Winter Texan Times

RGV Livestock Show & Rodeo announces music lineup

Details: Published: Tuesday, 14 January 2025 22:28

Gene Watson RT 2 credit Alan Mercer 1 web The Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show & Rodeo has announced the music lineup for the 2025 show to be held March 6 through March 16. All concerts are free with the price of admission. Listed below are the Main Headliners for each day. Opening Acts will be listed on the website at www.rgvls.com.

Tickets are currently on sale. You’ll have a mix of country, conjunto, rock and Tejano to choose from.

Bachelors of Broadway to perform

Details: Published: Tuesday, 14 January 2025 22:20

BachelorsOfBroadwayPHOTO2 web Three of Broadway’s most dynamic male vocalists will be performing the biggest hits from the most beloved musicals of all time in a special concert at Christian Fellowship Church, 901 N. Loop 499, Harlingen, on Thursday, January 30, at 7:30 p.m. For ticket information, visit the association’s website at www.HarlingenConcert.com or call (956) 392-9757.

MCC features Carole King Tribute

Details: Published: Thursday, 09 January 2025 17:03

20250108 NaturalWomanPHOTO1 web McAllen Community Concert Association is featuring six concerts this season. Their next concert features Katie Pinder Brown with A Tribute to Carole King.

A Tribute to Carole King, Natural Woman, will be held on January 13. Katie Pinder Brown is an award-winning singer and piano entertainer whose dynamic voice, charismatic presence, and impressive repertoire have dazzled and delighted international audiences. Natural Woman is the premier tribute to the legendary singer/songwriter Carole King. Katie Brown plays and sings the iconic songs that defined a generation.

Celebrate Kansas Day in the RGV

Details: Published: Thursday, 09 January 2025 17:01

20250108 Kansas Day Fun2 web Come celebrate Kansas Day in the RGV at a new location this year. Kansas Day will be celebrated Wednesday, January 29 at Peter Piper Pizza, 3101 E. Expressway 83, in Weslaco. Check-in will be from 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Many of you have already enjoyed the buffet luncheon which includes a variety of pizzas, salad bar, breadsticks, dessert and beverage. You will make your personal choices at the check-in counter. There will not be an entry fee this year – your cost will be based on your individual order.

While they are not requiring a reservation, a simple “yes” to Larry Schmitt at (913) 369-5669 (larrys13@icloud.com) would be appreciated.

Submitted by Larry Schmitt

Santa Maria Bullring holds grand opening

Details: Published: Wednesday, 01 January 2025 15:03

Cayetano 01 web Santa Maria Bullring is holding a grand opening bull fight this weekend, Sunday, January 5. After a brief hiatus, and the passing of the previous owner Fred Renk, the bullring is back at it with a new owner and lots of updates.

As the new owner says, the calls kept coming from people wanting to know when they were going to open. When shows were going to start again. They decided to make their customers happy and begin with a grand show.

The grand opening will feature Cayetano Delgado from Monterrey, Mexico. Delgado is not new to Santa Maria Bullring. He grew up in the bullfight world, as his father was a matador, and matador David Renk, ‘El Texano,’ was his godfather.

HCA announces Carole King tribute act

Details: Published: Wednesday, 01 January 2025 14:32

NaturalWomanPHOTO2 web Join Katie Pinder Brown as she pays tribute to international superstar Carole King in a special concert at Christian Fellowship Church, 901 N. Loop 499, Harlingen, on Tuesday, January 14, at 7:30 p.m.

Katie Pinder Brown is introducing the music of Carole King to a new generation with her dynamic voice and charismatic presence. Known as a "vocal chameleon," a "human jukebox," and a musical "Jill-of-all-trades," she has garnered many accolades throughout her career, and has performed alongside the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra, and for American troops overseas. Additionally, Brown has toured on four continents, and performing alongside music industry giants like Celine Dion, Boys II Men, Neil Patrick Harris, and more. Her one-of-a-kind tribute show features jaw-dropping covers of King's biggest hits, like "(You Make Me Feel Like A) Natural Woman," "Where You Lead," "You've Got a Friend," and more.

Star-Studded Lineup Announced for Fiesta Edinburg 2025

Details: Published: Wednesday, 01 January 2025 14:24

2.29 web The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce (ECC), in partnership with Bert Ogden & Fiesta Dealerships and the City of Edinburg, is excited to announce the 56th annual Fiesta Edinburg, scheduled for February 27 through March 2, 2025, at the Bert Ogden Arena. This year’s festival promises an unforgettable experience, drawing thousands of attendees to Edinburg.

During a press conference at Bert Ogden Arena, ECC revealed an exciting musical lineup headlined by five-time Grammy Award winner La Mafia, who will take the stage on Saturday, March 1, 2025.