Over at our Instagram account we've shared a great many photos by talented local photographers. These photographers have, in one way or another captured Downtown El Paso through their own lens opening up the way everyone else sees it. Below, in no particular order, are what we feel to be 11 photographers to watch on Instagram. 1.) Danny … [Read more...]
Local Artist and New Roderick Artspace Lofts Tenant Hopes to Influence Border Culture
Gene Roddenberry, Debbie Reynolds, Stevie Nicks, Vikki Carr – all famous creatives in their own right that lived in El Paso,… but didn’t stay. Jim Ward, Hal Marcus, Ho Baron, Gaspar Enriquez, and the late Tom Moore are just a few examples of artists that allowed “El Chuco” to seep into their identity and make its way into their art. Hopefully, the newly minted … [Read more...]
SAVE THE DATE for these 6 Upcoming Downtown El Paso Events
Summer is the height of the events season in Downtown El Paso (DTEP), and as we wind down the summer season, there are still a handful of events you won’t want to miss. Some as soon as this weekend! Let’s run down the list of DTEP events to save the date for! Mexican Food Cook-Off! (This Saturday!) September 10, 2016 – San Jacinto … [Read more...]
13 Unbelievably Beautiful and Fun San Jacinto Plaza Pics You Have to See!
All jokes aside about how long we waited to experience a completed San Jacinto Plaza in Downtown El Paso (DTEP), the finished product has been a crowd-pleaser! The grand re-opening attracted people from all over the city, including photographers anxious to capture the energy. Even in the days that followed photographers have been posting phenomenal photos on … [Read more...]
7 Last Thursdays Artists You Have to See!
Last Thursdays El Paso has been coordinated by different people and organizations over the years. Much like the “Dread Pirate Roberts” of The Princess Bride, the concept lives on through the work of those that believe in the concept. The idea of attracting people to enjoy art, food, and entertainment on a single Thursday night each month helps to keep it fresh … [Read more...]