NOVEMBER

  November 18–19 - El Paso
LAS ARTISTAS ART & FINE CRAFT SHOW... Shop for fine art and ceramics, fiber art, jewelry, mixed media, paintings, and wood pieces -- all made by hand by 90+ juried artists. Meet the makers to learn the creative story behind the art. Next Generation booth featuring local student art. Gourmet food truck cuisine. Epic Railyard Event Center. Free valet parking. $7 admission/under age 18 free. www.lasartistas.org.

MARCH

  March 16–18 - Shamrock
72nd ST. PATRICK'S DAY CELEBRATION... Salute the Irish in Shamrock with the Donegal beard-growing contest, carnival rides, parade, arts & crafts, rodeo events, Miss Irish Rose pageant, motorcycle rally, Lad & Lassie contest, and dance.(806) 256-2501.

APRIL

  April 14–15 - Lubbock
LUBBOCK ARTS FESTIVAL... Enjoy the largest fine arts and crafts event in West Texas! Festival presents visual art, music, theater, dance, and children's activities. Lubbock Memorial Civic Center. (806) 744-2787. http://www.lubbockartsfestival.org. v