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or us to showcase local and regional artists is a big deal. For many outside our little bubble, El Paso and our sister cities are

known for the art produced specific to our region. Our community – consisting of Juárez, Las Cruces and Santa Teresa – has produced amazing art, which is why

we produce our art issue once a year.

When you flip through the vibrant pages, you’ll be introduced to the art crafted by the

amazing local artists. We have a husband and wife duo, known as “Los Dos”, who create

beautiful murlas from the coming together of both Juárez and El Paso as equals. Their murals are downtown and in the Segundo Barrio, and the amazing thing is that they are very specific to our region and what goes on here. We also have photographer, Diana Molina, who has been telling her story, the story of her home, through her photos for decades. Leaving her job with IBM, Diana decided to pursue her dreams of telling stories through the art of photography.

Behind the scenes, we always want the cover shot to be super secret – even from the cover person. It is always such a mind game and a challenge for the writer and our editor, Kim, to get enough high-resolution photos in the right size to use as the cover shot. This month was no different. Getting plenty of photos from our cover story this month was a back and forth effort, while still trying to keep things a secret. Our cover story this month is really important to the community. We have local artist, Rick Uribe, who was born in Juárez and moved to El Paso, and has been a major player in murals and tattoos in our area. Rick – as the amazing artist that he is – competed for a spot on the TV show, Skin Wars. If you haven’t seen it, it’s a body painting show where contestants from all over compete to be the winner and receive $100,000. If you turn to page 24, you can see the piece that won it all for him. Pay close attention to the two different models – one is camouflaged and one is the focal point. He is now so busy – he recently just came back from Austria for a body painting competition – but still works at the local tattoo shop, Inklination Tattoo. We watched him grow on the show as just another contestant to the youngest and only male winner on Skin Wars so far. And it’s just absolutely amazing because this is talent coming from right here in the borderland.

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LOCAL ARTIST, RICK URIBE, WINS ON SEASON 3 REALITY SHOW, SKIN WARS

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Rick Uribe T Skin Wars Season Three Winner! | By: KRYSTA AYERS photography by: LISA ROSE/GSN |

he cliché about art being a way to

Robin Solnina, owner of Skin City Body

over telephone lines. There are still buildings

express yourself, and in turn make

Painting in Las Vegas; and Craig Tracy, owner

in Juarez that have murals done by him and

other people feel things, may be tired

of Craig Tracy Fine Art Bodypainting Gallery,

he tells me that he goes back whenever he

– but it is very true. Rick Uribe, 22,

to choose a winner. Not only did Uribe make

can to touch up on them. It was at the age of

is a local body painter, tattoo

it onto the show, traveling to Los Angeles

12 when his love of art became a realization

artist and muralist and knows

for the filming, he was also the youngest

for him. He laughs as he tells me that he was

a little about turning personal hurdles and

contestant and…(drum roll, please) the

the type of student that spent most of his

life experiences into something that other

Season Three Winner of Skin Wars! In the

class time drawing instead of taking notes. At

people can feel through his work. For many

season finale, that aired just last month on

the young age of 15 he started tattooing as a

who have grown up on this border town –

June 29, Uribe was announced the winner

hobby. People now come to him for lettering,

where Ciudad Juarez and El Paso merge

after weeks of challenges and blowing the

custom scripts and fonts. The community of

into one beautiful, functioning community,

judges’ minds with his work.

artists has also been key to his development and motivation to construct murals in the city

the story of violence and survival can be

and do what he loves.

relatable. But to the rest of the world, it’s just

To recap just a little, Uribe grew up in Ciudad

another newspaper headline or online story.

Juarez, when the violence and chaos was at

Rick Uribe, with his talent and freedom of

its high point. His mother, who he credits for

“The community has been very supportive,”

expression through art, has put El Paso on

all of his success, moved him and his family

he tells me. When I talked to Uribe, the

the map and made his community proud.

to El Paso in the pursuance of happiness, the

announcement of his win was still weeks

American Dream and peace. “I would not

away but the community was already

If you have not watched TV lately then

be here today if it wasn’t for my mom,” he

responding to his accomplishments in the

you probably haven’t heard about the

says. This is the story he took with him to

most supportive ways. He was already

accomplishments Uribe has artfully scored

Skin Wars; the story that impacted judges

getting more people asking for him at

this past year. Allow me to fill you in. Uribe

and still impacts the art that he creates on a

Inklination Tattoo, the tattoo shop that he

was a contestant on GSN’s “Skin Wars”

daily basis.

works at and he was seeing more people on social media responding and reacting to his

and also served as a mentor on the spinoff

journey on Skin Wars.

show, “Skin Wars: Fresh Paint.” On the

Since his rise to fame, Uribe has become

show Skin Wars, contestants from all over

extremely busy. I was able to catch him on

the world compete against each other and

the phone for an interview while he was in

The TV show was a different experience for

go through different challenges in order for

El Paso, just before he left to travel again.

the El Paso artist. “[I have to ask friends and

judges RuPaul, host of RuPaul’s Drag Race;

“Graffiti started everything,” Uribe tells me

family] ‘Can I watch your TV?’” he tells me

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when I ask if he watches the show himself.

being the warrior and surviving the violence

And on insights of the show he shared, “It’s

and the negativity he was taken out of.

more of a mind game.” As the youngest competitor in the history of Skin Wars, Uribe

This is the painting that made judge RuPaul

did not seem to let that affect him. The only

cry in the season finale. “I want to slap you!”

thing that was intimidating for him was

RuPaul’s voice came from the TV speakers.

receiving a new challenge. “You don’t know

(It was a very tense episode that you should

what you’re going to paint. You have to adapt

watch on Hulu.) “I can’t deal with the amount

to the moment,” he said. And he was quick

of beauty that is in your work,” RuPaul said

to adapt. In the third episode, contestants

with tears coming down his cheeks. It was

were asked to paint a camouflage concept.

amazing. On making RuPaul cry Uribe says,

Uribe told me this was one of his favorite

“To see him break down and cry…that’s what

challenges. He perfectly nailed the body

art is all about, touching anybody’s heart. I’m

painting – you can play “Where’s Waldo?”

proud of that.”

with the model in the supermarket aisle photo. Other challenges included having to

With what started as sketches on paper and

do a mural with several models, underwater

vandalism in the streets, has now become

painting, painting breast cancer survivors

something that he can show the world. The

and then of course the challenge that took

same energy that you see on the show is the

it all home: A jungle setting depicted in the

same energy I hear over the phone. There is

most detailed and vibrant way, with an iguana

excitement and an eagerness to pursue his

forcing your eyes to look at it. One model is

art and someday own his own tattoo shop.

camouflaged into the scene while another is

With the money won from the competition,

painted into a warrior to be the focal point.

his humbleness and his family’s support, I’m

The piece, as Uribe described on the show,

sure that El Paso – and the rest of the world –

depicted the world that he comes from – him

has not seen the end of Rick Uribe.

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among other things, humor and irony in the

symbols are abundant in our region.

US-Mexico Border. The artistic renditions in

viewpoint my work expresses.”

Our culturally diverse international

this collection provide a regional context by

location offers unique experiences and

which viewers can reflect upon their roots,

The show includes Martinez’s “Mona Lupe,”

unforgettable encounters – from the

bridge connections to their cultural and

a fusion of The Mona Lisa and the Virgen

traditional Mexican market scene with street

environmental landscape, and envision their

of Guadalupe; works depicting borderland

vendors to an indigenous medicine man to

place within a global community. Each piece

foods and landscapes and mixed media

bullfighting. Now, one local art organization

in the exhibit will be displayed in different

pieces like “Lucha de Arte” by Wayne Hilton.

is taking some of those Borderland treasures

categories: environmental landscape, food

“In many of the border communities, the

cross country in a traveling exhibit named

and drink, and the sacred and the profane.

Lucha is just part of that Mexican culture that we identify with,” explained Hilton. “I think

“Icons and Symbols of the Borderlands.”

“Like many of the artists in the show, I am a

there is something magic about living in a

“We’re a collective experience on the

native of the border with Mexico and have a

border community, there really is. I think you

border,” said JUNTOS Art Association artistic

good perspective on the culture,” said César

get an energy that comes from the fact that

director, Diana Molina. “I wanted to share

A. Martínez. “Most of my work deals with

you have two countries next to each other.”

the border story with others.”

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“Mona Lupe: the epitome of Chicano Art” by César A. Martinez | Digital print

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“Capote de Paseo Ambar” collage by César A. Martinez “Icons and Symbols of the Borderlands”

everything from whimsical paintings to more

debuted last fall at UTEP’s Centennial

socio-political sculptural pieces. The exhibit

Museum and Chihuahuan Desert Gardens.

as a whole was very powerful,” said Villalva.

Maribel Villava, director of the museum, said

“The exhibit was very well received by the

the concept was great because it allowed

public,” she explained. “One of the best

artists from the El Paso region, as well as

aspects of the show was that it featured

the San Antonio and Austin area, to submit

a group of artists, all of whom have very

original pieces of art that celebrated life on

different styles and perspectives. Audiences

the border. “The end result was a wonderful

really enjoyed the opportunity to see all of

collection of vibrant and powerful art –

these great artists together in one place.”

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“Capote de Paseo Lager” collage by César A. Martinez

“Mi Busqueda” by Antonio Castro | Oil on Canvas

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shown outside of the Borderland.

Martinez hopes visitors who see the art pieces gain some knowledge. “I would hope that the viewer of my work, and the work in this show, goes home with a new perspective of the region where the show originated,” said Martinez. what people already know about the region and perhaps cut through mythic preconceptions they may have,” he said.

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“Roadman” by Richard Armendariz | Oil & Acrylic on Carved Birch plywood

“Nocturne Healer III” by Richard Armendariz | Wood Block print

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J U N T O S A r t A s s o c i at i o n

locally, it features Ilana Lapid and Priscilla

and symbols featured in the exhibit, there are

Garcia and depicts the connection between

unique creative combinations like Antonio

life and death many on the border relate to

Castro’s “Renacimiento” that illustrates an

with Dia de los Muertos or Day of the Dead.

agave plant giving birth to a newborn baby.

While there are classic cultural icons, like Mark

“I am extremely proud the Centennial

Clark’s “Saludos Desde el Otro Lado” that

Museum was the premiere venue for this

shows a Latina pin-up girl waving at Border

wonderful exhibit and am extremely happy

Patrol Agents while floating on an inner tube,

for the artists in JUNTOS that this exhibit

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“Coctel de frutas” by Victoria Suescum | Acrylic on Paper

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“La Catrina” by Diana Molina

will have a long life,” said Villava. “Austin

Clark, Kent Rush, Ricky Armendariz, Romy

audiences will love it.”

Saenz Hawkins, Oscar Moya, Andy Villarreal, Wayne Hilton, Mery Godigna Collet, Delilah

Participating JUNTOS Art Association artists

Montoya, Priscilla Garcia, Mia Rollow, Lydia

are: César Martinez, Gaspar Enriquez, Antonio

Limas, Orlando Cedillo, Lucia Carmona,

Castro, Miguel Valenzuela, Ilana Lapid, Luis

Christine Granados and Diana Molina, the

Gutierrez, Benito Huerta, Socorro Diamonstein,

show’s artistic director.

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“Juaritos” by Miguel Valenzuela | Mixed Media

More about JUNTOS The JUNTOS Art Association was founded in 1985 by Paul Henry Ramirez and Miguel Juarez.

“Flora” by Wayne Hilton | Mixed Media

The organization has worked in partnership with regional institutions and organizations to make the art experience more accessible along the Southwest borderland. For more information, visit juntosartassociation.org.

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R y

ising husband and wife visual artist duo,

began spending time together, and averting

began with photography, printmaking and

“Los Dos” have been in the spotlight for

their attention into street art because of the

even music.

quite some time. With murals located in

movement that emerged among other artists

downtown and Segundo Barrio, these

“I was a DJ for a while, and then I started

around them.

getting into street art,” said Ramon.

two come with stories to tell behind their vibrant, eye-catching artwork.

When working together, they exist as “Los

Before

meeting

her

husband,

Ramon,

Christian’s love for art began when she was

“We both identified with each other because

a young girl.

we had the same inclinations so it just naturally happened,” said Christian.

Dos,” or “the two.” Not only do they present themselves as a husband and wife pair, but

“When I was a little girl, my mom started

as two neighboring cities existing as a whole.

putting paper so I could paint on the paper

Christian, who, at the time, was studying

Christian, who is from Juárez, is one side,

instead of the walls,” Christian said with

Graphic Design at The University of Texas

and Ramon, who represents El Paso, are the

a chuckle. She explained that her mother

at El Paso, began refining and building her

duo who make up “Los Dos.”

embraced her artistic talent and began sharing

talent while Ramon was deeply involved in

books about the Renaissance masters and

the local art scene and began collaborating

“We are working as an equal,” said Ramon.

about Mexican muralists with her.

on works of art.

After meeting through a mutual friend at a

Ramon, whose love for art did not begin as

Female artist Swoon from Brooklyn, New

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“When it’s a reflection of the popular culture,

Ramon, who also provided an abundance of

it brings a different kind of dialogue,”

videos, photos, and books of other artists,

Christian said.

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“Back then, New School was to take from

people and send a message of humanity

popular culture and going to the streets, and

through their artwork.

looking at what people were responding to and taking that visual dialogue, then creating

“We always try to bring politics in a subtle

a new piece of work based off of that,”

way, but we don’t want to be too overbearing

Christian said.

to the audience,” explained Ramon.

Along with “New School” street art, the two

He added that they always have to consider

feel that it is important to have a sense of

who their audience is and how they can

bringing work outside of a museum and have

reveal a message in order to still gain impact

other things added into the visual dialogue

from their work. No matter what they do,

that adds to the story of any art piece.

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two sides, one story

The mural we stood before, “Huapangos,”

not motivated enough by education in the

depicts a boy dressed in black shorts and

culture that they live under. The second

a yellow shirt paired with sandals next to

meaning that adds to the mural is hidden in

a girl in a pink dress, also in sandals. The

a small detail. In the work of art, a fish-bone

two children hold instruments – the boy, a

suspends from the girl’s small guitar.

violin, and the girl, a small guitar; the two also wear wooden masks carved like faces

“It’s her hunger. It’s something that is

of animals.

never talked about, or not often enough.

We romanticize the idea of culture and

“Huapangos” is a Mexican folk dance and

children being a part of this culture. What’s

music style. When asked about why the

their reality? How are they going to push

two chose to display this piece, they began

their talents? Or how, as a society, should

to explain the hidden struggle behind the

we embrace it?” said Christian.

two children in the mural.

Ramon explained that while the work of One of the meanings behind the children,

art highlights a struggle of children, it still

Christian explained, signals that children

maintains the fun image by incorporating a

who are very talented in the ways of music

lot of color and detail that they wanted to

are hardly ever supported in their talents.

have in order to appeal to their audience.

She feels that despite the talent, they are

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two sides, one story

As artists, Ramon and Christian are

“It is motivating, still, but then you’re

knowledgeable of the occurrences

faced with the capitalist reality of

in the world. They try to address

our work and saying that we have

struggles of migration and upbringing

to make a living out of this. It’s

while always appealing to the public.

frustrating to try and figure out how you’re going to make a living out of

Before the final display of the mural, the

this,” said Ramon.

two had received help with their project known as “Makeshift,” in which they

The marketing brought in part by

had to submit a proposal to The City of

Amor Por Juárez has helped the two

El Paso Museums and Cultural Affairs

gain some fame from the community.

in order to receive funding. Once they

Their

received partial funding, they looked

foundations has helped them gain

to Amor Por Juárez for support in

creditability and helped promote their

marketing and looking for a space to

work with ease in the community.

partnership

with

the

two

exhibit their project.

Future plans for Los Dos include the Christian shared that the downside

continuation of their street art and

of being an artist is that sometimes

working with other artists in Juárez to

there is not enough funding to help

inform children of the art culture.

make a living doing what they love.

Ramon said, “This is just the start of us.”

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“Sabado de Gloria”

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“Trail Dust”

here’s no denying the scenery and

There was one group of photos, in particular,

sunsets in the desert southwest

that Molina vividly remembers – those from

are some for the storybooks. The

the Sierra Madre. She was struck by the

rocky landscapes and Mother

area’s beauty captured in pictures and loved

Nature’s breathtaking canvas are

to hear their stories.

often captured through the lens of residents, visitors and professionals alike.

“My grandmother came from the edge of

Factor in the Borderland’s unique culture and

the Sierra Madre, so I would hear about the

you have a trio of inspiration for artists like

Sierra Madre and some words from her and

Diana Molina.

then my parents went,” said Molina. “They took a train ride and came back with slides.

Molina was born just a few blocks from the

I was very young. I remember seeing La

U.S. – Mexico Border, in Segundo Barrio, and

Barranca de Cobre on the wall and thinking

has been sharing the area’s story through

‘oh my gosh.’”

her photos, stories and collages for decades across the globe. Her love for photography

Molina was about 10 years old when

came at a young age.

she

started

giving

herself

photography

assignments and put together photo books.

“I think the initial love for photography came

She says she felt a passion for it, but she

from those slide presentations we had at

didn’t follow the passion right away.

home; they were like an event to me. It took me to another world, seeing that,” she recalls.

After graduating from high school, Molina went on to the University of Texas at Austin

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“Sonrisa”

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“Agave” serape

“Mesa Vista” serape

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“Dos XX” serape

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“Charro y la espuela”

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“Kiss of Spring” and studied computer science. Her degree

and she started preparing story and photo

led her to a job at IBM. She headed to North

packages. Her first projects were feature

Carolina to work in research development and

stories about Texas and the border - culture

robotics for high speed check processing.

sharing. Molina’s work was published in the

Then, she moved to Austin to work on the

Dutch Marie Claire, GeoSpain, Vogue, Elle

company’s automation of PC circuit boards.

and several others.

“There is an art to that, but I felt very confined

“It was a way to live over there, but come

- so I quit,” said Molina.

work over here [in El Paso],” said Molina.

She cashed in her stock, went to Europe

She lived abroad for 10 years then moved

and traveled for a year. Molina then settled

back home.

in Amsterdam, starting a business with an architectural photographer. They published

“I lived in cities a long time, but then cities

a book and knocked on doors for work. The

were too much. I came back because I

El Paso native recalls that the first magazine

wanted to see the stars.”

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drink

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Molina started working on traveling exhibits

Molina’s work revolves around political,

including “Run! Super Athletes of the Sierra

environmental

Madre.” The display depicts the life of the

immigration. “It gives me a satisfaction

Raramuri (which means “running people” in

to provide these other perspectives – the

their Uto-Aztecan language) and the unique

facts, the realities so that people are more

perspective into their running traditions. The

equipped to take action whatever it may be.”

and

social

topics

like

tribe makes their home in the Sierra Madre Mexico,

Molina can’t select just one favorite photo of the

that Molina remembered so much from

thousands she’s taken. “Each one has a special

her childhood. She crossed canyons and

connection. It’s my way to relate to the world.”

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Today her work includes more than stories

hooked for life. Sharing those experiences and

and photographs. “I had a rear-end auto

others through photos is rewarding for Molina.

accident,” explains Molina. “I couldn’t move or carry my camera so I started working

“When you take a picture you can enjoy it

with recycled trash. It was therapeutic.” Her

yourself; it’s a personal experience. It’s the

collage creations have formed a sarape series

beauty of being able to distribute the images

that depict southwest scenes and culture

that people can step into that world and

including the agave, the mountains and

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August, 2016 diamond back snake. She has cabinets full of

or preparing an exhibit for delivery. It took a lot

sorted “basura,” mostly candy wrappers, by

of door-knocking; it’s not like people just call

color. “These are my color palette,” she says.

you out of the blue and say hey I heard you have a camera and you’re taking pictures.”

Whether working on a collage or a photo, Molina has the same goal. “Each image

She shares that she had to learn to

has its own expression. My first thing

communicate and persevere.

is that it provokes emotion or that it’s thought provoking.”

“I speak different languages. I learned Dutch, I studied German; my Spanish helps with

She says her passion for travel, photography

Italian and French.”

and storytelling have helped her become successful at what she loves. “When I first

Molina’s advice to other artists: “Assess

quit IBM, people didn’t understand it.”

your commitment and think about what moves you.”

Molina says she was fortunate to jump into a market where there were many doors to

You can catch Molina’s “Run!” exhibit at The

knock on and abundant opportunities, but it

Centennial Museum on the UTEP campus

is never easy.

through September 17. She also has two lectures scheduled. The first is August 13 at

“There are always challenges involved in the

1 p.m. and the other is September 3 at 1 p.m.

work that I do, whether it be making a collage Artist Diana Molina

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Highlands Rehabilitation Hospital Highlands Rehabilitation Hospital is introducing a new, experienced

focus and collaborative nature of rehabilitation medicine is congruent

and highly qualified doctor to their staff. Now in her sixth year of

with my management style,” says Dr. Barrett. But the best part of her

being a board certified physiatrist, local El Pasoan, Dr. Lisa Barrett,

job, she adds, is getting to learn about people.

is now at Highlands Rehabilitation Hospital to medically manage the various patients who have been admitted for rehabilitation. Receiving

As a physiatrist, Dr. Barrett is an expert in disability medicine and

her bachelor’s degree in Biology from Dartmouth College in 1996,

is trained to diagnose and treat a wide range of neurological and

Dr. Barrett decided to apply to medical school in 2001, where she

musculoskeletal conditions.

graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center School

“The quality of rehabilitation care that patients receive at Highlands

of Medicine at San Antonio. She completed an internship at the

is unrivaled in El Paso,” Dr. Barrett says about working in El Paso

University of Maryland and residency at the prestigious Johns Hopkins

again. On the “relentless pursuit of excellence,” Highlands adding Dr.

Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland in 2010.

Barrett to their team was an excellent choice. The hospital, located off of George Dieter on the east side, strives for excellent quality of care.

Her medical experience includes working at Marietta Memorial

Working with a team of professional health care service providers, Dr.

Hospital as a medical director for four and a half years. Consistent

Barrett will be part of a team that works to meet individual needs and

to her personal drive and goal-oriented persona, in 2014 Dr. Barrett

goals for each patient.

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Eduardo Koch Keller Williams Realty (915) 319-9939

Eduardo Koch Why do the same thing for every person or every house when each is

“I love relating to the dream [of owning a house],” says Koch. This makes

different? This is the motto that realtor, Eduardo Koch, lives and works

him a personable and relatable realtor to work with. He enjoys working

by. “El Paso is an amazing city and there is so much potential,” Koch says

with buyers to get them the home that they fall in love with. “This is

about working in the city. Having just recently moved here, Koch comes

where they are going to make memories and what they are going to

to El Paso with 10 years of experience in marketing and image consulting.

wake up in everyday. I want them to fall in love with [the home].” His

His bachelor’s degree from Tecnológico de Monterrey, his master’s in

empathy and his different perspective, granted to him from living in New

public image along with his image consultant degree from FIT-New York,

York, Mexico City and Madrid, allow him to stand out from other realtors

all afford him the knowledge he needs for his real estate business.

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American Living Realty Celebrating 10 years this July, American Living Realty is making good on its

trains all her agents and describes them as “top notch and some of the

slogan and promise of “Helping People Live the American Dream.“ Founded

finest real estate agents” in El Paso.

in July of 2006 by President and Broker, Thelma Briffa, the agency is built on an “excellent reputation” of individualized attention and offers years of

Specializing in residential new homes and resales, as well as commercial

professional knowledge to their clients. As an individual local business, they

real estate, American Living Realty also represents Classic American Homes

have “more time to spend on every detail” to provide “personalized catered

in three subdivisions on El Paso’s Westside. Their commitment to home

service” that, ultimately, sets them apart from other agencies.

ownership is simple: “We want to make the process enjoyable, with integrity and professionalism.” Undoubtedly, continued growth and success for

As the current Local Chapter President of the Women’s Council of Reators®

American Living Realty is on the horizon, and they do that by making their

and ranked among GEPAR’s “Top 25 Agents,” this 23 year-in-business

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Imparting knowledge and expertise by way of her GRI (Graduate, Realtor®

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Dr. Villarreal Allow Dr. Villarreal to keep serving you, El Paso. For over 25 years, Dr. Jorge Villarreal has been prominent in women’s health care. Obtaining his BA in Human Biology from Stanford University and his MD from UT Southwestern in Dallas, he is board certified, highly experienced and qualified as an OB/GYN. His other qualifications and achievements include acting as Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Vice Chief of Staff at Hospitals of Providence-Memorial Campus. It is all due to his love of the field and the attentive care and welcoming atmosphere he provides for his patients. Most importantly, Dr. Villarreal and his staff make sure that all of their patients are heard.

Keeping up with the rapid advances in technology, Dr. Villarreal is consistently able to provide the best treatments possible using the latest and most efficient tools. Today he stands as a leading expert on minimally invasive gynecologic surgery and robotic surgery.

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Counseling Offices Daniel Tovar LPC, NCC, CART Monica McGowan LMFT, LPC, NCC Solanja Perez-Rede LPC The Counseling Offices of Daniel Tovar, Monica McGowan and Solanja

(a charming historic structure once utilized as a prominent residence).

Perez-Rede are not only based on credentials, but also friendship and

Warm and inviting, it is the perfect place one would look for to

camaraderie. This impressive trio of psychotherapists stands unified

decompress. A diversity of expertise is provided in the areas of anger

in their mission to provide caring, compassionate and confidential

resolution, LGBT challenges, couples counseling, communication

psychotherapy for those looking to enhance their self-knowledge.

skills, anxiety, depression, family struggles, relationship concerns and

Tovar, McGowan and Perez-Rede are licensed therapists who take a

much more. Take control of your life and heal the hurts of your past in

holistic approach that aims to encourage self-reflection and awareness.

a safe and healthy atmosphere.

As friends and colleagues, they had known each other professionally for nearly 12 years before combining their private practices. Graduates

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of Webster University, Tovar and McGowan, members of the National

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Board of Certified Counselors, attended graduate school together and joked about going into private practice. That turned into a reality

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in September 2011, and colleague, Perez-Rede, a UTEP graduate,

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recently joined the partnership. The result is a mini-powerhouse of

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clinicians who enable others to conquer their personal challenges by

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building life skills to ensure a healthy and productive life.

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Westside’s 3rd Hole Hours of operation: 11 AM – 2AM. 1035 Belvidere St, Suite 168 El Paso, Texas (915) 584-5577

Westside’s 3rd Hole Combing basic principles of simplicity and consistency, Westside’s

The recipe works! A charming, relaxed atmosphere, the customer-

3rd Hole has refined its formula for rapidly-growing success! Located

centered establishment also prides itself on the community and as

on Belvedere Street at Westwind Drive in a neighborhood fraught with

Lynch affirms, “We’re a positive presence in the neighborhood.” The

well-traveled, educated, working and retired professionals, the tiny

bar’s arrival also coincides with our Sun City’s exciting revitalization

bar and grill takes a “simple approach” to great drinks and delicious

of which Lynch proudly adds, “We’re happy to be part of a cool

food served-up to consistently savory results. Owners/Partners Sandi

movement.” Friendly and inviting, their top-selling Westside’s Tacos

Gallardo, Eddie Gonzalez and Mathew Lynch embarked on the venture

are homemade just like mom’s and an absolute must that keep

just two years ago and have already achieved a Top-50 ranking in

customers coming back for more. (Pet lovers can also unwind on their

liquor sales among the 400 plus bars in El Paso. And it’s easy to see

dog-friendly patio.) A quintessential neighborhood bar that caters to

why. According to Gonzalez, “Clients are surprised by the friendly and

all, Westside’s 3rd Hole makes for everyone’s perfect watering hole!

memorable service” provided by their superb bar staff while Gallardo asserts, “Our focus is to keep the customer happy.”

Stop in today to enjoy their available MLB Package. Plus, get ready for football season with the NFL Sunday Ticket coming soon in September.

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Sugar Skull Boutique Opened in December 2015, Sugar Skull Boutique has quickly become one of El Paso’s hottest boutiques for women’s clothing and accessories. Colorful and playful, the store’s namesake is present in the fashionably fun merchandise. All of the vibrant clothes in this little Westside shop arrive directly from designers in Chicago, Dallas, and New York City, and are always right on trend. Owner Pamela Gandara describes her unique merchandise, a combination of trending and timeless, as “contemporary, but vintage-inspired.” The latest imports are beautiful leather and hand-embroidered bags from the Guatemalan brand Roots Leather. The sale rack is always stocked, but even the regularly priced items are extremely affordable, with the most expensive items being eveningwear. In addition, they have a SugarRush Sale every Tuesday with a deal on a different type of merchandise each week. Sugar

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Innovations

by Emilio Salon Totale

A man with consistent passion is a rare find. Emilio, creator and owner of Innovations by Emilio, is that rare find.

Apart from Emilio, his Boston Terrier, Maxx, will also greet you upon walking into the salon. His passion for taking care of his clients and using his talent to its fullest potential has been the leading factors in his successful business. Since 1983 he has been an outstanding image creator. “Your hair is an expression that makes an innovation of you.” As next year marks the salon’s 35th anniversary, there is no slowing down for the selfproclaimed workaholic.

Emilio has produced many images for Bed Head and Helen of Troy campaigns, modeling agencies, local beauty pageants, singing artists and performers. Because his skills and work ethic are unmatched, Emilio has been able to keep loyal clients since the day his doors opened, often leading him to travel.

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creates. For makeup classes, Emilio teaches techniques for each

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individual with his own makeup line, D’Emilio Cosmetics. Very soon we

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can all look forward to Emilio’s own fragrance line, along with candles,

Monday and Sunday by appointment

with proceeds going to cancer and Alzheimer foundations in honor of his

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parents. In addition, Irma Anaya, offers skincare services, including the

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latest technology featuring oxygen treatments. She has been providing spa and skin therapy treatments at Innovations by Emilio for 25 years!

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El Paso Chihuahuas In 2014, Southwest University Park, home of the El Paso Chihuahuas, opened its gates, becoming one of Downtown El Paso’s premier venues.

Voted the Best Ballpark in America by a number of reputable baseball organizations, the Chihuahuas brand is No. 1 in Minor League Baseball and is a highlight of the Sun City for its citizens and those visitors passing through.

The ballpark has been host to plenty of events including soccer, boxing, marathons, baseball games and it will soon host its first music festival, Way Out West Fest. As Taylor put it, the ballpark is truly a gem for our city.

The ballpark has been instrumental in bringing the community together to support not only the team but has sparked a growth of businesses making the move downtown. “It’s exciting that the El Paso Chihuahuas has been a part of the growth,” said general manager, Brad Taylor.

Now in their third season, the Chihuahuas have drawn more than 1 million fans, offer plenty for their guests and remain dedicated to staying creative, innovative and continually proving that they are more than just baseball with their community

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Nequim Pin-Up and Boudoir Photography Studio Celebrating life’s momentous occasions, the Nequim Pin-Up and Boudoir Photography Studio puts an intimate spin on the art of portrait photography. Founded in 2013 by Frank Villasana, Owner and Photographer, in collaboration with Sabine Green, Creative Director, the spacious 3,500-square-foot studio abounds with an exciting array of up to 20 visual photography sets for an experience that addresses an apparent need for intimate photography. It makes for the perfect gift for just about anyone. Through 23 years of experience, Villasana has honed an art form that “empowers” a diverse clientele, who seek intimate portraiture for themselves and their loved ones, creating lasting memoirs with poise and class.

A nationally-certified floral designer, Green adds value to the client experience through “space creation” and pampering by way of model coaching, costuming, and other customizable services included in every photo session by their team of specialists. More importantly, Nequim Photography places comfort and safety at the top of their list for anyone embarking on this “body-positive” experience.

True artisans of extraordinarily beautiful, intimate portraiture, the Nequim Pin-Up and Boudoir Photography Studio promises to deliver a skillfully

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So El Paso Have you ever seen certain things around town and thought, “That’s so

What started out as El Paso-branded food items, like salsas and tortilla

El Paso!”? Anne Hussmann Mitchell, owner of the new Kern Place store,

soup, has transformed into a destination for local finds. She also fills

So El Paso, has opened up the market for everything El Paso. Named

the niche for corporate gift baskets packed with authentic food items

“Best of the Border’s: Best Place to Buy El Paso Items” for 2015, Anne

to be delivered locally or shipped out of town. Stop by to taste the

has created a place for visitors and locals to purchase authentic regional

treats for yourself. The store offers samples – and they are incredibly

gifts. As a fourth generation El Pasoan, she has a deep pride for the city

good! Excited to be a part of the growth that is happening in the Kern/

and translates that through her store. “There’re so many good things

Cincinnati area, So El Paso is ready to serve up everything local!

happening in El Paso and there was nothing that was branded with the name of our great city, so I saw that as an opportunity.”

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A Dream Come True

EPYSO Performs at Carnegie Hall

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s a group of talented young musicians, the El Paso Youth Symphony Orchestra could only dream of performing at the revered Carnegie Hall to a soldout audience.

But on one June afternoon, it became an epic reality.

“To walk on that stage … it’s triumphant.

It’s victorious,” Maestro Phillip Garcia says of his first-ever sold-out performance, “It’s a dream come true.”

EPYSO, composed of roughly 40 musicians aged 9-24, performed a wide variety of songs in its concert, from the classic “Ave Maria” to the ever-recognizable themes from Star Wars – all to a crowd of nearly 3,000 Manhattanites.

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The

tour

was

also

in

celebration of the orchestra’s 23rd several

anniversary, former

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When Garcia got the call, his answer was a no-brainer.

where

members

Making it happen was the hard part.

from years past reunited to help teach the young group.

Between months of fundraising – nearly $180,000 – and enduring rigorous, multi-hour

“It was surreal. I felt like I was The coda? An unparalleled audience reaction

rehearsals, Garcia and his orchestra can truly

in a dream,” Garcia reflects, still in awe.

say they gave it their all.

Over two decades, 3,500 members, and

“My body feels torn down because I’ve

– five standing ovations and a fifteen-minute timed applause.

275 concerts ago, EPYSO began as a small

been doing so much,” he says of the tour’s

“One of the people [in the audience] said,

orchestra within St. Stephens church in

exhausting preparations. “But it’s my passion

‘I’ve been a season ticket holder at Carnegie

1993. When more and more talented youth

for music and my love of working with the

Hall for 16 years, and this is by far the

from all across the city joined, El Paso Youth

children that keeps me going.”

best concert yet,’” the conductor proudly

Symphony Orchestra was born.

recollects.

And going he will be -- back to Carnegie Hall in summer 2017.

And the rest is history.

Garcia, the founder of the orchestra, also produces, directs, fundraises, markets, and

EPYSO

at

“We took the passion out there and

promotes EPYSO.

Disneyland, San Diego, and Hollywood in

everyone played their hearts out,” Garcia

recent summers, and all around El Paso

says longingly. “Next year we return to the

throughout the year.

top of the mountain to go and reclaim our

And he can now add “Carnegie Hall

had

previously

performed

Performer” to his resume.

hearts that we left on stage.”

Now the esteemed America United Tour is on

The feat was part of EPYSO’s inaugural America

United

Tour,

which

their already-lengthy list of accomplishments.

also

He and EPYSO have already begun planning next summer’s trip, including additional

included concerts at Coney Island and

Not only did the musicians have a once-in-

performances in the Kennedy Center and

Washington D.C.’s Upper Senate Park,

a-lifetime opportunity to perform at such

Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C.

where they had a special performance

prestigious venues – they were invited to do so.

for El Paso Congressman Beto O’Rourke and his colleagues.

Next time, he hopes for additional support Carnegie Hall asked EPYSO to be a part of

from the community he and the orchestra

the New England Symphonic Ensemble with

have worked so hard to represent on music’s

two other orchestras after officials saw – and

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“El Paso’s got talent. We may be out here in the edge of the state, but we can stand toeto-toe with the best of them,” Garcia says confidently.

Though the next journey is nearly a year away, the America United Tour has left Garcia content in the meantime.

“I’m proud of them,” Garcia says of his orchestra’s accomplishments. “I feel like I’ve fulfilled my purpose in life.”

EPYSO is currently seeking sponsorship and donations for next year’s performances. For more information or to make a contribution, contact Maestro Phillip Garcia at (915) 8202952 and elpasopops@gmail.com, or visit the El Paso Youth Symphony Orchestra Facebook page.

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The ninth annual Plaza Classic Film Festival, presented by the El Paso Community Foundation, will celebrate 60 years of the West Texas-filmed movie “Giant.”

James Dean, Elizabeth Taylor, Rock Hudson, Dennis Hopper, Chill Wills, and Carroll Baker are just a handful of this Academy Award-winning classic’s star-studded cast. “Giant” was the last film as a leading actor for James Dean, who played Jett. He died in a car accident before the film’s release, but still received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor in a Leading Role.

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ased on the 1952 best-selling novel, “Show Boat” by Edna Ferber, “Giant” depicts a quarter century of the life of a Texas family during the big oil boom from the 1920s until after World War II. The movie, directed

by George Stevens, also focuses on themes of social segregation of post-war Texas, including race, class, and gender discrimination. At 6 p.m. on August 6, “Giant” will be shown at the Plaza Theatre after an interview with Elsa Cardenas, one of the few surviving cast members. Cardenas is a Mexican actress who played the major role of Juana, who marries Dennis Hopper’s character Jordy in the film.

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August, 2016 The celebration doesn’t end with the movie showing, though. GECU and the MEMBERS Trust Company are sponsoring A ‘Giant’ Story: When Hollywood Came to West Texas, a unique free exhibit at the El Paso Museum of History. The exhibit, running from July 28 through September 18, will feature costumes, photographs, documents and production art on loan from the Warner Bros. Archive and the George Stevens Collection at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. In addition, Wally Cech, who worked as a waitress in Marfa while the film was being shot, and Nancy Hamilton, who covered the 1956 movie premiere at the Plaza Theatre for the El Paso Times, have contributed original photographs and memorabilia.

The museum will hold in-depth tours of the exhibit, as well as abridged versions, throughout the span of A ‘Giant’ Story. On August 7 at noon, Doug Pullen, Program Director of the Plaza Classic Film Festival, will lead a tour of the exhibit. Following the

tour,

Executive

Producer

Carolyn

Pfeiffer and Director Hector Galan will hold an informal discussion afterward about Children of Giant. The documentary reveals the emotions and thoughts of the citizens of Marfa before, during, and after the monthlong filming of “Giant.” In addition, on August 8 at noon, Pfeiffer and Galan will

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our years ago, an El Paso High freshman

cross-immersion of students could add a

transformed the city’s art scene and started

variety of perspectives and artistic flair to the

an artistic theater troupe for youth in the area.

ensemble.

Ali Dipp felt El Paso did not have an

Dipp strongly believes in the ephemeral

artistic community for youth, so she sought

aspect of theater, so each production

to provide more opportunities for youth in art.

is only performed once. By having a

“The El Paso community and the border region

single performance, the actors have the

as a whole is defined by paradoxes,” which

opportunity to give themselves to the

Dipp was inspired to explore by creating a

audience and expose all vulnerability on

platform for curiosity and discovering different

stage: “If a show is duplicated or performed

art ventures. Dipp established El Paso Youth

multiple times, it would seem fabricated

Collaboration of the Arts, an organization

and apprehensive, not innate.” As she feels

initiated by youth for youth, with a goal of

that redundancy takes away from crucial

youth empowerment by ensemble.

aspects of theater, Dipp deliberately sought

Fast-forward to the present— El Paso Youth

to strip down “the contrived nuances of theater” in her productions.

Collaboration of the Arts has produced

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four originally written shows during each

The most recently produced show was

spring of Ali’s high school career: “Red and

“Garden of Florescent Flowers,” which was

Black,” “Moving Stillness,” “Cardboard

a part of the El Paso Community Foundation’s

House Dreams,” and “Garden of Florescent

Jewel Box Series at the Plaza’s Philanthropy

Flowers.” The heart of the collaboration,

Theatre. This production differed from the

Dipp wrote and directed each production,

other shows produced by El Paso Youth

some with a completely new cast and

Collaboration of the Arts in that it was more

others with some returning actors. Dipp felt

of an interdisciplinary performance than the

it was important to cast actors representing

typical theater genre. The show, a memoir of

different schools across the city, as the

childhood on the border, featured vignettes

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as reflections of growing into a sense of

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belonging. An artistic hybrid, “Garden of Florescent Flowers” involved animation, video, experimental original music, acting and poetry.

Because it was a new and ambiguous direction for all, the collective had to learn how to move away from traditional art and into the practice of thought through collaboration and shared ideas.

Dipp described the sustainable production, completely run by four actors and one behindstage director, as “emotional and invigorating.”

The most challenging, yet incredibly rewarding, part for the team was achieving where their intentions met execution.

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into later years. We can’t wait to see

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“Your profession is not what brings home your weekly paycheck, your profession is what you’re put here on earth to do, with such passion and such intensity that it becomes a spiritual calling.”

Vincent Van Gogh

“I’m sorry I’m running a little late, I just

understanding of proportion—much like that

The inner uniqueness for life aspires to

made a nose out of a rib bone,” Dr. David

expressed in the work of old masters such

meaningful work and genuine purpose. It

Hecht casually said as he entered my exam

as Michelangelo and Da Vinci—combined

would have us undertake the seemingly

room, his lithe movement reminding me of

with superior technical skills is imperative.

impossible tasks of transforming culture

a warrior. He has on green scrubs and his

With this combination, a surgeon links art

and helping to heal the world. Not because

tousled short hair is rich like mahogany. His

and science, resulting in a more fully realized,

the world can be saved or redeemed in a

light brown eyes look like sunlight shining

beautifully proportioned outcome. The result

hurry, but because it is the impossibility of

through whiskey. The colors mingle together

is a walking piece of art.

the great problems and projects of life that awakens the sleeping uniqueness within

cascading an array of different shades throughout his gaze.

But what makes Dr. Hecht a true artistic

and changes work from a simple job to a life-

genius is his ability to access his inner world

long, life-enhancing project. That serves the

symmetrical,

to bring out something not only meaningful

dignity and nobility of one’s soul as well as

most obviously his cheekbones, but the

and beautiful, but also necessary and

the wellbeing of one’s community.

symmetry extends to the way he smiles and

incredible. Inner artistic genius is the inherent

holds his body. His rugged good looks are

and indelible connection to the otherworld

More than raw talent or potential ability,

unexpected and even in his late 40’s he still

of great imagination, original thought and

genius gives a person their unique way of

possesses traces of what must have been

endless renewal. He sees the world for how

being in and contributing to the world. So,

loads of boyhood charm. This is my facial

it is supposed to be seen; with an open heart,

the question becomes not whether or not

reconstructive surgeon: the man, and artistic

mind, body and soul. He judges none and

you are an artistic genius, but in what way

genius that ended up putting my face back

nothing. They are all the same to him; parts

does artistic genius appear in you and how

together after skin cancer had been cut out

of life that are each equal and necessary, the

might it contribute to your own wellbeing and

of my forehead and cheek.

art of the world.

benefit the world around you.

Artists and doctors share many of the same

Each artist is unique, and uniqueness has

A common idea found in many ancient

approaches. They are visual people who

boldness in it and a core of imagination

traditions holds that each person comes

study the intricacies of human anatomy. And

intended to transcend the common attitudes

to this world at a time when they have

they share highly developed observational

and collective patterns. Being unique is the

something meaningful to offer. I will forever

skills and a fundamental love for humankind.

spirit that is already there in each person,

be grateful that Dr. Hecht and his artistic

the inner intention, primary style and way of

genius are in mine.

Everything

about

him

is

Each face is completely unique. Deciding

being that makes a true individual regardless

how to shape it so that each feature appears

of the pressure to conform to temporary

in harmony with the others requires not

social patterns and contemporary cultural

only skill, but also an artistic vision and

fashions. At the individual level, each of us

imagination. Plastic surgeons need a sense

is an artist, here to give something that is not

of aesthetics to design an appropriate

just unusual, not only exceptional, but that is

surgical approach to the individual. An

distinctive and valuable by its very nature.

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“Everything we have here is different and one-ofkind and can range fro m $1-$50,” said Evaldi.

“We always have new item s coming in and launch a new t-shirt design every mo nth, which has brough t a lot of repeat customers.”

Some of the most pop ular collector items fou nd in the store are the uni que Star Wars Loteria pieces made by local artist Ro man Martinez, as well as prints and paintings created

by Patrick Abaddon.

“We get a lot of collec tors

who come and collect the paintings like those fro m Patrick Abaddon bec aus e once he paints someth ing, he only paints it onc e and that’s it. It can’t be rep roduced,“ said Evaldi.

Other items found in store are fashion tanks made by Little Bastards , which they print and sew themselves, and clo thing items and acc essories locally produced by Be lle Fashion.

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August, 2016 Though its former origin was established four years ago as Manchot, Evaldi decided to transform the brand and make it her own.

“It was always in the back of my mind to start a business, so when my friend gave us the opportunity to take over Manchot, we decided to run with it,” said Evaldi.

Now after only being in business for five months, Evaldi hopes to expand the brand, not only to other areas of El Paso, but also to other regions across the country.

“We get a lot of people who refer others from out of town, like Austin, TX and Washington, D.C., and even from other countries like Germany, so expanding is something that we are always looking for and wanting to do,” said Evaldi.

According to Chuco Relic retail associate, Andrew Candelaria, the store has developed a diverse following of customers who are not only local residents but are also former El Pasoans and tourists from other cities and states.

“A lot of our repeat customers are visitors from somewhere else and usually come back when they are in town,” said Candelaria. “We see people purchase gifts for graduations, birthdays and other holidays.”

While Chuco Relic encourages the local art community to aspire to their dreams and creativity, the main concept behind the business is to have a place where local artists can go to promote and sell their stuff and where people could go to purchase unique souvenirs and other items that are locally made.

“When you shop at Chuco Relic, you are not only supporting a local business, you are also supporting a local artist and giving back to the community.”

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It is pitch black, freezing cold in the middle of the night on the high plains of the Sonoran Desert. With Big Gulp cups and long tubular traps stacked in the pickup bed and a spotlight in hand looking out across the desert nightlife, conservationists wait for a small emerald eye shine to stare back …

Doesn’t that make you want to stay up all night in the Arizona desert looking for black-footed ferrets?

ookeeper Abel Gachupin bundled up

in

the

pitch

black,

spotlighting for black-footed

ferrets – an animal once believed

to be extinct in the wild. Spotlighting

involves the use of high-powered

lights to locate and identify black-footed

ferrets. Black-footed ferrets are nocturnal, so volunteer field conservationists, like Abel, have to adapt and conduct their research overnight. The El Paso Zoo, both through its field conservation participation and through contributions to vaccination research, has contributed to efforts to reintroduce and recover the species.

Accredited zoos, like the El Paso Zoo, coordinate, participate in, and support field conservation projects to help save wildlife.

Zoos have become the final hope for many endangered through

species

conservation

recovery research,

programs release

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wildlife. By conducting research at the Zoo and in the field, we help investigate ways to protect species and habitats in the wild. That, and we love animals enough to stay up all night, voluntarily, to help save wildlife in the freezing desert cold.

For Abel, contributing to ferret conservation through fieldwork recovery began with identifying the correct movement and color of the ferret’s emerald eye shine. Once a ferret was located, a trap was set in the burrow where the ferret was spotted. Other burrow entrances and exits were plugged with Big Gulp cups, making the trap the only exit.

Traps were checked hourly and once captured, ferrets were brought into a mobile research and vet station where they were micro chipped, vaccinated and a DNA sample was taken by swabbing the cheek. Once the ferret’s health and chip number have been recorded, the ferrets were rereleased back into their high desert homes. Abel’s spotlighting continued until dawn: sweeping yellow lights that anxiously hoped for two small green ferret eyes staring back.

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Here, a young male black-footed ferret captured by the Zoo staff volunteers receives vaccinations and a microchip as well as having DNA sampled.

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While Abel stayed up all night, zookeeper Tracy Sipes found herself in the middle of the Chihuahuan Desert, in the middle of the day, searching for shade. Armed with telemetry and microchip scanning gear, Tracy searched for shaded holes, or burrows, where Bolson tortoises nest. Bolson burrows are an important part of a healthy desert ecosystem, as they provide shelter for a myriad other species, including mammals, birds, reptiles and insects.

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Tracy recently returned from the Turner

than 500 hatchlings, or baby bolson tortoises,

Endangered Species Fund (TESF) Armendaris

in the past six years.

Ranches, near Truth or Consequences New Mexico, where she helped with an ongoing

Many

partnership to increase bolson tortoise

“temperature dependent sex determination”

population size here in the Chihuahuan

– which means babies are male or female

Desert.

the

based on the temperature at which their

Zoo has helped increase bolson tortoise

egg develops. Through ongoing research,

population size through breeding and head-

the Zoo has contributed more than 200

start programs, successfully producing more

endoscopy procedures to determine the

Through

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reptile

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sex of the hatchling tortoises in the care of the Turner ranches. When Tracy went to help with bolson tortoises, she was able to contribute first hand to helping produce more baby tortoises for reintroduction into the Chihuahuan Desert.

For the El Paso Zoo and our staff, these trips out in the field and the contribution our staff makes us proud of our commitment to saving wildlife, and for the support of the borderland community as we help with saving species.

As long as there are green ferret eyes are still shining across the cool black stillness of the desert night, there’s another dawn to continuing helping save species. This is just the beginning of what we can do – together – to help the animals we love.

Find out more about what the El Paso Zoo is doing to help save species in Part Two next month.

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The Incredible Way Your Senses React When You Fall in

August, 2016

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love

Your mind becomes crystal clear Serotonin is released from your brain. When this chemical is dropped, it helps ease anxiety and calm your nerves. It also helps you think more clearly and rapidly. If you have been in love, you know that details are everything and you seem to remember every single one. You can all of a sudden recall every single thing, from the way he/she looked at you, to the way he/she held your hand, etc.

Your sense of smell is also heightened All of a sudden those roses smell so much more intense. That’s because according to science, smell attracts one person to another. In a study where women were asked to

If you think about it, love is what makes the world go round.

Like The Beatles once said, “All you need is love.” Being in love is a wonderful feeling; It makes us feel like we are on cloud nine. All of these expressions have obviously been said for a reason. We all consciously seek, crave, and want to be loved. It’s part of life and the ultimate source of power.

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smell the t-shirts of men, women with complementary immune systems to the men they smelled preferred their scents. That’s crazy, right?

You’re not the “negative Nancy” anymore What I mean from this is that you are a more positive person. You are no longer a naysayer, because you now have something to look forward to. When you are in love, you begin to think of all the positive things that make him/her so great.

According to a study done by The Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, if you idealize your partner and have them on proverbial pedestals, you are actually in a happier relationship.

Your hearing gets very sharp If you have ever been in love, you might realize that somehow your hearing has improved greatly, especially if you’re with your significant other. This has to do with our inclination to stay alert, and according to Pubmed, being in love makes you very focused. Your brain is extra focused on what’s going on.

You feel invincible Love can make you feel like a superhuman. That’s because dopamine is being released from your brain. Dopamine is what makes love feel so addictive and amazing. Dopamine allows you to face difficulties with a sense of exuberance, rather than anxiety and fear.

When you’re in love you feel capable to take on the world.

Your eyesight improves Have you ever wondered why colors look brighter when you’ve met someone very special? According to CNN, when you kiss someone your pupils become dilated; this is the same reaction our eyes have when we enter a dark room.

Your sense of touch becomes more sensitive When in love, your body releases oxytocin, a neurochemical that can ease pain and tension in the body. According to psychology today, hugging or touching someone you love can help ease stress. When the one you love touches you, your body will be hypersensitive to that touch. It will have a special meaning because your brain is emotionally connected to that person.

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Rising Sign? | By: GRACE THE PSYCHIC LADY |

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veryone knows their sun sign. Also known as your Zodiac sign, many of us enjoy reading horoscopes to learn more about ourselves and prepare for what may come. A less common

Capricorn rising may seem reserved and serious and are very goal oriented and responsible. They climb the ladder to success and show others how to take care of business- all work and no play.

but often just as insightful aspect is your ascendant or rising sign.

Your rising sign can provide deeper insight into who you are and what your life’s purpose may be. Unlike your sun sign, which is based off your birth month, your rising sign is determined by your time of birth.

Aquarius

rising appears eccentric and different. People are

drawn to their free-thinking and magnetic personality. They are always planning and looking to the future.

The sun sign is how you appear to the outside world; your rising sign consists of your inner workings and thoughts. If you’ve ever read your horoscope and thought: “Wow, that’s not right,” you may find that checking the horoscope for your rising sign can provide accuracy for you.

Aries rising is defined by self-awareness and courage to fight for what they believe. An Aries can be impatient, and needs to slow down and notice his or her surroundings.

Taurus

rising can be stubborn (I refer to them as

determined), and at times unwilling to give up or give in.

They have a calm side as well and are nearly unstoppable.

Gemini

rising exudes eternal youth and sometimes,

restlessness. Their ‘What’s next?’ mentality means they’re always on-the-go and looking for the next adventure.

Cancer

rising is the shy introvert of the Zodiac.

Extremely compassionate and caring, they tend to keep to themselves but enjoy being with family and loved ones.

Leo rising gives an inner courage and bravery. This is sometimes plagued by insecurities and lack of self-worth. No one else’s approval is needed but your own. Love yourself!

Virgo

rising is very probing, intelligent and refined. Your work

is very important to you. At times you may be either too messy or overly organized.

Libra

Pisces

rising is “feeling” rather than “thinking” and is very

sentimental. Be cautious of others taking advantage of your sensitivity, rising appears to be concerned with being diplomatic and

as you can be overly generous.

fair to everyone - this can often lead to indecisiveness. They are very charming and social.

Scorpio rising is intense and mysterious. Others may find you secretive and difficult to get to know. Powerful, though sometimes

In closing, remember to look at both your sun and rising signs. To find your rising sign, research your natal chart online. Looking at both signs will give you the maximum amount of insight into all aspects of your life and the world as you know it.

misunderstood, they can be ‘too harsh’. They are straightforward and see in black and white.

Sagittarius

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“Madden” Owner: Teresa Guerra Madden is a 4-year-old female Great Dane mix that I adopted through the Great Dane Rescue of El Paso in October of 2012. Madden is a super intelligent sweetie that meets me with a squeaky toy each time I get home.

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Have you ever worked out so hard that you end up “too sore to function” the next day? when you can’t sit anywhere, walk down the

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stairs, or style your hair?

Here’s why your body gets so sore, how to relieve the soreness, and how to make sure it doesn’t happen again…

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fitness

ToFunction Why am I SO sore?

A lot of people will tell you myths about muscle soreness saying, “It’s the lactic acid build up in your muscles.” That is not true. Lactic Acid is produced during exercise, the muscle fibers go beyond what the blood is capable of delivering and begin to demand oxygen. So muscle soreness, also known as DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness), is a normal side effect to training. Symptoms include: muscle stiffness, pain, weakness, and sensitivity to touch. It happens after being broken down from the exercise your muscles begin rebuilding. When you’re exercising muscle fibers, they begin to get microscopic tears, and those tears need to be repaired in order to grow muscle. During this repairing process (12-48 hours after a workout), you will feel the soreness.

Relieve the Pain.

Prevent the Pain.

The good news is, that after a period of time, your body gets use

It’s always best to try to prevent the soreness rather than to treat it.

to it. It builds tolerance and adapts to the exercise. So after a few

There are many techniques you can use, just choose what style you

weeks of steady exercise your body won’t feel as sore anymore. A lot

enjoy most.

of athletes use different techniques to switch up their workouts and shock the body, so that their body doesn’t adapt and they can crush

Warm-up! Doing some walking on the treadmill before you start

new goals.

training gets your muscles warm and flexible to be open to strain, 10-20 min is a good amount to get warmed up.

Taking anti-inflammatories can help alleviate some of this pain. Some anti-inflammatories include: ginger, turmeric, cherry or watermelon

Stretch! Doing a light stretch before a workout can also help open

juice, the application of arnica and ibuprofen. Drinking a lot of water

up the muscle fibers and get them warmed up for the strain ahead.

will also help.

Just make sure not to stretch too deep, because your muscles are not warm, and could tear from the stretching strain. Stretching post-

Some athletes do ice water and hot soaks, alternating to help speed

workout is a great time to do it because your muscles are already

up recovery. I personally don’t recommend doing this without

warm and you probably won’t pull anything. Always be careful when

professional help. I suggest taking a nice hot bath with Epsom salt

stretching and make sure you look up a few stretches before you

and lavender.

hit the gym!

Getting a sports massage can also help alleviate some of the knots

Eat & Drink - A post-exercise scoop of protein or amino acids will

you may feel after a long week of working out. Sports massages are

help recover your muscles faster and fuel your muscles more directly.

great because the combine massaging and stretching, which will help

I personally recommend doing the amino acids and eating protein-

recover those muscles.

packed meals throughout the day to help with recovery.

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How to Transition

Your SUMMER into FALL | By: GESUINA LEGASPY |

Dreaming of cooler weather? It might be tempting to start planning your fall wardrobe, but don’t start packing away all of your summer goods just yet. Instead, transition some of your favorite summertime pieces into must haves for the upcoming season with just a few clever styling tricks.

STRAPLESS DRESS

SILK BLOUSES

During the summer months and especially in

The tops you sported in spring and summer

Texas, women like to show off their tans and

are perfect to transition by pairing a fur vest

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(faux or real) to dress things up in the cooler

legs by adding a blazer or moto leather jacket

months. A classic fur vest in black, grey or

and voila! Instant fall chic look.

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This English shaving cream is soothing and refreshing at the same time, decreasing the probability of cuts and redness on your face. The tropical scent is ideal to give you that extra kick in the morning. Apply it and let it sit for a few minutes so it can get deep into your skin and moisturize before shaving. You can get it at westcoastshaving.com for $14.

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No one likes an oily face, mainly because that leads to acne breakouts.

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Traveling for music and food is always a good idea.

But what about traveling to visit some of America’s great art museums? When’s the last time you took some time to walk around the long, winding halls of an art museum? Usually, unless you’re on a school field trip, art museums aren’t a top travel destination for those in search of adventure – so let’s change that. The City Magazine’s August issue is all about art. It opens up a conversation about creativity, what the artist is trying to provoke in people and what is going on in the world. Play out a scene from a movie and kiss your significant other in front of Vincent Van Gogh or Frida Khalo and enjoy art from around the world. Here are some of the top museums in the United States that you should be heading to.

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Los Angeles County Museum of Art

Los Angeles, CA

Though it’s not the largest museum in the country, it is the largest on the west coast. Spreading across 20 acres, you

can see the works of Frida Khalo, Diego Rivera, Henri Matisse and Franz Kline.

They even have the Stark Bar inside so you can enjoy a cocktail and art at the same time – which, let’s be honest, sounds like the perfect combination.

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National Gallery of Art Privately established in 1937, the National Gallery of Art is open and free to the public – so you have no excuse not

Washington, D.C

to visit. It has an immense collection of paintings, drawings, photographs and sculptures

depicting the development of Western Art from the Middle Ages to the present. It also houses the only Leonardo Di Vinci painting in the Americas. Translation: It’s worth the trip.

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Saint Louis Museum of Art

St. Louis, MN

Another museum of art that is free to the public. This museum is visited by half a million people every year and is one of the principle

museums in the U.S that has art from every corner of the world. Housing more than 30,000 art works, the collection is divided into 11 areas spread out through the three-story building.

The collections include African, Ancient and Islamic, Oceanic, American Indian and more.

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Fort Worth, TX

by noted architect, Louis I. Khan – a design that is recognized as a significant work of architecture in recent times. Don’t let the small amount of work deter you from attending though. This museum has Michelangelo’s first known painting, The Torment of Saint Anthony, the only Michelangelo in the Americas.

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Cleveland Museum of Art

Cleveland, OH

This is internationally renowned for its extensive collection of Asian and Egyptian art and is one of the most visited art museums in the

world. Who would have thought? Another free museum, so there’s no excuse not to include this in your itinerary when traveling. You will not be devoid of culture when walking through the 16 different departments containing Japanese and Korean Art, Medieval Art, prints, drawings, Greek and Roman Art and a lot more.

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Whether it is a board meeting or anniversary party, a graduation or 5K race, Southwest University Park offers rental options to create a unique and memorable event for your family, friends or business. Host your party in the Sun Kings Saloon, the City Hall Grill, or the WestStar Bank Club. Entertain your guests with a reception on the concourse, the playing ield, or inish your race at home plate. We have the perfect venue to suit your needs.

Visit SouthwestUniversityPark.com for information!

Our event staff will work directly with you and our on-site catering provider Spectra Food & Hospitality to structure a menu tailored to your needs.

From sit down meals to a buffet, Spectra’s Executive Chef will create a unique culinary experience for your special occasion!

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The versatility of cover-ups lets you dress them up to grab a quick lunch at the resort.

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Patches are not only for covering the holes

Neutral colors will never go out of style,

on your jeans now. You can now see them as

but nowadays we are looking at neutrals in

embellishments on jackets, tops and jeans.

a whole new light. Think about neutrals in

If you don’t want a generic, already patched

warm tones, such as camel, military green,

item, you can always create one. There’s a

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wild variety of them, so there’s no excuse

shades. Lighter shades of brown usually pair

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People had pairs that they got from their parents, and with the plethora of designs that wayfarers come in now, they are a bit boring to see now.

Don’t get me wrong, I really like them; but seriously, if we want to catch someone’s eye, we might as well try something more daring.

Birkenstocks The worst … clunky, ugly, overrated, but very, very comfortable (allegedly).

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Mints won’t cut it, nor will gum; sure they’ll disguise the smell for a while, but later it will smell like peppermint garbage. Keep a toothbrush and toothpaste (even some Listerine!) on your desk or in your bag. You can get the travel sizes at the Dollar Store, so you can have million-dollar breath.

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Summer breezes, relaxing vacations, and a slower pace in life reminds us that August is the time of year that needs to be relished before the hectic seasons of fall and winter come upon us.

I have decided to create a comforting entrée with many sights, smells, and flavors of a maritime summer season that will impress the memories of many who indulge in this sea-faring meal.

Although this menu features a time-consuming entrée that includes Cape Cod mussels, littleneck clams, Maine lobster tails and seared scallops, the time and effort contributed to this succulent meal will be well worth the sacrifice.

Create a legendary meal, with a fantastic memory.

BON APPÉTIT! Organic Quinoa Linguini with Clams, Mussels, Shrimp, Lobster and Scallops in a Spicy Tomato-Basil Sauce Serves: 6-8 Ingredients:

2 lbs. wild caught littleneck clams, scrubbed

•2 8-oz. boxes organic quinoa linguine

2 lbs. wild caught mussels, debearded

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

1 1/2 lbs. wild caught scallops

4-5 large garlic cloves, chopped

2 lbs. wild caught large shrimp, peeled, deveined, butterflied

2-15-oz. cans crushed tomatoes with basil

1 cup of clam, mussel, lobster broth

1 15 oz. jar of organic tomato basil sauce

1/2 lb. shaved organic parmesan cheese

1 cup dry white wine, (Chardonnay)

Whole-grain baguette bread, cut into slices,

1 small purple onion, chopped

with melted shaved parmesan cheese on top

Several threads of fresh organic saffron (soaked in white wine 30 min.)

1 1/2 tsp. of crushed red pepper 1 tsp. of oregano 1/2 tsp. of Himalayan Salt Cracked black pepper to taste 1/2 cup of fresh chopped organic parsley 2 tbsp. of lemon zest 1/2 cup of fresh organic arugula 1 bay leaf 1 cup freshly-torn organic basil 2 wild caught lobster tails

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“Be Legendary, Not Ordinary.”

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Directions:

In another large saucepan, bring water to

Bring a large pot of water to a boil, adding

a boil and stir in clams and muscles over

some sea salt and a teaspoon of olive oil.

medium-low heat for 4-6 minutes or until

Add both boxes of linguini pasta following the

the shells have popped open. Discard any

directions on the box. Strain the pasta, running

mussels and clams that do not open! Transfer

cold water over it to stop the cooking process.

the mussels and clams with tongs to the

Transfer to a large bowl, cover and set aside.

large pot with the tomato sauce, cover and continue to simmer stirring occassionally.

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heat and sauté garlic, red onion, red pepper

In the same saucepan of water that the

flakes, bay leaf, oregano and fresh basil.

mussels and clams were in, place the two

Cook, stirring until the garlic becomes

lobster tails in the boiling water 4-5 minutes,

slightly brown, and the red onion starts to

or until the lobster tail turns bright red and

soften, about 2-3 minutes. Carefully add both

the meat is completely white in color.

cans of crushed tomatoes, and the saffron

Remove the lobster tails carefully from the

with the wine it was soaking in – be careful

boiling water with the tongs and run the tails

the mixture doesn’t splatter and bring to a

under cold water. Remove the lobster meat

simmer. Cook stirring frequently until the

from the shells and cut the lobster tail into 2

sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.

inch slices and add to the tomato basil sauce.

Then add the cup of white wine and the jar of

Now add the shrimp to the sauce as well and

tomato basil sauce, continue to stir and lower

continue to simmer covered.

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In another small saucepan, add some olive oil, and place the scallops into the pan sautĂŠing lightly for about 3-5 minutes, then place into the tomato basil sauce. Season with salt and pepper and add 1 cup of broth from the clams, mussels, and lobster tails to the sauce and continue to simmer.

In another bowl, add the parsley, arugula, and lemon zest and set aside.

Place the linguini in a strainer and run hot water over the pasta to heat the pasta, strain and place into serving bowls. Top with sauce to coat the pasta then add mussels, clams, lobster, shrimp and scallops on top of the pasta. Spoon some remaining sauce over the shellfish, top with a sprinkle of parsley, arugula, lemon zest and shaved parmesan cheese and serve with warm whole grain baguette bread, and enjoy!

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Giving Back to the Community | By: CELINA M. DANIEL photos courtesy of: LOS PORTALES | The Highway 28 Music Festival started as a

conditions in the El Paso Country area to

way to promote the Los Portales venue in

enrich the human experience with hope,

Anthony, New Mexico, while simultaneously

strength, and joy.

Shelley Mozelle, Make-A-Wish El Paso Regional Council member, said that one of the most important things about MakeA-Wish is that any money donated stays in El Paso. “We should take care of our own before we go outside of the community; that is critical.”

Los Portales, built in 1932, has been a women’s club and a church through the years, before being abandoned. The venue

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now hosts different events, such as quinceñeras and weddings.

“This was my first time having an event like this,” said Del Valle. “I wanted to promote

promoting local bands and vendors. But this event became so much more when it

“My initial thoughts for this event were to

local bands but also make it a great event for

evolved into a way to raise awareness about

have local bands and food trucks and just give

the whole family.”

the Make-A-Wish® North Texas El Paso

the community a chance to go to a fun event,”

Regional Office.

said Oscar Del Valle, owner of Los Portales,

And family-friendly it was; there were

“But then I thought about helping local charities

jumping balloons for the kids and plenty of

The Foundation grants 85 wishes per year

and what that could do for the community and

open grass to let children run around while

for children with life-threatening medical

connected with Make-A-Wish.”

the couples danced.

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One El Paso couple that danced the evening

Maricruz said, “This was a wonderful event

away, Jorge and Maricruz Garcia, enjoyed all

and a great job for the first time around.”

aspects of the event.

Fabian and Arcy Hernandez brought their

“We’ve danced to great music, tasted good

family out to the event.

wine, and Mari bought a bracelet from the vendors here,” said Jorge.

“We had heard of the bands but never had the chance to hear them live. This was a

Some of the local bands that played were

great opportunity to do that,” said Fabian.

Hypnosis, Julio Ortiz, Joe Barron, and OME.

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The vendors ranged from custom jewelry

“Same with the wine and beer,” Arcy added,

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[Brewing Co.], but hadn’t tried their wine and beer before.”

Both Fabian and Arcy are familiar with Make-A-Wish; they participated in the Walk for Wishes® event held on April 9 at The Fountains at Farah, bringing 15 kids with them, through the Border Patrol Explorers program they participate in through work.

The wind cooled down the otherwise hot day and allowed for an enjoyable evening at Los Portales.

“I hope to have more events like this in the future,” said Del Valle, “More people need to know about Make-A-Wish and the work they do.”

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Children Stand To Show Respect | By: JOANN WARDY |

By the age of 10, children should already know what is appropriate behavior and demonstrate respect for their elders.

When they are engaged in their own activities (whether it be watching TV, playing games on the computer, or listening to music), they should stand when an adult enters the room and acknowledge their presence, even if the adult is their mother’s best friend or the neighbor. A smile, eye contact and a warm “Hello, Mrs. Smith” are truly appreciated and reflect education on the part of the child. It also reflects well on the parents.

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“Best Patriotic Shot” of El Paso photo contest!

Congratulations Kim Flaherty for capturing this touching moment!

Don’t forget to start submitting your best “Get Fit” motivational shot for your chance to be featured in our September issue of The City Magazine! All photos sent will be property of TCM for publishing. All entries should include your name, phone number and a brief description of how the photo was taken. Email entries to: pablo@thecitymagazineelp.com or call (915) 500-5730 with questions.

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Plaza Theatre Classic Film Festival ::: August 4-14 The Piano Guys ::: August 2

The Piano Guys are coming to the Abraham Chavez Theatre at 7:30 p.m. on August 2 at 7:30 p.m. The Piano Guys are four dads who became an Internet sensation by creating their own unique sound with the keys. Tickets start at $49.50.

Since 2008 the Plaza Theatre Film Festival has enriched the community by celebrating local artists in the beautifully restored Plaza Theatre. For ten days enjoy the best local cinema has to offer.

Info: plazaclassic.com, Ticketmaster.com or (915) 231-1100

Viva! El Paso!::: August 5-7

The summertime pageant returns to McKelligon Canyon Amphitheater this summer on Fridays and Saturdays. The outdoor musical extravaganza highlights the four major cultures of the region: Native American, Spanish Conquistadors, Mexican and Western American. This weekend show will be held Aug. 5-7 @ 8:30 p.m.

Info: vivaep.org or ticketmaster.com

Info: Ticketmaster.com or thepianoguys.com or (915) 534-0600

University of Phoenix Career Expo ::: August 4

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Looking for a job? The University of Phoenix – Eastside Campus is hosting a Career Expo on Aug. 4 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Admission is free.

First Light Federal Credit Union Presents Alfresco Fridays ::: August 5-26

Info: (575) 875-4699

Alfresco Fridays are back for their 12th summer season! This year the event will be held at the Convention Center Plaza. Admission is free, no pets allowed.

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El Paso Chihuahuas Baseball ::: August 3-31

The summer is almost over, don’t miss your favorite summertime tradition and head out to Southwest University Park for the 2016 Chihuahua season!

Chihuahuas vs. Tacoma August 3 @ 7:05 p.m.

August 4 @ 7:05 p.m.

August 5 @ 7:05 p.m.

August 6 @ 7:05 p.m.

Chihuahuas vs. Fresno August 7 @ 6:05 p.m.

August 8 @ 7:05 p.m.

August 9 @ 7:05 p.m.

August 10 @ 7:05 p.m.

Chihuahuas vs. Salt Lake August 20 @ 7:05 p.m.

August 21 @ 6:05 p.m.

August 22 @ 7:05 p.m.

August 23 @ 7:05 p.m.

Chihuahuas vs. Las Vegas August 29 @ 7:05 p.m.

August 30 @ 7:05 p.m.

August 31 @ 7:05 p.m.

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Aug. 5 – Sorry About Your Sister -- Rockabilly Aug. 12 – Tejas Band – Spanish Variety Aug. 19 – Toll Booth Willie – Ska, 80s, Pop-Rock Aug. 26 – Jazz

First Friday ArtWalk & Ghost Tour ::: August 5

Experience culture at the First Friday ArtWalk and Ghost Tour at San Elizario Historic District from 6 to 10 p.m. Shop for delicate pottery, vibrant jewelry, timeless home accents, or seasonal decorations. There will also be unique paintings, sculptures and a “movie on the wall” at sundown. Sweet and savory treats will also be offered. Admission is free; the ghost tour is $10.

Info: (915) 851-0093 or SanElizarioHistoricArtDistrict.com

Info: alfrescofridays.com

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The Film Salon ::: August 6

Gardening 101 Workshop Series ::: August 5

The El Paso Master Gardeners will host a Gardening 101 Workshop at the El Paso Multipurpose Center.

The event is sponsored by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, the Office of Resilience and Sustainability, and El Paso County Master Gardeners. The workshop will begin at 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. The topic of this monthly meeting will be “Fall and Winter Gardening Starts Now.” Admission is free.

Info: (915) 212-0115 or elpasotexas.gov/gardenep

The Alamo Drafthouse will host The Film Salon on Aug. 6 beginning at 7:00 p.m. John Houston’s 1951 classic” The African Queen” will be screened.

Admission is $3.

Info: filmsalon.org or (915) 845-7469

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If you have never been to Zin Valle, now’s your chance! There will be live music at the vineyard Aug. 7,14 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. Admission is free.

Aug. 7 - James Springer Aug. 14 - Perfect on Paper Aug. 21 - Julio Ortiz

Cross-Border Run International 10K ::: August 6 Have you ever wished you could run across the border? Now you can! Run through El Paso and Juarez in the Cross-Border Run International in an exciting 10K. The race will begin in El Paso at 7:00 a.m. and end in Juarez. All participants must hold a valid passport. Registration starts at $25.

Info: zinvalle.com or (915) 877-4544

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Info: raceadventures.com or (915) 533-4020

Beach Boys ::: August 26

Finish your summer right and come out to Abraham Chavez Theatre on Aug. 26 for the Beach Boys.

Whether you are one of their original fans or a new fan, this is a once in a lifetime chance to see some of classic rock n’ rolls best!

Info: ticketmaster.com, thebeachboys.com or (915) 231-1100

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“Two Tribes, Two Runs” Presentations ::: August 13

El Paso Downtown Artist and Farmers Market ::: August 6-27

Don’t miss Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Union Plaza District through the summer to find delicious food, arts, crafts and entertainment; including free activities for kids. Metered Parking Downtown is Free on Saturdays.

For some, running is a sport. For others, it is a way of life that is deeply rooted in the traditions of our ancestors. It is in this spirit that the Centennial Museum and Chihuahuan Desert Gardens presents “Two Tribes, Two Runs,” featuring two photography presentations about the Tarahumara and the Mescalero Apache Indians and the importance of running in their respective cultures. The presentations will occur on August 13 and September 13, 2016 at UTEP Quinn Hall.

Info: (915) 747-5565

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Miller Lite El Paso Blues & Jazz Fest ::: August 27-28

Fan of Blues & Jazz? Miller Lite will host the Miller Lite El Paso Blues & Jazz Fest at Chamizal National Memorial. This two-day festival will feature the best sound in Jazz that the border can bring! Admission is free.

Info: epbluesandjazz.org or (915) 526-0719

Mission Trail Art Market ::: August 16

Ardovino’s Desert Crossing Farmers Market ::: August 6-27

On Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. throughout the summer, enjoy some of the best vendors at Ardivino’s Desert Crossing’s Farmers Market. With a lush variation of fruit, home goods, jewelry, and other fun finds this market is the perfect place to spend a Saturday – and while you’ve stopped, why not enjoy a delicious brunch on the patio of the restaurant?

You won’t be sorry!

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Experience culture at the Mission Trail Art Market at San Elizario Historic District from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Shop for delicate pottery, vibrant jewelry, timeless home accents, or seasonal decorations. There will also be unique paintings, sculptures and photography. Sweet and savory treats will also be offered. Admission is free.

Info: (915) 851-0093 or MissionTrailArtMarket.com

El Paso Wine Fest ::: August 27-28

Vista Hill Country Club will host the annual El Paso Wine Fest from 12:00-11:00 p.m. on the weekend of Aug. 27-28. There will be wine from all over the word. Tickets start at $20.

Info: elpasowinefestival.com or (915) 479-2220

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Oishii

303 N. Oregon St. Ste. 110 | (915) 504-6400

125 W Mills Ave. | (915) 231-1125

Anson 11 is two exceptional dining experiences dedicated to the

We have created a new concept and a new style of dining in the

military man, the gentleman and the food connoisseur that was

heart of downtown El Paso. Satisfy your taste buds with quality

Anson Mills. For a downtown dining experience like no other, Anson

ingredients and traditional techniques. Choose from our freshly

11 is the restaurant to go to. PR, H

prepared sushi bar and sip on fine wine. This is the newest

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addition to downtown’s fine dining and you don’t want to miss out. Oishii, simply translated, means delicious. P

The Downtowner $$ 325 N. Kansas St. | (915) 532-5200 Eat like a downtowner. Found on the ground floor of the Hotel

House of Pizza $$

Indigo, The Downtowner offers breakfast, lunch and dinner - the only

208 N. Stanton St. | (915) 533-3424

breakfast spot available in downtown El Paso. The restaurant delivers great American taste with a twist of our Southwest flair. Savor the

The vintage and trendy House of Pizza offers their most popular

amazing dishes offered on the menu and enjoy a cold and carefully

specialty pizza, which is called the House Special. It includes

crafted cocktail while enjoying the gorgeous views of downtown.

pepperoni, Canadian bacon, sausage, mushrooms, black olives, onions, bell peppers and irresistible extra cheese. O

Prices: $ - Low Priced Patio/Outdoor Seating - O

$$ - Medium Range Dog Friendly- DF

$$$ - High Priced $$$$ - Exquisite Dining Party/Private Room - PR Happy Hour - H

To highlight your local restaurant in The City Local Eats email: info@thecitymagazineelp.com

WESTSIDE

Mi Piaci

WESTSIDE

Avila’s

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5411 N. Mesa, Suite 1 | (915) 875-0034

6232 N. Mesa St. | (915) 584-3621

Join Mi Piaci Ristorante Italiano for lunch or dinner with Chef/Owner

Winning Best Taco for Best of The City 2015 and Best Chips

Cosimo Baltaglia, who hails from Calabria, Italy, for the freshest

and Salsa in 2014, Avila’s has a savory Mexican menu that will

seafood, gourmet hand-cut Angus reserve steaks aged 21 days,

satisfy your cravings. We’re open for weekend breakfast, have

and gently homemade pasta from Italy. O

lunch specials available daily and a convenient pick-up window is accessible for family dinners on the go. PR

Pho King

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311 N. Kansas St. | (915) 260-5400

Westside’s 3rd Hole

An authentic Vietnamese restaurant offering your favorite pho. With different menu options, like spring and egg rolls and rice dishes, Pho King also offers “build it youself” pho and grill with different protein options and spices to suit your taste buds. It’s the best phoking place in town!

The Green Ingredient

There’s no better place to relax and grab a bite to eat than W3H. Nominated as El Paso’s best tacos, stop by today and see why we’re becoming El Paso’s go-to spot for catching a game and eating some good food. “We saved you a seat.” O, H

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201 East Main Street #201 | (915) 298-1010 The Green Ingredient is a restaurant that offers delicious, nutritious, personalized meals, teas and more. Offering people the real perspective of health, you can get balanced meals that are nutritious, free from additives, preservatives, GMO’s and extremely high quality. Stop by for breakfast, lunch or dinner!

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1035 Belvidere Suite 168 | (915) 584-5577

EASTSIDE

UNIVERSITY/KERN

The Smokehouse BBQ, Ribs and More $$

Mesa Street Grill $$$

8414 North Loop Dr. | (915) 592-RIBS (7427)

3800 N Mesa St., Ste D1 | (915) 532-1881 Mesa Street Grill introduces their newest dessert creation – the Pineapple Crostata. This refreshing blend of pineapple, cinnamon and nutmeg is crowned with a cashew crumble and handmade sugar garnish. Taste this dessert once and it’s sure to become a

Meat lovers! Welcome to a little piece of rib-heaven in El Paso. The Original Baby Back Ribs are just one of their specialties of the house with their own original recipes; prepared fresh and slowly cooked to perfection using apple wood during the whole process creating a magnificent flavor. H

summertime favorite. O, H, PR, H

King Crab $$$ 1700 N. Zaragoza Suite 154 | (915) 849-8697

Rulis International Kitchen

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4176 N. Mesa St. | (915) 313-4806 Take a bite out of any of the delicious plates being served at Rulis’ International Kitchen. As winners of Best Beer Selection for Best of The City 2015, there’s also a good reason to stay and drink.

On Sundays try their savory Paella dish or stop in for Happy Hour Mon. - Fri. 4 – 7 p.m and Th-Sat 9 – 11 p.m. O, H, PR, DF

317 N. Mills Ave. You can’t get seafood like this anywhere else in El Paso. With Chef Pierre bringing his Cajun home-style cooking from New Orleans, the seafood boils and dishes will leave your mouth watering for more. Fresh seafood is brought in twice a week. Come in and try for yourself. PR, H

ALL OVER TOWN

El Taco Tote The Garden Grill

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111 W. University Ave. | (915) 351-2121 Enjoy American cuisine with influences from around the world. Try the popular green chili soup, sip on some wine after work or class and enjoy El Paso’s weather on our outdoor patio. Located inside the Hilton Garden Inn, this treasure is for all of El Paso to experience. O, H

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201 East Main St. | 2921 N. Mesa St. | 1000 Magruder St. 1461 N. Zaragoza | 9933 Kenworthy St. | 9910 Montana Ave. 3480 Joe Battle Blvd. | (915) 838-6000 This is not fast food, this is Real Mexican Grill food that we’ve made just for you, El Paso. Changing the face of Mexican food, we offer different variations of tacos ranging from: barbacoa, pork, chicken, shrimp, fish and much much more. Also on our menu, try our new veggie taco.

August, 2016

August Advertiser INDEX

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A & O Group................................................................Pg. 131

Mix/Milan Salon and Spa.............................................Pg. 155

Alto Golf Estates............................................................Pg. 37

Montenegro Salon and Spa...........................................Pg. 83

Casa Buenavista.......................................................Pg. 18-19

New You Gym................................................................Pg. 12

Claudia Castillo Makeup Artistry....................................Pg. 30

Nicholas Reyes Hair Salon.............................................Pg. 57

D’ansa Jazz Stage........................................................Pg. 131

Patient Care Associates.................................................Pg. 40

David Paul....................................................................Pg. 143

Quartermane Salon......................................................Pg. 101

Dorney Security Systems..............................................Pg. 91

Scott Asbury, Allstate Insurance..................................Pg. 106

Dr. Jorge Villarreal........................................................Pg. 142

Shannon Quartermane..................................................Pg. 99

El Paso Chihuahuas.....................................................Pg. 129

Southwest Plastic Surgery..............................................Pg. 3

El Paso Photo Ops.......................................................Pg. 105

Spectrum Technologies...............................................Pg. 145

ERA Sellers & Buyers..................................................Pg. 113

Stonewood Modern American Grill.............................Pg. 141

GECU................................................................... Inside Cover

Strategic Wealth Advisors.............................................Pg. 39

Grace the Psychic Lady.................................................Pg. 87

Sugar Skull Fashion Boutique......................................Pg. 117

Hotel Indigo.................................................................Pg. 140

Sunset Funeral Homes..................................................Pg. 90

Hughes Financial...........................................................Pg. 45

Table Occasions.............................................................Pg. 79

Illume Decor..................................................................Pg. 31

The Bartlett Assisted Living.........................................Pg. 107

Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino.....................Pg. 5

The Green Ingredient.....................................................Pg. 79

Intraceuticals...............................................................Pg. 121

The Hospitals of Providence A New Me.........................Pg. 9

Johnson Jewelers.........................................................Pg. 98

The Hospitals of Providence Children’s Hospital.........Pg. 138

KTSM News Channel 9.................................................Pg. 21

The Italian Kitchen West................................................Pg. 87

Makios.....................................................Pgs. 11, Back Cover

The Mattress Store........................................................Pg. 13

Matthew Abraham Make Up Artistry..........................Pg. 136

The Princeton Review...................................................Pg. 49

Mattress Firm............................................. Inside Back Cover

Vanities Jewelry & Gifts, Inc............................................Pg. 1

Melissa Aranda, Realtor...............................................Pg. 105

Walgreens.............................................................. Pgs. 16-17

Mesa Street Grill..............................................................Pg. 7

Westside’s Third Hole...................................................Pg. 56

MIMCO..........................................................................Pg. 15

360 Spine.....................................................................Pg. 137

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