During self-isolating times amid the coronavirus pandemic, artists in El Paso and all over the world are creating artwork and adding value to the shadows of the pandemic. From decorated face masks, drawings and murals, to jewelry and sculptures, here’s...

Like everything else, the Stanlee and Gerald Rubin Center for the Visual Arts at UTEP closed its doors because of the coronavirus pandemic, but its 2020 Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition is still moving forward — except virtually and...

With a double major in printmaking and painting, Vicente Delgado is a UTEP Visual Arts graduating senior of the 2020 spring semester. Born and raised in El Paso, Delgado decided to pursue the arts as it became a familiar hobby growing up.   Surrounded...

As toilet paper shortages abound in consequence of hoarding during the coronavirus pandemic, bidet sales have spiked, offering buyers a smart solution and alternative to toilet paper scarcity.  It’s been a month since city and county officials...

While party celebrations and gatherings of 10 people or more are strictly prohibited due to coronavirus restrictions, people have been determined to celebrate through creative, quirky ideas while following social distancing protocols like virtual...

Pets can provide pet owners with positive health benefits and coping mechanisms, as adoption cases boost during COVID-19 pandemic. At the El Paso Animal Services, 450 pets have recently been adopted.  For those who are considering adopting or...

Light is being shined throughout the community amid the shadows of the COVID-19 pandemic through acts of kindness toward the affected, sidewalk art and funky yard decorations for daily strollers, recycled trash turned into treasure and enriching activities...

In response to the city’s ordinance, the University of Texas at El Paso announced it would be transitioning to online classes for the remainder of the semester to prevent the spread of COVID-19, leaving professors and students from UTEP’s Department...

As warmer temperatures ascend, the fashion world is expected to bring a fresh, new wardrobe change for this spring season with the addition of new accessories, trendy clothing styles and classical fashion pieces with a contemporary nudge — fashionable outfit ideas that...

The coronavirus pandemic that’s been dominating news headlines throughout the world has been compared to Steven Soderbergh’s 2011 film, “Contagion” but it can also be compared to Edgar Allan Poe’s 1842 short story “The Masque of the...

Paper mâché lanterns will be put afloat to create a magical, atmospheric scene and memorable experience at the third annual Water Lantern Festival set to take place Saturday, March 28, at Ascarate Park on 6900 Delta Dr.  People are invited to write ...

Feminists throughout the world have been fighting for change through “artivism,” an increasingly popular portmanteau that means addressing injustices and raising awareness through creative expression. “Artivism is a combination of art surveying...

UTEP’s campus aesthetic is not only defined by its signature Bhutanese architecture but also by its vast array of artworks and sculptures scattered throughout campus, both indoors and outdoors, including sculptures, drawings, paintings and...

The Stanlee and Gerald Rubin Center for the Visual Arts hosted the opening reception for the 2020 UTEP Department of Art biennial faculty exhibition, featuring works from faculty, on Jan. 30.    The exhibit displays a wide range of artistic...

Galería Lincoln hosted its grand opening on Feb. 8 showcasing a solo exhibition dubbed “AO.Rituales” by artist Eugenia Maria Carmona, commonly referred to as “Ao.” The artist was raised in El Paso with her parents, but she also has roots in...

Galería Lincoln is a homegrown art exhibit at 3915 Rosa St. near Lincoln Park created by local artists Tino Ortega and Diego Martinez to showcase talent from various artists, both locally and outside of El Paso.   Martinez grew up in a family of...

The Alamo Drafthouse hosted a screening of the original Japanese horror film “Ringu,” directed by Hideo Nakata, last Friday, Jan. 24.   To this day,“Ringu,” meaning “Ring,” is considered the most successful horror film in Japan...

Ruby “Juice” Martinez is a 29-year-old local artist who has a gory, but not unusual, twist on creating art: using her own blood as paint.    Martinez was born and raised in El Paso, where she eventually graduated from Andress High School in...

The beginning of a new decade is here with 2020 bringing a variety of fresh, new voices, comeback tours and new music. El Paso is ready to rock and roll all night in the coming months ahead at venues throughout the city. Check out The Prospector’s...

What used to be a yoga studio on the corner of North Stanton Street and Boston Avenue is now a creative “cereal bar” business, and it’s wittingly called Cereal Killers.  Cereal Killers owner Diana Lopez and the owners of the...

Blue Man Group  7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20  El Paso Plaza Theatre  Hosted by El Paso Live, the Blue Man Group, an American performance art company, will be performing at the El Paso Plaza Theatre on Wednesday, Nov. 20.  Known for their...

Studio Ghibli films and popular anime shows like “Naruto” and “One Piece,” have all depicted traditional Japanese ramen, but the city of El Paso also has its own unique take on this famous dish.    Some recognize the dish as “Maruchan”...

Staff Reporter Jaqueline Martinez caught up with Tommy Vext, lead singer of Bad Wolves, at the electrifying Five Finger Death Punch (FFDP) showcase featuring Three Days Grace, Bad Wolves and Fire from the Gods, Thursday, Nov. 7 at the Don Haskins.    FFDP’s...

Halloween is here and many celebrate with costume parties, haunted houses, and horror movies.  Here is a list of other options.  La Union Corn Maze   With the closing of the season coming up on Sunday, Nov. 3, La Union Corn Maze will be open...

“Boba” is the popular term for the chewy black pearls found at the bottom of boba tea, or sometimes known as “bubble tea.” The increasingly popular boba tea is a combination of tea or water with creamer, flavoring and of...

Zoe Aztlan Tour 2019 at The Plaza Theatre  8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30  El Paso Plaza Theatre  Latin Grammy award-winning Spanish rock band, Zoe, returns to El Paso for their 2019 “Aztlan” tour. The band will be performing at the El...

Glass Gallery Talks: From Chaos to Clarity   5-6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24   UTEP Stanlee and Gerald Rubin Center for the Visual Arts 500 W. University Ave.  The Stanlee and Gerald Rubin Center for the Visual Arts presents a warrior...

UTEP’s Association for Computing Machinery – Women, Women in Computer Science (ACM-W WICS) hosted a “Super Smash Bros. Ultimate” tournament in collaboration with the El Paso Honey Badgers and UTEP’s GAIA Makerspace Friday,...

DC Comics introduced a darker universe and a bone-chilling new “Clown Prince of Crime” with the release of “Joker.”    The film broke box office records in its opening weekend, making it Warner Bros’ biggest hit this year, as well as one...

Nature Photography  9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28  Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site – Texas Parks and Wildlife  Ranger photographers, Pete and Carlos will be providing photographers with a tour through some of the most...

La Union Corn Maze reopened its gates two days before the start of fall season Saturday, Sept. 21. La Union has dedicated itself to bringing families together by celebrating the fall. Along with the maze, it also offers  activities attendees...

The Stanlee and Gerald Rubin Center for the Visual Arts, located between the Fox Fine Arts building and the Sun Bowl, will be hosting an opening reception to their yearly fall exhibition. This year’s exhibition will showcase Irish artist Brian...

Alfresco! Fridays was a summer concert series hosted by El Paso Live that took place every Friday night at the downtown Judson F. Williams Convention Center. The free concert series ran for four months until its final concert at 6 p.m. Friday,...

Maná took the spotlight this past Wednesday, Sept. 11 at the UTEP Don Haskins Center. The concert tour made its way across Texas to the Sun City for its fifth stop after kicking off the “Rayando el Sol” tour in Laredo, Texas Aug. 31   From...

Mexican rock band Maná will play at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, at UTEP's Don Haskins Center.  Maná announced their 2019 tour “Rayando el Sol,” which kicks off Aug. 31 at the Sames Auto Arena in Laredo, Texas. The band will then make...

Khalid announced a benefit concert in El Paso on Sunday, Sept. 1 in response to the mass shooting at a Walmart that killed 22 people and largely impacted the community of El Paso. “A Night for Sun City” is set to take place at the UTEP Don Haskins...

American band Slayer kicked off its last leg of their final tour in El Paso May 5 at the UTEP Don Haskins Center. El Paso metalheads gathered to raise their horns, one last time to one of the ‘Big Four’ bands of thrash metal, as the band performed...

Local art-pop band Pet People is set to perform at the ninth annual Neon Desert Music Festival 2019 on May 26 in Downtown El Paso. Pet People consists of four musicians: lead singer and guitarist Nicole Velarde, Ross Ingram on keyboards, Tomas Tinajero...

Local alternative-indie band Homerun Derby is set to perform at the ninth annual Neon Desert Music Festival 2019 May 26 in Downtown El Paso. Homerun Derby currently consists of three musicians: lead singer and guitarist Mark Rodriguez,  bassist Ivan...

Students protest against UTEP president sole finalist, Heather Wilson March 27, at Centennial Plaza.

The Stanlee and Gerald Rubin Center of the Visual Arts hosted  “The Vault Mixer,” a one night only exhibition that featured artwork from "The Vault" Thursday, March 14. “The Vault Mixer,” a student-led event organized by the student staff...

El Paso Parks and Recreation hosted a Valentine’s Day Arts and Crafts Fair Saturday, Feb. 9, at the Marty Robbins Recreation Center. The market consisted of 10 different vendors that provided a variety of homemade gifts and crafts. The vendors each...

The El Paso Museum of Art’s newest assistant curator, Kevin Burns, was promoted in 2017 and has organized multiple exhibitions since he started. In his role as assistant curator, he will oversee the institution’s collections. One exhibition organized...

The ribbon-cutting ceremony took place at the new Chick-fil-A Wednesday, Jan. 23.

“The Rim,” a steel sculpture created by UTEP senior and graphic design major Denisse Ortega, is set to be installed on Jan. 23 during a ribbon cutting ceremony at 11 a.m. at the Rim Road and Hauge Road roundabout. The Rim Road Area Association...