Sept. 25
Beck with MGMT Concert. Grammy nominated Alt-rocker Beck returns to the Sun City to promote his latest album entitled, “Modern Guilt,” featuring special musical guest MGMT. Tickets: $36.50. 7:30 p.m. Abraham Chavez Theater, 1 Civic Center Plaza. Info: www.ticketmaster.com. Sept. 26 “Tuna Does Vegas” Comes to the Plaza. Starring Joe Sears and Jaston Williams, “Tuna Does Vegas” re-unites the lovable and eccentric characters from the “third smallest town in Texas” as they take a rambling romp in Sin City. Written by Jaston Williams, Joe Sears and Ed Howard, Tuna Does Vegas will feature the favorite characters from the award-winning “Greater Tuna” productions with some new characters too! Tickets: $21.50 - $46.50. Fri., 8 p.m; Sat., 2 and 8 p.m. The Plaza Theatre, 125 Pioneer Plaza. Info: 915.544.8444 or www.ticketmaster.com.

Sept. 26
State of the Military Address. The State of the Military Address, hosted by the Greater El Paso Chamber of Commerce and FirstLight Federal Credit Union will b open to the public. Major Genreal Howard Bromberg, the Commanding General of Ft. Bliss will speak. 11:30 a.m. El Paso Convention Center, 1 Civic Center Plaza. Info: www.elpaso.rgo.com or 915.534.0530.

Sept. 27
John Mueller’s Winter Dance Party.Showtime El Paso kicks off its 75th season with the re-creation of Buddy Holly’s final concert, featuring Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper. The tribute re-creates the original tour of 1959 that was tragically to be the last ever for Buddy Holly (portrayed by Drama Desk Award-winner John Mueller), Ritchie Valens (Ray Anthony) and JP “The Big Bopper” Richardson (portrayed by his son, Jay Richardson). 7:30 p.m. Abraham Chavez Theatre, 1 Civic Center Plaza. Info: 915.544.2022 or www.ShowtimeElPaso.com.

Sept. 28
The Mars Volta Concert. World-wide sensation The Mars Volta return to their hometown of El Paso for one night only, to promote their album “The Bedlam in Goliath.” Tickets: $33.50. 7:30 p.m. Abraham Chavez Theatre, 1 Civic Center Plaza. Info: 915.544.8444 or www.thebedlam.net.

Oct. 1 – Oct. 31
Passionately Pink for the Cure®. Pick you pink. Play your part. End breast cancer. Pick any day in October, donate $5 and wear pink! Register at passionatleypink.org. Info: 915.533.4433.

Oct. 3 – 4
20th Century Broadway. Featuring El Paso’s own Raymond Jaramillo, 20th Century Broadway brings to the stage Broadway’s biggest hits, performed by the actual starts of such hits as Les Miserables, Phantom of the Opera, Jekyll and Hyde, CATS, Fiddler on the Roof and more. These performers have not only performed on Broadway in numerous productions, also in movies, television, movie soundtracks and albums. 8 p.m. Plaza Theatre, 125 Pioneer Plaza. Info: www.20thcenturybroadway.com.

Oct. 4 – 24
Arts International 2008. The 41st annual Arts International Juried Exhibition, Texas’ largest international juried art exhibit, is presented by the El Paso Art Association. El Paso Public Library Main Branch, 501 N. Oregon St. Info: 915.534.7377.

Oct. 8
Creating a Winning Legacy: Tailgate & Gala. The Foundation for the Diocese of El Paso is pleased to present its second annual fundraising dinner. The event will celebrate stewardship as a way of life and feature Chris Zorich, Notre Dame and Chicago Bear football all-star and current president of Chicago’s Christopher Zurich Foundation, as the evening’s keynote speaker. Proceeds benefit the on-going work of the Catholic Foundation. Tickets: $100 individual; $500 for table of 5; $1,000 for table of 10. 6 p.m. El Paso Convention Center, 1 Civic Center Plaza. Info: 915.872.8412 or elpasodiocese.org.

Oct. 17 – 18
El Paso Symphony Orchestra. The orchestra, under the direction of Maestra Sarah Ioannides, performs. 7:30 p.m. Plaza Theatre, 125 Pioneer Plaza. Info: 915.532.3776 or www.epso.org.

Oct. 25
Dancing with the Stars of El Paso. Big Brothers Big Sisters invites you to the 1st Annual Dancing with the Stars of El Paso. Come watch as your favorite El Pasoans cut a rug to help raise money for El Paso children who need and want a mentor. Scottish Rite Theater, 301 W. Missouri Ave. Info: 915.544.4203.

Oct. 25
Book Fair Featuring Ana Castillo. Noted Latina author Ana Castillo will be the keynote speaker at the Great Southwest Book Fair. Ms. Castillo is a celebrated poet, novelist, short story writer and essayist. She will be reading from and signing copies of her latest Random House novel, The Guardians. El Paso Public Library Main Branch, 501 N. Oregon. Info: 915.543.5466.

Oct. 25 – 26
Spooktacular 2008. The Junior Woman’s Club annual fall family fiesta offers a haunted house, pumpkin decorating, costume contests with prizes, free crafts, a toddler area, educational booths, jumping balloons, local vendors and live entertainment for kids of all ages. Proceeds benefit local non-profit agencies. Tickets: $5 adults, $4 children, ages 2 and under, free. Sat., 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. El Paso Convention Center, 1 Civic Center Plaza. Info: 915.726.1615.

 

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