️Representing la Frontera️️️

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Thursday, October 16, 2025

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Centennial Museum and Chihuahuan Desert Gardens

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10/16/2025 05:30 PM 10/16/2025 07:00 PM America/Bahia_Banderas ️Representing la Frontera️️️ Discover the rich depictions of Border culture in Tom Lea's art with Tom Lea Fellow Mariana Riestra Ahumada. With a background in English and writing, she will explore the complex representations of border culture in Tom Lea's literary works. Her presentation will culminate in a short poetry reading created by her—a creative response that honors Lea’s legacy. Also, enjoy a special performance by El Paso Opera inspired by Mariana’s presentation while enjoying light bites. FREE Admission: Space is limited! Spots fill up quickly.Event LinksTickets: https://go.evvnt.com/3255674-0MobileApp: https://go.evvnt.com/3255674-2 Details & Tickets: https://www.upcomingevents.com/el-paso/events/centennial-museum-and-chihuahuan-desert-gardens/representing-la-frontera-525147?ref=uceaddevent Centennial Museum and Chihuahuan Desert Gardens, 500 West University Avenue, El Paso, TX, 79968

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Discover the rich depictions of Border culture in Tom Lea's art with Tom Lea Fellow Mariana Riestra Ahumada. With a background in English and writing, she will explore the complex representations of border culture in Tom Lea's literary works. Her presentation will culminate in a short poetry reading created by her—a creative response that honors Lea’s legacy. Also, enjoy a special performance by El Paso Opera inspired by Mariana’s presentation while enjoying light bites. FREE Admission: Space is limited! Spots fill up quickly.

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Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/3255674-0

MobileApp: https://go.evvnt.com/3255674-2

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