Film fest, music, art exhibition among top things to do in El Paso
Here are this weekend's things to do in the El Paso area.
Cool Canyon Nights
Windy City will perform July 20 at McKelligon Canyon Amphitheatre as part of Cool Canyon Nights. Concerts are at 6 p.m. with an opening act on the EPCC Patio Stage and the main act at 7 p.m. in the amphitheater. Seating is limited, so arrive early and secure your spot.
Plaza Classic Film Festival
The Plaza Classic Film Festival will be from July 20-30 at the Plaza Theatre. "Casablanca" and "Edward Scissorhands" were the features of the festival's first day. For a full schedule of movies, go to plazaclassic.com/schedule
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Alfresco! Fridays continue Downtown
Alfresco! Fridays will feature the Pie Sisters from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the El Paso convention center plaza. The free summer concert is scheduled every Friday through Aug. 25. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Guests may not bring outside food, drinks or pets but are encouraged to bring foldable lawn chairs.
Music at the Park
The Music at the Park series continues from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, July 21, at Armijo Park, 710 E. 7th Ave. All the free outdoor music events will include live bands and performances, interactive activities, vendors, informational booths, giveaways and food trucks.
Awaken your muse at The Sunset Parlor
The Sunset Parlor, 1307 N. Oregon St., is holding Elegant Alchemy: a night to Awaken the Muse Within through Luxury and Relaxation, from 7 to 11 p.m. Aug. 25. Presale tickets are $77; $88 at the door. Advance tickets can be purchased at https://www.sunsetparlor.com/events, and the first 20 people to sign up will receive a gift bag. The experience offers a rejuvenating Kundalini Awakening movement session by Leilainia Marcus, unlocking your inner muse. It will be followed by a breathwork session with Karessa Fonseca, then a mesmerizing sound bath by Cesar Lujan. A dance party also is planned. Participants can savor hors d'oeuvres and mocktails. As the night’s conclusion approaches, a guided meditation led by Richard Powell and accompanied by crystal singing bowls will bring inner peace and tranquility. For more information, contact Marcus of The Sunset Parlor at 915-308-0037 or info@SunsetParlor.com.
'Under the Same Sky' art exhibition
La Mecha Contemporary art gallery will have an opening reception for the “Under the Same Sky” exhibition by Las Cruces artist Eva Gabriella Flynn from 6 to 9 p.m. July 27. An artist reception will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Aug. 26. “Flynn is a Mexican American interdisciplinary artist whose work intertwines personal and historical narratives of the US/Mexico border,” a news release said, adding, “Her imagery is inspired by both the psychological and physical landscapes that shape the region she calls home.” The exhibition will feature flags, maps and paintings that weave historical and personal narratives to create an intimate re-imagined world of the Borderland. Flynn attended New Mexico State University and received a BFA in Studio Arts and a BA in Foreign Languages. She earned her MFA in Studio Arts with a concentration in painting from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2021. There also will be a new juried show, “Skies,” in the gallery’s Project Room with 13 local and national artists.
María Cortés González may be reached at 915-546-6150, mcortes@elpasotimes.com and @EPTMaria on Twitter.
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