New exhibit celebrates 50 years of festival and show winners
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LA GRANGE, TEXAS—The Texas Quilt Museum ushers in the new year with three knockout exhibits sure to enthrall art lovers across its three galleries: “Red, White and Blue Quilts from International Quilt Festival’s 50th Anniversary,” “International Quilt Festival 2024 Judged Show Prizewinners,” and “Libby Lehman: The Art of Quilting.” The exhibits will run through April 26.
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Snowbird Extravaganza is returning to the McAllen Convention Center, marking its 28th year in Texas. The event will be held on Wednesday, February 26, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free and there will be entertainment and door prizes.
Valley Star Awards tickets are still available, but we do have a limited supply. So, if you are still thinking of going to the show, you should buy your tickets soon.
On January 29, 2025, 158 Kansans from all over the Rio Grande Valley met to commemorate the anniversary of the state’s January 29, 1861, admission to the Union. It was so special that 39 Kansans joined the group for their first time. Yay!!
By Carina A Brunson
Fun N Sun will host GospelFest on Tuesday, February 11 at 6 p.m. The event will be held in their dance hall (1400 Zillock Rd., San Benito). Brett Marshall, Justin Terry and Mountain Highway will be the main entertainment for the event. It will also feature Fun N Sun Trio, RGV Men’s Gospel Choir, Faithful Singers, and a preshow by the Fun N Sun Ukelele Band. Fun N Sun has been holding GospelFest since 2006. 
The Rio Grande Valley Quilt Guild will be hosting the RGV Quilt Show, “Texas Fiesta,” February 14 and 15 at the South Padre Island Convention Center, 7355 Padre Blvd. There are nearly 300 quilt entries ranging from wall hangings, bed quilts, wearable items, home décor, challenge quilts, and more.
