Magoffin Auditorium — Attraction in El Paso

Show was amazing. The auditorium was difficult to locate. Parking was one eighth of a mile away, in a covered multi floor garage. Don't even think of carrying so much as a small pocket knife or large wallet into the theatre. Thorough searches at the door, wands, and searches of even small bags. I got hassled over a silver dollar in my pocket. Concessions were reasonably priced, fair variety of food and drink concessions, including adult beverages. Seating was typical college auditorium; mildly uncomfortable about average, for venue. All seating offered good views of the stage, good acoustics. Give yourself an extra half hour to find it, park, get to the auditorium, and get through the, just short of, body cavity search. This venue would be somewhat difficult to access if you are handicapped, directions and signage were all but absent. Lots of room for improvement, but not a bad venue setup for a ballet. All of my negative impressions have really nothing to do with the actual internal workings of the auditorium. All the negative stuff is about finding it, parking, access, and having to go all the way back to my vehicle to put my wife's tiny purse...

Staff was so rude. I had a see through bag and they said it was the wrong color of clear. They said my bag was too big (it was a mini tote) and when I asked where this information was posted I was told it wasn’t posted it was their “judgement call”. I understand some bags aren’t allowed but they were turning away everyone and I couldn’t believe how rude they were. A little bit of power and they went off…. I will not return to events...

One of UTEP's oldest buildings. The exterior has more architectural interest than the interior. The latest event attracted a full-house for a Free Concert by the Orquest Sinfonica y Coro Esperanza Azteca Juvenil de Cd. Juarez. The event was to commemorate the 206th Anniversary of Mexico's Indepdendence Day, sponsored by the Consulate General of Mexico in El Paso, Centro Cultural Mexicano Paso del...