Creative Kids was founded in 1999 with a mission to extend the reach of art and digital media resources to various student population groups through the promotion and demonstration of the power of the arts as an important communication tool for success in the modern world.
According to Artspace.org, each unit has extra space (usually 100 to 150 square feet) that the artist can use as a studio. Other design elements, such as high ceilings, large windows, durable surfaces, and wide doorways, accommodate a wide variety of creative processes. Artspace live/work projects also include common spaces that encourage cooperation and community involvement.
“Stacking a ridiculous amount of bracelets together, platform booties and rose gold.” These are three of local fashion connoisseur and owner of the new J. Luxe Boutique, Jessica Escalante’s, trending topics right now.
Homegrown El Paso, takes on a melodically new meaning when it comes to Subrosa Union. The reggae-rock band comprised of El Pasoans Michael Anaya, Chris Paulos, Paul Valenzuela, Marc Martell may have started off in an eastside garage, but now, these former locals are regular performers at the likes of South by Southwest and other large scale music festivals.
Words & Photos by Amy Arsenault On Sunday June 5th, the 2nd annual Wedding Show: Summer Bridal Extravaganza took place at Butterfield Trail Golf Club. TSM staff was on site for photos, cake tasting, and to relish in everything bridal. In case you missed it, take a look below at our photographic recap of this [...]
Change is afoot in downtown El Paso and many are hoping that live alligators will be a part of its new look. Alligator proponents like Lane Gaddy, however, are not without their opposition. Recently, the City Council, the El Paso Zoo and Franklin Mountain Management, the company that will be donating the park have all spoken out against the return of live alligators to San Jacinto Plaza.
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.
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.
After several years of providing paperback inspiration, Alejandra Baca now hosts two of El Paso’s most exquisite bridal shows. The Wedding Show, on May 22nd, will feature high-end fashion shows, cake and tablescape competitions, as well as attractive booths that she hopes will help end the “tacky” impression that many people have of bridal events.
One of the most exciting trends of our time is the increasing involvement of young people in politics. TSM would like to encourage your civic involvement in the May 14th El Paso City Council Elections.
We’ve provided a jump-start guide to the candidates here.
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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