Enjoy Free Park Rides at Carnaval
By El Paso Times, Texas
Jul. 18–The Carnaval de la Alegria (Happiness Carnival) will feature Circus Gatti, 30 exotic animals at the zoo, unlimited free rides at the amusement park, music, food, arts and crafts, and more today through Aug. 18 at Las Torres, de las Torres and Palacio de Mitla avenues. Tickets cost $3.
Information: 011-52-777-327-0783.
Conchela
Conchela ’08, a music and art festival, will be from noon to midnight Saturday at Club Activo 20-30, Americas and Vicente Guerrero avenues.
Featured acts are Los Dynamite, Chikita Violenta, Estereox Leche, Gruis Spectra, Fettish, Ninos Heroes, Novo Pilota, Bending, Super Cobra, The McKenzies, Viva Las Vegas and Rosa Sephia.
Tickets cost $10 in advance; $12 the day of the event.
Information: 011-52-656-309-3764 or www.atmosferarock.com.
More music
–Zaira will perform at 7 p.m. Sunday at the Paso del Norte cultural center, Henry Dunant and Lara Leos avenues. $10. 011-52-656-239-2726.
–Gruis Spectra will have a CD-release concert at 7 p.m. July 26 at the Paso del Norte Cultural Center, Henry Dunant and Lara Leos avenues. $10. 011-52-656-173-0300; www.ccpn.com.mx.
–Coda and Astra will perform at 8 p.m. Aug. 1 at Corona Events center, 1240 Ramon Rayon and Waterfill avenues, Zaragoza. $12. 011-52-656-309-3764; www.atmosferarock.com.
‘Musical’
“High School Musical” will be staged at 2, 5 and 8 p.m. July 27 at the Paso del Norte Cultural Center, Henry Dunant and Lara Leos avenues. Tickets cost $35, $25 and $15.
Information:
www.superboletos.com
Theater fest
Juarez’s citywide theater festival will be Aug. 1-8 at the Paso del Norte Cultural Center, Henry Dunant and Lara Leos avenues.
Schedules and ticket prices are online at www.ccpn.com.mx.
Information: 011-52-656-617-1002.
Georgian dance
Los Ninos Virtuosos del Caucaso, a children’s dance troupe from Georgia, will perform at 5:30 and 8 p.m. Aug. 10. Ticket prices are still to be announced.
Information: 011-52-656-173-0303; www.riapresenta.com.
‘Save the Planet’ festival
Area alternative rock bands will perform from noon to midnight Aug. 30-31 at Juarez’s Parque Central, Tecnologico and Borunda avenues.
Information: www.amigosdelamusica.org; 011-52-656-611-4113.
International Festival
The fourth Chihuahua International Festival will feature Placido Domingo and more than 300 events, including music, dance, theater, a film festival, lectures and book fairs. The festival will be Sept. 4-Oct. 1.
Information: www.chihuahua.gob.mx/festival.
Rodolfo Diaz, who has covered the border for years, writes this column on Juarez entertainment. E-mail him at sabrosojuarez_ept@saladeprensa.com.
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