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South Texas College Music Department presents the 3rd Annual Composition Competition. Selected pieces will be showcased in a recital on: Friday, March 30th, 2012 at 7:30 pm in the Cooper Center for Communication Arts Theater. Selected pieces offer a diverse range of styles and instrumental combinations, including marimba, piano, violin, and voice. It will also feature electronic pieces created in STC’s recently offered Electronic Music course and the STC Jazz Combo performing an original chart composed by STC music faculty’s Daniel Cather. It includes original music by STC students: Abraham Acevedo, Rene Caldera, Allen Juarez, Claudia Mendoza, Gerry Rodriguez, and Aviel Santos. Admission is free. Amanda M. Alejos STC VAM Dept. Gallery Assistant artgallery@southtexascollege.edu (956) 872-2503

Two important upcoming events at the Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce. http://www.missionchamber.com March 28 at 12 pm Conceptos Basicos Para La Contratacion de Personal En Los Negocios Pequeños http://www.facebook.com/events/206279996140747/ March 31 at 2 pm RGV Film Commission Workshop http://www.facebook.com/events/184871751629581/ rgvlife's Webcam Video from March 28, 2012 09:16 PM

Ribbon Cutting Event for Costco Wholesale Thursday - March 15th 7:30am 1501 W. Kelly Blvd. Pharr, TX 78577 You are also invited to join us when shopping begins at 8:00am. For more information, or to RSVP, call the Pharr Chamber of Commerce at (956)787-1481 or email frontdesk@pharrchamber.com . Pharr Chamber of Commerce 308 W. Newcombe (Park)Ave Pharr, TX 78577 (956)787-1481 www.pharrchamber.com facebook.com/pharr.chamber

Contact: Laura Espinoza or Martha Noell at 956-968-2102 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Purchase advance Onion Fest tickets and T-shirts at the Weslaco Chamber Texas Onion Fest 2012 will be going on Saturday and Sunday, March 24 & 25 at Weslaco City Park.  Buy your advance tickets for the "Onion Round-up" at the Weslaco Area Chamber of Commerce, 255 S. Texas, and avoid waiting in line to purchase them at the gate. Two-day tickets are available pre-sale ONLY, $8 for adults, $7 for Seniors.  There will be plenty to see and do on both days, so take advantage of the savings!  One-day tickets are also available for purchase.  Kids 12 and under get in free on Sunday, and must be accompanied by an adult. While purchasing your tickets, be sure to grab an "Onion Round-up" t-shirt!  The shirts are available in sizes Small, Medium, Large, and X-Large for $10 each. Children sizes medium and large will also be available for $10.  A limited quantity of size...

Contact: Laura Espinoza or Martha Noell at 956-968-2102 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE La Costumbre, Tejano Boys to headline Texas Onion Fest Entertainment This year's Texas Onion Fest will bring all the great live music it's known for, taking place on Saturday & Sunday, March 24th & 25th at Weslaco City Park. Norteño group La Costumbre will be headlining the Magic Valley Electric Main Stage on Saturday night.  Group members Edgar Lujan and Jose Zamora first met in a Spanish class at Zapata High School.  They soon realized that they both were interested forming a group since Jose was learning to play the accordion and Edgar already played the guitar.  At first, they simply just loved to play music together, but they never imagined where that passion for music would take them. They've released six albums, their most recent one released last year, a live recording featuring all their hits.  They received a Latin Grammy in 2009 for Best Norteño Albu...