Art galleries in San Elizario have several exhibits featuring local artists. The town also recently celebrated the First Thanksgiving with a three-day event at the San Eli Square. Photos by Fernie Castillo / El Paso Times.
5/6/2011
Album ID: 1242436
UTEP's Queer Prom
5 photos
for sale
The El Paso LGBT and the Queer Student Alliance at the University of Texas at El Paso had a Queer Prom on April 30 at the El Paso Natural Gas Conference Center on the UTEP campus. Photos by Fernie Castillo / El Paso Times.
5/6/2011
Album ID: 1242444
Neon Desert Festival
10 photos
for sale
An estimated 10,000 people gathered Downtown April 30 for the first Neon Desert Music Festival. An international lineup of 29 rock, Latin rock, DJs and dance acts performed in the 11-hour festival over a seven-block area.
5/3/2011
Album ID: 1239920
Frontera Bugalu
9 photos
for sale
Frontera Bugalú performed at the Alfresco! Friday concert April 22 at the Arts Festival Plaza. Photos by Fernie Castillo / El Paso Times.
5/2/2011
Album ID: 1239228
Law Day Chess Tournament
7 photos
for sale
The El Paso Bar Association had its annual Law Day Chess Tournament April 23 at The Church of St. Cle ment, 810 N. Campbell. Lawyers and paralegals from the organization competed against each other for ranking. Students in grades first through eighth competed against each other for first- and second-place prizes in each grade level. Photos by Fernie Castillo / El Paso Times.
5/2/2011
Album ID: 1239225
Sesame Street Live
10 photos
for sale
El Paso area families enjoyed the Sesame Street Live production "Elmo's Healthy Heroes" April 22 at the Abraham Chavez Theatre. Photos by Fernie Castillo / El Paso Times
5/1/2011
Album ID: 1237885
El Paso High Tiger Golf Tournament
7 photos
for sale
El Paso High School 10th Annual Tiger Golf Tournament. Photos by Fernie Castillo / El Paso Times
5/1/2011
Album ID: 1246340
Earth Day fashion show
8 photos
for sale
Miss Border City Queen pageant contestants and students in the El Paso Community College fashion program participated in an Earth Day-themed fasionshow April 23 at 501 Texas. Photos by Fernie Castillo / El Paso Times
5/1/2011
Album ID: 1237886
Free Hole Slam
8 photos
for sale
Poemic, a fundraiser for Free Hole Slam, took place April 23 at GlassBox Studio, 1500 Texas. The event featured poetry performances, a "videopoema" performance, a comic book reading, and comic book and artist vendors.
4/26/2011
Album ID: 1235007
'Developing Dreams'
7 photos
for sale
"Developing Dreams," a children's photography exhibit sponsored by the Junior League of El Paso, opened April 14 at the La Fe Culture & Technology Center, 721 S. Ochoa. The Exhibit is part of a project to teach basic photography skills to children ages 7-16 from lower-income families. Photos by Fernie Castillo / El Paso Times.
4/25/2011
Album ID: 1234251
Books are Gems
7 photos
for sale
Books are Gems had an opening celebration April 16 at Compass Bank, 7744 North Loop. The nonprofit organization is dedicated to supporting literacey in the El Paso area by providing books and educational materials to children. Photos by Fernie Castillo / El Paso Times.
4/25/2011
Album ID: 1234253
Golden Easter Egg Hunt
6 photos
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It was a swimmingly wet but fun Easter egg hunt for participants of the Parks and Recreation Department's Golden Easter Egg Hunt April 23 at the Armijo Aquatic Center, 911 S. Ochoa. Photos by Fernie Castillo / El Paso Times.
4/25/2011
Album ID: 1234292
Friends of the National Rifle Association
8 photos
for sale
The Friends of the National Rifle Association had its 16th annual Banquet and Auction recently at the El Maida Shrine. Photos by Fernie Castillo / El Paso Times.
4/25/2011
Album ID: 1234295
United Way
8 photos
for sale
4/22/2011
Album ID: 1232366
Lower Valley Health Fair
10 photos
for sale
Socorro district school nurses organized the Lower Valley Health Fair that took place on April 16 at Socorro High School. The fair provided free preventive education and screenings, and helped people familiarize themselves with local resources. Photos by Fernie Castillo / El Paso Times.
4/22/2011
Album ID: 1232931
UTEP Student Government Association
7 photos
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The University of Texas at El Paso Student Government Association had its annual awards banquet April 15 at the Camino Real Hotel. Photos by Fernie Castillo / El Paso Times.
4/22/2011
Album ID: 1232934
Catholic Campus Ministry
5 photos
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The Catholic Campus Ministry had a Fish Fry on April 15 at the ministry headquarters, 2230 N. Oregon. Photos by Fernie Castillo / El Paso Times.
4/21/2011
Album ID: 1232051
UTEP Woman's Auxiliary April tea
7 photos
for sale
The UTEP Woman's Auxiliary had a tea honoring past presidents April 16 at the home of Bill and Lara Randag. Fernie Castillo / Special to the Times
4/19/2011
Album ID: 1230653
Folk singer Emily Davis
6 photos
for sale
Folk singer Emily Davis performed recently at The Percolator, 217 N. Stanton. New International Virgins, Bird Sounds, Greg Gonzalez and Buffalo also played tunes at the all-ages show. Photos by Fernie Castillo / El Paso Times.
4/18/2011
Album ID: 1229772
Animal Rescue League
7 photos
for sale
The Animal Rescue League of El Paso had its 10th annual Dinner With Friends on Saturday at Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino. The organization is celebrating its 16th year. Photos by Fernie Castillo / El Paso Times.
4/18/2011
Album ID: 1229767
Children's Grief Center fundraiser
8 photos
for sale
The Children's Grief Center of El Paso had its fundraising dinner, "Recognizing Our Founders," April 14 at the Coronado Country Club. The event was sponsored by El Paso Electric Co., Sun Fab Industrial and Western Refining. Money raised will help bolster the center's ongoing grief support and educational programs. Photos by Fernie Castillo / El Paso Times.
4/18/2011
Album ID: 1229770
'Huapango 2011'
7 photos
for sale
The Centro Cultural Paso Del Norte presented the performance "Huapango 2011" on April 9 at the Chamizal National Memorial. The center is run by Rodolfo Hernandez. Photos by Fernie Castillo / El Paso Times.
4/15/2011
Album ID: 1227684
San Elizario artists
8 photos
for sale
The San Elizario Artist District Guild celebrated its first anniversary April 8-10 inside three historic buildings along Main Street. The festive event featured live music, artists on-site and refreshments. Photos by Fernie Castillo / El Paso Times.
4/15/2011
Album ID: 1227653
Christian Women's Job Corps
5 photos
for sale
Christian Women's Job CorpsThe Christian Women's Job Corps of El Paso had its annual fundraiser April 7 at the First Baptist Church, 805 Montana. For 10 years, the organization has been providing English classes, computer training and other skills training to help women better themselves. It is part of the international ministry of Women's Missionary Union. Photos by Fernie Castillo / El Paso Times.
4/14/2011
Album ID: 1225832
Garden Club Party
7 photos
for sale
4/11/2011
Album ID: 1211791
Girl Scouts mainstay retires
7 photos
for sale
4/11/2011
Album ID: 1211852
Girl Scouts International Tea
9 photos
for sale
The Cotton Valley Service Unit of Girl Scouts had its second International Tea on April 9 at Mi Pueblo Daycare, 681 S. Horizon Blvd. Each troop created a display representing a different country and provided cultural food for guests. Countries featured were Jamaica, Italy, Samoa, Ethiopia, Germany, Ireland, India and Egypt. Photos by Fernie Castillo / El Paso Times.
4/11/2011
Album ID: 1214173
Teachers Federal Credit Union
7 photos
for sale
The Teachers Federal Credit Union celebrated its 75th anniversary Friday at the Marriott Hotel during its 75th annual meeting. Minnie Duran, vice president of compliance, was honored as she retired after 35 years of service. Twelve other employees were recognized for their 20 years of service to the credit union. Photos by Fernie Castillo / El Paso Times.
4/11/2011
Album ID: 1214177
4th Clint Fallen Heroes Bike Rally
6 photos
for sale
The fourth annual Clint Fallen Heroes Bike Rally took place April 2. The rally started at the American Legion Post 598, 13000 Horizon Blvd., and continued through various places in Fabens, Tornillo and Clint before ending at the Livery Stable and Saloon, 894 Horizon Blvd. The event also raised money for scholarships for JROTC cadets in the Clint and San Elizario school districts. Photos by Fernie Castillo / Special to the Times.
4/8/2011
Album ID: 1210049
Northgate Optimist Baseball League
7 photos
for sale
Northgate Optimist Baseball league had its opening ceremony April 2 at Cohen Stadium. Photos by Fernie Castillo / Special to the Times.
4/7/2011
Album ID: 1208799
Easter egg hunt
7 photos
for sale
Seeking New Horizons, a newer service unit of the Girl Scouts of the Desert Southwest, had an Easter egg hunt April 1 at Texas Tech Medical School. The medical students hid the eggs for the girls and also provided a tour of the school.
4/5/2011
Album ID: 1207258
Symphony fundraiser
8 photos
for sale
More than 30 paintings by internationally recognized Russian artists Aleksander and Lyuba Titovets are featured in a new exhibit, "The Art of Music," at the Sotoa Gallery, 500 W. Overland, Suite 130. The opening March 31 was a fundraiser for the El Paso Symphony Orchestra. Photos by Fernie Castillo / El Paso Times.
4/4/2011
Album ID: 1206640
Alfresco! Fridays & Azucar
7 photos
for sale
The late-afternoon concert series, Alfresco! Fridays, kicked off April 1 with a performance by Azucar. The series will continue each Friday at Arts Festival Plaza through Sept. 30. Information: visitelpaso.com. Photos by Fernie Castillo / El Paso Times.
4/4/2011
Album ID: 1206646
El Paso Museum of Art trip
4 photos
for sale
The staff of Trés Mariposas recently hosted a visit to the Monet to Matisse exhibit at the El Paso Museum of Art Downtown. Photos by Fernie Castillo / El Paso Times.
4/4/2011
Album ID: 1206643
Women's Hall of Fame
5 photos
for sale
Eight El Paso women were inducted into the El Paso Commission for Wo men's Hall of Fame on March 25 at the Wyndham El Paso Airport. The honorees and categories were Mimi R. Gladstein, arts; Marilyn Munden, civic leadership; Triana O. Olivas, education; Sally A. Hurt-Steffen, professional-business; Alicia R. Chacón, public service; Jody Rogers, science-health care; Kristi Albers, sports-athletics; and Marilyn Cromeans, volunteer. Photos by Mark Lambie / El Paso Times.
4/1/2011
Album ID: 1205086
Texas Tech University
8 photos
for sale
Texas Tech University staff hosted a Night with the Raiders on March 24 at the DoubleTree Hotel, Downtown. The event is the largest Texas Tech event for prospective students, and their parents to learn about what the university has to offer. Photos by Fernie Castillo / El Paso Times.
