It was dance time with the 70 plus musicians McAllen Wind Ensemble's February 18 concert as three of the numbers included performances by The Debra Case Dance Academy members. The music director was Roger Olivarez for the free "Let's Dance" concert at the McAllen Performing Arts Center. You can catch McAllen Wind Ensemble’s last free concert of the season on April 5. (Photo by Herb Moering).
Texas celebrates their Independence Day on March 2. It is the day Texas adopted the Texas Declaration of Independence in 1836. The document was signed by 59 delegates and it officially declared independence from Mexico and created the Republic of Texas.
In San Antonio, you can find events being held from February 23 through Thursday, March 6. These events honor the 13-day siege leading up to the Alamo. They bring the Alamo’s unique story to life, inspire visitors, and honor all those who lived, fought, and died at the Alamo. You can find out more about the events that will be held on their website at www.thealamo.org/remember/commemoration.
The Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas invites you to their 55th Annual Nde Daa (Spring) Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas Homecoming Pow Wow on Saturday, March 1, from 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Alton Recreation Center, 349 Dawes Ave. in Alton. Dancing and presentations will be held throughout the day. The event is free.
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Mission Bell Resort was full of anticipation for this year’s Valley Star Awards. Some attendees came with signs and faces on sticks showing who their favorite Wintertainer™ was. Many attendees showed up early to save front row seats before enjoying a lunch provided by Mission Bell.
The entertainment for the event was ready to play and, well, entertain the crowd in between award announcements.
This year, attendees were able to see a couple of new faces they might not have seen before.
The Lady and The Gambler will be performing their annual show at the Embassy Suites in McAllen next week. Their performance will be on Tuesday, February 25 from 6 to 8 p.m. The show features Leslie Blasing and Rick McEwen.
Get ready for the ultimate Winter Texan Fiesta experience. Join the Mission Chamber on March 7 at the picturesque Leo Pena Placita Park in Mission, for a day filled with fun, laughter, and celebration.
As a valued member of our community, the chamber invites you to be a part of this vibrant celebration of our Winter Texan residents. The Winter Texan Fiesta promises a day filled with live music, diverse vendors, and complimentary food for the first 1,000 attendees.
Brownsville is getting ready to celebrate Charro Days. The multi-day event will take place from February 20 through March 9.
The annual fiesta commemorates the Mexican heritage of the area on both sides of the Rio Grande and is named in honor of the “Charro,” that dashing Mexican gentleman cowboy. The first Charro Days was celebrated in 1938 and features parades, dances, races, a bullfight, rodeo, concert, a grand ball, and Noche Mexicana. Residents and visitors dressed in the traditional costumes of Mexico and honored the Mexican “Charros.”
