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ENTERTAINMENT CALENDAR - MAY 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.
MAY 2012   JUN 2012   JUL 2012   AUG 2012   SEP 2012  
 
MAY
02
Wed 7:30 pm
 
  BYU INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCE  (Abraham Chavez Theatre, El Paso)
 
 
additional information at:
ticketmaster.com
915-231-1100
   Dances from countries such as Israel, Romania, Ireland, India, Mexico, and the United States showcasing a spectacle of traditional music and dance and featuring exquisite costuming and stunning choreography.
 
 
MAY
02
Wed 8:00 pm
 
  WHISKEY MYERS  (The State Line, El Paso)
 
 
additional information at:
countyline.com
915-581-3371
   Whiskey Myers takes the blues rock genre and mixes it with modern day Texas Country to derive a sound that is sure to take listeners on an atmospheric roller coaster. High energy twin guitars, soulful vocals, and unstoppable rhythm.
 
 
MAY
03
Thu 7:00 pm
 
  JOHNNY LEE - THE URBAN COWBOY  (Little Bit of Texas, El Paso)
 
 
additional information at:
littlebitoftexas.us
915-585-2275
   Johnny Lee performed in the film "Urban Cowboy" and recorded songs for the soundtrack. "Lookin' For Love" spent 3 weeks at the top of the Billboard country singles chart and also went to Top 5 on the Pop charts.
 
 
MAY
04
Fri 6:00 pm
 
  ALFRESCO! FRIDAYS  (Arts Festival Plaza, El Paso, TX)
 
 
additional information at:
alfrescofridays.com
915-534-0600
   This popular free concert series provides a casual way to experience some of the best established and upcoming local bands. This friday will feature Corrida Cumbia rhythms from La Banda Jerezana de Don Nicho Ayala.
 
 
MAY
05
Sat 2 & 8 pm
 
  THE RAT PACK IS BACK  (Plaza Theatre, El Paso)
 
 
additional information at:
theplazatheatre.org
915-231-1100
   Recreating when "The Rat Pack" was making hipster legend with a no-holds-barred nightclub act starring Vegas' four favorite sons: Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis, Jr., Dean Martin and Joey Bishop.
 
 
MAY
05
Sat 7:00 pm
 
  GARY PUCKETT & THE UNION GAP  (Spencer Theater, Ruidoso)
 
 
additional information at:
spencertheater.com
888-818-7872
   The chart topping group that pioneered the "hip-to-be-square" concept performs the greatest hits from their six gold records and 10 Billboard chart hits. Including Young Girl, Woman Woman, and Lady Willpower.
 
 
MAY
05-06
Sat - Sun
 
  LCSO CLASSICS SIX CONCERT  (Atkinson Recital Hall, Las Cruces)
 
 
additional information at:
lascrucessymphony.com
575-646-3709
   The Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra and maestro Lonnie Klien hosts the El Paso Chorale with director Prentice Lefin along with tenor Jonathan Blalock, soprano Heather Hill and baritone Robert Ken.
 
 
MAY
05-06
Sat-Sun 12 noon
 
  CINCO DE MAYO FIESTA  (Old Mesilla Plaza, Las Cruces)
 
 
additional information at:
oldmesilla.org
575-524-3262
   A traditional Mexican fiesta honoring Mexico's second revolution. Experience traditional Mexican music, food and dancing on the historic Old Mesilla Plaza. The fiesta is open to the public, and there is no admission charge.
 
 
MAY
06
Sun 3:00 pm
 
  MESILLA VALLEY CHORALE  (Rio Grande Theatre, Las Cruces)
 
 
additional information at:
riograndetheatre.com
575-647-2560
   With a long and successful choral music history, the Mesilla Valley Chorale, under the direction of Nancy Ritchey, presents Sentimental Journey, a diverse musical showcase that will take you back to simpler times.
 
 
MAY
06
Sun 7:00 pm
 
  MANÁ  (El Paso County Coliseum, El Paso)
 
 
additional information at:
ticketmaster.com
915-533-9899
   Maná is a popular Mexican Rock band whose career has spanned more than three decades. Maná has earned four Grammy Awards and seven Latin Grammys with worldwide sales standing at more than 25 million albums.
 
 
MAY
09
Wed 8:00 pm
 
  VITERA  (The State Line, El Paso)
 
 
additional information at:
countyline.com
915-581-3371
   Vitera fuses old-school Rock with Latin grooves and instrumentation as a backdrop for pop lyrics in Spanish, English, and Spanglish. The sonic lovechild of Maná and Guns N' Roses conceived to the sounds of Santana.
 
 
MAY
10
Thu 8:00 pm
 
  RAY PRICE  (Inn of the Mountain Gods, Ruidoso)
 
 
additional information at:
innofthemountaingods.com
800-545-9011
   Ray Price has often been praised as among the best male voices of country music. This singer, songwriter and guitarist was elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1996 and continues to record and tour.
 
 
MAY
11
Fri 6:00 pm
 
  ALFRESCO! FRIDAYS  (Arts Festival Plaza, El Paso, TX)
 
 
additional information at:
alfrescofridays.com
915-534-0600
   This popular free concert series provides a casual way to experience some of the best established and upcoming local bands. This friday will feature Tropical Cumbia rhythms from La Explosion Lagunera.
 
 
MAY
11
Fri 8:00 pm
 
  LEO KOTTKE  (Scottish Rite Temple, El Paso)
 
 
additional information at:
elpasoscottishrite.org
915-820-8002
   Innovative fingerpicking acoustic guitarist, who is as comfortable playing blues and jazz as he is folk. Kottke has never stopped touring and recording, including collaborations with the likes of Emmylou Harris and Lyle Lovett.
 
 
MAY
12
Sat 7:00 pm
 
  ROBERT EARL KEEN  (Freedom Crossing, Ft. Bliss)
 
 
additional information at:
freedomcrossing.com
915-564-5311
   The first show in the Let Freedom Sing summer concert series is Robert Earl Keen. This Texas singer-songwriter and guitarist is popular with fans of traditional country, alternative country, folk, Americana, and college radio.
 
 
MAY
13
Sun 3:00 pm
 
  MESILLA VALLEY CONCERT BAND  (Atkinson Recital Hall, Las Cruces)
 
 
additional information at:
music.nmsu.edu
575-646-1582
   The Mesilla Valley Concert Band is an ensemble of about 100 performers, ranging in age from 18 to 90. This concert will feature the music of Woody Herman as arranged by Ken Neidig.
 
 
MAY
15
Tue 10:00 am
 
  BLESSING OF THE FIELD  (NM Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, Las Cruces)
 
 
additional information at:
frhm.org
575-522-4100
   A colorful, music-filled procession to bless the animals, orchards and vineyard led by Bishop Ricardo Ramirez. The Las Cruces Catholic School's Praise Band and Ballet Folklorico Colores de Cristo Group will perform.
 
 
MAY
16
Wed 8:00 pm
 
  RADIO LA CHUSMA  (The State Line, El Paso)
 
 
additional information at:
countyline.com
915-581-3371
   Radio La Chusma breaks down the barriers of age, race, language and religion. This six piece band perfoms a high energy live showwith a new "Pachuco" sound that takes reggae vibrations to a whole new level.
 
 
MAY
17
Thu 9:30 pm
 
  KYLE PARK - CODY JOHNSON  (Little Bit of Texas, El Paso)
 
 
additional information at:
littlebitoftexas.us
915-585-2275
   Kyle Park is an Austin, Texas recording artist who sings and writes cool, crisp country tunes, just like him. Cody Johnson's unique blend of Country and Rock is the real thing reaching beyond the ears and touches the heart.
 
 
MAY
18
Fri 6:00 pm
 
  ALFRESCO! FRIDAYS  (Arts Festival Plaza, El Paso, TX)
 
 
additional information at:
alfrescofridays.com
915-534-0600
   This popular free concert series provides a casual way to experience some of the best established and upcoming local bands. This friday will feature Jazz, Big Band and Latin rhythms from the 1st Armored Division "Show" Band.
 
 
MAY
23
Wed 8:00 pm
 
  JOE BARRON BAND  (The State Line, El Paso)
 
 
additional information at:
countyline.com
915-581-3371
   The Joe Barron Band bases its roots in Texas Country and Rock & Roll. With musicians that all come from different backgrounds musically, the band has quickly made a name for themselves with energetic live shows.
 
 
MAY
24
Thu 7:00 pm
 
  HOWIE MANDEL  (Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Albuquerque)
 
 
additional information at:
hardrockcasinoabq.com
877-475-3827
   Howie Mandel is a mainstay of the American comedy scene. Maybe you've seen him hosting the Fox TV series MOBBED, judging "America's Got Talent" on NBC, or hosting the game show "Deal or No Deal".
 
 
MAY
26
Sat 11:00 am
 
  NEON DESERT MUSIC FESTIVAL  (Cleveland Square Park, El Paso)
 
 
additional information at:
neondesertmusic
festival.com

   Annual festival produced by Splendid Sun Productions includes multiple outdoor stages, local and regional artist displays and a diverse music line up that will light up the southwestern skies.
 
 
MAY
26
Sat 8:00 pm
 
  GREG ROLIE BAND  (Spencer Theater, Ruidoso)
 
 
additional information at:
spencertheater.com
888-818-7872
   The Gregg Rolie Band features an incredible brew of Santana alumni and other rock masters celebrating the hit sounds Rolie helped to create. Rolie was a co-founder of the rock bands Santana and Journey.
 
 
MAY
26-28
Sat-Mon 10:00 am
 
  BALLOONFEST 2012  (Wet N' Wild WaterWorld, Anthony)
 
 
additional information at:
klaq.com
915-544-9550
   Three days of concerts on the Budweiser Stage at Wet N' Wild WaterWorld. Headlining bands are Buckcherry, P.O.D. and Hellyeah plus lots of local bands. Hot Air Balloon launches take place at Santa Teresa Country Club.
 
 
MAY
26-28
Sat-Mon 12 noon
 
  SOUTHERN NM WINE FESTIVAL  (Southern NM Fair Grounds, Las Cruces)
 
 
additional information at:
snmwinefestival.com
575-522-1232
   Taste wines from around the state and learn about wine and how to pair it with food. Enjoy live music from your favorite local bands and shop for unique arts and crafts as well as a wide variety of agricultural products.
 
 
MAY
30
Wed 8:00 pm
 
  FRONTERA BUGALÚ  (The State Line, El Paso)
 
 
additional information at:
countyline.com
915-581-3371
   Frontera Bugalú highlights the roots of Latin music combining Latin-American and Caribbean styles with the border sound. They've quickly become an El Paso favorite with their original cumbias, nortenas, and mambos.
 
 
MAY
31
Thu 6:00 pm
 
  COOL CANYON NIGHTS  (McKelligon Canyon Ampitheatre, El Paso)
 
 
additional information at:
coolcanyonnights.com
915-317-5503
   This free summer concert series takes place at the beautiful McKelligon Canyon Ampitheatre! Come out for a relaxing night full of music and the cool canyon breeze. Tonight's music is provided by Aranda.
 
 
MAY
31
Thu 9:00 pm
 
  JOHN ANDERSON  (Little Bit of Texas, El Paso)
 
 
additional information at:
littlebitoftexas.us
915-585-2275
   John Anderson has charted more than 40 singles on the Billboard country music charts, including five Number Ones: "Wild and Blue", "Swingin'", "Black Sheep", "Straight Tequila Night", and "Money in the Bank".
 
 
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