Another presentation of The Last Poet in the Woods
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- Published: Thursday, 27 February 2025 21:21
Join Artists Reefka Schneider and Poet, Steven Schneider for a presentation on their eco-tapestry of art and poetry, Last Poet in the Woods, Thursday February 27, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. For this special presentation Professor Schneider will discuss the literary traditions of ekphrasis and eco-writing as well as the social, pedagogical and ecological goals of Last Poet in the Woods.
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Get ready for the ultimate showdown of compassion and competition – March Muttness 2025 is back and bigger than ever. This nationwide, bracket-style fundraising tournament is uniting over 35 animal shelters from across the country, bringing together animal lovers in a high-stakes race to raise funds for homeless pets in need.
Filling a golf course from every tee to green with golfers is almost always the goal on the golf management side.
On Thursday, February 20 at 11 a.m. sharp, the Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for Sgt. Marc A. Jones. Born on October 20, 1953, Sgt. Jones served from May 1973 to July 1975. Sgt. Jones received the National Defense Service Medal for his service to our country.
The Pharr Community Theater (PCT) and Pedro Garcia are hosting engaging acting workshops designed for youth and adults. The workshops will focus on fundamental acting techniques and provide hands-on opportunities to practice essential skills for aspiring performers.
Bentsen-RGV State Park has announced their March programs that include roasting s’mores. There are fun and informative programs for all ages. Scheduled programs are free with park admission. A few events require reservations.
The stunning, Crimson-collared Grosbeak has been spotted at McAllen’s Quinta Mazatlán World Birding Center, bringing in birders from all over the United States.
Fredericksburg, TX – The National Museum of the Pacific War (NMPW) will honor the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima with a free three-day commemorative event from February 21 to 23. This special event aims to pay tribute to those who served and sacrificed during one of the most significant battles of WWII.
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.
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.
Quinta Mazatlán is honored to host select works from the poetry-art exhibit, Last Poet in the Woods. Join them for an opening reception, Thursday, February 6, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. to experience a plea to preserve the natural beauty left in our world by artist Reefka Schneider and poet Steven P. Schneider. These paintings and poems are informed by the concept of Biophilia as defined by Pulitzer Prize winning author Edward O. Wilson: “the urge to affiliate with other forms of life.” The Last Poet in the Woods is a bold aesthetic statement to create an enduring testimony to the wonders of the natural world.
The International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS) announces the upcoming exhibition, "Paintings from Spanish America (1600-1800) from the Carl and Marilynn Thoma Foundation Collection," which will be on view from February 8 to May 25. This exhibition features 16 masterworks that present a comprehensive panorama of artistic creativity from Ecuador, Peru, Colombia, Venezuela, Bolivia, and Cuba, dating from the 17th and 18th centuries.
