{"id":58096,"date":"2025-11-20T19:01:09","date_gmt":"2025-11-20T19:01:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/58096\/"},"modified":"2025-11-20T19:01:09","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T19:01:09","slug":"how-star-city-fights-hunger-supports-el-pasos-food-bank","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/58096\/","title":{"rendered":"How Star City Fights Hunger Supports El Paso&#8217;s Food Bank"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"719\">Star City Studios and the El Paso International Music Foundation are bringing the community together for a powerful purpose this month with Star City Fights Hunger, a holiday benefit show built on generosity, local pride, and the belief that El Paso takes care of its own. This is more than a concert. It\u2019s a gathering of musicians, neighbors, and small businesses who already pour so much heart into our local arts and nonprofit ecosystem, all coming together to support El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank at one of the most critical times of the year.<\/p>\n<p>A Community That Shows Up For Each Other<\/p>\n<p>Courtesy of Star City Studios<\/p>\n<p>Courtesy of Star City Studios<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"1480\">This event is packed with familiar names and faces who have long been part of building up El Paso\u2019s creative landscape. From the moment doors open, guests can enjoy a DJ set by <a href=\"https:\/\/linktr.ee\/jjcaballero\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">JJ Caballero<\/a> and live performances from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.soundstage9.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sound Stage 9,<\/a> School of Rock, <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/792IMifWK9Kdv3Jm0pWXND\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Stan Z<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.piesistersmusic.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Pie Sisters<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/twistedhams.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Twisted Hams<\/a>. These are performers and educators who are deeply connected to our city, and they\u2019re showing up once again to give back. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCRPkCGnarq1P83jJYpxYdOw\/about\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">915 The Takeover Show<\/a> will even be broadcasting live from Star City Studios, sharing interviews and behind the scenes moments throughout the afternoon. With Craze Lemonade and Con Amor Food Truck serving treats, the event will be buzzing with the warm, joyful energy that defines El Paso at its best.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"1480\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kisselpaso.com\/neep-collective-el-paso\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">READ MORE: &#8216;CANS FOR CHRISTMAS&#8217; LIVE SHOW WITH PIE SISTERS<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Local Businesses Giving Big<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1516\" data-end=\"1861\">Alongside the live performances, one of the biggest draws of the event will be its stacked community raffle. These prizes aren\u2019t just fun giveaways. They hold real value for artists, entrepreneurs, families, and anyone who loves supporting local. Every raffle donation represents a business or creator investing directly back into the community.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1863\" data-end=\"2916\">Attendees can enter for a chance to win incredible prizes such as:<br data-start=\"1929\" data-end=\"1932\"\/> \u2022 A 3 hour studio session from Genuine Reference Studios, a serious opportunity for musicians looking to record professionally.<br data-start=\"2063\" data-end=\"2066\"\/> \u2022 A Sound Stage 9 membership, which gives aspiring performers access to high quality training and rehearsal space.<br data-start=\"2184\" data-end=\"2187\"\/> \u2022 A 3 hour studio session from Star City Studios, an invaluable resource for anyone wanting to create, record, or produce new work.<br data-start=\"2322\" data-end=\"2325\"\/> \u2022 Six free yoga classes from Sunset Parlor, offering a restorative wellness experience during a busy season.<br data-start=\"2437\" data-end=\"2440\"\/> \u2022 A wash, cut and style from Nashville Blonde TX, a perfect prize for anyone wanting a fresh holiday look.<br data-start=\"2550\" data-end=\"2553\"\/> \u2022 A gift box from Wine and Bloom, ideal for gifting or treating yourself.<br data-start=\"2630\" data-end=\"2633\"\/> \u2022 Pottery pieces from Sand Arts Ceramics, handcrafted art that supports local makers.<br data-start=\"2722\" data-end=\"2725\"\/> \u2022 A gift box by Astro Gaming Fuel, perfect for gamers or content creators.<br data-start=\"2803\" data-end=\"2806\"\/> \u2022 Show tickets from Teatro Neplanta, giving winners a chance to experience more local art and performance.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2918\" data-end=\"3119\">These aren\u2019t small prizes. They reflect hundreds of dollars in value collectively, and more importantly, they showcase a network of businesses committed to standing together to fight hunger in El Paso.<\/p>\n<p>An Invitation To Give<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3149\" data-end=\"3510\">Star City Fights Hunger is the kind of event that reminds us why this city is special. It\u2019s built by community members who consistently give their time, energy, and talents to make El Paso a better place. If you\u2019ve ever attended a local show, supported a small business, or simply love this city\u2019s spirit, this is your chance to be part of something meaningful.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3512\" data-end=\"3749\">Event Details<br data-start=\"3529\" data-end=\"3532\"\/> Date: Sunday, November 23, 2025<br data-start=\"3563\" data-end=\"3566\"\/> Time: 2 PM to 7 PM<br data-start=\"3584\" data-end=\"3587\"\/> Location: Star City Studios<br data-start=\"3614\" data-end=\"3617\"\/> 120 W Castellano Dr, El Paso, TX 79912<br data-start=\"3655\" data-end=\"3658\"\/> Admission: Minimum $10 donation. All proceeds benefit El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3751\" data-end=\"3941\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Come be part of an afternoon filled with music, generosity, and community. Every dollar raised goes directly to helping families across the region, and your presence makes a real difference.<\/p>\n<p>Iris &amp; Grizz Present: Cans for Christmas<\/p>\n<p class=\"photogallery-credit\">Gallery Credit: Iris Lopez<\/p>\n<p>Thanksgiving Debate: When Should Kids Graduate from the Kids Table To The Adult Table?<\/p>\n<p>Parents of all ages have chimed in and they help us decide when kids should move up to the adults table on Thanksgiving.<\/p>\n<p class=\"photogallery-credit\">Gallery Credit: Canva<\/p>\n<p>El Paso&#8217;s Premier Open Mic Night<\/p>\n<p>The Barbed Wire Open Mic Series is El Paso&#8217;s biggest open mic! Recognized with an official day by the city of El Paso, BWOMS travels to venues all over the city offering opportunities for musicians, writers, and performers of all kinds to find a home on stage. <\/p>\n<p class=\"photogallery-credit\">Gallery Credit: Grizz<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Star City Studios and the El Paso International Music Foundation are bringing the community together for a powerful&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":58097,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[12],"tags":[138,140,139,141,142,143],"class_list":["post-58096","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-el-paso","tag-el-paso","tag-el-paso-headlines","tag-el-paso-news","tag-featured-carousel","tag-include-in-newsletter","tag-local-el-paso"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/58096","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=58096"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/58096\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/58097"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=58096"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=58096"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=58096"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}