American Revolution traveling exhibit to make appearance in RGV

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Published: Wednesday, 19 February 2025 15:02

The American Revolution Experience Traveling Exhibit will make its appearance in the Rio Grande Valley at the Harlingen Arts and Heritage Museum from February 18 through March 9. The Lt. Thomas Barlow Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, is proud to sponsor this interactive exhibit.

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Museum to hold weekend long Iwo Jima Commemoration

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Published: Wednesday, 19 February 2025 15:00

Fredericksburg, TX – The National Museum of the Pacific War (NMPW) will honor the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima with a free three-day commemorative event from February 21 to 23. This special event aims to pay tribute to those who served and sacrificed during one of the most significant battles of WWII.

The commemoration will feature a variety of activities spread across three days.

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New exhibit celebrates 50 years of festival and show winners

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Published: Wednesday, 19 February 2025 14:58

LA GRANGE, TEXAS—The Texas Quilt Museum ushers in the new year with three knockout exhibits sure to enthrall art lovers across its three galleries: “Red, White and Blue Quilts from International Quilt Festival’s 50th Anniversary,” “International Quilt Festival 2024 Judged Show Prizewinners,” and “Libby Lehman: The Art of Quilting.” The exhibits will run through April 26.

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Entertainment and more at Snowbird Extravaganza

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Published: Wednesday, 19 February 2025 14:54

Snowbird Extravaganza is returning to the McAllen Convention Center, marking its 28th year in Texas. The event will be held on Wednesday, February 26, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free and there will be entertainment and door prizes.

Snowbird Extravaganza offers the largest single gathering of Canadians in the Rio Grande Valley and is one of the most anticipated mature lifestyle events of the year.

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February 19 - Rina's Ramblings

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Published: Wednesday, 19 February 2025 13:07

We had an exciting week last week. We hosted our Valley Star Awards where we were able to listen to some great entertainment and give your favorites some awards. It’s always a great event.

It’s always fun to be able to hang out with our readers and with our Wintertainers™. We enjoy the time we spend with you and the joy you have in seeing your favorites win. We love that each year is different – we never know who is going to win until we count up the ballots just a few days before the event. We love it when it’s a new face or seeing someone that has been performing for years finally get to win something.
We have a few favorites of our own, but we love ALL of our Wintertainers™. We love having the chance to recognize them each year.

We’re already planning next year’s show. So, make sure to look for the dates and who will be entertaining for that show.

Also, make sure you let the Wintertainers™ know how much you love them. They come from Branson, Nashville, and other areas to spend some time with you, to entertain you, and to make friends. Some of these entertainers have quite the following, too.

Let them know you appreciate their time and talent by attending their shows and/or letting your activity directors know who you like so they can book them at your park. Activity directors need feedback – especially if they haven’t seen them perform. They need to know who they should be bringing to their parks.

We have most of the Wintertainers™ listed on our website. We update this every year as we get their information. If you don’t see someone listed, please let us know so we can contact them to get their information. With so many new faces starting to visit the Valley, I am sure we are missing a few.

As always, if you have something of interest going on at your park, or some photos of an event you would like to share, send those over to us at news@wintertexantimes.com.

~ Rina