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UTRGV presents Student Performance Series

Details: Published: Wednesday, 03 November 2021 03:30

Showcasing the immense talent and dedication of UTRGV students, the Student Performance Series features performances by UTRGV School of Music students.

Ranging from studios to medium and large ensembles, this series includes concerts from various areas such as voice, percussion, low brass, orchestra, woodwind, and many more.

Upcoming performances include The UTRGV Band on Wednesday, November 3; Fall Trumpet Musical Harvest on Thursday, November 4; UTRGV Opera Theater on November 13 and 14; and other specialty concerts.

Take a look at all upcoming Student Performance Series performances on their website, utrgv.edu/patron/series/student-performance-series. All events through the end of 2021 are free of charge.

For questions, email patron@utrgv.edu or call (956) 882-7025 or (956) 665-3881.

November 3, 2021 - Rina's Ramblings

Details: Published: Wednesday, 03 November 2021 03:00

It’s interesting to see the emails that come through my desktop each day. A lot of it is political, and we don’t tend to share that in our paper. We like our of-interest news items. Sometimes I really have to weed through things to find something of newsworthy to you, our readers, and some days I have just what I need.

This week I received another news report about a previously mentioned survey done by Storage Café. Storage Café had previously published an article about top destination for ‘Snowbirds,’ or Winter Texans. The last article they sent out listed McAllen, Harlingen, Brownsville and Mission as making the list.

This new list has some other details, but still have Mission and McAllen in the top. Texas has 26 of the top 100 destinations on this new list. The previous survey had Brownsville in the top 10 as well. Because of the two cities being in the Rio Grande Valley, it also highlighted why the Rio Grande Valley, as a whole, is on the top of their list.

Valley Veterans get ready to play some softball

Details: Published: Wednesday, 03 November 2021 00:00

20211029 Veterans Softball HMiller IMG 4597 web Curt Mecklenburg has competition flowing through his veins. It’s a part of his DNA. From swimming to softball to card games he is fierce, but friendly.

“I’m also a poor loser,” the Minnesota native joked. “But competition is good.”

But that competition is also enjoyable for him, a way of life since at a young age, and one of the most enjoyable times is when Mecklenburg and others from different branches of the military get together for infield and batting practice as they prepare for the second All-Veterans Senior Softball game set for Saturday, Nov. 13 at Brewster Elementary in Linn, Texas.

The concept was born out of an idea by Army veteran Fred Esqueda. A Mission native, Esqueda saw a call for softball players in the newspaper one day. After calling for more information, he found out that he would not be able to play because he was still working, and games were taking place during the day.

The symphony returns November 12

Details: Published: Wednesday, 03 November 2021 00:00

The Valley Symphony Orchestra will take the stage for the first time in nearly two years on Friday, November 12. The 70th anniversary season will begin with Antonin Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9, a masterful staple of the Symphonic repertoire. Maestro Peter Dabrowski will conduct the full orchestra onstage at the McAllen Performing Arts Center.

Wreaths Across America to add Ceremonial Wreath

Details: Published: Tuesday, 02 November 2021 00:00

wreaths across america web Recently, national nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA) announced the addition of the United States Space Force to the set of ceremonial wreaths that are provided to all participating locations nationwide to be used on National Wreaths Across America Day – this year scheduled for Saturday, December 18, 2021. This is the eighth ceremonial wreath with corresponding service flag to be provided by the organization to all registered, participating locations. The ceremonial wreaths represent each branch of the service, and POW/MIA, and are encouraged to be on display as part of each National Wreaths Across America Day ceremony held.