ENTERTAINMENT CALENDAR - FEBRUARY 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.
Wicked has worked its magic on critics and audiences alike. Winner of 35 major awards, including a Grammy and three Tony Awards, Wicked is Broadway’s biggest blockbuster and the defining musical of the decade.
El Paso Wind Symphony performs "Wild Thing, You Make My Heart Sing" as part of their 2011-12 “A Spicy Season.” The band consists of Greater El Paso residents, most of whom are band directors in area public and private schools.
First discovered in 2009 on TV’s reality show America’s Got Talent, The Texas Tenors enjoy international repute as powerful entertainers who weave effortlessly from John Denver to Puccini, Merle Haggard to Leonard Bernstein.
The Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra presents Zuill Bailey, one of the premiere cellists in the world. Celebrated artistry, technical wizardry and engaging personality make him one of the most sought after cellists today.
Gabriel's clean and animated comedy style has earned national crossover appeal, making him popular among fans of all ages. Ask anyone who has seen him in concert and you will hear the same thing, "Fluffy was SO funny!"
Get ready rock fans… Great White and Slaughter hit the Inn of the Mountain Gods stage. These bands gained popularity in the '80s and '90s with hit rock songs like "Once Bitten, Twice Shy" and "Fly to the Angels."
Yeah baby! Innovators of the alley-oop, 3 man weave, slam dunk and 4 point shot, The Harlem Globetrotters have entertained fans in 120 countries around the world, touring uninterrupted for 86 seasons!
11th Annual Dinner & Dance Valentine Soiree. Taking place on the stage of the Spencer Theater, the celebration includes a gourmet three-course dinner, complimentary cocktail and dancing to the Michael Francis Trio.
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The Rock and Worship Road Show features MercyMe, Tenth Avenue North, Lecrae, Disciple, Hawk Nelson, Sidewalk Prophets, The Rend Collective Experiment and a special message from Bart Millard.
Considered one of the greatest bands of all time, the current Glenn Miller Orchestra was formed in 1956 by the Miller Estate and has been touring consistently ever since, playing an average of 300 live dates a year.
Fusing the 3000 year-old tradition of Chinese acrobatic arts with the multidisciplinary approach of Cirque du Soleil, Dralion draws its inspiration from Eastern philosophy and its quest for harmony between humans and nature.
The Grammy Award winning vocal ensemble renowned for their excellence in group singing. Rooted in jazz, but Brazilian, R and B, classical, and pop influences are infused with equal creativity by this amazing vocal quartet.
Country superstar Brad Paisley's 2012 World Tour come to Las Cruces. Special guests on the tour are CMA New Artist of the Year The Band Perry and 2011 American Idol winner Scotty McCreery.
The four-time Grammy nominee has released seven studio albums since 1996, which have produced fourteen Top 40 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, including the #1 singles "Brokenheartsville" and "Gimmie That Girl".
Sean Jones will perform the memorable classics of Motown and R&B from artists including Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder and many more. “Magnetic”, “Captivating” and “Genuinely soulful” are just a few of the accolades.
This renowned classical pianist is a native of Belarus and he has claimed many notable international piano awards and has appeared as a soloist with orchestras all over the world. Presented by the Las Cruces Civic Concert Association.
Damn Yankees is a musical comedy favorite. This frothy tale of a baseball fanatic who sells his soul to the Devil to help his favorite team win the pennant race won 8 Tony Awards – including Best Musical.
One of Motown's most consistent hit makers and its longest lived lineup (40 years), the Four Tops are the most stable and consistent vocal groups to emerge from Motown Records in the 1960s.
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Thu 9:00 pm
KENNY ROGERS (Speaking Rock Entertainment Center, El Paso)
The country legend who gave us "The Gambler," "Ruby (Don't Take Your Love to Town)," "Islands in the Stream," "Coward of the County" and many other hits will play a free show at Speaking Rock's Spirit Garden nightclub.
Featuring guest conductor Peter Rubardt and violinist Chee-Yun. Music performances includes - Adams: The Chairman Dances; Foxtrot for Orchestra, Sibelius: Violin Concerto, and Dvořák: Symphony No. 9.
Featuring the works of Claude Bolling as performed by pianist, songwriter, composer and arranger Matt Herskowitz and his Trio along with two time Grammy award nominated violinist Philippe Quint.
Featuring the works of Claude Bolling as performed by pianist, songwriter, composer and arranger Matt Herskowitz and his Trio along with two time Grammy award nominated violinist Philippe Quint.