June 29-July 1, Nuestras Tradiciones. Ballet Folklorico El Paso presents its 18th annual celebration of the sight and sounds of Mexico, directed by Maestro Arturo Guerrero. Chamizal National Memorial, 800 S. San Marcial. Performance begins at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and at 3 p.m. on Sunday. Info: 915.566.8016.

June 30 & July 1, Downtown Street Festival. The entire El Paso Convention Center area, including the Abraham Chavez Theatre and the Union Plaza District, will celebrate Independence Day. The event includes live music, fireworks, a children’s area, vendors, food booths and more. Info: 915.532.0600.

July, El Paso Diablos Baseball. The El Paso Diablos will be continuing their season at home playing against the Fort Worth Cats from June 29-July 1. On July 3-5, the Diablos will be playing against the Shreveport Sports, on July 12-15 against the Fort Worth Cats, on July 19-22 against the Coastal Bend Aviators, and on July 30-Aug 1 against the Lincoln Saltdogs. Please check the Diablos’ website for more information on specials and packages. Cohen Stadium. Upcoming home games start at 7:05 p.m and at 5:05 p.m. on Sundays. Regular season tickets are $5 general admission, $6 reserved and $7 box seats. Info: 915.755.2000 or www.diablos.com.

July 1-27, El Paso Museum of Art Kids Summer Camps. Now taking place for youths ages 5-14. Classes run Tuesday thru Friday. El Paso Museum of Art, One Arts Festival Plaza. Info: 915.532.1707 or www.elpasoartmuseum.org.

July 1-27, Kids ‘n Company Summer Camps. The EP Playhouse will host its 2007 theater summer camp. Registration is limited, first come, first serve basis. EP Playhouse, 1301 Texas. Info: 915.351.1455.

July 1-31, Annual Patriotic Exhibit. Members of the El Paso Art Association are being urged to submit work for the "Three Cheers for the Red, White and Blue" Exhibit. All painting mediums will be accepted, as well as sculpture and photography. Cash awards totaling $1,300 will be presented to the winners. Crossland Gallery, 500 West Paisano at Durango. Info: 915.534.7377 or to obtain a prospectus.

July 1-Aug 3, Summer Zoo Camp. Campers ages 6-10 will explore the world of Amur Leopards and increase their appreciation and awareness of exotic cats during this year’s summer camps. Register early, space is limited. El Paso Zoo, $85 per session or $75 for members per session. Info: 915.532.8165.

July 1-Aug 10, Mad Science Summer Camps. The Mad Science Club will host several summer science camps at various Community College campuses. The hands on science experiences introduce children to a world of discovery, while sparking their imagination and encouraging scientific literacy in an age when science is as vital as reading, writing and arithmetic. El Paso Community College Transmountain Campus, Westside Campus and Eastside Campus. Info: 915.832.0118.

July 1-Aug 19, A Digital Art Installation by Camille Utterback. An interactive installation artist whose work bridges the gap between painting and interactive art. Part of her ongoing External Measures Series, Untitled 5, 2004, will react to the visitor's movements with a colored light projection. This work of art gives visitors an opportunity to see and experience the aesthetics of an electronic artwork. This interactive video projection asks the viewer many questions about the nature of art and experience as well as about dimensions of control. El Paso Museum of Art, One Arts Festival Plaza. Info: 915.532.1707 or www.elpasoartmuseum.org.

July 1-Aug 24, Tom Lea Centennial Retrospective. The Adair Margo Gallery will be featuring paintings and drawings by the internationally acclaimed artist Tom Lea in celebration of his Centennial year. Paintings and drawings will be loaned by local collectors, many of which have never been exhibited in public. The gallery will also feature original drawings and sketches by Tom Lea for purchase. Other collectors’ items will be available, including original prints and books written or illustrated by Tom Lea. Adair Margo Gallery, 415 E. Yandell. Info: 915.533.0048.

July 1-Aug 24, Alfresco Fridays. Free outdoor concerts to be presented by the City of El Paso Museums & Cultural Affairs Department. El Paso Convention Center. Fridays from 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Info: 915.541.4481.

July 1-Sept 9, “Sister Cities Testing Boundaries: Art and Artists along the U.S./Mexico Border.” S.C.T.B. investigates why the U.S./Mexico border and the frequent passage of ideas, culture and people found there has become increasingly crucial subject that produces numerous misunderstood realities and paradoxes. This multi-state and bi-national exhibition explores the work of emerging and established living artists working in a variety of media and testing physical, aesthetic and conceptual boundaries. Including artists such as Margarita Cabrera, Gaspar Enriquez, Carlos Gomez, Louis Hock, Alfred Quiroz, Mauricio Saenz and Einar and James de la Torre. El Paso Museum of Art, One Arts Festival Plaza. Info: 915.532.1707 or www.elpasoartmuseum.org.

July 1-Sept 15, Renaissance in Pottery. UTEP's Centennial Museum, Chamizal National Memorial and the El Paso Museum of Archaeology will take part in this three part exhibit. The exhibit explores the transformation of pottery making in northern Mexico from its prehistoric roots in the Casas Grandes culture to its modern expression in the ceramic art of Mata Ortiz. Exhibit will run through July 15 at the Centennial Museum and through Sept. 15 at the Museum of Archaeology. Info: 915.755.4332.

July 1-Sept 22, “El Maestro Francisco Toledo: Art from Oaxaca, 1959-2006.” A retrospective of the work of Francisco Toledo, one of the most acclaimed living artists in Mexico. Toledo has worked in a variety of media and work on display will include paintings, prints and ceramic works. His work has been collected and exhibited in Mexico, Europe, Asia, South and North America. He currently resides in his native state of Oaxaca, and is actively involved in the social and cultural life of the Oaxacan people through the creation and support of numerous museums, libraries and cultural centers. University of Texas at El Paso Ruben Gallery. Info: 915.747.5181.

July 1-Sept 22, “Allan MacIntyre: Volcanic Landscapes.” An impressive body of work in both photographs and drawings by a single artist, “Volcanic Landscapes” presents photographer Allan MacIntyre. MacIntyre has traveled to volcanic landscapes all over the world, where he records the earth’s most recent creations: lava formations on land and submarine. He captures their sometimes grotesque forms, using a variety of camera formats to create pictures that are at the same time precise and arrestingly beautiful. University of Texas at El Paso L-Gallery. Info: 915.747.5181.

July 1-Sept 28, Art and Sol Project. The project features 12 large spheres or “sols” (Spanish word for “Sun”) painted and decorated by some of the region’s finest artists displaying their talent and pride in the Sun City. The “sols” will be placed as beacons to guide the public to various summer events around Downtown El Paso. Downtown El Paso. Info: 915.541.4895.

July 1-Sept 30, “Jose Cisneros: A Life in Art.” Paying homage to one of El Paso's most prolific artists, the exhibition will follow Cisneros' life and career from his youthful years in Durango, Juarez and El Paso when he discovered his love of art to his greatest achievement “Riders Across the Centuries: Horsemen of the Spanish Borderlands.” Inspired by a deep connection to the history of the Southwest, Cisneros has spent a lifetime turning his passions into art. El Paso Museum of Art, One Arts Festival Plaza. Info: 915.532.1707 or www.elpasoartmuseum.org.

July 4, 4th of July Celebration. El Paso Symphony Orchestra and the Museum and Cultural Affairs Department of the City of El Paso presents an evening of celebratory music and fireworks. Chamizal National Memorial amphitheater, 800 S. San Marcial. 7:30 p.m. Info: 915.541.4481.

July 4, East Side Fourth of July Parade. Everyone is invited to join the annual Independence Day parade sponsored by the Del Norte Lions Club. The “People’s Parade” will march two miles to Album Park. Entries include floats, marching units, antique cars horses and bicycles. The parade will begin at Hanks High School, 2001 Lee Trevino. 9 a.m. Info: 915.731.1549.

July 4, West Side Independence Day Parade. The Rotary Club of El Paso’s 10th annual Independence Day parade is a 2.6-mile parade route that will go from Western Hills United Methodist Church down Shadow Mountain, then up Mesa to Coronado High School. The parade will begin at Thunderbird and Shadow Mountain. 9 a.m. Info: 915.581.5179.

July 6, Charlie Russell. The City of El Paso's Museum and Cultural Affairs Department presents Alfresco Fridays every Friday on the Arts Festival Plaza Downtown. This week, well known country musician Charlie Russell will perform at the plaza located between the Museum of Art and The Plaza Theatre. Arts Festival Plaza. 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Info: 915.541.4481 or e-mail mcad@elpasotexas.gov.

July 6-8, Ysleta Mission Festival. Enjoy games, delicious food and entertainment at this year’s Ysleta Mission Festival. Headliners will be Grupo Vida, also known as The Electric Cowboys and the very talented Latin Breed. Along with top local bands and dance groups from our area, there will be continuous entertainment. Ysleta Missions. Info: 915.859.9848 or e-mail morshtmtl@aol.com.

July 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 & 28, VIVA! El Paso. A musical drama staged outdoors, VIVA! El Paso takes El Paso’s special, multi-cultural qualities and conveys them through a sensitive, first class production that is a tremendous source of community pride. The pageant offers an array of multicolored costumes, electrifying musical production numbers and legendary characters. McKelligon Canyon. Performances begin at 8:30 p.m. Tickets: Ticketmaster at 915.544.8444. Info: 915.637.8565 or visit www.viva-ep.org.

July 7, Uncle Sam Jam. An evening of live music and family entertainment, hosted by Fort Bliss MWR. Headliner is Jagstar, led by Sarah Lewis. Biggs Park. Info: 915.568.6741, 915.568.2784 or visit www.blissmwr.com.

July 7, Military, Fire & Law. In honor of the men and women who save, serve and protect, the El Paso Zoo will have half price admission for all. El Paso Zoo, 4001 E. Paisano. Info: 915.532.8156.

July 8, 15, 22 & 29, Music under the Stars. The City of El Paso Museums & Cultural Affairs Department presents free outdoor concerts. Expect to see Lavay Smith on the 8th of July, Majestadad on the 15th, The Next Chapter on the 22nd, and Incendio on the 29th. Chamizal National Memorial, 800 S. San Marcial. 7:30 p.m. Info: 915.541.4481.

July 13, Windy City. The City of El Paso's Museum and Cultural Affairs Department presents Alfresco Fridays every Friday on the Arts Festival Plaza Downtown. This week, the Chicago tribute band Windy City will perform at the plaza located between the Museum of Art and The Plaza Theatre. Arts Festival Plaza. 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Info: 915.541.4481 or e-mail mcad@elpasotexas.gov.

July 13 & 14, Battle of the Champions. The Karate Tournament is sponsored by the National Blackbelt League and the Southwest Karate Group. El Paso Convention Center. Competition begins at 5 p.m. on Friday and at 9 a.m. on Saturday. Info: 915.329.3008.

July 14 & 15, Provost Gun Show. The El Maida Provost Guard gun, small antique and Southwest art show. El Maida Shrine Temple, 6331 Alabama. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets: $5, ages 10 and younger free. Visitors age 18 or younger must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Info: 915.241.1761.

July 20, Sangre Gitana. The City of El Paso's Museum and Cultural Affairs Department presents Alfresco Fridays every Friday on the Arts Festival Plaza Downtown. This week, Sangre Gitana will perform at the plaza located between the Museum of Art and The Plaza Theatre. Arts Festival Plaza. 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Info: 915.541.4481 or e-mail mcad@elpasotexas.gov.

July 21, El Paso Patriots Soccer. Part of the United Soccer League’s Premier Development League, The El Paso Patriots will be playing against the New Orleans Shell Shockers. Patriot Stadium, 6941 Industrial. 10 p.m. Tickets: $7 adult and $5 child. Info: 915.771.6620 or www.elpaso-patriots.com.

July 27, Las Doce Princesas. The Laura Urdapilleta School of Ballet presents a dance adaptation of this classic fairy tale. Chamizal National Memorial, 800 S. San Marcial. 7 p.m. Info: 656.207.85.41 (in Juárez).

July 27, Mariachi Los Toritos. The City of El Paso's Museum and Cultural Affairs Department presents Alfresco Fridays every Friday on the Arts Festival Plaza Downtown. This week, Mariachi Los Toritos will perform at the plaza located between the Museum of Art and The Plaza Theatre. Arts Festival Plaza. 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Info: 915.541.4481 or e-mail mcad@elpasotexas.gov.

July 28, Pets Alive El Paso Bowlathon. El Paso Paralegal Association will host its 2007 bowl-a-thon benefiting Pets Alive El Paso, Inc. Fiesta Lanes, 5850 Onix. 1 p.m. Info: 915.546.8315

Aug. 1 – 31, Alfresco Fridays. Relax after work on Fridays and enjoy one of the many free concerts. Presented by the City of El Paso Museums & Cultural Affairs Department. Aug. 3 — Radio La Chusma (roots rock and Latin reggae). Aug. 10 — Elegant Gypsy (rock ‘n’ roll covers). Aug. 17 — Richard & The Sierra Band (50’s rock ‘n’ roll covers). Arts Festival Plaza, Downtown El Paso. 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. FREE. Info: 915.541.4481 or 915.541.4481.

Aug. 1 – 31, Music under the Stars. The free outdoor concerts are offered 7:30 p.m. Sundays (except July 1) by the City of El Paso Museums & Cultural Affairs Department. Aug. 5, Soul Venders (original Jamaican Reggae). Aug. 12, Star Mountain Dreamers (rockabilly). Aug. 19, Noche Ranchera featuring Mariachi Sonidos de America of Mexico City. Chamizal National Memorial Amphitheatre. 7:30 p.m. FREE. Info: 915.541.4481.

Aug. 1 – 25, El Paso Diablos. The American Association minor league team’s home games are an excellent way to enjoy the summer. Game time is 7:05 p.m. (Sunday games begin at 5:05 p.m.). Recurring promotions include Thirsty Thursdays, Fireworks Fridays and 25¢ hot dog Sundays. July 30-Aug. 1, Lincoln Saltdogs. Aug. 10-12, Pensacola Pelicans. Aug. 13-15, Shreveport Sports • Aug. 23-25, Coastal Bend Aviators. Cohen Stadium. Times vary. Tickets: $5 general admission, $6 reserved, $7 box seats. Info: 915.755.2000 or diablos.com.

May 3 – Sept. 22, Julia Barello: Swirl. Swirl is an exciting exhibition of recent work by an artist who trained as a metalsmith and is now creating wall pieces produced form medical imaging film and silver. Each piece consists of multiple components. The forms reference flowers and birds, yet the material suggests surveillance of the human body. This sounds very technical, but the exhibit is nothing other than totally fabulous. Stanlee & Gerald Rubin Center for the Visual Arts. Info: 915.747.5181.

Aug. 1 – Aug. 31, Museum of Art Foreign Films. Aug. 4, Guys and Balls (Germany, 2004, R). Aug. 11, Lovers of the Artic Circle (Spain/France, 1998, R). Aug. 18, Beijing Bicycle (China, 2001, PG-13). Aug. 25, The Piano Turner of Earthquakes (UK/Germany/France, R). El Paso Museum of Art, One Arts Festival Plaza. 2 p.m., free. Info: 915.532.1707 or www.elpasoartmuseum.org.

Aug. 2, International Drum Corps. The event is part of an international drum and bugle corps units competition between the United States and Canada. Sun Bowl Stadium, UTEP Campus. 7:30 p.m. Ticket information: 915.747.5234, 915.544.8444 or ticketmaster.com.

Aug. 3-4, BBQ Bliss Cook-Off. Fort Bliss MWR will host its barbecue cook-off with cooking throughout the night starting on Friday. The event opens to the public with judging at noon Saturday, with awards ceremony at 5 p.m. The event includes live music, Six Guns & Shady Ladies, jumping balloons, buckaroos game and more. Biggs Park. Noon – 5 p.m. FREE. Info: 915.568.2784.

Aug. 4-5, Bugfest. The 3rd annual weekend expo at El Paso Zoo features exhibits and presentations catering to the young bug lover in your home. Bring the family and invite a neighbor too! El Paso Zoo, 4001 E. Paisano. Info: 915.532.8156, 915.521.1850 or elpasozoo.org.

Aug. 4, Belly Dance Extravaganza. Dance Alive Belly Dance Troupe presents an evening of swirling veils, flashing swords and exotic music. Chamizal National Memorial, 800 S. San Marcial. 7:30 p.m. Tickets/info: 915.566.1742 or 915.544.0364.

Aug. 4, Pepe Aguilar en Concierto. The popular mariachi balladeer performs for one night only. El Paso County Coliseum, 4100 E. Paisano. Tickets: $40-$75, plus service charge. 8 p.m. Ticketmaster: 915.544.8444 or ticketmaster.com.

Aug. 5 & 19, La Viña’s Music On the Patio. Take a drive out on Highway 28 and drop by one of the area’s finest wineries, La Viña Winery. Featuring music by “Live By Request,” picnics are allowed, but beverages must be purchased from the winery. La Viña Winery in La Union, 4201 S. NM Highway 28. 1-5 p.m. FREE. Info: 505.882.7632.

Aug. 5 & 19, Zin Valle Musical Sundays. Live music every other Saturday in August. Featuring Julio Ortiz or James Springer. Ortiz performs jazz, blues, Latin blues, reggae, folk and classic rock. Springer performs contemporary and classic rock. Zin Valle vineyard, 7315 Hwy 28. 1:30 – 5:30 p.m. FREE. Info: 915.877.4544 or zinvalle.com.

Aug. 10-25, ‘Laundry and Bourbon’ and ‘Lonestar.’ A chance to see local theater is always a great excuse to get out of the house. Two-one act plays for $10 is a better bargain than a movie. El Paso Playhouse, 2501 Montana. 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $10 ($8 seniors; $7 military/students). Info: 915.532.1317.

Aug. 10-11, Ballet Folklórico Aires Internacionales. For only $5 you can see this colorful dance company present its gala performance. Featuring dances from around the world. Chamizal National Memorial. 7 p.m. $5. Info: 915.731.0951.

Aug. 14-Sept. 16, Octoberfest. The annual fall celebration courtesy of the German Air Force Air Defence Center at Ft. Bliss, the event includes Bavarian food, beer, music and a souvenir shop. Building 746, Carter and Pleasonton Roads on Ft. Bliss. Info: 915.568.8923.

June 21 – Aug. 31, Artist Call. This show will feature local artists works ranging from painting on canvas, pen and ink to digital media. The work is from youth in our various program that include youth battling cancer from Providence Memorial Hospital, youth living in public housing and youth with disabilities. oLo Gallery, 504 San Francisco St. Info: 915.533.9575 or www.creativekidsart.org/.

July 1-Aug. 24, Tom Lea Centennial Retrospective. The Adair Margo Gallery will be featuring paintings and drawings by the internationally acclaimed artist Tom Lea in celebration of his Centennial year. Adair Margo Gallery, 415 E. Yandell. Info: 915.533.0048 or www.adairmargo.com.

July 1-Sept. 9, “Sister Cities Testing Boundaries: Art and Artists along the U.S./Mexico Border.” This multi-state and bi-national exhibition explores the work of emerging and established living artists working in a variety of media and testing physical, aesthetic and conceptual boundaries. El Paso Museum of Art, One Arts Festival Plaza. Info: 915.532.1707 or www.elpasoartmuseum.org.

July 1-Sept. 22, El Maestro Francisco Toledo: Art from Oaxaca, 1959-2006. A retrospective of the work of Francisco Toledo, one of the most acclaimed living artists in Mexico. Toledo has worked in a variety of media and work on display will include paintings, prints and ceramic works. Stanlee & Gerald Rubin Center for the Visual Arts. Info: 915.747.5181.

July 1-Sept. 22, Allan MacIntyre: Volcanic Landscapes. An impressive body of work in both photographs and drawings by a single artist, “Volcanic Landscapes” presents photographer Allan MacIntyre. MacIntyre has traveled to volcanic landscapes all over the world, where he records the earth’s most recent creations: lava formations on land and submarine. Stanlee & Gerald Rubin Center for the Visual Arts. Info: 915.747.5181.

June 1 – Aug. 15, A Digital Art Installation by Camille Utterback. An interactive installation artist whose work bridges the gap between painting and interactive art. Part of her ongoing External Measures Series, Untitled 5, 2004 will react to the visitor's movements with a colored light projection. This exhibit is excellent for kids! El Paso Museum of Art, One Arts Festival Plaza. Info: 915.532.1707 or www.elpasoartmuseum.org.

July 1-Sept. 28, Art and Sol Project. The project features 12 large spheres or “sols” (Spanish for “Sun”) painted and decorated by some of the region’s finest artists displaying their talent and pride in the Sun City. The “sols” will be placed as beacons to guide the public to various summer events around Downtown El Paso. Downtown El Paso. Info: 915.541.4895.

July 1-Sept. 30, Jose Cisneros: A Life in Art. Paying homage to one of El Paso's most prolific artists, the exhibition will follow Cisneros' life and career from his youthful years in Durango, Juarez and El Paso when he discovered his love of art to his greatest achievement “Riders Across the Centuries: Horsemen of the Spanish Borderlands.” El Paso Museum of Art, One Arts Festival Plaza. Info: 915.532.1707 or www.elpasoartmuseum.org.

July 1-Sept. 15, Renaissance in Pottery. The exhibit explores the transformation of pottery making in northern Mexico from its prehistoric roots in the Casas Grandes culture to its modern expression in the ceramic art of Mata Ortiz. El Paso Museum of Archaeology at Wilderness Park. 4301 Transmountain Road. Info: 915.755.4332.

June 7 – Oct. 14, ‘Bodies Human’ exhibit. “Bodies Human: Anatomy in Motion” features bodies in motion fully exposed down to the vein, using a technique called plastination. Both educational and fascinating, this exhibit offers a look into the human body that is sure to amaze. LYNX Exhibits, 300 W. San Antonio. Tickets: $17.50 ($14.50, children, students, military, seniors) in advance; $20 ($15, children, students, military, seniors) at the door. Info: 533-4330 or www.bodieshuman.com.

Aug. 17-18, Ballet Folklórico Quereque. The group performs dances and music from Mexico. Chamizal National Memorial. 7 p.m. Ticket info: 915.629.6586.

Aug. 18, Trot for Tots. The Child Crisis Center 5K Run raises funds for the children’s emergency shelter, as well as to increase awareness to child abuse and neglect issues. Loretto Academy, 1330 Hardaway. Info: 915.562.7955 or childcrisiselp.org.

Aug. 18-19, Custom Car & Chopper Street Festival. Come Downtown for this annual display of custom cars, choppers, food and great live music by Grand Funk Railroad and more. One of El Paso’s best street festivals. Downtown El Paso, Texas Avenue from Campbell to Cotton. Info: 915.351.1191.

Aug. 22-26, Shrine Circus. How can you resist the circus?! The 56th annual circus featuring three rings of wild animal acts, clowns, aerial artistry and numerous other amazing acts. The El Paso County Coliseum, 4100 Paisano. Times and ticket prices vary. Info: 915.562.1444 or www.elpasocoliseum.com.

Aug. 24-26, St. Nicholas Greek Festival. This annual celebration is your chance to eat and dance and celebrate Greek life and culture, which is alive and thriving in El Paso. Greek Orthodox Church of St. Nicholas, 124 S. Festival. Info: 915.833.0882.

Aug. 25, Fungi Mungle. Free concert series presented by the Kern Place Association. Fungi Mungle, dressed in fabulous wigs, play live 70’s rock and disco. Madeline Park, 900 Baltimore. 7:30 p.m. FREE.

Aug. 24-31, Shakespeare in the Park. The Outrageous Fortune Theatre Company presents “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare: abridged.”
Chamizal National Memorial Amphitheater, 800 S. San Marcial. 7:30 p.m. FREE. Info: 915.760.8630.

Aug. 31, Minerpalooza. UTEP's annual back to school party and pep rally. Fun, food, games, kids zone, entertainment and the UTEP Miners! UTEP Campus. 4:15 p.m. Free. Info: 915.747.5670.

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