Refurbished Science on a Sphere Re-opens at the IMAS

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Published: Wednesday, 21 November 2018 08:38

Written by Carina Brunson

McALLEN — The doors to the International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS) Theater re-opened to the public on Nov. 16, now that the Science on a Sphere® exhibit has been fully refurbished and is ready for the public.

“Science On a Sphere®,” also known as SOS, is a revolutionary, state-of-the-art exhibit designed by NASA and the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to illustrate planetary and celestial systems like never before.
Educator-led presentations take place every day, featuring stunning images from the Hubble Space Telescope, orbital satellites, space probes, and other sources shown on this three-dimensional, six-foot-wide sphere.

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McAllen Holiday Parade celebrates ‘Christmas Around the World’

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Published: Wednesday, 21 November 2018 08:28

Written by Carina Brunson

If you don’t know how Christmas is celebrated in other parts of the world, the City of McAllen’s Holiday Parade will attempt to give everyone a sneak peek this year.

“Christmas Around the World” takes the idea that different cultures, different countries celebrate this magical holiday in very different ways. But ultimately, it is the spirit of the holiday: peace on Earth and goodwill towards men that will have the entire Rio Grande Valley rejoicing.”

The parade begins at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1 and begins at McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium, located at 2155 N. Bicentennial Blvd., McAllen, and will march south to U.S. Bus. 83. There is reserved seating at the stadium for purchase and bleachers along the parade route. Spectators can also bring their own seats.

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Sweetwater brings sweet music, dancing to WT resorts

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Published: Wednesday, 14 November 2018 07:28

Written by Carina Brunson

It didn’t take long for the dancing to kick into high gear. In fact, the dance floor was a popular place as soon as long-time band Sweetwater played its first song on Saturday at Trophy Gardens RV Resort in Alamo.

The dancing really didn’t stop. Whether the band played “Going to Kansas City,” “Amarillo by Morning,” “Mustang Sally,” or “Footloose,” the crowd had a case of the happy feet and enjoyed the evening.

Teresa Howard twirled in her patriotic long skirt, laced with red, white and blue. Terry and Gayle Steinbeck power two-stepped around and around the dance floor at Trophy Gardens. The resort rec hall was a hot spot while Sweetwater just kept pumping out the tunes to the delight of a nearly full house.

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UTRGV presents ‘Barefoot in the Park’ Nov. 14-18

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Published: Tuesday, 06 November 2018 22:16

Written by Carina Brunson

Neil Simon’s classic play “Barefoot in the Park” will be performed at the Albert L. Jeffers Theatre in Nov. 14-18. This UTRGV Mainstage production is directed by Trey Mikolasky. Showtimes on all dates are 7:30, except for Sundays, which will be 2 p.m. matinees.

Barefoot in the Park was a 1967 comedy film starring Robert Redford as Paul and Jane Fonda as Corie. It was based on Neil Simon’s 1963 play of the same name and focuses on newlyweds Corie and Paul and their adventures living in a tiny sixth floor walk-up apartment in a Greenwich Village brownstone.

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McAllen Wind Ensemble concert features ‘America Loves the Movies’

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Published: Tuesday, 06 November 2018 22:15

Written by Carina Brunson

America loves the movies. From the days of Clark Gable and “Gone with the Wind,” through the Harry Potter series to today's superhero flicks, there has been a long relationship with the big screen and its audience.

The McAllen Wind Ensemble will take people on a journey through popular movie scores and more on Nov. 13 at the McAllen Performing Arts Center (PAC) with its first performance of the season, aptly named “America Loves the Movies.”

The 70-plus musicians, led by director Roger Olivarez, will keep the audience on a roller-coaster ride through twisting compositions that highlight different sections of the orchestra in romantic and beautiful renditions and back to musically moving pieces for a night of great music.

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South Texas College Theatre Presents Sylvia

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Published: Tuesday, 06 November 2018 22:11

Written by Carina Brunson

South Texas College Theatre presents A. R. Gurney’s play “Sylvia” from Nov 15-18 at STC’s Cooper Center for Communication Arts Main Stage Theater, located at 3201 W. Pecan Blvd. in McAllen.

The production will begin at 8 p.m. Nov. 15, 16 and 17 and there will be a 2 p.m. matiness on Nov. 18.

The production is the story of Greg and Kate, who have moved to Manhattan after 22 years of child-raising in the suburbs. Greg’s career as a financial trader is winding down, while Kate’s career, as a public school English teacher, is beginning to offer her more opportunities.
One day, Greg brings home a dog found in the park bearing only the name “Sylvia” on her nametag. A street-smart mixture of Lab and Poodle, Sylvia becomes a major cause of disagreement between husband and wife.

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