McAllen Community Concerts features six concerts this season
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- Published: Wednesday, 30 October 2024 17:48
McAllen Community Concert Association is featuring six concerts this season. The first concert is November 4 with Forever Simon and Garfunkel.
With soaring energy, wit, and laser-precise harmony, Sean Altman and Jack Skuller take audiences on a journey through the history of Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel, from their teenage roots to their global dominance as hit-makers. Performing iconic hits from one of the most popular duos in rock n’ roll history like “The Sound of Silence,” “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” “Mrs. Robinson,” and more, Forever Simon and Garfunkel will entertain music lovers of all ages.
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The Life and Times of Juanito Gonzalez is a one-man, one-act, family friendly, children’s play written and performed by Pedro Garcia. The fun and heartfelt show explores the importance of education, love and life and is set on Día de los Muertos.
Texas College Theatre and Dance embarks upon its new season with its first production of the year, “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” by Edward Albee.
Renowned for a volume and variety of wild, free-flying butterflies that cannot be found anywhere else in the country, deep south Texas is home of the country’s premier butterfly event. The National Butterfly Center is hosting the 28th Annual Texas Butterfly Festival this weekend. For those that registered early, there will be several days of exploring renowned public lands and private properties with world-class leaders. For those that were not able to register, there is a free community day for visitors on Saturday, October 26 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Attendees to this event typically hail from at least half of the 50 states and multiple countries. They converge at the National Butterfly Center in the Rio Grande Valley to experience one of the most biologically diverse areas in North America. Go see for yourself why this region has earned worldwide recognition for its outstanding butterfly and birding spots, inviting thousands of visitors each year to discover its remarkable assortment of preserves, refuges, nature parks, trails, and more.
Nearly 150 species of North American butterflies can be seen only in the Lower Rio Grande Valley (LRGV), or by traveling to Mexico. More than 300 species of butterflies may be found in the LRGV, and more than 240 species have been seen at the National Butterfly Center, including rarities and US records.
The Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas invites you to their 54th Annual Dakee Si (Fall Gathering) Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas Powwow on Saturday, October 26, from 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Alton Recreation Center, 349 Dawes Ave. in Alton. Dancing and presentations will be held throughout the day. The event is free.
To volunteer or for more information, contact Robert Soto at (956) 648-8129, 
The wait is over! New season tickets for the upcoming Valley Symphony Orchestra 2024-25 Masterworks Concerts are now available. As a new season ticket holder, you’ll enjoy exclusive benefits such as 15% savings on each ticket, no processing fees (up to $20 of additional savings per ticket), priority seating, and early access to events. And if you’re renewing your season tickets, we’re holding on to your seats, but don’t wait too long!
The City of Edinburg’s Cultural Arts Department is excited to present "Los Muertos Bailan," a lively and free Día de los Muertos celebration, taking place on October 26 from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. This vibrant event, which spans from Edinburg City Hall to the Museum of South Texas History, offers a night of color, culture, and community as Edinburg honors the lives of loved ones through art, music, and dance.
