a stage for music, a call to vote: free concert brings performers and civic messages to el centro

Presented by Jobs to Move America, the free Oct. 17 concert at the Jimmie Cannon Performing Arts Center at Southwest High School featured a bill led by Ozomatli. Advertised special guests included Jay Roxxx, DJ Raymond T, The Valentines, EST3BAN, Jason Pink and Memo.

parade celebrates county’s veterans

HOLTVILLE — On the sunny Saturday morning of November 4, red-white-and-blue-clad residents and participants of the Holtville Veterans Day Parade gathered in celebration of military personnel worldwide, uniting service men and women with civilians in a revamped effort to revive both love of country and commitment to community.

cattle call traditions start with a spicy kick

BRAWLEY — Hundreds of hungry foodies, boot-clad country fans and local chili connoisseurs descended on Main Street in Brawley on Saturday, Nov. 4 for the annual tradition of facing off over favorite chili recipes served up in makeshift open-air kitchens to kick off the city’s iconic Cattle Call weekend.

whodunnit?! bbi holds “murder mystery dinner” fundraiser for charity projects

BRAWLEY – Members of Burning Bush International Ministries teamed up with actors from American Immersion Theatre this past week to put on a masquerade-themed murder mystery dinner titled “The Billionaire’s Club Masquerade Ball,” hosted by the Stockmen’s Club on the eerie October 12 evening.

lgbt resource center finds talent at annual search

BRAWLEY — A tight-knit crew of creatives and community members turned out for the Imperial Valley LGBT Resource Center’s third annual Talent Search on Friday, Sept. 29 at the Teen Center in Brawley, where judges were wowed with original music from old friends and newcomers alike.