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RIO GRANDE THEATRE

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

AUGUST 2009

Friday, August 18

Peachcake & The Crush

Two fun-loving bands for the price of one, from the cultural wasteland of Phoenix, Arizona. Peachcake is Stefan Pruett and Johnny OKeefe, a couple of pretty good looking shape-shifting vigilantes who use their mutant-based powers to protect the World from audio-terrorism. The Crush is Eric Straub and Danny Love, an R&B/Indie/Pop act who create hot live shows with catchy hooks and intelligent melodies to strike a chord in all listeners. Both want to make your booty shake with techno-pop beats and upbeat lyrics. Showtime is 7:30pm. Tickets are $10. For more information or to reserve tickets, visit www.RioGrandeTheatre.com.

Friday, August 21

Namoli Brennet

Singer/songwriter Namoli Brennet describes herself as an over-achieving multi-instrumentalist with a composition degree. Her technique draws on a wide range of influences, including Shawn Colvin, Jonathan Brooke, Patty Griffin and Joni Mitchell. She is equally at home on the guitar, the piano or the mandolin and even plays a mean harmonica. Brennet’s innate understanding of the language of music allows for a skillful ability to communicate insights that are both poetic and powerful. Showtime is 7:30pm. Tickets are $10. For more information or to reserve tickets, visit www.RioGrandeTheatre.com.

Saturday, August 22

Chris Mitchell

Magician Chris Mitchell has entertained and delighted audiences from around the world, captivating audiences from the very young to the young-at-heart. He has served as Magic Consultant for the USA Network’s “The Big Easy” and has toured North America as an assistant on the World Premiere Tour of Circus Royale. Join Chris on a journey through the magical world of controlled lunacy in two bit shows. Showtimes are 2pm and 7:30pm. For more information or to reserve tickets, visit www.RioGrandeTheatre.com.

Friday, August 28

SWEC presents “Lords Of Nature”

The Southwest Environmental Center (SWEC) joins the New Mexico Wildlife Federation, New Mexico State University’s Department of Wildlife and Conservation Ecology and the Southwest Consolidated Sportsmen in celebrating both Aldo Leopold, the visionary New Mexico conservationist, and the role of predators such as the Mexican Wolf (Lobo) in nature, with a screening of the film “Lords Of Nature.” The film will be followed by a panel discussion, moderated by Kevin Bixby, Executive Director of SWEC. Doors open at 6:30pm, showtime is 7pm. Admission is free. For more information call (575) 522-5552.

Every Other Tuesday at the Rio Grande Theatre

August 11 – Dr. J. Albert Carlile: Master of Mirth, Music, Magic & Medicine

August 25 – Sue & Paul Smith: Musical Duo

Please note: Every Other Tuesday performances always begin at 5:30pm and are free to the public.

On Exhibit in the El Paso Electric and Carolene de Mesilla Galleries

Monday Studio Group

The works of a dozen plus ladies, ranging in age from the late fifties to the early nineties will be on display throughout the month of August 2009, beginning with a reception for the artists to coincide with the First Friday Downtown Arts Ramble, on August 7, at 5pm. Working in watercolor, colored pencils, oils and pastels, the artists of the Monday Studio Group explore many styles of expression and have found that they need all of their energy and enthusiasm as they tackle the difficulties involved in portrait and figure painting. The exhibit will run through August 31, 2009.