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Dec. 31-Jan.1, New Year’s Eve & First Day Festival. Welcome the New Year in “New York Fashion.” Drink from numerous champagne fountains and indulge in the celebration with friends and family as you enjoy great concerts and food. Along Texas Ave. Free. Info: 915.351.1191.
Jan.1–6, A Celebration of the Life of Luis Jiménez: A Memorial Exhibition. “We had a lot of years. Buddies. Rare and long lasting. I’m not sad. I had it good. He gave me a lot, and I think I sent something halfway good back. He did a lot...really really a lot...a jillion times more than me, more than most. He was chaotic and he was precise. A really fine combination. He lived it fully. Miss him for sure. But it ended the right way if there is a right way. Doin’ his stuff. In my opinion.” -Bruce Berman. From a tribute written following Jiménez’ untimely death. Adair Margo Gallery, 415 E. Yandell. Gallery hours, Monday – Friday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Info: 915.533.0048.
Jan.1-14, Texas 100. Exhibition celebrating significant works created by 100 artists from Texas. Texas artists included in the collection are Julian Onderdonk, Carlotta Corpron and Keith Carter; as well as El Paso artists such as Tom Lea, Jose Cisneros and Luis Jimenez. El Paso Museum of Art, 2 Civic Center Plaza. Info: 915.532.1707 or www.elpasoartmuseum.org.
Jan.1-31, Patterns of Progress: Birds Eye Views of Texas. Important portraits of cities in Texas from the 19th century. These works show what was then a new form of translating the land instead of traditional landscape paintings. El Paso Museum of Art, 2 Civic Center Plaza. Info: 915.532.1707 or www.elpasoartmuseum.org.
Jan.1-21, The Frontiers of Vision: The Panoramic Photography of Eric Jervaise. The El Paso Museum of Art, in collaboration with the Museo de Arte del INBA en Ciudad Juárez, is exhibiting the works of French-born artist Eric Jervaise. The exhibition, titled The Frontiers of Vision: The Panoramic Photography of Eric Jervaise, examines daily life on the U.S./Mexico border. Divided equally between the two museums, The Frontiers of Vision includes 25 large panoramic photographs and 10 contact sheet prints. El Paso Museum of Art, 2 Civic Center Plaza. Info: 915.532.1707 or www.elpasoartmuseum.org.
Jan.4-28, El Paso Chamber Music Festival. Presented by El Paso Pro-Musica. World-class chamber music with world-class soloists and chamber musicians draws audience throughout the Border region. Artists in residence include Julliard String Quartet, pianist Awadagin Pratt, Kalichstein/Laredo/Robinson Trio and Navah Perlman, piano. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Friday weeknights, 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $5-$20 per performance. Free concerts offered at Museum of Art at noon Thursdays. First Baptist Church, UTEP Fox Fine Arts, El Paso Museum of Art and Fort Bliss Chapel. Info: 915.833.9400.
Jan.5-27, “The Hollow.” Written by Agatha Christie, and directed by Jan H. Wolfe, a play intertwining an unhappy game of romantic follow-the-leader, exploring into murder one weekend at The Hollow, home of Sir Henry and Lucy Angkatell. El Paso Playhouse, 2501 Montana. Fridays and Saturdays performances start at 8 p.m. Sundays 2 p.m. Tickets: $6-$10. Info: 915.532.1317.
Jan.12, Rita Moreno. In January 1987, Rita Moreno performed at the Plaza Theatre and saved it from destruction. Twenty years later, history repeats. On Jan. 12, 2007, Rita Moreno will perform at the new Plaza Theatre Performing Arts Centre in honor of Brigadier General Ernst Roberts, Chairman of fundraising for the Plaza Theatre in 1987. Rita Moreno is the only performer to have won an Academy Award, an Emmy, a Tony and a Grammy. Her concerts sell out nationwide and earn rave reviews from the New York Times and the San Francisco Chronicle. The proceeds from this concert will benefit the Plaza Theatre Endowment Fund in the El Paso Community Foundation. Historic Plaza Theatre. Info: 915.532.3776.
Jan.13-14, Mentoring Month. January will be National Mentoring Month, Connections, and Connections, the Community Solutions specialized mentoring program for exceptionally at-risk children and youth, will have special events. Info: 915.861.7733.
Jan.20-Feb.11, “Emperor’s New Clothes.” Kevin P. Mullin writes and directs this original play based on the vain emperor, gullible citizens and the power of suggestion. Kids-N-Co. Education and Performance Center, 1301 Texas. Fridays and Saturdays performances start at 7:30 p.m., Sundays 2:30 p.m. Tickets: $4-$6. Info: 915.351.1455.
Jan.21, B.B. King. B.B. King’s “80” world tour will make a stop in El Paso. A living blues legend, King and his guitar Lucille are definite crowd pleasers, with such hits as “The Thrill is Gone,” “Everyday I Had the Blues,” and “You Don’t Know Me.” Historic Plaza Theatre. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $35+. Info: 915.544.8444.
Jan.21-Apr.29, Fantasy and Figuration: The Recent Work of Teodulo Romulo. This exhibition highlights the recent work of the prolific artist Teodulo Romulo. Romulo maintains dual citizenship with Mexico and France. Vibrant and intense colors, biomorphic iconographic forms and a visual playfulness are recurring elements in his work. Exploring the roots of Mexican and European Surrealism, this exhibition will feature 16 prints and paintings by this mature Mexican artist. El Paso Museum of Art, One Arts Festival Plaza. Info: 915.532.1707 or www.elpasoartmuseum.org.
Jan.26-27, Classical Concert #4. This concert features Naval Perlman on piano, Wendy Wener on cello, and Jennifer Frautschi on violin. The pieces to be performed are Beethoven’s Concerto for Violin, Cello, and Piano, op. 56 C major and Saint-Saens Symphony No. 3, op. 78, C minor (the “Organ Symphony”). This concert will be presented in conjunction with El Paso Pro-Musica’s International Chamber Festival. Historic Plaza Theatre. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $10-$35. Info: 915.532.3776.
Jan.30, Mamma Mia! Broadway’s Biggest Blockbuster! “Dancing Queen,” “Take A Chance on Me” and “Waterloo”… You know and love these ABBA classics, so do not miss your chance to see this wonderfully entertaining show featuring 22 of their timeless songs, and one enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship. A mother, a daughter, three possible dads and a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget! More than 20 million people worldwide have already fallen in love with this ultimate feel-good show. Historic Plaza Theatre. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $37, $57, $67 + applicable service fees. Info: 915.544.8444 or, for group sales, 915.534.0604.
Jan.1–6, A Celebration of the Life of Luis Jiménez: A Memorial Exhibition. “We had a lot of years. Buddies. Rare and long lasting. I’m not sad. I had it good. He gave me a lot, and I think I sent something halfway good back. He did a lot...really really a lot...a jillion times more than me, more than most. He was chaotic and he was precise. A really fine combination. He lived it fully. Miss him for sure. But it ended the right way if there is a right way. Doin’ his stuff. In my opinion.” -Bruce Berman. From a tribute written following Jiménez’ untimely death. Adair Margo Gallery, 415 E. Yandell. Gallery hours, Monday – Friday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Info: 915.533.0048.
Jan.1-14, Texas 100. Exhibition celebrating significant works created by 100 artists from Texas. Texas artists included in the collection are Julian Onderdonk, Carlotta Corpron and Keith Carter; as well as El Paso artists such as Tom Lea, Jose Cisneros and Luis Jimenez. El Paso Museum of Art, 2 Civic Center Plaza. Info: 915.532.1707 or www.elpasoartmuseum.org.
Jan.1-31, Patterns of Progress: Birds Eye Views of Texas. Important portraits of cities in Texas from the 19th century. These works show what was then a new form of translating the land instead of traditional landscape paintings. El Paso Museum of Art, 2 Civic Center Plaza. Info: 915.532.1707 or www.elpasoartmuseum.org.
Jan.1-21, The Frontiers of Vision: The Panoramic Photography of Eric Jervaise. The El Paso Museum of Art, in collaboration with the Museo de Arte del INBA en Ciudad Juárez, is exhibiting the works of French-born artist Eric Jervaise. The exhibition, titled The Frontiers of Vision: The Panoramic Photography of Eric Jervaise, examines daily life on the U.S./Mexico border. Divided equally between the two museums, The Frontiers of Vision includes 25 large panoramic photographs and 10 contact sheet prints. El Paso Museum of Art, 2 Civic Center Plaza. Info: 915.532.1707 or www.elpasoartmuseum.org.
Jan.4-28, El Paso Chamber Music Festival. Presented by El Paso Pro-Musica. World-class chamber music with world-class soloists and chamber musicians draws audience throughout the Border region. Artists in residence include Julliard String Quartet, pianist Awadagin Pratt, Kalichstein/Laredo/Robinson Trio and Navah Perlman, piano. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Friday weeknights, 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $5-$20 per performance. Free concerts offered at Museum of Art at noon Thursdays. First Baptist Church, UTEP Fox Fine Arts, El Paso Museum of Art and Fort Bliss Chapel. Info: 915.833.9400.
Jan.5-27, “The Hollow.” Written by Agatha Christie, and directed by Jan H. Wolfe, a play intertwining an unhappy game of romantic follow-the-leader, exploring into murder one weekend at The Hollow, home of Sir Henry and Lucy Angkatell. El Paso Playhouse, 2501 Montana. Fridays and Saturdays performances start at 8 p.m. Sundays 2 p.m. Tickets: $6-$10. Info: 915.532.1317.
Jan.12, Rita Moreno. In January 1987, Rita Moreno performed at the Plaza Theatre and saved it from destruction. Twenty years later, history repeats. On Jan. 12, 2007, Rita Moreno will perform at the new Plaza Theatre Performing Arts Centre in honor of Brigadier General Ernst Roberts, Chairman of fundraising for the Plaza Theatre in 1987. Rita Moreno is the only performer to have won an Academy Award, an Emmy, a Tony and a Grammy. Her concerts sell out nationwide and earn rave reviews from the New York Times and the San Francisco Chronicle. The proceeds from this concert will benefit the Plaza Theatre Endowment Fund in the El Paso Community Foundation. Historic Plaza Theatre. Info: 915.532.3776.
Jan.13-14, Mentoring Month. January will be National Mentoring Month, Connections, and Connections, the Community Solutions specialized mentoring program for exceptionally at-risk children and youth, will have special events. Info: 915.861.7733.
Jan.20-Feb.11, “Emperor’s New Clothes.” Kevin P. Mullin writes and directs this original play based on the vain emperor, gullible citizens and the power of suggestion. Kids-N-Co. Education and Performance Center, 1301 Texas. Fridays and Saturdays performances start at 7:30 p.m., Sundays 2:30 p.m. Tickets: $4-$6. Info: 915.351.1455.
Jan.21, B.B. King. B.B. King’s “80” world tour will make a stop in El Paso. A living blues legend, King and his guitar Lucille are definite crowd pleasers, with such hits as “The Thrill is Gone,” “Everyday I Had the Blues,” and “You Don’t Know Me.” Historic Plaza Theatre. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $35+. Info: 915.544.8444.
Jan.21-Apr.29, Fantasy and Figuration: The Recent Work of Teodulo Romulo. This exhibition highlights the recent work of the prolific artist Teodulo Romulo. Romulo maintains dual citizenship with Mexico and France. Vibrant and intense colors, biomorphic iconographic forms and a visual playfulness are recurring elements in his work. Exploring the roots of Mexican and European Surrealism, this exhibition will feature 16 prints and paintings by this mature Mexican artist. El Paso Museum of Art, One Arts Festival Plaza. Info: 915.532.1707 or www.elpasoartmuseum.org.
Jan.26-27, Classical Concert #4. This concert features Naval Perlman on piano, Wendy Wener on cello, and Jennifer Frautschi on violin. The pieces to be performed are Beethoven’s Concerto for Violin, Cello, and Piano, op. 56 C major and Saint-Saens Symphony No. 3, op. 78, C minor (the “Organ Symphony”). This concert will be presented in conjunction with El Paso Pro-Musica’s International Chamber Festival. Historic Plaza Theatre. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $10-$35. Info: 915.532.3776.
Jan.30, Mamma Mia! Broadway’s Biggest Blockbuster! “Dancing Queen,” “Take A Chance on Me” and “Waterloo”… You know and love these ABBA classics, so do not miss your chance to see this wonderfully entertaining show featuring 22 of their timeless songs, and one enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship. A mother, a daughter, three possible dads and a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget! More than 20 million people worldwide have already fallen in love with this ultimate feel-good show. Historic Plaza Theatre. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $37, $57, $67 + applicable service fees. Info: 915.544.8444 or, for group sales, 915.534.0604.
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