Amy Nichol Smith
Pharr Events Center marks successful first year with Tracy Lawrence concert
A couple of years ago, the Pharr Convention Center saw very little action. The venue mostly hosted weddings and quinceañeras.
But after a $1.8 million makeover, the renamed Pharr Events Center has become the little venue that could, having hosted…
Auditions for locally produced play start next week
Thirteen O’Clock Theatre will hold auditions for their first show of the summer season “Zoot Suit” from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 26, and Sunday, May 27, at the Dancentre of Edinburg.
Actors will need to do cold reads and attend a dance call….
Stonewall Democrats to host second annual ‘Right to Prom’
Attend the prom with the date you choose at the Stonewall Democrats second annual “Right to Prom” at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 19, at the Art Village on Main in McAllen.
Men, women and teens from the lesbian, gay, bisexual and trangender community and…
Renovated McAllen park set to open Saturday
Starting this weekend, playing outside will get a little cooler at the old Fireman’s Park at Business highway 83 and 2nd Street in McAllen.
The renovated park, which McAllen Parks and Recreation dubbed “Town Lake,” will officially open to the public…
Free acting workshop will be offered this weekend in Mission
Budding actors of all ages are invited to attend a free acting workshop at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 19, at the Mission Chamber of Commerce.
The Rio Grande Valley Film Commission and Cinesol Film Festival are co-sponsoring a free acting workshop series…
McAllen Music Theatre Co. will host fundraiser Saturday
It’s a culture crossover at the “Lonestar Luau,” a fundraiser for the McAllen Music Theatre Company starting at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 19, at the McAllen Chamber of Commerce.
Adults are invited to mix and match cowboy boots and hula skirts and enjoy a…
Roller derby bout set for Saturday in McAllen
Root for your favorite roller girl at the next South Texas Rollerista match at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 12, at the De Leon Soccer Complex in McAllen.
McAllen’s Nerd Core will battle it out on the track against mid-Valley’s Fallout Brigade.
During…
Valley cartoonist celebrates 25th anniversary with exhibit in Edinburg
From “Only in the Valley” and “Teacher Toons” to “Dating Toons” and “Raza Toons,” Ramon Ramirez has developed a huge following throughout his 25 years of cartooning.
The local artist and teacher will celebrate the silver anniversary of “Smarty…
Veterans Memorial High School actors will head to state UIL competition
Actors from Veterans Memorial High School have advanced to the University Interscholastic League (UIL) state competition for one act plays. Before they hit the road for Austin, the group will present their winning performance of Dr. Jekyll and Mr….
South Texas Youth Symphony plays finale concert Sunday
Dozens of students from across the Valley will gather to perform a final concert of the season in the South Texas Youth Symphony and Philharmonic’s annual Mother’s Day show at 4 p.m. Sunday, May 13, at The University of Texas-Pan American in…