Tourists enjoy the refreshments and entertainment in Progreso
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- Published: Thursday, 27 March 2025 12:52
By Herb Moering
Hundreds of Winter Texans turned out Friday under picture perfect weather for the 49th annual Tourist Day in Nuevo Progreso.
The event to say “thanks” to all those who come to shop, eat, purchase medicines and have dental work done in Progreso began with a brief welcome in the Bridge Authority Building from Samuel Robert Sparks Jr., the private bridge co-owner, to various area government officials and spouses and special friends.
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The McAllen Wind Ensemble is thrilled to conclude its 2024-2025 concert season with "ShowTime!" – a spectacular evening of Broadway’s greatest hits – on Saturday, April 5, at 7:30 p.m. at the McAllen Performing Arts Center. This exciting performance is made possible by the McAllen Performing and Cultural Arts Foundation, which supports performing arts and education in the Rio Grande Valley.
By Herb Moering
The Edinburg Parks and Recreation Department will host its 5th Annual Outdoor Expo on March 29, at Edinburg Municipal Park, located at 714 South Raul Longoria Road, in collaboration with 7-Day Addiction.
South Texas College Theatre and Dance presents Transcendence 2025, produced by the STC Dance Collective. Transcendence 2025, the third dance production of the year for the group, will be on Saturday, April 26 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. with the 2 p.m. performance being interpreted in American Sign Language (ASL).
For Crystal Hernandez, violinist and vocalist of Mariachi Reyna De Los Angeles, mariachi is more than just music – it’s a movement. As she takes center stage at the Texas Southmost College Mariachi Festival’s Grand Concert, she carries with her the hopes of inspiring young musicians, especially young women, to pursue their passion for mariachi.
The McAllen Performing Arts Center is thrilled to announce single tickets for the two remaining shows as part of the 24/25 Broadway in the Rio Grande Valley season are now on sale, the lineup includes The Cher Show and The Four Phantoms in Concert. Tickets can be purchased online at ExperienceMcAllen.com/Broadway or in person at the McAllen Performing Arts Center Box office (801 Convention Center Blvd).
