The experience of imax for Michael was amazing, it was loud, big, and didn't disappoint one bit.read more

Took the kids to Premiere Cinemas at Bassett today for their special Tuesday offer. We watched…read moreTrolls Band Together, a super cute movie with lots of references to boy bands. I was hoping for cheap popcorn and hot dogs like last time, but the prices went up to normal. The good thing is that you can serve yourself and get as much as you want. It got a bit chaotic with everyone serving themselves, but we still enjoyed our soda and popcorn. The seats were upgraded and the sound was better too. They made some nice changes to the theater, and I'm glad they brought it back. Although I miss the really cheap hot dogs and popcorn. -TODOELPASO

You know, it's crazy... I've taken classes inside the Cinema and I've even attended events, but…read moreI've never watched a movie here (which they do show movies here weekly for the cheaps). One day. It's no Alamo Drafthouse, but the seats are comfy and they all have those slidy desks that are way to tiny for note taking, but ideal for holding popcorn and drinks. Based off of the projector that they use during the classes, it's pretty big so if you went for movie reasons I think any seat would be fine (but towards the front would be ideal). The Cinema doesn't offer food per se, but you're super close to a lot of food options (Pizza Hut, the cafeteria, Chick-fil-A, etc. etc.) and as far as I know you can take food and drinks in there. If you're wondering about parking, pay the couple of bucks and park at the parking garage. Every time I've gone for an event that's specifically in the Cinema, they usually offer free parking in the garage anyway (I don't think they do that for the movies though).

The dinner theater is absolutely something everyone should experience at least once, especially if…read moreyou're an El Paso native. It's such an unique experience to have a meal and watch live theater in one night. It really brings a nostalgia kinda feel and you can really experience what life was like before film. I'll admit the food is not the very best you can get but it's also not the worse. You usually get a 3 course meal, complete with dessert and coffee. I've been to the dinner theater for a couple of shows and the food has been good, usually a classic chicken and potatoes kinda meal. The dessert those past time was an exquisite chocolate cake. All food is served on UTEP embossed china, which is a nice little. detail touch. Then there is the seating in which you can really meet some interesting people! All tables seat 4 so if you're a group of 2, you'll be sitting with 2 others you may not know. This may make some hesitant but it's actually a nice little treat to the night. I've never gone and not have great conversations with fellow dinner guests. The theater cast is always great and well deserving of a house, standing ovation! Lés Miserablés was the latest show I saw and the entire production was superb. I actually sat in one of the front tables (a first) and it totally changed the experience with me really feeling like I was actually in the show!! haha I can't wait till I have time between semesters to return!

The employees started ushering us out 20 minutes before closing. We were waiting for our Uber 5…read moreminutes before closing by the doors, and they rudely told us we couldn't wait inside. While the art is beautiful, the employees were rude and made visitors feel unwelcome.

My recent visit to the museum was to spend time in the galleries devoted to the Old Masters, a…read morecollection overwhelmingly due to the Kress donation. Kress was a discount store from many decades ago. Mr. Kress had assembled a truly monumental collection. Upon his death, paintings were given to quite a number of art museums around the country. The El Paso Museum of Art is one of them. I'm always blown away whenever I see the paintings donated by Kress in various museums that I've visited. I think that this museum received an especially vigorous selection and so many of the works on display seem so fresh and bright. These aren't lesser works by iconic artists, either. These are amazing and the collection alone make this museum a must-see. My favorite work on display is Vincenzo Catena's 'Portrait of a Woman', an oil on canvas work from about 1520-25; oil on canvas. The young woman staring directly at the viewer looks quite modern-day as if she's posing for a selfie to show off her finery; and, what finery it is: red velvet and fur with a large-jeweled broach. This is where Catena is also showing off: his skill in making the velvet and fur seem so real. This is quite the lush painting. I was also sure to visit a selection of paintings on the first level that presented works by local students. My favorite was Zoey Odette Valles' 'Tumbled Away, an acrylic on canvas piece that seemed ready for the permanent collection. Well done, Zoey! Some museums are hindered by their spaces. This museum falls into that category. This is an overhauled Greyhound bus station that I remember using years ago when I'd travel with a little backpack across the country. The space works as well as they can make it work and the engagement with the local community is truly impressive. However, if this museum's collection were in a truly dedicated space, people would trek here just for the art.

I was sad that the quarantine life has ruined the 2020 summer movie season so I had to jump at this…read moreopportunity to capture some sort of movie theater experience in a safe environment. Movies on the Fly isn't the first car cinema to pop up during Covid, but the first one at the Coliseum had a crappy movie lineup and insane prices that kept us away. There's a lot to like about Movies on the Fly: solid movie lineup, nice location, reasonable price ($30/car) and my favorite part, you can bring your own food and drinks. We went to see Ghostbusters with the kids and it was a fun experience: getting in and out was easy, we got a good spot, and the projection & audio were great! The only drawback were idiots constantly turning on their headlights or beeping their vehicles, luckily the staff was on it. Pretty cool event, highly recommend if you miss going to the movies or have never experienced drive-ins.

A truly awesome evening. Come out and support El Paso and the playhouse. Cast and crew were…read moreterrific!!

I've visited many many times - YES it is community theatre and few of the players have star…read morepotential BUt most producers fun. !!

This is a very interesting and well laid out museum. It's not very big, maybe 30-45 min to wander…read morethe two large rooms, but it has just enough detail to be interesting. Great overview of area history from archeological sites in TX, NM, and AZ. Outside the building is a great botanical garden with local plants, well labeled. Free to wander around but why not make a small (or large) donation to help support such a great place? Worth a trip if you're in or coming through El Paso.

We attended the archaeology homeschool event! It was absolutely amazing! I loved how passionate and…read moreknowledgeable the staff are. We never been to this museum prior to the homeschool event. It's a must see! They have so many beautiful artifacts, you learn so much about the native plants, animals and people who once lived here before. They have an excavation site where my kids enjoyed finding thing by using tools archaeologists use. They learned so much with the help of ms. Brooke! We enjoyed the classes and the hands on learning and skills. Highly recommend visiting and learning more about El Paso.

The show was awesome!!! Definitely recommend going! Into the woods is one of the best shows I have…read moreseen in a very long time. I am looking forward to seeing more talent at UTEP!! Titanic - Awesome! Into the woods - My favorite! Head over heels - Awesome! Clue - Awesome! The Rocky Horror Show - Awesome! The Prom - Awesome! The full Monty - Awesome! Matilda - Coming soon!

I came here with a date to watch an encore presentation of "Footloose" in November…read more Since there are a lot of things that go into a dinner theatre production, I'll break it down into sections. I'll start from the bad to the good. Food: 2/5 stars - I must say, this was the most disappointing part of the night. The food was mediocre at best and the best part of the food was the wine that we bought. Sound engineering: 2/5 - Also a big disappointment, I believe each member of the cast was mic'ed up and the sound mixer/engineer should know the lines by this point in the production. Sadly, this was not the case as several lines were inaudible, music was poorly balanced, and the overall sound was pretty bad. Light Engineering: 4/5 - Nothing big here, no huge gaffes or mistakes. Cast/acting: 4/5 - I had never actually seen the original (or remake) of the Hollywood version of "Footloose" before this performance so I came in with basically no expectations. The cast was full of energy and were obviously talented. Whoever casted the preacher was on point. No huge gaffes or mistakes and the pace of the scenes were executed pretty well. The comedy timing was pretty good as well. I do have to break this down further though. Singing: 3/5 - While he did try his best, the main actor who played Ren was not a very good singer. He shined most when he had dancing parts, which is understandable to cast a male lead in "Footloose" based on their dancing. Every other part did fairly well in giving their vocal performances but since the male lead is so pivotal to the performance, I have to dock some points here. Dancing: 5/5 - This is where most of the performers, and overall performance shined. Every person knew where to be at the right time and the overall visual aesthetic was very well executed. As I mentioned before, the male lead who played Ren was a really awesome dancer and he shined in his solo moments. Overal: 3/5 - A mixed bag from really bad to really good. I did enjoy the overall show though but I was expecting a bit more, especially since the cost was a bit pricey.

Charming gardens wander the perimeter of the museum; plants are clearly labeled and the volunteers…read morewe met told us they strive for a natural garden, meaning they leave debris over winter to protect insects and their eggs. Even in February we spotted blooms. The museum houses rotating exhibits on the lower level and permanent exhibits upstairs. The student at the desk offered us a warm greeting and clear directions. Downstairs we learned about the gardens and native plants; and appreciated an exhibit about the stories of local immigrants and advocacy groups. Upstairs we learned some of the history of the area, appreciated various artifacts, and admired the collection of taxidermy birds. This is a university museum that does what it says it will, and with a free admission no one should complain. Parking was easy to spot and the attendant at the entrance gave us a three hour pass.

While visiting El Paso we went to UTEP because we love the architecture and found the museum. It is…read morea well thought out and carefully maintained exhibit of all things Texas. The duck exhibit was interesting as was the mineral part. Who knew so many minerals in Texas. We really enjoyed the visit and recommend it as a lesson and a way to cool off.