Dec. 2 – Feb. 24, Marsden Hartley: American Modern.
The exhibit includes 37 paintings, 17 works on paper and two portrait sculptures that demonstrate the important position within American Modernism that Hartley holds. El Paso Museum of Art, 1 Arts Festival Plaza. Info: 915.532.1707.

Jan. 1 – Feb. 29. TEXT as ART: From the 1960s Onward.
This new exhibition from the permanent collection of the El Paso Museum of Art will bring together prints, photographs and sculpture that combine writing and images. El Paso Museum of Art, 1 Arts Festival Plaza. Info: 915.532.1707.

Jan. 11 – Feb. 2, Black Coffee.
Come and enjoy ‘Black Coffee,’ a play written by the legendary Agatha Christie and directed locally by Ivan Sandlin. El Paso Playhouse, 2501 Montana. Info: 915.532.1317 or visit www.elpasoplayhouse.com.

Jan. 14 – Feb. 23. UTEP Department of Art Biennial Faculty Exhibition.
This exhibition showcases recent work by the faculty members of the UTEP Department of Art. The show will feature 28 artists in a wide range of media including ceramics, metals, sculpture, painting, printmaking, drawing, performance and graphic design. Rubin Center on the UTEP Campus. Info: 915.747.5181.

Jan. 24 – Mar. 22. Numinous Space.
William Helm explores the human response to the landscape through architecture and design. The exhibition features drawings, models, photographic and film studies for a theoretical project located in Chaparral, NM. Helm’s design proposes a series of structures that offer total immersion in the existential phenomena of the dessert experience. Helm’s architecture, and his careful documentation of the process, invites the viewer to an individual and spiritual experience of the dessert, a contemplation of the landscape and humankind’s place within it. Project Space in the Rubin Center on the UTEP Campus. Info: 915.747.5181.

Feb. 11 – Apr. 12, Exhibit: ‘The Border Film Project/El Proyecto Fronterizo Fotografic.’
The events are organized by the Chicano Studies program, and it aims to create a greater public presence and awareness of the people of Mexican origin and their contributions to society. UTEP Centennial Museum. Tues –Sat., 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Info: 915.747.5565.

Feb. 15 – Mar. 8, Steel Magnolias.
Written by Robert Harling and directed by Jean Ames, the heart-warming (and heart-wrenching) modern-day classic comes to the Sun City. El Paso Playhouse,
2501 Montana Ave. Info: 915.532.1317 or www.elpasoplayhouse.com.

Feb. 20, Armchair Explorer Series.
The Armchair Explorer Series continues with this exciting video touring beautiful Black History NPS sites. Admission is free. Chamizal National Memorial, 800 S. San Marcial. 10:30 a.m.–noon. Info: 915.532.7273.

Feb. 22 – 23, El Paso Symphony Orchestra.
Guest pianist Arnaldo Cohen joins Maestra Sarah Ionnides in performing all Greig “Peer Gynt” selections. Tickets: $11 - $37. The Plaza Theatre, 125 Pioneer Plaza. Info: 915.532.3776 or visit www.epso.org.

Feb. 22 – 24, Circus Gatti.
Bring the kids and prepare to have some fun at the circus. Offering everything from high-wire acts to elephants and clowns, a good time is sure to be had by all. El Paso County Coliseum, 4100 Paisano. Info: 915.544.8444 or www.ticketmaster.com

Feb. 22 – 24, Coin Show.
The International Coin Club of El Paso hosts their 45th annual Coin Show. Admission is free. El Maida Shrine Center, 6331 Alabama. Fri., 1–6 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sun., 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Info: 915.533.6001.

Feb. 24, Piano Recital.
The El Paso Music Teacher’s Association-Student Affiliate presents students in recital. Admission is Free. Chamizal National Memorial Theatre, 800 S. San Marcial. 1:30–4:30 p.m. Info: 915.581.3534.

Feb. 25 – 27, EPSO Young People’s Concerts.
The El Paso Symphony Orchestra presents its 68th annual free concerts for more than 15,000 area fifth graders. The public is invited on a space-available bases; call for availability. Abraham Chavez Theatre, 1 Civic Center Plaza. 10:30 a.m. &12:30 p.m. Info: 915.532.3776.

Feb. 27, NOFX.
The punk band brings its Fat Tour ’08 to El Paso with special guests The Flatliners. All ages. Tickets: $20 in advance, $25 day of the show. Club 101, 3233 N. Mesa. Info: 915.544.2101 or visit ticketbully.com.

Feb. 28 – Mar. 1, Leap Year Festival.
The 2008 worldwide Leap Year Festival in Anthony, N.M., the “Leap Year Capital of the World.” The state line community of Anthony has invited anyone born on Feb. 29 as its special guest for the 6th quadrennial festival. Events include a concert Thursday, parade Friday and live entertainment, food and craft booths, a car show and carnival activities on Saturday. Info: 915.886.2222.

Feb. 29, Dancing with the Stars.
The El Paso Wind Symphony performs featuring guest performer Felipa Solis. Tickets: $12.50 ($7.50 students, military and seniors). Magoffin Auditorium at UTEP. 7:30 p.m. Info: 915.760.5599.

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