VSO has three more productions

Details

Published: Tuesday, 31 January 2023 21:46

The Valley Symphony Orchestra (VSO) has three more concerts this spring and you won’t want to miss a moment. What’s more, when you purchase tickets for all three concerts, you secure the same seats and save up to 20% on tickets.

Read more: VSO has three more productions

Leslie Blasing is always a hit with Winter Texans

Details

Published: Saturday, 28 January 2023 12:51

By Kathy Olivarez

“What Kind of music do you like?” asked Leslie Blasing as she started her show at Hidden Valley Ranch on Monday, January 23. “I sing all sort of music from 10 decades of songs in genres such as country, pop, swing, rock and roll, and patriotic.

“But I don’t do rap!” she told her audience. “My favorite music is from the big swing band music in the World War II era.”

Read more: Leslie Blasing is always a hit with Winter Texans

6th Annual Children’s Haven Benefit Concert to be held

Details

Published: Thursday, 26 January 2023 16:48

The 6th Annual Children's Haven Benefit Concert will be held on Friday, February 3 from 2 to 4 p.m. The event will be held at the Rio Grande Bible Ministries Friesen Building, 4300 S. US Hwy. 281, in Edinburg. Winter Texan favorites Dale and Gayle and Ambassadors of Grace will be performing.

A love offering will be received during the concert, with 100 percent of the proceeds given to Children’s Haven.

Read more: 6th Annual Children’s Haven Benefit Concert to be held

Lunar New Year Festival at IMAS

Details

Published: Wednesday, 18 January 2023 10:21

Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit at the International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS) on Sunday, January 29, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The 11th annual Lunar New Year Festival will feature traditional Chinese, Korean, and Taiwanese crafts, games, and more.

Special performances and activities are scheduled throughout the event for visitors to soak in the cultural celebration that welcomes the arrival of Spring. The community can tap their feet to K-pop dancing by Illusion Dance Team, and “K-Stars” featuring Echo Effect and Levanter Dance Team. Enjoy the sounds of the Lord’s Church McAllen Choir and musical pieces by local violist Young Sin Choi. UTRGV Korean Language students will perform a traditional samulnori,(percussion), poetry reading, and singing. Lastly, Torres Taekwondo Academy will showcase martial arts with a lively demonstration.

Read more: Lunar New Year Festival at IMAS

Ralph Kuster has new Neil Diamond Tribute Show

Details

Published: Tuesday, 17 January 2023 23:19

By Kathy Olivarez

For those who loved the music of Neal Diamond during their youth, singer Ralph Kuster has put together a show featuring the best of Diamond’s music from his many albums such as “Cracklin’ Rosie,” which tells the story of two fellows sharing bottle of a cheap wine and lamenting their lost loves.

Read more: Ralph Kuster has new Neil Diamond Tribute Show

Goldwing Express returns to Valley

Details

Published: Tuesday, 17 January 2023 23:16

By Kathy Olivarez

For the first time since covid hit the Valley, the very popular group, Goldwing Express has returned to perform. The group consists of Irishman, Bobby Baldridge, who was referred to in the show as Pop, or, “white man,” and two of his three Indian sons, Steven and Paul, who towered over him. Shawn, a former favorite with crowds, was unable to come.

Read more: Goldwing Express returns to Valley