{"id":1960814,"date":"2025-08-14T21:24:42","date_gmt":"2025-08-14T21:24:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=1960814"},"modified":"2025-08-14T21:24:42","modified_gmt":"2025-08-14T21:24:42","slug":"el-paso-events-utep-soccer-kicks-off-season-museum-honors-military-women","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/el-paso-events-utep-soccer-kicks-off-season-museum-honors-military-women\/","title":{"rendered":"El Paso events: UTEP soccer kicks off season, museum honors military women"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<aside>\n\t\t<\/aside>\n<p>Here\u2019s a roundup of some culture and civic events in the borderland in the coming week.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">UTEP Soccer Season Opener<\/h4>\n<p><strong> <\/strong>Cheer on the University of Texas at El Paso soccer team as it kicks off the 2025 home schedule against Abilene Christian University at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, at University Field. The matchup offers fans an early look at the squad\u2019s prospects. Tickets start at $10 and can be purchased through the UTEP ticket office. University Field is located near the Student Recreation Center, 3450 Sun Bowl Drive, on the UTEP campus. <strong>Information and tickets:<\/strong> <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/utepminers.com\/sports\/womens-soccer\/schedule\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">utepminers.com<\/a><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2018Military Women of Paso del Norte\u2019 exhibit\u00a0<\/h4>\n<p>The El Paso Museum of History, 510 N. Santa Fe St., will host the opening ceremony of a new exhibit honoring the military service of women from the Paso del Norte region. \u201cMilitary Women of Paso del Norte: Honoring the Women Who Served Our Nation\u201d is presented in partnership with the Texas Veterans Commission\u2019s Women Veterans Program and will debut with a public event from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16. The exhibit highlights the contributions and experiences of local women who have served in the U.S. military and will be on view through Oct. 19. Admission is free. <strong>Information:<\/strong> <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/epmuseumofhistory.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">epmuseumofhistory.org<\/a><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hike-A-Thon Series<\/h4>\n<p>Outdoor enthusiasts can take on scenic terrain during the next installment of the 2025 Live Active El Paso Hike-A-Thon, set for 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, at Palisades Canyon Loop, 1787 E. Robinson Ave. The guided hike offers participants a chance to explore one of the city\u2019s most picturesque trails while promoting physical activity, mental well-being and a connection to nature. Participants can register online to receive a Hiking Passport, with prizes awarded to those who complete at least four hikes in the series. Organizers recommend sturdy footwear, weather-appropriate clothing, sun protection and plenty of water. <strong>Information:<\/strong> <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.elpasotexas.gov\/assets\/Press-Releases\/2025.04.14-NEWS-RELEASE_2025-Hike-A-Thon-Series-to-Begin.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">elpasotexas.gov<\/a><\/p>\n<aside class=\"scaip scaip-1    \">\n\t\t<\/aside>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Geocaching 101\u00a0<\/h4>\n<p>Celebrate National Geocaching Day a little early with Geocaching 101 from 8 to 9 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 17, at Franklin Mountains State Park, 2900 Tom Mays Park Access Road. This introductory program will teach participants how to use GPS technology to join the global treasure-hunting game of geocaching. Attendees will follow coordinates and clues to discover hidden caches in the scenic landscape of the Tom Mays Unit. The event is $8 for adults, $3 for Texas State Park Pass holders, and $1 for children ages 5 to 12. Reservations are required by calling 915-444-9100. Participants should bring water, snacks and sturdy footwear.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Empower Health Expo<\/h4>\n<p>The Empower Health Expo takes place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, at the El Paso Convention Center, 1 Civic Center Plaza, offering a full day of wellness-centered activities. This free event, which requires online registration, aims to support the community\u2019s physical, emotional and mental well-being through a mix of interactive offerings. Attendees can expect health screenings, free vaccines, live fitness demonstrations, and talks from health experts on the latest in care. The expo will also include donation drives for pantry and clothing items, as well as opportunities to donate blood and hair. A portion of vendor proceeds will benefit local nonprofits working to improve community health. <strong>Information and registration: <\/strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.empowerhealthexpo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">empowerhealthexpo.com<\/a><\/p>\n<aside>\n\t\t<\/aside>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2018Ecological Joy\u2019 Discussion at UTEP<\/h4>\n<p>Scholar and storyteller Carlos Tarin will present a free public talk, \u201cEcological Joy: Communication, Resistance, and Possibility in a World on Fire,\u201d at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13, at the Centennial Museum and Chihuahuan Desert Gardens, 610 W. University Ave. The discussion will explore how joy can be a powerful, community-rooted force in the fight for environmental justice, drawing on lessons from the Chihuahuan Desert and El Paso\u2019s cultural landscape. The museum\u2019s parking lot is closed for renovations; attendees can request a temporary permit by emailing Education Curator Ana Maass at <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/elpasomatters.org\/2025\/08\/13\/el-paso-things-to-do-utep-soccer-hike-a-thon-geocaching\/mailto:acmaass@utep.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">acmaass@utep.edu<\/a> or pick one up at the front desk. Admission is free.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Magoffin Home Restoration Lecture<\/h4>\n<p>Preservation Texas will host a lecture at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15, offering a rare glimpse into one of El Paso\u2019s most significant preservation efforts \u2014 the restoration of the Magoffin Home. Danielle Brissette, site manager of the Magoffin Home State Historic Site, will detail the $4.1 million project to restore the 1875 adobe residence, which predates the arrival of the railroad and reflects more than a century of Southwestern history. Built and inhabited by three generations of the Magoffin family, the home stands as a testament to the region\u2019s political, commercial, military and civic life. The lecture, held at the West Texas Heritage Center, 201 E. San Antonio, Suite A, will explore how the restoration will protect both the structure and the legacy it represents. Admission is $10, free for Preservation Texas members.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-c7995ce230f574b3b034df856717bea2\">Coming Up<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><\/figure>\n<p>\u2022 <strong>El Paso Matters Book Club author event:<\/strong> Author and historian David Dorado Romo will join the El Paso Matters Book Club for an evening of conversation, music and storytelling at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21, at the Mexican American Cultural Center, 201 W. Franklin Ave. Romo will discuss his latest book, \u201cBorderlands and the Mexican American Story,\u201d which reexamines U.S. history through overlooked Indigenous and Mexican American perspectives. The event will feature a Q&amp;A session, a live performance by Los Liminals, and book sales and signings. Admission is free, but advance registration is encouraged. <strong>Information:<\/strong> <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/elpasomatters.org\/listings\/events\/things-to-do-david-dorado-romo-borderlands-book-event-el-paso-macc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">elpasomatters.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 <strong>Third Thursday in Downtown Arts District:<\/strong> The City of El Paso\u2019s Museums and Cultural Affairs Department will host its next Third Thursday event Aug. 21 in the Downtown Arts District, offering extended evening hours and special programming at multiple locations. Visitors can browse local vendors and enjoy live music at the Market Under the Stars at Arts Festival Plaza, explore new exhibits at the El Paso Museum of Art and Museum of History, and take part in interactive activities such as cacao tastings, printmaking, and mold-making workshops. La Nube STEAM Discovery Center, the El Paso Mexican American Cultural Center, the Main Library, and the Visitor Information Center will also stay open late, giving attendees a chance to experience the district\u2019s museums, arts spaces, and cultural attractions after hours.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2022 Movies at the Park \u2014 \u2018Puss in Boots\u2019: <\/strong>Families can enjoy a free outdoor screening of \u201cPuss in Boots: The Last Wish\u201d at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22, at Blackie Chesher Park, 1100 N. Zaragoza Road. Part of El Paso Parks and Recreation\u2019s Movies at the Park series, the showing offers an evening of family-friendly entertainment under the stars. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets and snacks. <strong>Information: <\/strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.elpasotexas.gov\/parks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">elpasotexas.gov<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2022 El Paso Pro-Musica Summerfest: <\/strong>El Paso Pro-Musica, which has been bringing chamber music performances to the community since 1977, is bringing the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/balourdetquartet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Balourdet Quartet<\/a> for its Summerfest concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28, at the University of Texas at El Paso\u2019s Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall. The quartet, which formed at Rice University in 2018, comprises Angela Bae and Justin DeFillips on violins, Benjamin Zannoni on viola and Russell Houston on cello. The quartet Tickets are $5 for students; $20 for seniors and military; and $25 for all other adults. <strong>Tickets and information<\/strong>: <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/eppm.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">eppm.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"scaip scaip-2    \">\n\t\t<\/aside>\n<p><strong>\u2022 El Fresco Music Series finale: <\/strong>Celebrate the final night of the 2025 El Fresco Music Series with a Latin-themed evening at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29, at the El Paso Convention Center Plaza in Downtown El Paso. The free outdoor concert will feature live performances by local Latin bands, a variety of food vendors, family-friendly activities and giveaways \u2014 all part of this year\u2019s \u201cRitmo &amp; Rodeo\u201d theme highlighting country and Latin music. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and enjoy a night of music, dancing and community under the El Paso sky.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2022\u00a0Balourdet Quartetto at UTEP: <\/strong>El Paso Pro Musica brings the Balourdet Quartetto for a performance at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28, at the University of Texas at El Paso Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall. The ensemble is known for fresh takes on classical and contemporary works, and has been described by The Boston Musical Intelligencer as \u201cabsolute musical perfection.\u201d The concert is part of the group\u2019s engagement with UTEP students and the broader community. <strong>Information and tickets:<\/strong> <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.elpasopromusica.org\/shows\/balourdet-quartet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">elpasopromusica.org<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-a68816afb9f7fc687bbcb05f00de6a05\">Mark Your Calendar<\/h2>\n<p><strong>\u2022 El Paso Opera\u2019s\u00a0Encores &amp; Overtures:<\/strong> El Paso Opera will launch its new season with Encores &amp; Overtures 2025: A Night in Monte Carlo, a gala celebration blending glamour, philanthropy and live performance. The event takes place from 6 p.m. to midnight Friday, Sept. 5, at the Elmont Special Event Center, 240 W. Castellano Drive, Suite B. Guests can expect an evening of cocktails, a three-course dinner, opera highlights from baritone Levi Hernandez and El Paso Opera\u2019s Artist Ambassadors, and the presentation of the Maestro Award to Kirk and Judy Robison. The night concludes with a casino-themed after-party and dancing. Tickets range from $206 to $10,300. <strong>Information and tickets:<\/strong> <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/epopera.app.neoncrm.com\/nx\/portal\/neonevents\/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F21309\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">epopera.org<\/a><\/p>\n<aside>\n\t\t<\/aside>\n<p><strong>\u2022 Movies at the Park \u2014 \u2018Encanto\u2019: <\/strong>The Movies at the Park series concludes Friday, Sept. 5, with a free outdoor screening of Disney\u2019s \u201cEncanto\u201d at Cleveland Square Park, 510 N. Santa Fe St. The movie begins at 7:30 p.m., offering a chance for the community to gather for an evening of family-friendly fun. Attendees are welcome to bring lawn chairs, blankets and snacks for a comfortable night of movie watching. The series is presented by El Paso Parks and Recreation. <strong>Information: <\/strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.elpasotexas.gov\/parks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">elpasotexas.gov<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 <strong>\u2018Canine Fiesta\u2019 at Ascarate Pool:<\/strong> El Paso County Parks and Recreation will launch a new Dog Swim Season at Ascarate Pool, 6900 Delta Drive, giving pets and their owners a chance to cool off together. The series kicks off with the \u201cCanine Fiesta\u201d from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, featuring a cutest outfit contest and a dog paddle competition. Additional \u201cPup Swim\u201d days will follow Sept. 10-27 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays and from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Saturdays. Registration is $2 per dog, with proof of current rabies, distemper and parvo vaccinations required. Owners swim free. <strong>Information:<\/strong> 915-273-3501 or <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/epcountyparks.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">epcountyparks.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2022 \u2018Baila El Paso\u2019 begins: <\/strong>Live Active El Paso will launch its free \u201cBaila El Paso!\u201d dance series with a bachata, cumbia and salsa class at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Wayne Thornton Community Center, 3134 Jefferson Ave. Offered in partnership with the El Paso Ballroom Dance Academy, the beginner-friendly session requires no previous experience or dance partner. Instructors will guide participants through the basics of the popular Latin dance styles, followed by 30 minutes of social dancing to live music. The program, part of the City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department\u2019s effort to promote active living, will continue at various recreation centers through November, culminating in a WinterFest finale in December. <strong>Information:<\/strong> <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.elpasotexas.gov\/assets\/Press-Releases\/Parks\/2024\/09\/2024.09.10-NEWS-RELEASE_City-to-Offer-Free-Dancing-Classes.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">elpasotexas.gov<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2022 Kevin Smith at El Paso Film Festival: <\/strong>The El Paso Film Festival will kick off its eighth year with \u201cAn Evening with Kevin Smith\u201d at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, at the Plaza Theatre, 125 W Mills Ave. Known for cult classics such as \u201cClerks,\u201d \u201cChasing Amy,\u201d \u201cDogma\u201d and \u201cJay and Silent Bob Strike Back,\u201d Smith will take the stage for a live conversation featuring personal stories, audience Q&amp;A and reflections on his decades in independent filmmaking. The festival, which runs Sept. 25-27 at various Downtown venues, will also screen 10 feature films and more than 60 short films, celebrating diverse voices and cross-cultural storytelling from the U.S.-Mexico border and beyond. Tickets and VIP passes are available at the Plaza Theatre box office and Ticketmaster. <strong>Information and tickets:<\/strong> <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/elpasofilmfestival.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">elpasofilmfestival.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2022 Way Out West Fest: <\/strong>Country music fans will fill Downtown El Paso on Saturday, Sept. 27, for the return of the Way Out West Fest, a celebration of western heritage and live country entertainment. Headlined by chart-topping artist Dustin Lynch, the festival will feature food vendors, family-friendly activities and performances by Travis Denning, Don Louis and Nashville-based trio Just Jayne. Gates open at 5 p.m. at the El Paso Convention Center plaza, 1 Civic Center Plaza. The event will offer a mix of national acts and local flavor, continuing its tradition of bringing together music lovers for a night of high-energy performances and cultural pride. <strong>Information:<\/strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/epwayoutwest.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">epwayoutwest.com<\/a><\/p>\n<section id=\"block-36\" class=\"below-content widget widget_block\">\n<nav class=\"jp-relatedposts-i2 wp-block-jetpack-related-posts\" data-layout=\"grid\" aria-label=\"Related\">\n<h3 class=\"jp-relatedposts-headline\">Related<\/h3>\n<\/nav>\n<\/section><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source elpasomatters.org \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here\u2019s a roundup of some culture and civic events in the borderland in the coming week. 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