NOVEMBER 5, 2025 www.wintertexantimes.com 12 WINTER TEXAN TIMES We Love Our Winter Texans! Thank you for making us your home away from home! Walking Distance to the La Plaza Mall and several restaurants. For Reservations 956-378-4046 www.mcallen-studio6.com 700 Savannah Ave. McAllen, TX Lock In Your Rates For Next Winter Winter Texan 7 Day Plus Special! $327.67 Queen Bed • $375.97 2 Full Size Beds • Nightly, 7 Day Plus Rates Available • Fully Equipped Kitchens • Free Wi-Fi • Outdoor Pool • Small Pet Welcome (with fee) • Guest Laundry Service PLEASE MENTION AD FOR SPECIAL! SPECIAL! 7 Day Plus Harlingen Community Theatre presents Aladdin Jr. Harlingen Community Theatre (HCT) is where Valley stars shine. After celebrating 50 years of highlighting Valley talent last season, they will continue to showcase the talent the Valley has to offer with this season shows. They started the season last month with Murder on the Orient Express. Their next show, Disney’s Aladdin Jr., is set to entertain audiences November 14 through 16. The shows will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $15 for adults. The production highlights their summer youth intensive cast live on the stage. This is a show they created during a month-long theatre workshop in June. On February 27, 28 and March 1, and 6-8, the theatre will present Shrek the Musical. Their April show is slated to be Little Women on April 23-26, and in July they will present Seussical. Dates and showtimes can be found online, on their Facebook page, and in their ads in the Winter Texan Times. They do have season passes available for adults. Call for pricing. Even though tickets can be purchased at the door, if still available, I advise you to purchase ahead of time. We weren’t prepared for a show we went to see and had to wait to see if they had seats available for us – the three of us didn’t get to sit together, but we still enjoyed the show. We sat in the very front and were able to see the orchestra below deck. You can find out more about their shows, and their casting calls, by visiting their website at https://hctvalleystars.org/. Harlingen Community Theatre is located at 1209 Fair Park Blvd. next to the Lon C. Hill Destination Park, just past the Harlingen Municipal Auditorium. The venue has seating for 270 patrons, with two extra slots for patrons in a wheelchair. They also have designated handicapped seating. Performances are open seating – but there isn’t a bad seat in the house. They are a non-profit community theatre company. They produce four to five Broadway quality musicals or plays per year. The cast members are all local talent from the RGV. They hold auditions for each show and the cast includes children, teens, and adults. There are also opportunities for volunteers to work behind the scenes. McAllen is alive with music and arts The City of McAllen launched its Fall for the Arts celebration last month, marking the start of National Arts and Humanities Month with an event that highlighted the power of the arts to inspire, connect, and trans-form communities. Irma Chapa, Director of the Office of Communications for the City of McAllen welcomed attendees and media then made mention of the vast programs and lineups this season, from Fiesta de Palmas to Symphony in the Park at Sunset Live and the upcoming Broadway Series. The event featured live music, seasonal treats, and remarks from community leaders including Commission-er Tony Aguirre, City Manager Isaac Tawil, State Representative Terry Canales, Dr. Diane Milliken Garza of the Texas Commission on the Arts, David Lobel of the Valley Symphony Orchestra, and Yajaira Flores, McAllen’s Director of Convention & Performing Arts Facilities. State Representative Terry Canales reminded the audience of the deeper value of investing in the arts. “People want to go where there’s a true quality of life. And it is imperative that the stage you’re standing on isn’t just your destination, but a platform to raise awareness for the arts. There is nothing more important to the soul of a community than the arts,” said Canales. The event highlighted upcoming performances and programs, including the Valley Symphony Orchestra schedule and the live outdoor concerts series. Sunset Live Outdoor Concert Series are free monthly concerts in October, November, and December at Oval Park, connecting audiences with local and regional artists. The series offers free, family-friendly concerts that connect the community to live music in an open-air setting. Watch our calendars and stories to learn about the events happening in McAllen and other cities throughout the Rio Grande Valley.
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