Tiempo Calendar: Movies in the Canyon, San Elizario ghost tour, Meet the mascots

Times staff report

Today, Aug. 1

Michael Martin Murphey: The country music singer-songwriter with his hits, "A Long Line of Love" and "What's Forever For," will perform 7:30 p.m. Aug. 1 at Mountain Annie's, 2710 Sudderth, Ruidoso, N.M. $35, $45. 575-808-9336.

Alfresco! Fridays: The Birdogs will perform classic rock at 6 p.m. Aug. 1 at the Convention Center Plaza, Downtown. Part of the Alfresco! Fridays concert series. Free. alfrescofridays.com.

Movie on the Lawn: Watch "Teen Beach Movie" on an 18-foot inflatable screen at UTEP's Kidd Field at 8:30 p.m. Aug. 1. Giveaways for the first 100. A concession stand will be on site. ADA accessible and all films will have closed captioning. No alcohol or glass containers allowed. Free. 747-5711, facebook.com/UTEPUnion.

Movies in the Canyon: "The Blind Side" will be shown at dusk (approximately 8:30 p.m.) Aug. 1 on a giant state-of-the-art screen at McKelligon Canyon Amphitheater. Part of the annual Movies in the Canyon series. Free. moviesinthecanyon.com, elpasolive.com.

Amir K: The stand-up comic will headline Aug. 1-3 at El Paso Comic Strip Comedy Club, 1201 Airway. Grant Cotter also will perform. Showtimes: 8:30 and 10:45 p.m. Aug. 2-3 ($12); and 7:30 p.m. Aug. 3 ($8). 779-5233; laff2nite.com.

Meet the mascots: The El Paso Chihuahuas' Chico and UTEP's Paydirt Pete will be at the UTEP Centennial Museum on campus from 1 to 2 p.m. Aug. 1 to meet fans and pose for photos. Fans get a frozen treat and a chance to purchase tickets to the Aug. 28 UTEP Centennial Night Triple-A baseball game between the Chihuahuas and the Salt Lake Bees at Southwest University Park. 747-5565.

"Frozen" Friday: Barnes & Noble will host readings, sing-alongs, crafts and activities about the movie "Frozen" at 7 p.m. Aug. 1 at the bookstore, 8889 Gateway West, at The Fountains at Farah. Free. 594-3024.

Old Lincoln Days: The annual event, which will include a parade, a pageant, vendor booths, a working blacksmith, a chuckwagon, gunfights, dancers and more, is at 8:30 p.m. Aug. 1-2 and 3 p.m. Aug. 3 in Lincoln, N.M. $6; $2 for ages 6-12; free for ages 5 and under. billythekidpageant.org.

The Grammy Award-winning hard rock band Halestorm will perform at 8 p.m. Sunday at the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino in Mescalero, N.M. (COURTESY PHOTO)

Open mike: The open-mike event for acoustic musicians, poets and storytellers, will start at 7 p.m. Aug. 1 at the Center for Spiritual Living, 575 N. Main, Las Cruces. Sign-up starts at 6:30 p.m.; a jam session starts at 6 p.m. Free. 575-525-9333.

"Locke": The Mesilla Valley Film Society presents the film Aug. 1-7 at the Fountain Theatre, 2469 Calle de Guadalupe. Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. nightly including 1:30 p.m. Aug. 2 and 2:30 p.m. Aug. 3. $5, $7. 575-524-8287, mesillavalleyfilm.org.

"Vanya & Sonia & Masha & Spike": The story of middle-aged siblings and their movie star sister will run through Aug. 16 at El Paso Playhouse, 2501 Montana. Showtimes: 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. $10; $8 seniors; $7 students, military and groups. 532-1317, elpasoplayhouse.com.

"Into the Woods": The No Strings Theatre Company presents the musical, which continues the stories of "Little Red Riding Hood," "Jack and the Beanstalk," "Rapunzel" and "Cinderella," at the Black Box Theatre, 430 N. Downtown Mall, Las Cruces. Showtimes: 8 p.m. Aug. 1-2; 2:30 p.m. Aug. 3. $12, $10 students, seniors. 575-523-1223.

"The Mikado": The Gilbert and Sullivan Company of El Paso will present "The Mikado," a light-hearted tale of forbidden love, for its 45th season celebration at 7 p.m. Aug. 1-2 at the Chamizal National Memorial Theater, 800 S. San Marcial. $10, $12. Reservations requested. GandSelpaso.org, 584-9319.

Marco Antonio Solis, he internationally popular Mexican singer, will bring his "Gracias Por Estar Aquí" tour to the El Paso County Coliseum, 4100 E. Paisano, at 8 p.m. Thursday. (COURTESY PHOTO)

Bazaar: Our Lady of the Light Catholic Church's annual bazaar will feature live bands, folklorico dancers, Elvis and Juan Gabriel impersonators, food booths, face painting, rides and more, from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. Aug. 1-3 at the church, 4700 Delta. Free. 532-1757.

San Elizario ghost tour: The Paso Del Norte Paranormal Society will host a ghost tour at San Elizario, including a trip inside the Old County Jail, from 10 p.m. to midnight Aug. 1. Participants should meet at the Golden Eagle Gallery, 1501 Main. $10. Proceeds go toward restoration and preservation of Concordia Cemetery. 274-9531.

Gala opening: The Crossland Gallery will hold a gala opening of the "Eye on the Camera," photographic art show from 5 to 8 p.m. Aug. 1 at the gallery, 500 W. Paisano. Free. 534-7377.

Saturday, Aug. 2

Lee Greenwood: The award-winning "God Bless the USA" country music singer will perform at 8 p.m. Aug. 2 at Spencer Theater, 108 Spencer, Alto, N.M. $76, $79. A pre-show buffet is at 6 p.m.; $20. 575-336-4800, spencertheater.com.

El Paso Chihuahuas: The Triple-A baseball team will play the Reno Aces at 7:05 p.m. Aug. 2 at Southwest University Park, Downtown. Promotion: Fireworks Spectacular. Tickets start at $8. 242-2000, epchihuahuas.com.

Movies in the Canyon: "Man of Steel" will be shown at dusk (about 8:30 p.m.) Aug. 2 on a giant state-of-the-art screen at McKelligon Canyon Amphitheater. Part of the annual Movies in the Canyon series. Free. elpasolive.com, moviesinthecanyon.com.

Movies in the Park: "The Lego Movie" will be shown at 8 p.m. Aug. 2 at Tierra Del Este, 14241 Strata Rock. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and snacks. Free hot dogs and barbecue sandwiches. Part of the Movies in the Park series sponsored by City Rep. Michiel Noe. Free. 212-0005.

Movies Under the Stars: "The Lego Movie" will be shown at 8:30 p.m. Aug. 2 at Eastwood/Album Park, 3110 Parkwood. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and snacks. Part of the weekly Movies Under the Stars series sponsored by City Rep. Emma Acosta and area businesses. Free. 212-0003.

Thomas the Tank Engine: KCOS-TV is hosting a fun-filled, sing-along adventure with Thomas on Aug. 2 at El Paso Exploreum, 300 W. San Antonio. The television character will be available for photos from 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. 533-4330, 590-1313.

Movies in Horizon: Movies in the Park series in Horizon City takes place at dusk every Saturday through Aug. 16 at Corky Corcoran Park on Rodman Street in Horizon City. On Aug. 2, "Man of Steel" will be shown. Free. 852-1047.

Family fun bash: Yvan's Offsides and City Productions will host the Family Fun Bash with live music, face painting, jumping balloons and food booths from 4 to 8 p.m. Aug. 2-3 at 2602 N. Piedras. Free. Donations of school supplies will be accepted for Candlelighters of El Paso. 820-4478.

Tangent: An Evening of Jazz, Rock & Funk with Tangent is set for 8 p.m. Aug. 2 at the Network, 317 E. Mills. Special guests will include Doug Webb and Mitch Forman, comedian Patrick Candelaria and radio celebrity Sarge Preston. $15. Reservations recommended, 532-0466; 626-7330.

Film series: The Consulate General of Mexico, the El Paso Public Library and The Binational Independent Film Festival will host the film series "New Documentary Filmmakers from Mexico" at 3 p.m. Wednesdays Aug. 2-23 at the Main Library, 501 N. Oregon. Schedule: Aug. 2, "The Shelter"; Aug. 9, "Magic Words"; Aug. 16, "The Suffragettes"; Aug. 23, "Intangible Blue." Free. 543-5433.

"The Hunchback of Notre Dame": The Film Salon will screen and review the classic William Dieterle film at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 2 at Trinity-First United Methodist Church, 801 N. Mesa. Free. filmsalon.org.

Historical tour: Historian Fred Morales will lead a driving tour of Frontera, Flashlight, Keystone Heritage Park, White's Spur and the Crossroads area on Aug. 2. Meet at White Spur Park, at the intersection of Doniphan and Sunset roads, at 10 a.m. $10. 370-3748.

Cemetery ghost tour: The Paso del Norte Paranormal Society will host a ghost tour of Concordia Cemetery, 3700 E. Yandell, from 9 to 11 p.m. Aug. 2 and Aug. 9. Participants should meet at 8:30 p.m. $10. Proceeds go toward restoration and preservation of the cemetery. Reservations required. 274-9531.

Psychic Fair: The event, featuring handmade new-age crystals, jewelry, spirit writings and readings by professional psychic readers and mediums in English and Spanish, is set for 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 2-3 at the Hawthorn Inn, 1700 Airway. $5; free for military. 345-6245. elpasopsychicfair.com.

Downtown market: The Downtown Artist & Farmer's Market takes place every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Union Plaza and features artists, handcrafted items, fresh produce from local growers, food trucks, vendors, entertainment and more. Free. 212-1780, elpasoartsandculture.org.

Farmers' market: Shop for locally grown spring and summer organic produce, eggs, meat, native plants, salsas, baked goods and more from 7:30 a.m. to noon Aug. 2 at Ardovino's Desert Crossing, 1 Ardovino Drive, Sunland Park, N.M. Well-behaved pets are welcome. Free. 575-589-0653, ext. 3.

Mayapán market: La Mujer Obrera and Centro Mayapán host the market, featuring locally and naturally grown produce, and Mexican fair-trade artworks, at 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays at Café Mayapán, 2000 Texas. Free. 217-1126, mujerobrera.org.

Bazaar: See Aug. 1.

Old Lincoln Days: See Aug. 1.

"Locke": See Aug. 1.

"Vanya & Sonia & Masha & Spike": See Aug. 1.

"Into the Woods": See Aug. 1.

"The Mikado": See Aug. 1.

Sunday, Aug. 3

Halestorm: The Grammy Award-winning hard rock band will perform at 8 p.m. Aug. 3 at the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino, Mescalero, N.M. $25, $65. Ticketmaster outlets, 800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com, innofthemountaingods.com.

Music Under the Stars: The free summer concert series takes place every Sunday at 7 p.m. at the Chamizal National Memorial, 800 S. San Marcial. U2 tribute band Joshua Tree performs Aug. 3. Concert-goers can park at the El Paso Zoo and take a free shuttle to the park from 6 to 10 p.m. elpasolive.com. 532-7273.

Melodies at the Park: The Melodies at the Park Concert Series continues at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 3 with Magnum Blue at Grandview Park, 3200 Jefferson. Bring lawn chairs and snacks. No alcohol beverages allowed. Free. 544-0753.

Music in the Park: The Eklektic Jazz Group will perform at 7 p.m. Sunday at Young Park, 1905 E. Nevada, Las Cruces. Part of Las Cruces' Music in the Park free outdoor summer concert series. las-cruces.org.

El Paso Chihuahuas: The Triple-A baseball team will play the Reno Aces at 6:05 p.m. Aug. 3 at Southwest University Park, Downtown. Promotion: Bark at the Park. Chico invites his canine pals. The first 2,000 fans receive a Chihuahua Bobblehead. Tickets start at $8. 242-2000, epchihuahuas.com.

Cinemark movie series: Cinemark is hosting some of the best comedies from the 1970s, 80s and 90s. The six-movie series continues with "The Big Lebowski" (1998) at 2 p.m. Aug. 3 and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Aug. 6 at area Cinemark theaters. cinemark.com.

Artist reception: Pastel artist Robert Blagg opens his exhibit, "Southwestern Landscapes and Cloudscapes," with a talk from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Aug. 3 at the Tombaugh Gallery, 2000 S. Solano, Las Cruces. Free. 575-522-7281.

Exhibit opening: The opening reception for "The Horses: Spirit, Art, and Soul" will be from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at the International Museum of Art, 1211 Montana. Refreshments will be served. Free. 543-6747.

Sports Card and Toy Collectibles Show: Sports cards and other memorabilia will be on display and for sale at the show from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 3 at the Hilton Garden Inn, 6650 Gateway East. Free. 356-9543.

Scenic Sunday: Walkers, runners, cyclists and skaters are invited to enjoy a traffic-free Scenic Drive every Sunday from 6 a.m. to noon through Aug. 31. Free. 541-4331.

Bazaar: See Aug. 1.

Old Lincoln Days: See Aug. 1.

"Locke": See Aug. 1.

"Vanya & Sonia & Masha & Spike": See Aug. 1.

"Into the Woods": See Aug. 1.

Family Fun Bash: See Aug. 2.

Psychic Fair: See Aug. 2

Monday, Aug. 4

Counting Crows: The popular rock band, with their hit "Mr. Jones," will perform at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 4 at Socorro Entertainment Center, 11200 Santos Sanchez, Socorro. $10. 790-4000, speakingrockentertainment.com.

El Paso Chihuahuas: The Triple-A baseball team will play the Reno Aces at 7:05 p.m. Aug. 4 at Southwest University Park, Downtown. Promotion: Military Monday. Military receive a special-priced ticket. Tickets start at $8. 242-2000, epchihuahuas.com.

"Locke": See Aug. 1.

Tuesday, Aug. 5

Casey Donahew Band: The country music band will perform Aug. 6 at Graham Central Station, 505 S. Main, Las Cruces. Doors open at 7 p.m. $15. 575-524-9131, grahamcentralstation lascruces.com.

El Paso Chihuahuas: The Triple-A baseball team will play the Reno Aces at 7:05 p.m. Aug. 5 at Southwest University Park, Downtown. Promotion: Seniors Eat Free. Seniors receive a meal voucher for a hot dog meal. Tickets start at $8. 242-2000, epchihuahuas.com.

"Pack the Park": The Castner Heights Neighborhood Association will "Pack the Park" from 5 to 8 p.m. Aug. 5, at Todd Ware Park, 4600 Rutherford, as part of the National Night Out initiative to promote crime prevention and honor law enforcement. Take a lawn chair and dancing shoes. Free. 757-1836.

Joshua Saenz: The 19-year-old El Paso singer-songwriter will perform at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 5 at the Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N. Main in Las Cruces. Part of the theater's Every Other Tuesday Series. Free. riograndetheatre.com, 575-523-6403.

El Paso Symphony: KTEP 88.5-FM concludes broadcasting of the El Paso Symphony Orchestra's 2013-14 Classical Concert Series at 8 p.m. Aug. 5 with Bernstein: "Overture to Candide"; Michael Daugherty: "Raise the Roof for Timpani & Orchestra"; and Shostakovich: "Symphony No. 5, op. 47 D minor." 532-3776.

"Locke": See Aug. 1.

Wednesday, Aug. 6

"Field of Dreams": The Academy Award-nominated movie with Kevin Costner will be shown on the giant HD screen at 8 p.m. Aug. 6 at Southwest University Park, home of the El Paso Chihuahuas, Downtown. Part of the Plaza Classic Film Festival. $5-$6. 533-4020, plazaclassic.com, 242-2000, epchihuahuas.com.

Zip tour: The El Paso Museum of Art will host a zip tour of "Vanishing Ice: Alpine and Polar Landscapes in Art 1775-2012" at 12:15 p.m. Aug. 6 at the museum, Downtown. Free. 532-1707.

Live Music Series: Thieving Birds will perform at 8 p.m. Aug. 6 at the State Line restaurant, 1222 Sunland Park. Part of the 2014 Rudolph Chevrolet-Honda-Mazda Free Live Music Series. 581-3371, countyline.com/StateLineMusic.html.

Last Mic Standing: Last Mic Standing is an open-mic competition where area musicians are invited to showcase their talent. The weekly event takes place at 7 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 21 at the BMW of El Paso Amphitheater at The Fountains at Farah, 8889 Gateway West. Free. fountainsatfarah.com.

"Locke": See Aug. 1.

Thursday, Aug. 7

Marco Antonio Solis: The popular Mexican singer will bring his "Gracias Por Estar Aquí" tour to the El Paso County Coliseum, 4100 E. Paisano, at 8 p.m. Aug. 7. $47, $107.50. County Coliseum Box Office, 533-9899, Ticketmaster outlets, 800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com.

Plaza Classic Film Festival: The annual movie festival will run from Aug. 7-17 at the Plaza Theatre, Downtown. Primetime film schedule: "The Seven Year Itch," Aug. 7; "Oklahoma!" Aug. 8; "Elmer Gantry," Aug. 9; "The Wizard of Oz," Aug. 9; "Rear Window," Aug. 10; "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner," Aug. 11; "Crimes of the Heart," Aug. 12; "A Hard Day's Night," Aug. 13 ; "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom," Aug. 14; "Towering Inferno," Aug. 15; "A Kiss Before Dying," Aug. 16; "The Good, The Bad and the Ugly," Aug. 16; "All the President's Men," Aug. 17. Outdoor schedule: "Office Space," Aug. 7; "The Who: The Kids Are Alright," Aug. 8; "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," Aug. 9; "Caddyshack," Aug. 14; "Purple Rain," Aug. 15; "Grease," Aug. 16. $4-$10; $200 Festival Pass. Complete schedule: plazaclassic.com. Plaza Theatre Box Office, 231-1100, 800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com.

"Locke": See Aug. 1.