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...]
5 Ways Public Art Can Impress Your Date!
Public art has been happening since art was born. Surely there was a caveman that said, "I'm tired of being the journalist and just painting the progress of our tribe - I want to paint for pure expression for all to see." Public Art serves several purposes including but not limited to beautifying an area, providing a destination point that in turn can create a … [Read more...]