Art Binational ? 2008 ? Binacional de Arte Exhibition
The El Paso Museum of Art (EPMA) and the Museo de Arte Ciudad Juarez (INBA) announce Art Binational ? 2008 ? Binacional de Arte , the first binational juried exhibition which will be hosted by EPMA and INBA from June 8 though August 24, 2008 . Two artworks by each selected artist will be included in this exhibition. One artwork will be exhibited at EPMA and the other will be exhibited at INBA. This exhibition was curated by Christian Gerstheimer, EPMA Curator and Katherine Smith, EPMA Assistant Curator.
The exhibition will be juried by Ruth Fine and Luis-Martin Lozano.
On Wednesdays from June 18 ? August 20, 2008 at 12:15 pm EPMA will be offering Artists on Art , a forum that will give some of the featured artists an opportunity to discuss their work in the Art Binational 2008 Exhibition. Spanish/English translation will be provided.
“Elemental Realms” a collective exhibition
Date: Saturday, July 26th, 2008 – Saturday, September 27th, 2008
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Cutter Aviation Terminal
Phone: 9155948424
Email: al@elpasoartcalendar.com
Event Description: “Elemental Realms” A Collective Exhibition features 10 of El Paso’s Top Artists- Carmen Navar, Jeniffer Stapher-Thomas, Fr Vincent Peterson, Carmen Rodriquez, Erica Contreras, Bassel Wolfe, Lyuba Titovets, Bill Herring, John McKenzie and Reggie Watterson. Exhibit runs July 26 ? September 27, 2008. Opening Reception on Saturday July 26, from 6-8pm in the presence of the artists at the Cutter Aviation Terminal, 1771 Shuttle Columbia Dr, at the El Paso International Airport. Info 915-779-0270 Gallery Hours: Open 24hrs daily.
5th Annual Faces of Diabetes Conference: Diabetes and its Consequences
October 17, 2008
Wyndham El Paso Airport Hotel
El Paso, Texas
Target Audience: Physicians, Nurses, Physician Assistants, Medical Residents, Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacists, Dieticians, Social Workers, Certified Diabetes Educators, Health Educators, Promotoras, and other medical professionals who work with patients with diabetes.
Contact the El Paso Diabetes Association for registration information as it becomes available at www.epdiabetes.org.
El Paso Chopin Music Festival
The 2008 fall series of piano concerts is sponsored by El Paso Community College and the El Paso Chopin Festival Society. Performances are at 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, Sept. 20 and Oct. 4. at the Chamizal National Memorial, 800 S. San Marcial. Admission is free, but people are advised to arrive early because the concerts are almost always standing room only.
More Information: 584-1595 or chopinfest@sbcglobal.net. Web: elpaso-chopin.com.
Fairs, Festivals & Food
October 18?19, 2008 ? Hueco Tanks SHS ? 14th Annual Interpretive Fair ? See history and culture come alive at one of El Paso’s most unique natural areas! Attractions of the two-day event will include Native American dancing and drumming, a Buffalo Soldier encampment, Folklorico dancers, pictograph and birding tours, climbing demonstrations, environmental and cultural information booths, an evening campfire storytelling program, and food, music, art, gifts and books for sale. 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday; free admission, but donations in support of the site through volunteerism and contributions to our Lone Star Legacy endowment fund encouraged (915) 857-1135.
Amigo Airshow
El Paso, Texas, USA
October 04 – October 05, 2008
Description:
This two-day airshow features flying and static civilian and military aircraft, ground activities including a KidSho, a WheelSho and TradeSho, corporate chalets, and more.
Performers:
The Canadian Snowbirds, the US Army Golden Knights Parachute Team, the Super Shockwave Jet Truck, Rocky Hill-AOL, Starfighters, Air Combat Canada, Bulldog Airshows, Silent Wings Sailplane, USAS F-15 Demo, Col. Frank Borman – P51 Heritage Flight
Location: Biggs Army Airfield
Directions: Ft. Bliss Air Defense Center
Times: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Admission & Parking: Parking free.
Tickets at the Gate
Adults $12
Children $8
Website: http://www.amigoairsho.org
Telephone: 915.562.6446
Email: amigoairsho@aol.com
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