FEBRUARY 5, 2025 www.wintertexantimes.com 18 WINTER TEXAN TIMES Steel Mobile Home Roofing sales@southernbuildersar.onmicrosoft.com VSO brings Cocktails con Fuerza to Brownsville The Valley Symphony Orchestra (VSO) is thrilled to announce a special performance of Cocktails con Fuerza in Brownsville on Saturday, February 8, at 8 p.m. at the Texas Southmost College Performing Arts Center. From Gershwin’s Havana-inspired Cuban Overture to Duke Ellington’s thrilling symphonic big-band arrangements, this program promises to be as bold as it is captivating. Plus, attendees will have the pleasure of witnessing the South Texas premiere of Grammy and Latin Grammy-nominated Gabriela Ortiz’s Antrópolis, described by The New York Times as having “orchestral sophistication and grooving joy [that] would make West Side Story jealous.” Please note this special event is not a replacement for the McAllen concert of the same name scheduled the day before on Friday, February 7, at the McAllen Performing Arts Center. Instead, it serves as an exciting opportunity to bring the world-class music of the VSO to new audiences and share the joy of symphonic music with the Brownsville community. As a cultural cornerstone of the Rio Grande Valley, the Valley Symphony Orchestra is dedicated to enriching communities through music and the arts. This concert in Brownsville marks a significant milestone in the VSO’s mission to expand its impact throughout the region. Tickets for the Cocktails con Fuerza in Brownsville can be purchased at https://bit.ly/vsobville25. You can also contact the VSO Patron Services office at (956) 8033036 for more details. The VSO would like to thank their outstanding 2024/25 Season sponsors for their commitment to the arts and their continued support. “Paintings from Spanish America” Exhibit opens The International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS) announces the upcoming exhibition, “Paintings from Spanish America (16001800) from the Carl and Marilynn Thoma Foundation Collection,” which will be on view from February 8 to May 25. This exhibition features 16 masterworks that present a comprehensive panorama of artistic creativity from Ecuador, Peru, Colombia, Venezuela, Bolivia, and Cuba, dating from the 17th and 18th centuries. Co-Curated by Suzanne Stratton-Pruitt and Verónica Muñoz-Nájar, the exhibition examines the dynamic character of viceregal art, illustrating how European artistic traditions were transformed and reinterpreted in Spanish Colonial America or the American Colonies of Spain. Visitors will encounter a collection of oil paintings on canvas and copper, showcasing devotional iconography and intricate details that defined the period. These works, which once adorned churches, convents, and private homes, reflect the cultural identity of their regions and portray complex allegories, unique styles, and narratives of lineage and status. IMAS will host an exclusive Member Opening Reception on February 6, from 5 to 7 p.m. This complimentary, after-hours event is offered as a special acknowledgment of IMAS Members’ continued support. Pre-registration is encouraged. Members may bring one non-member guest per membership, while additional Member guests may attend for a $10 admission fee. Memberships are available for purchase online or at the door. An Art History Roundtable titled “Dialogues of Collecting and Display: Art of the Spanish Americas in the Rio Grande Valley” will take place on February 21, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. The roundtable will feature prominent experts, including Dr. Verónica Muñoz Nájar, Dr. Katherine McAllen, Dr. Tom Cummins, Dr. Rosario Granados, Dr. Kristopher Driggers, Dr. Adam Jasienski, and Dr. Carmen Fernández-Salvador. Participants will discuss the historical and cultural significance of viceregal art, its modern appreciation, and its relevance to cultural institutions like IMAS. Additional information about the exhibition, events, or membership is available at www.imasonline.org . IMAS is located at 1900 W. Nolana Avenue in McAllen. For more information on admission, events, and programs, visit theimasonline. org or call (956) 681-2800. Unidentified artist. Angel with Baton, Oil on canvas, 18th century. Photo courtesy of IMAS
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