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Now through November 28
Artville, the Brownsville Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Brownsville Museum of Fine Art and The City of Brownsville have partnered to create Calle Calaveras – A community wide event recognizing Dia De Los Muertos on the Texas/Mexico Border. Calle Calaveras is an artistic and cultural celebration of life, family, and the community, incorporating Brownsville’s Latin roots, all while staying COVID-19 safe. They have partnered with local artists to showcase the unique culture in an indoor and outdoor exhibit at the Brownsville Museum of Fine Art and Linear Park that will run through November 28. Various virtual and socially distanced events will be a part of Calle Calaveras, including a showcase led by Costumes of the Americas and more. The museum is located at 660 E. Ringgold St. More information can be found on the museum’s Facebook page.
Now through November 1
The City of Edinburg, as a leader of cultural celebration, will be joined by the Museum of South Texas History to bring the Rio Grande Valley the annual day of the dead celebration. Dia de los Muertos: Los Muertos Bailan is the largest cultural festival that takes place in the City of Edinburg. This pre-celebration is a fun, educational and culturally relevant event to the Valley community. The event kicked off on Monday, October 19 with a dance to commemorate the pre-Hispanic origins of the celebration of the Day of the Dead. Events will be held daily during the two-week event. Information about each day’s events, and events at the museum, can be found online at www.edinburgarts.com/muertosmoreinfo. Full details can also be found in the full story online and in this edition of the Winter Texan Times.
October 23
The Valley Symphony Orchestra will present The Symphony Strings, featuring the VSO Piano Quintet.
The October 23 concert will feature the VSO piano quintet performing Erno Dohnányi’s piano quintet no. 1 in C minor. Dohnányi, often referred to as “the greatest composer you’ve never heard,” stood in the shadow of great classical composers such as Brahms and Liszt, and wrote this piece when he was just 17 years old. The work features two violins, viola, cello, and piano and is performed in four movements, or sections. Described as catchy and melodic, its full sounds remind the listener of a performance by an entire symphony orchestra.
The VSO string quintet consists of Geoffrey Wong, VSO Concertmaster (violin), Lindsey Gamble (violin), VSO Assistant Concertmaster, Jennifer Miller (viola), Benjamin Ponder (cello), and Juan Pablo Andrade (piano). The quintet's performance will premiere on October 23 at 7 p.m. on Facebook and be broadcast on October 25 at 11 a.m. on KRGV – Channel 5.
November 7
The City of Mission is honoring local military heroes with a Veterans’ Appreciation BBQ Saturday, Nov. 7. The drive-thru event at Mission Event Center will feature a chicken plate with all the trimmings, while supplies last. After the barbecue, community members can enjoy a Veterans Car Show from 3-8 p.m. outside the CEED building, courtesy of the 5 x 5 Brewing Company. There will be plenty of family-friendly entertainment including live local music and a food truck court. Masks and social distancing will be enforced.
To cap off the tribute, the inaugural City of Mission Veterans Virtual 5K will be held, with a Veterans Day themed run that is perfect for the whole family. The fun includes great swag including a bib, shirt and custom medal, along with online results for the running community. The registration deadline for a guaranteed t-shirt is Friday October 23. Register online at www.missiontexas.us.
November 20
As part of their fall concert series, the Valley Symphony Orchestra presents Melody and Rhythm, featuring the VSO Woodwinds and Percussion. The event premieres on Facebook November 20 at 7 p.m. Broadcast on KRGV – Channel 5 November 22 at 11 a.m.
Sponsorship opportunities are still available. To learn more, join the VSO’s mailing list at valleyorchestra.org or call the VSO at (956) 661-1615.
December 20
As part of their fall concert series, the Valley Symphony Orchestra presents A Touch of Frost, featuring the VSO Holiday Brass and Harp. The concert premieres on Facebook December 18 at 7 p.m. Broadcast on KRGV – Channel 5 December 20 at 11 a.m.
Sponsorship opportunities are still available. To learn more, join the VSO’s mailing list at valleyorchestra.org or call the VSO at (956) 661-1615.
