The McAllen High School Choir Department will present Dinner Show 2013, “A Night on Broadway”, January 31st, February 1st and 2nd at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in McAllen.
The talented cast of 22 students will treat you to the songs of some of Broadway's most memorable musicals including “Fiddler on the Roof”, “A Chorus Line”, and “Cats” while other choir students serve dinner for the evening performances and dessert for the matinee. Continuing their tradition, McHi Choir promises an evening of wonderful entertainment!
Thurs., Fri, and Sat, evening performances will begin seating at 6:30 p.m. and the donation is $20.00 per person. The matinee performance is on Sat., with the seating at 1:15 p.m. and the donation is $10.00 per person. To purchase tickets or for more information, please call the choir room at (956) 632-3172.
1/30 - WinterFest Music Festival - South Padre Island
The Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark invites the public to their all day music festival, Winterfest on January 30, 2012 from 10 Am till 6 PM at the Schlitterbahn Waterpark. Winterfest will count with over half a dozen live music acts, venders, giveaways, covered pavilion, beach access, and lunch plate will be included. Advance tickets are only $15 and $20 at the gate. For more information and tickets please call (956) 772-7873.
1/26 - South Texas Sizzler 1M Fun Run, 5K & 10K - Harlingen
Brought to you by the Junior League of Harlingen, the South Texas Sizzler will take place on January 26, 2012 at the Harlingen Soccer Complex. The day will begin with the Little Sizzle, a 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk, followed by the 5K and 10K races.
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, January 26, 2012
Location: Harlingen Soccer Complex
Time:
7:30 a.m. Little Sizzle 1 Mile Fun Run
8:00 a.m. 5K and 10K Run/Walk
Awards: (5K and 10K only) - All Awards are based on Gun Time.
Overall Male and Female
Overall Masters (50+) Male and Female
1st / 2nd / 3rd Male and Female Age Group Awards
Finisher's Medals to ALL (Little Sizzle, 5K, 10K)
Age Groups:
14 and Under, 15 to 19, 20 to 24, 25 to 29, 30 to 34, 35 to 39, 40 to 44, 45 to 49,
50 to 54, 55 to 59, 60 to 64, 65 to 69, 70 and Over.
Shirts: Guaranteed to the first 700 participants. Shirt size guaranteed for registrations before Monday, January 7th, 2013.
Entry Fees:
5K / 10K
"Quick Feet" Rate $20 before December 27th
Regular Rate $25 after December 27th
Little Sizzle $10
No Additional Online Registration Fees!
Race Day Registration Will Be Available from 6:30am to 7:30am
Packet Pickup:
Friday, January 25th, 2013
12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Footworks of Harlingen
2224 U.S. 77 Business #94
Harlingen, 78550
(956) 423-3131
Footworks is located 2 doors down from Jason's Deli
Course Map: (5K)
https://www.onestoprace.com/images/imagebin/6578/Sizzler%205K%202013.jpg
Course Map: (10K)
https://www.onestoprace.com/images/imagebin/6578/Sizzler%2010K%202013.jpg
Additional Information:
Race Director: Elizabeth Cowan Phillips
jrleagueharlingen@gmail.com
(956) 778-9989
Directions:
https://www.onestoprace.com/images/imagebin/6578/Sizzler%20Directions.jpg
From Expressway 281/77: Exit Ed Carey towards Valley International Airport, Turn Right on E. Harrison/Hwy. 106 towards Rio Hondo. Drive 1 mile. Soccer Complex is on the right.
1/26 - Texas Fiesta 2013 - Mission
Parade of Oranges - Sat. Jan. 26th 3pm. Line-up 11am-1pm on 2 Mile Line and Conway. $40 Non-Commercial entry, $250 Commercial entry.
Fun Fair Events - Sat. Jan. 26th. Free gate admission, 10am - 10pm. Food vendors, Arts & Crafts, Entrertainment. 10'X10' Spaces Available, $100. Commercial, $150.
Vaquero Cook-Off - Sat. Jan. 26th, $225 Per Team, additional $100 for advertising, (NO Political Signs).
Location: Leo Pena Veterans Park, 9th St. & Conway.
1/26-27 - Valley Symphony Orchestra Pops Concert - McAllen, Brownsville
VSO Concert IV - Pops Concert - McAllen Civic Center
Saturday, January 26, 2013 - 8PM
Featuring Special Performance by Grammy Award Winner Elida Reyna
Gershwin/Sayre Newton / Gershwin in Concert Capriccio for Tuba, Scott Roeder, tuba
Rodgers / Victory at Sea
Moss / Salute to Ol' Blue Eyes
Moross / The Big Country Suite
Williams / Star Wars
VSO Concert IV - Pops Concert - UTB/TSC Arts Center
Sunday, January 27, 2013 - 5PM
Gershwin/Sayre Newton / Gershwin in Concert Capriccio for Tuba, Scott Roeder, tuba
Rodgers / Victory at Sea
Moss / Salute to Ol' Blue Eyes
Moross / The Big Country Suite
Williams / Star Wars
Tickets are $20, $35, and $40. Tickets available at the Valley Symphony Orchestra office by calling (956) 661-1615 or online at valleyorchestra.org.
Senior and student discounts are available. There will be a $5 additional fee if purchased at the door.
Excerpted from http://www.vsomusic.org/.
1/26-27 - Hottest 8 Seconds of 2013 Bull Riding Event - Mercedes
The NPBR not only attracts bull riders from Texas and the surrounding states but also Mexico, Brazil and Australia. It will be fast, fun and furious and you won’t want to miss a minute.
Again this year, courtesy of Cavenders Western Outfitters is Pro Rodeo Clown Scott “Funky Kol” Messina of Huntsville, TX. Scott has performed at some of the largest PRCA Rodeos in the nation & has been nominated several times to work the prestigious National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas as the Barrelman as well as the “Coors Man in the Can”.
There will be something for everyone including food, vendors, bucking machine and a calf scramble for the kids. Mustang Lounge will be hosting the “Meet the Cowboy’s” after party on Saturday night, January 26, following the bull riding and Chris Marshall will play inside the arena on Sunday, January 27, from 12:00 noon until the bull riding performance starts.
Pre-sale tickets are available at Boots & Jeans in Weslaco and all Boot Jack Western Stores. Adults are $12 pre-sale and $14 at the gate. Seniors (55+) are $10 pre-sale and $12 at the gate. Kids (6-12 years) are $7 pre-sale and $8 at the gate and kids 5 & under are free.
Action starts Saturday, January 26, at 7:30 pm and Sunday, January 28, at 2:00 pm. Gates open 2 hours before the event each
Buy your tickets here: https://welcomehomergv.wufoo.com/forms/r7p3p1/
Excerpted from welcomehomergv.com at http://www.welcomehomergv.com/events?eventId=614218&EventViewMode=EventDetails
1/26 - Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge's 70th Birthday Party - Alamo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2FWvHNpq1Q
Excerpted from their Facebook page : http://www.facebook.com/SantaAnaNWR
1/25-27- McAllen International CarFest - McAllen
McAllen International Car Fest 2013
Friday, January 25, 2013
4 PM - 9 PM
Saturday, January 26, 2013
10 AM - 9 PM
Sunday, January 27, 2013
10 AM - 6 PM
For more information visit http://www.mcallencarfest.com/.
1/21 - Taste of La Frontera 2013- Brownsville
Among the participating restaurants are Antonio’s Mexican Village, Bigo’s, El Camino Bakery, Chef Ricardo’s, , Chili’s Grill & Bar, Cobbleheads, Cobblestone Court, La Corriente, Elva’s, El Fortin del Bravo, Johnny Carino’s Italian Restaurant, Mr. Taco, Adolio's, Texas Roadhouse, Rudy’s BBQ, Shenanigans, and The Vermillion, plus many more. Log on to www.mramigo.com for updates on participating restaurants. Nearly 40 years old, the Mr. Amigo Association works to promote relations between the United States and Mexico and highlight the way of life between Brownsville and Matamoros. Taste of La Frontera starts at 6 p.m. and tickets are $25 at the door. You may purchase it online as well, through this site, for an additional fee. For more information email amigoassociation@gmail.com or call (956) 465-5815 or visit our website at www.mramigo.com.
1/19 - Pan de Campo Cook-Off - Edinburg
American Legion Post 408 will be hosting the 35th Annual Pan de Campo Cook Off Saturday January 19th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Competitive categories include Pan de Campo, Fajita, Carne Guisada, Charro Beans and Pork Spare Ribs. A trophy and $100 prize will be awarded to first place in all categories. Only trophies will be awarded to second and third place for all categories.
The public is invited to attend the cook-off free of charge. For more information call American Legion Post 408 at 956-383-1182.
Visitors are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs and stay awhile to enjoy the music and visit with friends. Food will be available for purchase.
Excerpted from YourValleyVoice.com
1/18-20 - ENHS Fine Arts Dept presents The Wizard of Oz - Edinburg
ENHS Theatre Company presents THE WIZARD OF OZ on the following datesJanuary 18th at 7:30, Friday
January 19th at 2:00 & 7:30, Saturday
January 20th at 2:00, Sunday
The musical will be held at
ENHS Performing Arts Center
3101 N. Closner Blvd.
For reservations please contact us at
(956) 289-2509
All tickets will be $7.00
Information excerpted from the ENHS Theatre Co. Events Page:
1/19 - Harlem Globetrotters at State Farm Arena - Hidalgo
Your family's smiles will begin before you even get to the show as the Harlem Globetrotters 2013 "You Write the Rules" World Tour takes kid participation to a whole new level. For the first time ever, fans will decide the rules for the game that could affect the final outcome. Vote for your favorite, craziest rule now at www.harlemglobetrotters.com, then see the winning rules implemented live into Globetrotter basketball. After the game, Globetrotter stars remain on court for autographs and photographs with fans.*
This year's Globetrotters roster features stars such as Hi-Lite Bruton, Dizzy Grant, Handles Franklin and female star Mighty Mitchell.**
** rosters may vary in each city and are subject to change
Tickets are on sale now at Ticketmaster:
Jan 18 - Fri 7:00 p.m. Laredo Energy Arena, Laredo, TX
Jan 19 - Sat 7:00 p.m. State Farm Arena , Hidalgo, TX
Jan 20 - Sun 2:00 p.m. American Bank Center Arena, Corpus Christi, TX
Jan 31 - Thu 7:00 p.m. AT&T Center, San Antonio, TX
1/17 - The Alfresco Weslaco Jazz and Art on the Street - Weslaco
The Alfresco Weslaco Jazz and Art on the Street celebration will begin at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, on S. Texas Boulevard. There will be artists, potters, sculptors and more showing and selling their wares along the boulevard, along with food and beverage vendors selling sodas, tacos and more. The event will also boast a classic car show.
The festival will feature headlining act Bongo Dogs out of South Padre Island. The large band is known for having a blend of jazz, reggae and Tejano sound, and they recently released their second album, Viva Caliche. The band will begin playing at 7 p.m.
From The Monitor's Event Calendar
1/16 - Natural History Tours of Salineno Birding "Village" & Roma Bluffs - 12/26 & 1/16 - Alamo
Experience a Birding Paradise! Van tours offered from Santa Ana NWR. Tours leave at 7:00am and return around 2:00pm.
Tours to the Salineno Birding "Village" & Roma Bluffs
are on December 26th and January 16th.
Water, insect repellent, and bird list included. Bring your own snacks or lunch if you wish!
Wear sturdy shoes as walking is required.
Pre-register & Pay required
$25 per person
Valley Nature Center
956-969-2475
mlatigo@valleynaturecenter.org
1/13 - Shakespeare's Winter Tale - Edinburg
Join others for an afternoon of reading Shakespeare aloud
1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Dustin Sekula Memorial Library
Edinburg, TX
1/12 - Viva Las Vegas Elvis Festival - Los Fresnos
The King lives. From 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, at Little Graceland in Los Fresnos, Elvis fans of all ages can enjoy a celebration dedicated to the late, great rock ‘n’ roller. There will be kiddie carnival rides, food and beverages, a classic car show, musical performances and more at the Viva Las Vegas Elvis Festival. The museum dedicated to the King will be open from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and the festivities will go on all afternoon. There will be a dance performance by the Adagio Ballet Dance School, and live music from various Elvis impersonators like Chad Roy and Rene Davis.
Admission is $8 for adults, and free for those 12 and under. For more information, call (956) 551-2564.
Excerpted from The Monitor's Event Calendar - http://www.themonitor.com/entertainment/article_33226e5a-5cf1-11e2-a819-001a4bcf6878.html
1/10 - Get to Know the Birds Around You - McAllen
A presentation by expert birder John Brush
Thursday, January 10th, 2013
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Admission: $2.00 per adult and $1.00 for seniors & children
1/9 & 10 Mexican Artisan Expo - McAllen
More than 50 artisans from various states in Mexico such as Nuevo Leon, San Luis Potosi, Oaxaca, Chiapas, Tamaulipas, Distrito Federal, Guanajuato and Veracruz, among others, will showcase some of the best in clothing, crafts, and candies Mexico is renowned for. All products will be on sale to the public and distributors at great prices.
Some of the hand crafted products that will be showcased are hand crafted Talavera, textiles, oil paintings, silver jewelry, decorative candles, amber products, candies and more.
Entrance to the Mexican Expo is free and the event times are 9am to 8 pm on Wednesday, January 9th and 9 am to 4 pm on Thursday, January 10th.
1/9 & 10 McAllen International Travel Show - McAllen
From mcallen.org:
Do you want to travel somewhere fun and memorable in 2013? Then you need to experience the International Travel Show on January 9 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and January 10 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the McAllen Convention Center.
Cities from all over the US and Mexico will be there to showcase all of the fun and excitement their cities have to offer!
In addition, enjoy the Mexican Artisan Expo, where you can enjoy and purchase beautiful authentic fine arts and crafts from Mexico.
There will be fun for the entire family with plenty of live entertainment. Admission is FREE!
For more information, contact Gerry Garcia at the Chamber at 682-2871.
Brought to you by AAA Texas, La Plaza Mall, Rio Grande Valley Premium Outlets, Pena Eye Institute and Poncho's Mexican Restaurant.
Cities from all over the US and Mexico will be there to showcase all of the fun and excitement their cities have to offer!
In addition, enjoy the Mexican Artisan Expo, where you can enjoy and purchase beautiful authentic fine arts and crafts from Mexico.
There will be fun for the entire family with plenty of live entertainment. Admission is FREE!
For more information, contact Gerry Garcia at the Chamber at 682-2871.
Brought to you by AAA Texas, La Plaza Mall, Rio Grande Valley Premium Outlets, Pena Eye Institute and Poncho's Mexican Restaurant.
For an idea of what you can expect:
1/9 & 1/30 - Natural History Tours of Palmito Hill Battlefield & Boca Chica - Alamo
Walk a Historic Battlefield with Valley Nature Center. Van tours offered from Santa Ana NWR, on Wednesdays, starting November 21, 2012. Tours leave at 7:00am and return around 2:00pm.
Palmito Hill Historic Battlefield and Boca Chica Tours are on December 19th, January 9th & 30th.
Water, insect repellent, and bird list included. Bring your own snacks or lunch if you wish! Wear sturdy shoes as walking is required.
Pre-register & Pay required
$25 per person
Valley Nature Center
956-969-2475
mlatigo@valleynaturecenter.org
12/9 - Brownsville Christmas Parade
Brownsville Christmas Parade is hosted by the Charro Days Fiesta HQ and invites you to come out and line up Elizabeth Street and enjoy the Beginning of the Christmas spirit in Brownsville TX. For more information call Charro Days HQ at (956) 542-4245Flying Pig Marketplace Market Days - McAllen
Flying Pig Marketplace
Repeats every month on the 1st Saturday until Saturday, April 6, 2013
Flying Pig Marketplace introduces Market Days every 1st Saturday. Flying Pig is McAllen’s newest marketplace showcasing quality local antique dealers and artisans. Entry donation of .25 cents or a non perishable food item, all proceeds to benefit the Food Bank of St. Mark United Methodist Church in McAllen.1/2 & 1/23 - Natural History Tours of La Sal del Rey - Alamo
Van tours by Valley Nature Center are offered from Santa Ana NWR and leave at 7:00am and return around 2:00pm.
Salt Lake Tours are on January 2nd and 23rd.
Water, insect repellent, and bird list included. Bring your own snacks or lunch if you wish! Wear sturdy shoes as walking is required.
Pre-register & Pay required
$25 per person
Valley Nature Center
956-969-2475
mlatigo@valleynaturecenter.org
Brownsville's Farmer Market
The Brownsville Farmers’ Market is held year-round from 9:00 a.m. to noon every Saturday morning. We are located at Linear Park in beautiful Brownsville, Texas, along 6th Street between Ringgold and Harrison. The Brownsville Farmers’ Market offers a great selection of farm-fresh fruits and veggies, herbs, flowers, raw honey, gulf coast shrimp, baked goodies, homemade jams, handcrafted soaps, and much more! Come early for the best selection!
The Brownsville Farmers’ Market is across the street from the Gladys Porter Zoo, next to the Brownsville Museum of Fine Arts (which offers free admission during market hours) and just a couple blocks’ walk from Dean Porter Park and the Children’s Museum. Bring the family and make a day of it!
The Childrens’ Museum of Brownsville has $3 admission during our market hours, 9am-noon on Saturdays (in walking distance from the Market).cmofbrownsville.com
Gladys Porter Zoo has 20%-off discount tickets available at our farmers’ market (visit the Market tent for details).9:00 AM to Noon every Saturday
Linear Park in Brownsville, Texas 6th Street and Ringgold
Across from the Gladys Porter Zoo and next to the Brownsville Museum of Fine Art
Staycation Day! - Mission
The Mission Staycation Day Farmer's Market is held the first Saturday of each month from 3-6 p.m. in downtown Mission, Texas. The market features locally grown produce, food and artisan items.
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