
 
OCT
04
Thu 7:30 pm
 
  EL PASO PRO MUSICA  (El Paso Museum of Art, El Paso)
 
 
additional information at:
elpasopromusica.org
915-833-9400
   A special collaboration concert. Artistic Director and world renowned cellist Zuill Bailey will be featured along with pianist Doris Stevenson in a recital of Great Cello Music from 1600-1800.
 
 
OCT
06
Sat 8:00 pm
 
  ROOTS & BOOTS  (Inn of the Mountain Gods, Ruidoso)
 
 
additional information at:
innofthemountaingods.com
800-545-9011
   With 14 number one hit songs between them, Sammy Kershaw, Aaron Tippin and Joe Diffie are country music legends. Don't miss this opportunity to see 3 country music stars performing their timeless music in concert together.
 
 
OCT
06-07
Sat-Sun
 
  NM PUMPKIN FESTIVAL  (Mesilla Valley Maze, Las Cruces)
 
 
additional information at:
nmpumpkinfestival.com
575-522-1232
   All the fun of the Mesilla Valley Maze, plus pie eating, seed-spitting, horse-drawn carriage rides, pumpkin carving, pumpkin painting, live music, storytelling, the Pumpkin Glow and a whole lot more.
 
 
OCT
06-07
Sat-Sun 12 noon
 
  MESILLA JAZZ HAPPENING  (Old Mesilla Plaza, Las Cruces)
 
 
additional information at:
oldmesilla.org
575-524-3262
   Jazz and wine tasting make the perfect combination as they swing their way into the historic Mesilla Plaza. Popular New Mexico band Nosotros will perform a free concert on Saturday night on the plaza.
 
 
OCT
10
Wed 8:00 pm
 
  THE BLACK KEYS  (NMSU Pan American Center, Las Cruces)
 
 
additional information at:
panam.nmsu.edu
575-646-1420
   Having recently sold out two consecutive shows at Madison Square Garden, The Black Keys bring their rock/blues mix to NMSU. With seven albums under their belt, the duo have sold over 2 million albums in the U.S.
 
 
OCT
11
Thu 7:00 pm
 
  DAVID BALL & THE PIONEER PLAYBOYS  (Spencer Theater, Ruidoso)
 
 
additional information at:
spencertheater.com
575-336-4800
   David Ball's mellifluous tenor is as smooth and tangy as a slice of buttermilk pie. With his band The Pioneer Playboys, he seemingly came out of nowhere in the Late 90s with his mega hit Thinkin' Problem.
 
 
OCT
12
Fri 7:00 pm
 
  HOT CLUB OF SAN FRANCISCO  (Rio Grande Theatre, Las Cruces)
 
 
additional information at:
riograndetheatre.com
575-523-6403
   Celebrating the timeless music of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli's pioneering Hot Club de France. This all-string ensemble takes listeners back to the smoky jazz clubs of Paris in the 1930s.
 
 
OCT
12-14
Fri-Sun
 
  CHALK THE BLOCK  (Downtown, El Paso)
 
 
additional information at:
chalktheblock.com
915-541-4257
   Expericence some amazing sidewalk chalk art, live music, temporary art installations, an interactive kids zone, art vendors, great food & refreshments, chalk art competitions, and much more!
 
 
OCT
13
Sat 5:30 pm
 
  BORDER LEGENDS OF EL PASO  (El Maida Shrine Auditorium, El Paso)
 
 
additional information at:
musiciansofelpaso.com
915-562-1444
   The 4th Annual Border Legends of El Paso Rock Concert. This years show includes Zoomer Roberts, Truth, Glenn Leffler, Mario Otero, The Iveys, Mike Ciccarelli, The Henchmen, The Chains, Rod Crosby & the Intruders.
 
 
OCT
13
Sat 7:00 pm
 
  EL PASO CHOPIN MUSIC FESTIVAL  (EPCC Transmountain Theatre, El Paso)
 
 
additional information at:
elpaso-chopin.com
915-584-1595
   Annual series of free performances which serve to promote the appreciation of Chopin's music. This concert features pianist Lucy Scarbough, a highly respected musician known for her standing-room-only concerts.
 
 
OCT
13
Sat 8:00 pm
 
  RAY STEVENS  (Inn of the Mountain Gods, Ruidoso)
 
 
additional information at:
innofthemountaingods.com
800-545-9011
   Singer and composer, Ray Stevens has entertained us for years with his witty music. From his multi-million selling comedy hit, "The Streak" to his Grammy award winning pop standard "Everything Is Beautiful".
 
 
OCT
13-14
Sat-Sun
 
  LA VIÑA FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL  (La Viña Winery, La Union)
 
 
additional information at:
lavinawinery.com
575-882-7632
   New Mexico's oldest winery will be hosting their Harvest Festival featuring continuous live entertainment, food, arts & crafts and, of course, wine. Visit the tasting room, and enjoy a picnic on the grounds. There is an admission charge.
 
 
OCT
16
Tue 7:30 pm
 
  EL PASO PRO MUSICA  (UTEP Fox Fine Arts, El Paso)
 
 
additional information at:
elpasopromusica.org
915-833-9400
   Featuring Yolanda Kondonassis who one of the world's premiere solo harpists; Philippe Quint, an award winning and grammy nominated violinist; Zuill Bailey, world renowned Chellist and EPPM Artistic Director.
 
 
OCT
19-20
Fri-Sat 7:00 pm
 
  OLE ESPANA!  (Rio Grande Theatre, Las Cruces)
 
 
additional information at:
riograndetheatre.com
575-523-6403
   This exceptional evening of Flamenco and Spanish Dance will feature dynamic choreography and dance by this exciting duo, alongside an extremely talented group of up-and-coming dancers from the Borderland.
 
 
OCT
19-20
Fri-Sat 7:30 pm
 
  EPSO - CLASSICAL CONCERT #2  (Plaza Theatre, El Paso)
 
 
additional information at:
epso.org
915-532-3776
   Bohuslav Rattay is Conductor and Yolanda Kondonassis on Harp. Featured works: Shostakovich - Festive Overture; Ginastera - Concerto for Harp, op. 25; Dvorak - Symphony No. 8, op. 88, G major.
 
 
OCT
21
Sun 2:30 pm
 
  TAP - THE SHOW  (Abraham Chavez Theatre, El Paso)
 
 
additional information at:
showtimeelpaso.com
915-544-2022
   A non-stop explosion of rhythmic energy. Wrapped in dazzling costumes and backed by a soaring orchestral score, the cast travels seamlessly over decades of styles from Broadway and big band to world music and pop/rock.
 
 
OCT
25
Thu 8:00 pm
 
  GLORIANA  (Little Bit of Texas, El Paso)
 
 
additional information at:
littlebitoftexas.us
915-585-2275
   Country music trio Gloriana has just released their much anticipated second studio album, A Thousand Miles Left Behind. Their 2009 self-titled debut album soared to No. 2 on the Billboard Country Albums chart.
 
 
OCT
25-26
Thu-Fri 7:30 pm
 
  DIE FLEDERMAUS  (The Summit Ballroom, El Paso)
 
 
additional information at:
epopera.com
915-581-5534
   This classic operetta is filled with Strauss' greatest waltzes including The Blue Danube Waltz, the delightful evening will feature a wonderful story, great performances, watlz dancing by the audience, and a champagne toast.
 
 
OCT
27
Sat 6:00 pm
 
  DOWNTOWN ZOMBIE WALK  (Rio Grande Theatre, Las Cruces)
 
 
additional information at:
riograndetheatre.com
575-523-6403
   The downtown undead event is back for another shamble! Zombie attire is mandatory to be included in the walk and all participants are asked to remain in character, communicating only in grunts, groans and moans.
 
 
OCT
27
Sat 7:00 pm
 
  EL PASO CHOPIN MUSIC FESTIVAL  (Chamizal Memorial Theatre, El Paso)
 
 
additional information at:
elpaso-chopin.com
915-584-1595
   Annual series of free performances which serve to promote the appreciation of Chopin's music. This concert features pianist Andrew Tyson, first prize winner of the 2011 Young Concert  Artists International Auditions.
 
 
OCT
27-28
Sat-Sun
 
  LCSO - CLASSICS TWO  (NMSU Atkinson Hall, Las Cruces)
 
 
additional information at:
lascrucessymphony.com
575-646-3709
   Featuring James Houlik on Saxaphone. Music from Gioachino Rossini - Overture to the Barber of Seville; Russell Peck - The Upward Stream; and Modest Mussorgsky - Pictures at an Exhibition.
 
 
OCT
28
Sun 5:30 pm
 
  DIE FLEDERMAUS  (The Summit Ballroom, El Paso)
 
 
additional information at:
epopera.com
915-581-5534
   This classic operetta is filled with Strauss' greatest waltzes including The Blue Danube Waltz, the delightful evening will feature a wonderful story, great performances, watlz dancing by the audience, and a champagne toast.
 
 
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