April 2
Movie Night in the Philanthropy. The theatre in the Plaza Theatre Annex will host a classic movie the first Wednesday of the month. Drinks and light fare are offered prior to the showing in the Oasis Lounge in the annex. April’s movie is ‘E.T.’ Admission: $5. Plaza Theatre, 125 Pioneer Plaza. 6 p.m. Info: 915.231.1176.

April 5
Pop Goes the Classics. Award-winning pianist Mac Frampton concludes Showtime El Paso’s 2007 – 2008. Frampton holds many records for his unique style based on classical technique that draws from rock and jazz as well. He is joined by Cecil Welch, Henry Mancini’s solo trumpet player for nearly two decades and the ThreePenny Symphony. The program includes selections such as ‘William Tell Overture,’ ‘Air On a G String’ and ‘The Nutcracker Suite,’ all arranged with a contemporary flair. Tickets: $20, $5 for students. Abraham Chavez Theatre, 1 Civic Center Plaza. 7:30 p.m. Info: 915.544.2022.

April 10
‘Focus on Perspectives’ Lecture Series. The El Paso Museum of History sponsors a presentation by Dr. Quintard Taylor on “Race and Cultural Borders: African-Americans in the 19th Century Southwest”. A reception at the El Paso Museum of History follows the lecture. El Paso Public Library Auditorium, 501 N. Oregon. 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Info: 915.351.2588.

Apr. 11 – 12
El Paso Symphony Orchestra. Guest harpist Emmanuel Ceysson joins Maestra Sarah Ionnides for the orchestra’s season finale featuring Debussy’s Prelude a l’apres-midi d’un faun (“Afternoon of a Faun”), Ginastera’s harp concerto, Victoria Borisova-Ollas’s “Open Ground” and Ravel’s “Daphnes et Chloe Suite No. 2 (with El Paso Chorale Women). Tickets: $11 - $37. Plaza Theatre, 125 Pioneer Plaza. 7:30 p.m. Info: 915.532.3776.

April 14
Julio Iglesias. Latin music sensation Julio Iglesias performs in the Sun City for one night only, performing such hits as “Me Va, Me Va” “Bamboleo” and “Can’t Help Falling In Love.” Produced by Live Nation & Latino Events. Tickets: $49.50 - $79.50. The Plaza Theatre, 125 Pioneer Plaza. Info: 915.544.8444.

April 20
EPSYO and EPSO Family Concert. El Paso Symphony Youth Orchestra and El Paso Symphony Orchestra join forces, making beautiful music together for one night only. The performance will be directed by Ben Loeb. Plaza Theatre, 125 Pioneer Plaza. 3 p.m. Info: 915.532.3776.

April 26 – 27
‘Chicago’. Broadway’s most popular musical is a razzle-dazzle tale of sin and celebrity and part of the Broadway in El Paso series. Come and spend an evening with Roxy Hart, if you dare! Tickets: $34 - $54. Plaza Theatre, 125 Pioneer Plaza. Sat., 8 p.m., Sun., 2 p.m. Info: 915.544.8444 or visit www.ticketmaster.com

April 26
‘Dio de los Niños, Dia de los Libros’. The 12th annual children’s day/book day. Admission is free. Washington Park, 200 Washington St. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Info: 915.532.6940 or visit www.elpasolibrary.org

April 27
‘Twilight Crit 2008’. Bike around Downtown with a bicycle race benefiting the American Lung Association of Texas. San Jacinto Plaza. 5:30 p.m. Info: 915.532.6776 or visit www.texaslung.org

 

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