Thursday, March 29, 2012
South Texas College 3rd Annual Composers' Forum
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
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce Workshops - March 2012
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Ribbon Cutting Event for Costco Wholesale in Pharr, Texas
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
Advance Onion Fest tickets and T-shirts at the Weslaco Chamber
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 XX-Large T-shirts are
on sale for $15 each. T-shirts will also be for sale at the festival
grounds all day Saturday and Sunday, March 24th and 25that the Valley
Central.com Information Booth.
Texas Onion Fest is a two-day event featuring live entertainment, food
booths, dancing horse show, cooking demonstrations, recipe and onion
eating contests, a kids zone, car show and MUCH more! Gate admission
is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors, $3 for children (3 yrs. and younger
get in free). Kids 12 yrs. and under get in free on Sunday.
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Laura Espinoza, Marketing Director
Weslaco Area Chamber of Commerce
956.968.2102 office
956.968.6451 fax
www.weslaco.com
La Costumbre, Tejano Boys to headline Texas Onion Fest Entertainment
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 Album. Prepare for an entertaining
and energetic show from a group of guys who love to perform!
Ralph & the Cruisers, a Winter Texan favorite that offers a variety of
genres with a focus on classic oldies, will take the stage Saturday
morning, then local favorites Marshall Law and Whiskey D. will serve
up some country music, new and old. Kicking off the Tejano and
Norteno set is group Estruendo, while Grammy award winning artist
Marlissa Vela takes the Magic Valley Electric Main Stage for a second
year in a row.
On Sunday, Grammy Award-winning bluegrass duo Bob and Sheila Everhart,
who bring back the traditional bluegrass sounds of country music, will
perform at 3 p.m. Bob and Sheila Everhart record for the prestigious
Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C. They've released six
successful projects released on the Smithsonian-Folkways label, a
non-profit label dedicated to supporting and promoting cultural
diversity. The Everharts are true folk music "purists", and seek to
maintain America's heritage through their music. Bob and Sheila have
released six albums under Prairie Music Records, with re-releases in
Canada, and several labels in Europe. The Everharts have performed all
over the world including China, the North Pole and extensively in
Europe.
Closing out the event will be local favorite the Tejano Boys. Based
out of Brownsville, Texas, quintet the Tejano Boys have proven
themselves true Tejano artists as the name suggests. Their exciting
live shows and extensive touring have allowed them to cultivate a fan
base in Mexico and the United States.
Admission at the gate on Saturday and Sunday is $5 for adults, $4 for
seniors, $3 for children (3 yrs. and younger get in free). Kids 12
yrs. and under get in free.
For more information, visit www.weslaco.com/onionfest.
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Laura Espinoza, Marketing Director
Weslaco Area Chamber of Commerce
956.968.2102 office
956.968.6451 fax
www.weslaco.com