News and Events Archive
January 09, 2009
UTPA Presents "A Celebration of Mexican Folk Music"
The
UTPA Music Department will present the nationally award winning UTPA Mariachi
Aztlan and the UTPA
Mariachi Juvenil in a "A Celebration of Mexican Folk Music" on Friday, January 9
at 7:30 pm and
Saturday and Sunday, January 10 and 11, at 2:00 pm. Also performing will be the
Ballet...
January 15, 2009
IMAS - Photographs from the Periphery of War
The International Museum of Art &
Science (IMAS) proudly presents award winning and Pulitzer Prize
nominated documentary photographer, Alyssa Banta: Photographs from the
Periphery of War on January 15, 2009.
The exhibition displays a collection of photographs taken in Asia, and
allows the viewer to experience the countless issues snarled together
in war. Alyssa Banta states,...
January 16, 2009
Music After Hours
The McAllen Chamber of Commerce and the City of McAllen present Music After Hours. Music After Hours are free live concerts held the 1st Friday of every month at
Archer Park and 3rd Friday of every month at the McAllen Convention
Center. The next concert will be at the McAllen Convention Center...
January 22, 2009
McAllen Arts Council Meeting
The McAllen Arts
Council supports and encourages the development
of a citywide arts and culture infrastructure, that includes all art
disciplines. This support and encouragement will improve the city's
quality of
life, through promoting and enhancing creativity, education and the
appreciation
of the arts.The next meeting of the McAllen Arts Council will be on Thursday, January 22nd,...
February 03, 2009
Pottery Workshop
The McAllen
Chamber of Commerce is offering a free Pottery workshop at the McAllen
Creative Incubator on Tuesday, February 3, 2009 at 7pm. The workshop is part of
a series of workshops and seminars called the Cultural Arts & Entertainment
Series (CAES). The workshops and seminars in the year long series have been
organized to...
February 05, 2009
STSTC Starr Co. Library Art Exhibit Opening Reception Feb 5th
STC Library Art Gallery
Starr Co. Campus – Rio Grande City
Proudly Presents
"A Day in the Life: Comic Illustrations and Cinema
Prints by Ernesto García Cabral"
February 5 - March 6, 2009
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Opening Reception: 11:30am-12:30pm, Library Art
Gallery
light refreshments provided!!
Free Admission!
For more information call
956-872-3488, or visit
www.southtexascollege.edu/libraryart
February 06, 2009
Music After Hours
The McAllen Chamber of Commerce and the City of McAllen present Music After Hours. This Live outdoor concert is held the 1st Friday of every month at Archer Park and 3rd Friday of every month at the McAllen Convention Center. The next concert will be Friday, February 6th at 7pm...
February 10, 2009
McAllen Symphonic Band Concert - Hail To The Chief
The
McAllen Symphonic Band will present it's annual
President's Day concert "Hail To The Chief"
on Tuesday February 10th at 7:30 PM at the McAllen Civic
Center Auditorium, 1300 S.10th Street.
Tickets are $5.00 and can be purchased at the McAllen Convention Center Box Office,
McAllen
Chamber of Commerce, at all City
of McAllen Community Centers, Weslaco Chamber...
February 15, 2009
Love Your Body, Love Your Weight
Irma Burr presents Love Your Body, Love Your Weight. Become slim in Body, Mind and Spirit. Slimming from the "inside out" is a process that includes all of you: your feelings, thoughts, beliefs and lifestyle.Connect to your "True Self," the radiant being that you are.Alter your way of thinking.Identify areas...
February 17, 2009
Belly Dancing Workshop
The McAllen
Chamber of Commerce is offering a free Belly Dancing Workshop at the McAllen
Creative Incubator on Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at 7pm.
The workshop is part of
a series of workshops and seminars called the Cultural Arts &
Entertainment
Series (CAES). The workshops and seminars in the year long series have
been
organized to educate, raise...
February 18, 2009
Theatre and Film Acting Classes for Adults 18 and over
Wednesdays from 6:30 pm to
8:30 pm. at the McAllen Creative
Incubator 1001, S. 16, McAllen.
Learn believable acting, audition skills and many more
performance tools from professional actor and Screen Actor's Guild member, Pedro
Garcia, who has worked in nearly 100 theatre and film productions as actor,
writer, producer,...
February 19, 2009
Rio Grande Valley Music Festival
The Rio Grande Valley Music Festival will be held February 18 - 22,
2009 at the RGV Livestock Showsgrounds in Mercedes Texas. This unique 4
day music festival features musicians from all over the country
performing Country, Bluegrass, Folk, Western and Progressive music as
well as Mariachi & Folkloric performances. Arts and crafts are...
February 19, 2009
Acrylic and Watercolor Workshops at Art Studio 2008
Art Studio 2008 will be having 2 painting workshops, 1 on Acrylic for Beginners and 1 on Watercolor for Beginners. Both of these workshops will be held at Art Studio 2008, 910 N 15th St in McAllen.The Acrylic for Beginners workshop will be held on Thursday, February 19th and...
February 20, 2009
Music After Hours
The McAllen Chamber of Commerce and the City of McAllen present Music After Hours.
This Live outdoor concert is held the 1st Friday of every month at
Archer Park and 3rd Friday of every month at the McAllen Convention
Center. The next concert will be Friday, February 20th at 7pm at the McAllen...
February 21, 2009
Graffiti Art Show at the Incubator
The McAllen Creative
Incubator is pleased to announce My Painted Valentine, a Graffiti Art Show.
This art show will be held on Saturday, February 21st from 7:00pm to
12:30am at the McAllen Creative Incubator, located at 1001 S 16th St in McAllen. This event will
be hosted by Elements of Style in a collective...
February 24, 2009
Bohemian Night at Art Expressions
Art Expressions invites everybody to attend Service Industry Night " Bohemian Night" with Ensamble La Mision on Tuesdays starting at 830pm. Come and enjoy a great night with music from around the world performed in a unique way by the family Foncerrada. Art Expressions is located at 301 N Main...
February 28, 2009
IMAS - JLM - Children's Arts & Literacy Festival "Reach for the Stars"
Junior League of McAllen and IMAS
present Children's Arts & Literacy Festival: Storytellers, Live
Entertainment, Art's & Crafts, Face Painting and more! Note: IMAS
will be closed from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. due to festival preparations.
Please note that this event is open to the public. Saturday, February 29 12noon - 5pm.
March 03, 2009
Cha Cha Dancing & Waltz Workshop
The McAllen
Chamber of Commerce is offering a free Cha Cha Dancing & Waltz Workshop at the McAllen
Creative Incubator on Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at 7pm.
The workshop is part of
a series of workshops and seminars called the Cultural Arts &
Entertainment
Series (CAES). The workshops and seminars in the year long series have
been
organized...
March 05, 2009
Acrylic and Watercolor Workshops
Art Studio 2008 will be giving an Acrylic and Watercolor Workshop on March 5th and 6th from 6pm to 9pm. This is an exploratory approach that offers a fun challenge to the
beginning painter. It is an ideal opportunity to learn the basics of
composition and color. Demonstration and modeling will be...
March 06, 2009
Music After Hours
The McAllen Chamber of Commerce and the City of McAllen present Music After Hours.
This Live outdoor concert is held the 1st Friday of every month at
Archer Park and 3rd Friday of every month at the McAllen Convention
Center. The next concert will be Friday, march 6th at 7pm at Archer Park...
March 17, 2009
The McAllen Symphonic Band presents "Texas"
The McAllen Symphonic
Band, under the direction of Mr. David Isadore, will present it's final concert
of the season "Texas" on Tuesday, March 17th at the McAllen Civic Center
Auditorium, 1300 S.10th Street.
Tickets are $5.00 and can be purchased at the McAllen Convention Center Box
Office, McAllen Chamber of
Commerce, at all...
March 17, 2009
Native American Dancing Workshop
The McAllen
Chamber of Commerce is offering a free Native American Dancing Workshop at the McAllen
Creative Incubator on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at 7pm. This workshop will be facilitated by Robert Soto, Vice Chairman of the Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas.
The workshop is part of
a series of workshops and seminars called...
March 20, 2009
Music After Hours
The McAllen Chamber of Commerce and the City of McAllen present Music After Hours.
This Live outdoor concert is held the 1st Friday of every month at
Archer Park and 3rd Friday of every month at the McAllen Convention
Center. The next concert will be Friday, March 20th at 7pm at the McAllen...
March 22, 2009
World Water Day at IMAS
World
Water Day at IMAS
MCALLEN - "Water
is a basic requirement for all life, yet water resources are facing increasing
demands from, and competition among, users. In 1992, the UN General Assembly
designated 22 March of each year as the World Day for Water." ~
www.worldwaterday.org
In observance of this day IMAS would like to
invite...
March 31, 2009
1st Annual McAllen Arts Council Fine Art Exhibition
The McAllen Arts Council invites you to
participate in the 1st Annual McAllen Arts Council Fine Art Exhibition to be
held from March 31 through April 3, 2009. This exhibition will be juried by
representatives of the McAllen Arts Council and the McAllen Chamber of Commerce
and will be juried from the originals. This...
March 31, 2009
Scrapbooking Workshop
The McAllen
Chamber of Commerce is offering a free Scrapbooking Workshop at the McAllen
Creative Incubator on Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at 7:30pm.
The workshop is part of
a series of workshops and seminars called the Cultural Arts &
Entertainment
Series (CAES). The workshops and seminars in the year long series have
been
organized to educate, raise awareness...
April 03, 2009
Music After Hours
The McAllen Chamber of Commerce and the City of McAllen present Music After Hours.
This Live outdoor concert is held the 1st Friday of every month at
Archer Park and 3rd Friday of every month at the McAllen Convention
Center. The next concert will be Friday, April 3rd at 7pm at Archer Park ...
April 14, 2009
Calligraphy Workshop
The McAllen
Chamber of Commerce is offering a free Calligraphy Workshop at the McAllen
Creative Incubator on Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at 7pm.
The workshop is part of
a series of workshops and seminars called the Cultural Arts &
Entertainment
Series (CAES). The workshops and seminars in the year long series have
been
organized to educate, raise awareness...
April 17, 2009
Music After Hours
The McAllen Chamber of Commerce and the City of McAllen present Music After Hours.
This Live outdoor concert is held the 1st Friday of every month at
Archer Park and 3rd Friday of every month at the McAllen Convention
Center. The next concert will be Friday, April 17th at 7pm at the McAllen...
April 18, 2009
ANOTHER MUSIC FESTIVAL - DOWNTOWN MCALLEN
We are pleased to announce the
premiere of Another Music Festival April 18th and
19th on the 17th Street of the McAllen Entertainment
District. AMF
is anything but another music festival. For two
days, festival goers will witness the sights and sounds of over 80 bands on 9
stages. This is...
April 21, 2009
Yoga Earth Day Celebration
Explore animals and nature poses through yoga and earth day fun. With Yoga, as in daily life, we are given countless opportunities to engage with our natural environment. This yoga workshop will awaken our conscious intention to honor and care for the Earth. Participants will gain a sense of peace,...
April 28, 2009
Flower Arranging Workshop
The McAllen
Chamber of Commerce is offering a free Flower Arranging Workshop at the McAllen
Creative Incubator on Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at 7pm.
The workshop is part of
a series of workshops and seminars called the Cultural Arts &
Entertainment
Series (CAES). The workshops and seminars in the year long series have
been
organized to educate, raise...
May 01, 2009
Music After Hours
The McAllen Chamber of Commerce and the City of McAllen present Music After Hours.
This Live outdoor concert is held the 1st Friday of every month at
Archer Park and 3rd Friday of every month at the McAllen Convention
Center. The next concert will be Friday, May 1st at 7pm at Archer Park...
May 12, 2009
Henna Workshop
The McAllen
Chamber of Commerce is offering a free Henna Workshop at the McAllen
Creative Incubator on Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at 7pm.
The workshop is part of
a series of workshops and seminars called the Cultural Arts &
Entertainment
Series (CAES). The workshops and seminars in the year long series have
been
organized to educate, raise awareness...
May 15, 2009
Music After Hours
The McAllen Chamber of Commerce and the City of McAllen present Music After Hours.
This Live outdoor concert is held the 1st Friday of every month at
Archer Park and 3rd Friday of every month at the McAllen Convention
Center. The next concert will be Friday, May 15th at 7pm at the McAllen...
May 19, 2009
Art Studio 2008 Events - Mothers Day Ideas
This year, for Mother's Day, make happy memories together! Perfect for moms, grand moms, or any maternal figure in your life!In this polymer clay workshop, family groups will work together to create their unique present for each other in a way that they will never forget...You can select one of...
May 26, 2009
Self Defense / Martial Arts Workshop
The McAllen
Chamber of Commerce is offering a free Self Defense / Martial Arts Workshop at the McAllen
Creative Incubator on Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at 7pm.
The workshop is part of
a series of workshops and seminars called the Cultural Arts &
Entertainment
Series (CAES). The workshops and seminars in the year long series have
been
organized...
June 08, 2009
Angelic Yoga Classes
Angelic Yoga Sessions for children 4 and up. Innovative exercises, songs and stories to strengthen little bodies, to become more focused and relaxed. In each class, children will enjoy doing yoga and related activities adapted and designed especially for them.Weekly hour-long sessionsSession 1: June 8th - 12th - Following Your...
June 13, 2009
Up With People Concert
The World is coming to the
Rio Grande Valley...Up With People has been traveling the
world and performing their international shows for over forty years. 90
talented performers from 22 different countries showcase music and dance from
around the globe. This two hour long international concert features such dance
styles...
June 14, 2009
Miniature Tigers Live in Concert at the Incubator
Goodbar Productions presents Miniature Tigers in concert on Sunday, June 14th at the McAllen Creative Incubator, 1001 S 16th St in McAllen. Miniature Tigers, a band from Phoenix Arizona, will perform along with local bands The Young Maths, The Hollow, D_Minor and Artemis. The cost for this show is $6...
June 15, 2009
Summer Pottery Classes at the Incubator
Pottery Classes will be offered at the McAllen Creative Incubator for youths and adults. Students will learn a variety of hand building methods and color application using natural materials and hands on techniques. This class will allow your imagination to soar through creative expressionism.Tuition fees are all included, including all...
June 22, 2009
Yoga For The Creative Soul
"Yoga For The Creative Soul" a workshop for youth...Discover how yoga practice connects you to your artistic source.Wanting to express yourself through dance, music, acting, visual arts or writing? Enjoy a week of exposure to different forms of art expression...visual arts, dance, acting and more.Your daily contemplative yoga practice and...
June 23, 2009
Film Making Workshop
The McAllen
Chamber of Commerce is offering a free Film Making Workshop at the McAllen
Creative Incubator on Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at 7pm.
The workshop is part of
a series of workshops and seminars called the Cultural Arts &
Entertainment
Series (CAES). The workshops and seminars in the year long series have
been
organized to educate, raise...
July 21, 2009
Drawing Workshop
The McAllen
Chamber of Commerce is offering a free Drawing Workshop at the McAllen
Creative Incubator on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at 7pm.
The workshop is part of
a series of workshops and seminars called the Cultural Arts &
Entertainment
Series (CAES). The workshops and seminars in the year long series have
been
organized to educate, raise awareness...
July 27, 2009
Yoga Classes
Irma Burr with Colibri Discoveries will be holding weekly Yoga classes every Monday and Wednesday at the McAllen Creative Incubator at 6pm. For more information or to sign up, please contact Irma Burr at (956) 454-5240.
July 28, 2009
Radio Broadcast Classes
Free classes in Radio Producction are being offered by Inter-City Christian Youth Project. Classes are available on Tuesday's and Thursday's at the McAllen Creative Incubator at 7pm for ages 10 - 17. For more information or to sign up, please contact Joe Martinez at (956) 789-0702.
July 28, 2009
Photgraphy Classes
Rafael Sepulveda with Big Day Photography will be holding Photography Workshop on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the McAllen Creative Incubator from 6pm to 8pm. Presently beginner classes are being conducted, with intermediate and advanced classes coming in the near future. For more information on these classes or to sign up...
July 30, 2009
Photography Classes
Rafael Sepulveda with Big Day Photography will be holding Photography
Workshop on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the McAllen Creative Incubator
from 6pm to 8pm. Presently beginner classes are being conducted, with
intermediate and advanced classes coming in the near future. For more
information on these classes or to sign up for them, please contact
Rafael...
August 04, 2009
Acting / Drama Workshop
The McAllen
Chamber of Commerce is offering a free Acting / Drama Workshop at the McAllen
Creative Incubator on Tuesday, August 4th, 2009 at 7pm.
The workshop is part of
a series of workshops and seminars called the Cultural Arts &
Entertainment
Series (CAES). The workshops and seminars in the year long series have
been
organized to educate,...
August 07, 2009
What's Hot! Art Show at the Incubator
What's Hot! Art Show at the McAllen Creative Incubator, August 7 & 82 days of urban art from ten artists, Health Organizations, Live Music, snacks and refreshment. Something for all ages.This art show is a thank you to everybody who takes an interest in non-mainstream type art, who dares to...
August 15, 2009
My Sky Your City - Concert @ Incubator
Inter-City Christian Youth Project presents My Sky Your City in concert on August 15 at the McAllen Creative Incubator. Also performing will be Lunch, Pass the Peace, Heavy Heavy, In Case of Emergency, The Peppered Moths, Far From Peril and Sergio Barrero. This will be an end of summer birthday...
August 16, 2009
Rockin For A Cure Charity Concert
Alexander Stockton has several family members and friends who have recently been diagnosed with diabetes or cancer. This has motivated this teenage high school student to put on a Charity Concert to raise money to help fight Diabetes and Cancer. Alexander and his band "Unforgiven Grace" will be appearing along...
September 01, 2009
Line Dancing / 2 Step Workshop
The McAllen
Chamber of Commerce is offering a free Line Dancing / 2 Step Workshop at the McAllen
Creative Incubator on Tuesday, September 1, 2009 at 7pm.
The workshop is part of
a series of workshops and seminars called the Cultural Arts &
Entertainment
Series (CAES). The workshops and seminars in the year long series have
been
organized...
October 23, 2009
Music After Hours
The McAllen Chamber of Commerce and the City of McAllen present Music After Hours. This Live outdoor concert is held the 2nd Friday of every month at Archer Park and the 4th Friday of every month at the McAllen Convention Center. The next concert will be Friday, October 23rd,...
October 27, 2009
Pumpkin Carving Workshop
The McAllen Chamber of Commerce is offering a free Pumpkin Carving Workshop at the McAllen Creative Incubator on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at 7 pm. The workshop is part of a series of workshops and seminars called the Cultural Arts & Entertainment Series (CAES). The workshops and seminars in...
November 10, 2009
Green Gift Wrapping Workshop
The McAllen Chamber of Commerce is offering a free Green Gift Wrapping Workshop at the McAllen Creative Incubator on Tuesday, November 10th, 2009 at 7 pm.
The workshop is part of a series of workshops and seminars called the
Cultural Arts & Entertainment Series (CAES). The workshops and
seminars in the year...
November 13, 2009
Music After Hours at Archer Park
The McAllen Chamber of Commerce and the City of McAllen present Music After Hours.
This Live outdoor concert is held the 2nd Friday of every month at
Archer Park and the 4th Friday of every month at the McAllen Convention
Center. The next concert will be Friday, November 13th, at 7 pm...
November 24, 2009
Napkin Folding Workshop! We all need to learn how!
The McAllen Chamber of Commerce is offering a free Napkin Folding Workshop at the McAllen Creative Incubator on Tuesday, November 24th, 2009 at 7 pm.
The workshop is part of a series of workshops and seminars called the
Cultural Arts & Entertainment Series (CAES). The workshops and
seminars in the year long series...
November 27, 2009
Music After Hours at Archer Park
The McAllen Chamber of Commerce and the City of McAllen present Music After Hours.
This Live outdoor concert is held the 2nd Friday of every month at
Archer Park and the 4th Friday of every month at the McAllen Convention
Center. The next concert will be Friday, November 27th, at 7 pm...
December 08, 2009
Cookie Decorating Workshop -The Holidays are Approaching
The McAllen Chamber of Commerce is offering a free Cookie Decorating Workshop at the McAllen Creative Incubator on Tuesday, December 8th, 2009 at 7 pm.
The workshop is part of a series of workshops and seminars called the
Cultural Arts & Entertainment Series (CAES). The workshops and
seminars in the year long series...
December 15, 2009
UTPA Library Newsletter
Life at the
Library: UTPA Library's Newsletter - November 2009 has just been released. This
newsletter has been published every other month since November 2008. However,
in January 2010, it will go monthly!Read about the Library's recent
launch of its "Innovative Voices" speaker series with speaker Elena Poniatowska,
launch of...
December 15, 2009
Leonardo Nierman's Labyrinth of Dreams at IMAS
International
Museum of Art
& Science is pleased to introduce the upcoming exhibit, Labyrinth of Dreams by artist Leonardo
Nierman on display at IMAS from December 10, 2009 to
April 11, 2010. This
exhibit will host a compilation of paintings, tapestries and several immaculate
sculptures in a prominent collection of...
January 05, 2010
Cumbia - Need I say more, Let's Dance Away!
The McAllen Chamber of Commerce is offering a free Cumbia Workshop at the McAllen Creative Incubator on Tuesday, January 5th, 2010 at 7 pm.
The workshop is part of a series of workshops and seminars called the
Cultural Arts & Entertainment Series (CAES). The workshops and
seminars in the year long series...
January 19, 2010
Yoga - Got Stress? Yoga is your answer!
The McAllen Chamber of Commerce is offering a free Yoga Workshop at the McAllen Creative Incubator on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 7 pm.
The workshop is part of a series of workshops and seminars called the
Cultural Arts & Entertainment Series (CAES). The workshops and
seminars in the year long series...
February 02, 2010
Photography - Find your hidden talent!
The McAllen Chamber of Commerce is offering a free Photography Workshop at the McAllen Creative Incubator on Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010 at 7 pm.
The workshop is part of a series of workshops and seminars called the
Cultural Arts & Entertainment Series (CAES). The workshops and
seminars in the year long series...
February 16, 2010
Film Making -Be the next Spielberg!
The McAllen Chamber of Commerce is offering a free Film Making Workshop at the McAllen Creative Incubator on Tuesday, February 16th, 2010 at 7 pm.
The workshop is part of a series of workshops and seminars called the
Cultural Arts & Entertainment Series (CAES). The workshops and
seminars in the year long...
March 02, 2010
Salsa Merengue -Want to impress, learn to Salsa!
The McAllen Chamber of Commerce is offering a free Salsa Merengue Workshop at the McAllen Creative Incubator on Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010 at 7 pm.
The workshop is part of a series of workshops and seminars called the
Cultural Arts & Entertainment Series (CAES). The workshops and
seminars in the year long...
March 16, 2010
Acting / Drama - Come be dramatic and explore the world of acting!
The McAllen Chamber of Commerce is offering a free Acting / Drama Workshop at the McAllen Creative Incubator on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at 7 pm.
The workshop is part of a series of workshops and seminars called the
Cultural Arts & Entertainment Series (CAES). The workshops and
seminars in the year...
March 30, 2010
Sculpting -Could you be the next Michelangelo?
The McAllen Chamber of Commerce is offering a free Sculpting Workshop at the McAllen Creative Incubator on Tuesday, March 30, 2010 at 7 pm. The workshop is part of a series of workshops and seminars in the year long series have been organized to educate, raise awareness and stimulate...
April 13, 2010
Pottery -Come be the Potter
The McAllen Chamber of Commerce is offering a free Pottery Workshop at the McAllen Creative Incubator on Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at 7 pm.
The workshop is part of a series of workshops and seminars in the year
long series have been organized to educate, raise awareness and
stimulate larning about different...
April 27, 2010
Belly Dancing -It's Never too late to learn how!!!
The McAllen Chamber of Commerce is offering a free Belly Dancing Workshop at the McAllen Creative Incubator on Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at 7 pm.
The workshop is part of a series of workshops and seminars in the year
long series have been organized to educate, raise awareness and
stimulate larning about...
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