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Now through December 11

The City of Edinburg’s Cultural Arts Division and the Edinburg Arts Foundation are proud to present Species at Stake, a Nature Photography Exhibition by Mujtaba H. Naqvi. The exhibit will be displayed at the Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library and the Cultural Arts Division Virtual Gallery through December 11. For more information, call (956) 383-6246 or visit edinburgarts.com.

December 11

UTRGV’s Patron@Home will present their last event for 2020, a flamenco dance performed by UTRGV Ballet Espanol on Friday, December 11. Join them for a beautiful flamenco dance concert full of culture, creativity and passion. Spanish Night is an annual dance production presented by UTRGV Ballet Espanol, under the direction of Sonia Chapa. Tune in to their YouTube channel at 7 p.m. to watch the premiere.

Now through January 1

Brownsville’s Holiday Village will premiere their Virtual Village that will be accessible anytime and anywhere. The village will include 31 cottages for visitors to explore. They will also have coloring pages, games and other activities. And, as always, Fritter will arrive on Thanksgiving night and hide in a different cottage each day. The Virtual Village will be updated throughout the holiday season, so be sure to visit the page often. You can find information from previous years at www.holidayvillagebrownsville.com and their page on Facebook.

Now through December 30

The Festival of Lights “Season of Hope” will feature a two-mile drive-through attraction with millions of lights, castles, tunnels and hundreds of illuminated displays. Tickets start at $20 per vehicle, plus applicable fees, and include a four-pack of 20 oz. Coca Cola. Guests can purchase a Dash Pass for $40 and skip the lines. Tickets are available for purchase at www.hidalgofestivaloflights.com.

December 16, 18 and 20

As part of their fall concert series, the Valley Symphony Orchestra presents A Touch of Frost, featuring the VSO Holiday Brass and Harp.
VSO will be having a LIVE concert on Wednesday, December 16 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the in-person concert are on sale now at www.valleyorchestra.org. They can be purchased in advance only and patrons should note that all public health protocols, including mask wearing, will be followed at the event.
The concert premieres on Facebook December 18 at 7 p.m. Broadcast will be on KRGV – Channel 5 December 20 at 11 a.m.
Sponsorship opportunities are still available. To learn more, join the VSO’s mailing list at www.valleyorchestra.org or call the VSO at (956) 661-1615.