Every year in the United States, over 200,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer, and every year 32,000 men die because of it. In fact, prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among men, behind lung cancer, and the front line in the fight against the disease is right here in El Paso.
Each summer, El Pasoans and tourists look forward to the colorful theatrical performance known as Viva El Paso. Singers, dancers and many other performers from the area display their talents in the summer-long showcase sponsored by the El Paso Association for Performing Arts. However, recently, two big stains on the show’s reputation have many wondering if El Paso is witnessing the beginning of the end for Viva El Paso.
I held on to my fiancé’s hand, tensing up my shoulders all the while enjoying this exhilarating ride with the humid Louisiana air hitting my face. I had no idea what to expect. I was just excited that we had finally stepped into the land of so many legendary jazz performers.
Words & Photos by Rachel Escobar The Mission Trail Art Market, located in San Elizario at the Veteran’s Memorial Plaza, was founded in 2009 to promote local artists and craftsmen. Although it is small and somewhat quaint, over 50 regional artists showcase their respective mediums every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. come rain [...]
As one of El Paso’s most respected nonprofit organizations, El Paso Pro Musica has evolved from chamber music to local cultural catalyst. Each year the organization pushes to bring world-renowned artists to our border metroplex to promote the arts and the 2011-2012 concert season seems to be no different.
The main goal of PrideFest 2011 is to communicate ideals such as unity, acceptance and diversity. Despite, the uplifting message, its hard to ignore that in recent months, El Pasoans have seen an onslaught of violence and intolerance towards the gay community.
MaxMina Consigned Designs opened exactly one year ago in June of 2010 when Patricia Martin and Carol Vasquez decided to sell contemporary, high-end fashions in good to perfect condition. Co-Owner Patricia Martin sat down with TSM to let us in on her fashion secrets and what it means to be a consignor.
In 1996 Nike launched an ad campaign to promote hockey; one of their slogans was, “There’s a little hockey in everyone.” The El Paso Rhinos have the perfect solution for El Pasoans who may be looking to channel their inner Wayne Gretzky or Happy Gilmore.
Yes, it’s summertime. Yes, it’s time for flip-flops. NO, you cannot go out with raunchy feet. It’s time to get your feet in flip-flop shape.
The time has finally come to introduce TSM’s bachelors to you. Aside from being handsome, charming and driven, these bachelors all have the, dare we say, balls to stand up for a good cause.
By David Pacheco Inspiration can come from anywhere at any time, just ask local artist Josh Arthur. Somewhere in between walking along the sandy shores of Pacific Beach, riding a ferry across the Puget Sound, or standing in the front row of an Ice Cube concert, Josh Arthur got the inspiration to become an artist. [...]
Words & Photos by Danielle Urbina It’s a fairly warm Sunday morning in downtown El Paso, and everything seems to be as it should. The banks are closed, the bustle of the busy streets is almost non-existent and there are small groups walking to and from church. Driving down Mesa is seemingly the same as [...]
Words by Farzad Farrokhnia I felt almost as excited as I used to get in 5th grade when I’d rush home after school to catch old episodes of The Justice League on Cartoon Network. It was only 2pm and I was already well into my work day. I was excited because earlier that day, I [...]
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