JANUARY 21, 2026 www.wintertexantimes.com 20 WINTER TEXAN TIMES Valley Star AWARDS SHOW F E B 1 1 2 0 2 6 15th Annual Brought to you by ADVANCE TICKETS $15 February 11 • 1 - 4 PM; Lunch Available 12 - 1 PM Mission Bell Resort, 1711 E. Bus. 83 - Mission Purchase Tickets Online: www.WinterTexanTimes.com Valley Star Awards Show Ticket Outlets Winter Texan Times 1217 N Conway, Mission 956.580.7800 M-F, 9a-12p, 1p-5p Mission Bell Resort Activities Office 1711 E Bus 83, Mission 956.585.4833 M-F, 9a-12p Jamie Layton Julia Lane Cooper Buck Hollow Vinyl Spin Paul Mayham Comedy Bringing You Six Great WintertainersTM Anthony Hernandez Illusions professionalism, musical versatility, and genuine connection with its audience – who they proudly call their friends, not fans. Vinyl Spin’s shows are designed to keep the dance floor packed all night long. Each performance is tailored to the audience, blending crowd favorites with dynamic stage presence, humor, and nonstop music. Whether it’s a large-scale event, RV resort dance, festival, or private celebration, Vinyl Spin delivers a polished, professional show that feels personal, exciting, and unforgettable. They have been proudly performing for Winter Texans since their very first show at Restful Valley Ranch in December 2021, becoming a trusted and recurring favorite at RV resorts, winter parks, and seasonal venues throughout the RGV. Not only did they win an award last year, but they are nominees again this year, and Annie is a nominee for Female Vocalist of the Year. They have received some other accolades such as Rock and Roll Band of the Year in the RGV All Star Awards, have been featured on KRGV Channel 5 News, and were featured performers at Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington. They continue to have sold-out performances at the RV resorts and live music venues, even performing throughout Texas and out-of-state, including Minnesota. As one of the most recognized and sought-after bands in the RGV, we look forward to having them perform at this year’s Valley Star Awards. If you want to see their full schedule, you can find them on Facebook or Instagram, or visit their website at www.vinylspinband.com. For information about booking, call (956) 458-9902. VINYL SPIN From pg. 6 AH ILLUSIONS From pg. 7 one you should not miss. They will be doing a whole new show this year, introducing a new illusion you haven’t seen. Anthony and Dawn are based in Los Angeles and are a Top Five Best Performer with IAAPA, were the 2012 Press Enterprise Reader’s Choice for Best Entertainer, Hot List 2014/2015 Best Theatre Show, and they were the promotional magicians for the movie, “Oz the Great and Powerful.” They can perform strolling magic, parlor shows, big illusion shows, and escapes almost anywhere. They have performed their own two-hour big illusions show at the Welk Resort Theatre in Escondido every Wednesday night for the past 10 years. AH Illusions has enjoyed performing for the Marriott Corporation for the past 10 years, with weekly shows at Shadow Ridge, Desert Springs, and Newport Coast Villas. They are the bestselling entertainers at the Pearson Park Amphitheater in Anaheim, CA every year bringing in nearly 1,600 people to each show. If you want to energize a special event, want a refreshing change of pace to add a spark that people will remember for a long time, AH Illusions will deliver that show. AH Illusions makes sure the audience feels involved and it’s always in good taste. They perform in the Valley mostly in January but also have shows in February this year. They are already booking for next year, so catch them while you can. To learn more about their shows, you can visit their website at www.anthonythemagic.com. For booking, contact Anthony at (951) 538-4221. Come see the magic you are missing at this year’s Valley Star Awards.
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