Community Calendar

Art History: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle is a Pop-Up exhibition curated by current and recently graduated NMSU students. The exhibition invites viewers to learn the many ways in which iconic artworks and ubiquitous motifs from the past have transcended their periods of creation and are continuously recycled in contemporary art. Artworks from regional, international, and student artists from the NMSU Permanent Art Collection are paired with recognizable works from a broad spectrum of art history to explore how the past simultaneously lives on and is disrupted by contemporary art.

Art History: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle will be open to the public starting on August 7th through September 19th, 2026, in the Bunny Conlon Modern & Contemporary Art Gallery. Please join us for the Public Reception on Friday, August 28th from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.

SWEET!! We’ve done it again! We’ve put together a great mix of artists and art that will be the talk of the town! All are invited to travel down to see what we have in store for YOU!
FRESH FACES #10 “Simply Swell”
Crossland Gallery : 500 W. Paisano
El Paso, TX 79901
Gallery Hours : Tuesday-Wednesday-Friday 11:30-4:30pm : Thursday until 11:30-6:00pm Saturday 10:30-3:30pm : Always free parking!
Close of Show : Friday, September 18, 2026
Hot Diggity!! List of Simply Swell Artists!
· Francella Baca : Owner of “Dreadful Things Tattoo & Curiosity Shop” : Just off the easel "Saint Frogis of Assisi"
· John W. MacKenzie : Unveiling new piece in honor of Hal Marcus & Patricia Medici
· Rene Acosta : Young filmmaker showing debut short film “La Pintura” filmed during the EPAA Members Exhibit at the Crossland Gallery 2026
· Carolina Villarreal : Art Junction Studio #1
· Ashton Kaleigh: Art Junction Studio #3
· Serena Ornelas : Art Junction Studio #4
· Kristal Rivera Pena : Art Junction Studio #9
· Octavia Saenz : Zine Group Art : Art Junction Studio #13
· Jera De La O : Art Junction Studio #15
· Jorge Lujan : Art Junction Studio #17
· Gabriel Marquez : An early work special appearance!
· Alejandra Rocha
· DOMIERIKATO
· Dorymar
· Michele Ellington
· Alejandra Rocha
· Jonathan Rivera
· John Hagar
· John Fanely
· Bob Hernandez
· Aldo Portillo
· Elena Montoya
· Michelle Palacios
· Carlos Palomares
· Manuel Macias
· Kristie Rodarte
· Adrian Maisonet
Shout out to Francella Baca for Golden Faces on poster in honor of those fresh Golden Girls (that we love)!
Thank you. . . www.textstudio.com
for (free) help with the FRESH FACES type face. Looks great!
Enjoy your day!!
From your friends at the EPAAwesome!!

Saturdays at 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
For those interested in joining, the Vinyasa yoga class is excellent for your health; it keeps you active and helps reduce stress. This class is regularly hosted at the Pat O'Rourke Recreation Center at 901 Virginia St., El Paso, TX 79901. Join Rebecca as she leads her vinyasa style class through a series of poses your body will thank you for! Call 915-533-5147 for more information.

Additionally, there will be no yoga class on Saturday, November 29, due to Thanksgiving Holiday.

Art History: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle is a Pop-Up exhibition curated by current and recently graduated NMSU students. The exhibition invites viewers to learn the many ways in which iconic artworks and ubiquitous motifs from the past have transcended their periods of creation and are continuously recycled in contemporary art. Artworks from regional, international, and student artists from the NMSU Permanent Art Collection are paired with recognizable works from a broad spectrum of art history to explore how the past simultaneously lives on and is disrupted by contemporary art.

Art History: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle will be open to the public starting on August 7th through September 19th, 2026, in the Bunny Conlon Modern & Contemporary Art Gallery. Please join us for the Public Reception on Friday, August 28th from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.

Learn about oral histories your culture and borderlands and public history with Dr. Yolanda Chávez Leyva is a Chicana/ fronteriza historian. She is Professor in the Department of History at the University of Texas at El Paso where she specializes in border history, Chicane history, and public/ oral history. Between 2015- 2026, she served as the Director of the Institute of Oral History, a bicultural/bilingual research center focusing on the lives of border people.

In 2010, she co-founded Museo Urbano, a community museum located in the Segundo Barrio, one of the most significant historic Mexican immigrant neighborhoods in the United States. The museum won the National Council on Public History "Best Public History Project Award" in 2013. In 2019, she co-curated “Uncaged Art from the Tornillo Detention Center,” which featured artwork created by Central American youth detained in an emergency influx center outside El Paso.

SWEET!! We’ve done it again! We’ve put together a great mix of artists and art that will be the talk of the town! All are invited to travel down to see what we have in store for YOU!
FRESH FACES #10 “Simply Swell”
Crossland Gallery : 500 W. Paisano
El Paso, TX 79901
Gallery Hours : Tuesday-Wednesday-Friday 11:30-4:30pm : Thursday until 11:30-6:00pm Saturday 10:30-3:30pm : Always free parking!
Close of Show : Friday, September 18, 2026
Hot Diggity!! List of Simply Swell Artists!
· Francella Baca : Owner of “Dreadful Things Tattoo & Curiosity Shop” : Just off the easel "Saint Frogis of Assisi"
· John W. MacKenzie : Unveiling new piece in honor of Hal Marcus & Patricia Medici
· Rene Acosta : Young filmmaker showing debut short film “La Pintura” filmed during the EPAA Members Exhibit at the Crossland Gallery 2026
· Carolina Villarreal : Art Junction Studio #1
· Ashton Kaleigh: Art Junction Studio #3
· Serena Ornelas : Art Junction Studio #4
· Kristal Rivera Pena : Art Junction Studio #9
· Octavia Saenz : Zine Group Art : Art Junction Studio #13
· Jera De La O : Art Junction Studio #15
· Jorge Lujan : Art Junction Studio #17
· Gabriel Marquez : An early work special appearance!
· Alejandra Rocha
· DOMIERIKATO
· Dorymar
· Michele Ellington
· Alejandra Rocha
· Jonathan Rivera
· John Hagar
· John Fanely
· Bob Hernandez
· Aldo Portillo
· Elena Montoya
· Michelle Palacios
· Carlos Palomares
· Manuel Macias
· Kristie Rodarte
· Adrian Maisonet
Shout out to Francella Baca for Golden Faces on poster in honor of those fresh Golden Girls (that we love)!
Thank you. . . www.textstudio.com
for (free) help with the FRESH FACES type face. Looks great!
Enjoy your day!!
From your friends at the EPAAwesome!!

Celebrate the culture of water at the 2026 Water Festival on Saturday, September 19, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Tech2O! This FREE family-friendly event offers a day of music, dance, art, educational exhibits, community resources, hands-on make-and-take activities, and interactive displays from El Paso Water and community partners. Visitors can explore El Paso Water trucks, learn about water conservation, and discover the vital role water plays in our desert community. Kids ages 14+ and adults will also have the rare opportunity to tour the Kay Bailey Hutchison Desalination Plant, the largest inland desalination plant in the world. Bring the whole family for a fun-filled day of learning, entertainment, and celebration at one of El Paso's premier community events!

Harvest Wine Festival at La Viña Winery!

Sip, savor, and celebrate the fall season!

Join us for an unforgettable weekend of wine, music, food, and fun at the La Viña Harvest Wine Festival, happening September 19 & 20, 2026, from 12 PM to 7 PM.
🍷 What’s waiting for you:
🍷 Taste 20+ delicious wines
✨ Food trucks & Art and Craft Vendors
🥂 Take home a souvenir wine glass
🎶 Live music and a festive atmosphere all weekend long
General Admission
Adults: $30
Includes a souvenir glass + 5 wine tastings OR one full glass of wine
Ages 12–20: $10
Children under 12: FREE
⭐ VIP EXPERIENCE — $100 per person
Adults only
Enjoy the ultimate Harvest Wine Festival experience, including:
🍷 Taste up to 20 wines
🍺 Craft beer
🍽️ Western Food & wine pairing
🚗 VIP parking
🎟️ Special VIP access to the festival
🪑 Exclusive VIP seating area
🍷 20% discount on all wines
🚻 Private restrooms
🥂 Souvenir 16 oz. glass
🥤 Soft drinks included
🚫 No pets allowed.
🚫 No outside food or alcohol allowed.
🚫 No children are allowed in the VIP area.
For tickets and more information, visit www.lavinawinery.com
Gather your family and friends and make it a weekend to remember!
4201 S. Highway 28, Anthony, NM

Harvest Wine Festival at La Viña Winery!

Sip, savor, and celebrate the fall season!

Join us for an unforgettable weekend of wine, music, food, and fun at the La Viña Harvest Wine Festival, happening September 19 & 20, 2026, from 12 PM to 7 PM.
🍷 What’s waiting for you:
🍷 Taste 20+ delicious wines
✨ Food trucks & Art and Craft Vendors
🥂 Take home a souvenir wine glass
🎶 Live music and a festive atmosphere all weekend long
General Admission
Adults: $30
Includes a souvenir glass + 5 wine tastings OR one full glass of wine
Ages 12–20: $10
Children under 12: FREE
⭐ VIP EXPERIENCE — $100 per person
Adults only
Enjoy the ultimate Harvest Wine Festival experience, including:
🍷 Taste up to 20 wines
🍺 Craft beer
🍽️ Western Food & wine pairing
🚗 VIP parking
🎟️ Special VIP access to the festival
🪑 Exclusive VIP seating area
🍷 20% discount on all wines
🚻 Private restrooms
🥂 Souvenir 16 oz. glass
🥤 Soft drinks included
🚫 No pets allowed.
🚫 No outside food or alcohol allowed.
🚫 No children are allowed in the VIP area.
For tickets and more information, visit www.lavinawinery.com
Gather your family and friends and make it a weekend to remember!
4201 S. Highway 28, Anthony, NM

Storytime at the library helps build early literacy skills, fosters a love of reading, and encourages social development. Join us for stories, songs, and a simple craft activity in a fun and supportive environment.