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El Paso events: El Paso Matters Book Club writing workshop, meetup; UTEP’s last home games [1]

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Date: 2025-02-26

Here’s a roundup of some culture and civic events in the borderland in the coming week.

El Paso Matters Book Club Meetup Explore the spellbinding world of “The Witches of El Paso” with author Luis Jaramillo during the El Paso Matters Book Club meetup from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 1, at Barnes & Noble, 8889 Gateway Blvd. West No. 120. This free event includes a moderated discussion about the novel, followed by a live Q&A with Jaramillo. Attendees are encouraged to join the El Paso Matters Book Club on the Fable app to connect with fellow readers before the event. Space is limited, so RSVP to secure your spot.

Learn more ‘Witches of El Paso’ by Luis Jaramillo explores characters’ supernatural gifts Nena’s premonitions and fainting spells make her worry she’ll end up like the scary old curandera down the street. Will she grow into her power? Read an excerpt to learn more.

UTEP Men’s Basketball Final Home Games The University of Texas at El Paso men’s basketball team closes its 2024-25 home schedule this week at the Don Haskins Center, 151 Glory Road. The Miners (17-10 overall, 7-7 in Conference USA) host Western Kentucky University at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, and Middle Tennessee State University at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 1. UTEP’s final games of the regular season come next week on the road against Sam Houston State University and Louisiana Tech University. The Conference USA tournament begins March 11 at Propst Arena in Huntsville, Alabama. Information and tickets: ticketmaster.com

‘Jorge Rojas: Coyote’ Exhibit at El Paso Museum of Art The El Paso Museum of Art unveils “Jorge Rojas: Coyotek,” a solo exhibition, Friday, Feb. 28, inside the museum’s Dede Rogers Gallery, 1 Arts Festival Plaza. The exhibit by Mexican-American artist Jorge Rojas, showcases a curated selection of photography, performance videos and installations from the past two decades that explore themes of identity, borders and immigration through a multicultural lens. The exhibition offers insight into contemporary artistic expressions. The show also features notable works such as “Chac Mool” (2021), with video stills by Joshua Samson. It will be on display through July 13. Information: epma.art

BLACK HISTORY MONTH EVENTS ‘The Night Dreamers’ at El Paso Museum of History The El Paso Museum of History is celebrating Black History Month by highlighting Sonny Powell and his band, the Night Dreamers, pioneers of a unique blend of R&B and Latin music. Powell, an El Paso native, formed the group at age 14, later gaining recognition through performances on Steve Crosno’s television show and touring with the Coasters and the Shirelles. The Night Dreamers’ legacy is also honored in the “Barrio Soul” mural in Segundo Barrio. Visitors can explore Powell’s impact as part of the “Musica Sin Fronteras: Twentieth Century to Now” exhibition at the museum, 510 N. Santa Fe St., on view through March 31. Information: epmuseumofhistory.org

Coming Up

Book Launch — ‘The Crossing’: Award-winning journalist and El Paso native Richard Parker will debut his latest book, ‘The Crossing: El Paso, the Southwest, and America’s Forgotten Origin Story,” at a special launch event hosted by the El Paso Matters Book Club at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 6, at Margin Notes Bookbar, 7460 Cimarron Market Ave. Building 2, Suite 300. The event will feature a discussion on El Paso’s role as a cultural and historical crossroads, followed by a Q&A session and book signing. Attendees can purchase “The Crossing” on-site and enjoy Aurellia’s El Paso Matters Beer, a Mexican-American lager brewed exclusively for El Paso Matters. The event is free and open to the public, but RSVPs are encouraged. Information and registration: elpasomatters.org

El Paso Locomotive Season Opener: El Paso Locomotive FC will kick off its 2025 USL Championship season at home at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 8, when it hosts the Colorado Springs Switchbacks at Southwest University Park, 1 Ballpark Plaza. It is the first of 15 home matches on the team’s 30-game schedule. Newly re-signed defender Guillermo “Memo” Diaz is among the players expected to stand out for the Locomotive this season. Information and tickets: eplocomotivefc.com

Mark Your Calendar

The El Paso Mexican American Cultural Center adjacent to the Main Library at Cleveland Square Park in Downtown, Jan. 17, 2024. (Corrie Boudreaux/El Paso Matters)

Poppies Fest: The El Paso Museum of Archaeology’s 18th annual Poppies Fest returns next month, celebrating the region’s vibrant poppy bloom with a month-long series of events. Held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday in March, the festival will feature performances, exhibitors, vendors, food trucks and workshops, with each weekend offering a unique theme. The lineup includes Native American traditions March 8, a spotlight on local culture March 15, a celebration March 22, and a community engagement focus March 29. Information: epmarch.org

Mexican American Cultural Center Grand Opening: The city’s long-awaited Mexican American Cultural Center, 201 W. Franklin Ave., will open its doors to the public March 22. The grand opening celebration for the MACC will have activities such as guided tours of the facility, hands-on activities, two new exhibits and food trucks, and others and will also celebrate the renovations to the adjacent Cleveland Square Park. The MACC, located in the state-designated Downtown Arts District, is a three-story, 41,000-square-foot cultural center located as part of the Main Library and the El Paso Museum of History. Information: epmacc.org

Read More When will the Mexican American Cultural Center in Downtown El Paso open? The Mexican American Cultural Center, the last signature project of the 2012 quality of life bond program, has yet to open. City officials say they’re “rounding the last corner.”

Change Makers: Celebrate Women’s History Month during Change Makers, a collaborative event presented by Progress321 and El Paso Matters from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 26, at the Hotel Paso del Norte, 10 Henry Trost Court. This year’s luncheon honors outstanding women in health from various fields.. Details about the keynote speaker and tickets will be announced soon, but nominations for honorees are now open here. Information: elpasomatters.org

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