Posted by Nancy Millar on Fri, Jan 27, 2012 @ 10:18 AM
Looking for somewhere to have breakfast in McAllen this weekend? The McAllen Parks and Recreation Department is having their annual senior citizen’s Pancake Breakfast fundraiser this Saturday, January 28th. The funds raised go our senior programs.
Join Us for this special event! Entertainment will be provided by our own senior participants!
3401 Jordan: Palm View Community Ctr.
8 am-11 am
Tickets $4.00
Pancakes, juice, coffee, eggs, and sausage!
Dine in or Drive Thru only.
Click the following link for more information:
docs/pancake Breakfast.docx
Need additional information? Please contact:
Rosemary J. Fuentes,Lark Community Center Manager
2601 Lark Ave
McAllen, Texas 78504
(956)681-3340
(956)681-3329-fax
Posted by McAllen CVB on Fri, Jan 27, 2012 @ 09:25 AM
South Texas Wildlife in Focus" kicks off Saturday 8am-8:30am
The program hosted by Norman Winter executive Director of the National Butterfly center and Roy Rodriguez professional birding guide and Park Naturalist at Bentsen RGV State Park.
Nancy Millar, Vice-President and Director of the McAllen Convention and Visitors Bureau, says “The program is a wonderful opportunity for us to help educate Valley residents about the economic and quality of life value of our natural resources.
Saturdays 8am 88.1FM (upper valley) 88.9FM (lower/mid valley) Public Radio for the Rio Grande Valley
Posted by McAllen CVB on Wed, Jan 25, 2012 @ 04:29 PM
Catch a film, "Miracle at Donna," World Premier on Feb. 2nd, 2012 at State Farm Arena. Show starts at 8:00 P.M. For more information check out the flyers below:
Posted by McAllen CVB on Wed, Jan 25, 2012 @ 10:38 AM
McAllen Heritage Center to expand!
The McAllen Heritage Center - museum of McAllen history and culture is pleased to announce a second expansion at our existing downtown location in the historic "La Placita" building at 301 S. Main Street.
The museum will be occupying La Placita in it's entirety in order to provide additional history exhibits, activities and presentations. The expansion will be effective February 1,2012.
After February 1st, the public will be asked to utilize the facilities at the Downtown Services Parking Garage located at 221 S. 15th specifically designed to offer downtown patrons hospitality with eateries, restroom facilities and parking availability.
La Placita's new hours of operation for museum patrons will be Tuesday through Friday from 1pm to 5pm and on Saturday from 11am to 4pm.
For more information about special exhibits or events, visit us on the web: www.mcallenheritagecenter.com, facebook page, or check the events calendar on www.exploremcallen.com or please call us at 956-687-1904.
Posted by Nancy Millar on Tue, Jan 24, 2012 @ 08:50 AM
McAllen International Car Fest
McAllen Convention Center
700 Convention Center Blvd.
McAllen Texas USA
Come and join us for food, fun, and of course, the cars. There will be activities for kids and adults alike so bring the family down to the McAllen convention center. For more information contact:
(956) 681-3800
Posted by Nancy Millar on Mon, Jan 23, 2012 @ 12:19 PM
Boundless: The Rio Grande Valley International Poetry Festival Anthology 2012
Boundless will be published this year as a perfect bound edition with an ISBN.
As always, poets do not have to attend our festival or register for our festival in order to submit for publication. (While this may change in the future, our open policy remains generous.) Previous editons include poets from across Texas, New York, India, Brazil, Portugal, Spain, and London. Be part of this exciting edition!
Deadline: Postmarked by March 10, 2012
Guidelines:
- Submit 1, 2, or 3 typewritten poems in a legible font.
- Poems may be of any topic, any language. (We ask for a translation if it is not in English, however.)
- 35-line limit per poem, not including title and spaces
- E-mail Submissions Only. Mailed Submissions Will NOT Be Accepted!
- E-mail submissioNs to rgvipf@hotmail.com
- No previously published poems, please, except from self-published chapbooks with limited distribution.
- DO NOT place your name or other identifying information on the poems themselves.
Submit a cover letter that includes:
Your Name
Title of poem(s) or first line for an untitled poem
E-mail address AND phone number
A short bio – 50 words or less – focusing on your life as a writer
Include a check for $8 payable to "Art That Heals, Inc."
You must supply an e-mail address for contact.
We strongly prefer to communicate by e-mail: rgvipf@hotmail.com
If you change your e-mail, let us know immediately.
NOTE: You must still mail your check, or money order (made out to ART THAT HEALS, INC.):
Boundless Editorial Committee
1413 Jay Ave.
McAllen, TX 78504
For more information please visit: www.vipf.org
Posted by McAllen CVB on Fri, Jan 20, 2012 @ 05:01 PM
Hay mas de 600 restaurantes en McAllen, que representan un amplio sector de la cocina internacional. Usted encontrará muchos lugares para tomar un bocado, probar nuevos sabores, o disfrutar de una diferente y buena comida diriamente sin visitar el mismo lugar durante 2 años. Las delicias culinarias que encontrará en nuestra bella ciudad, estan en restuarantes de comida Americana, Española. India, Mediterranea, Japonesa, China, Tai, Italiana, Mexicana, Mariscos, Comida Ràpida, Comida Saludable, asi como la que puede degustar en los diferentes bares de la ciudad.
Posted by Nancy Millar on Fri, Jan 20, 2012 @ 04:39 PM
Winners of the “Best Austin Band of the Year” award at the 2002-2003 Austin Music Awards, Del Castillo gained additional fame for their appearance on the movie soundtrack for director Robert Rodriguez’ “ONCE UPON A TIME IN MEXICO”. Del Castillo brothers, Rick and Mark del Castillo, Alex “El Lobo” Ruiz, Mike Zeoli, Albert “El Beto Bert” Besteiro, and Rick “The Rev” Holeman complete the band line-up that creates the award-winning Latin sounds of Del Castillo. The unique fusing of old world gitano and new world flamenco with rock & blues is what makes Del Castillo's music so exceptionally different.
Rolling Stone calls Del Castillo “tumbling brilliance on nylon-string classical guitars” with “eruptions of technique and taste (that) conjure images of Eddie Van Halen fronting early Santana (with an assist from the Gipsy Kings)." As a result of their signature, non-traditional sound, Del Castillo’s music can be heard throughout various clubs, radio stations, festivals, and stages nationwide. Del Castillo has toured across the country playing with acts such as Styx, Los Lonely Boys, Ozomatli, Don Henley, Los Lobos, and Willie Nelson. They have performed at three of Willie Nelson’s 4th Of July Picnics, and at Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival. Del Castillo has also made numerous national and local TV appearances.
Don't miss Del Castillo at McAllen's RGV Harley-Davidson on Saturday, February 18, 2012 at 8:30 pm.
For more information, please call 956-687-4646.
Posted by Nancy Millar on Fri, Jan 20, 2012 @ 03:18 PM
Monster Jam is an incredible family-friendly experience starring the biggest performers on four wheels: Monster Jam monster trucks! These twelve-feet-tall, ten-thousand-pound machines will bring you to the edge of your seat, racing and ripping up a custom-designed track full of obstacles to soar over - OR smash through! The biggest names in the sport are all here, straight from their TV show on Speed and their popular toy line from Mattel toys. Monster Jam provides a massive night's entertainment tailored perfectly for your family's budget. So bring the family and enjoy Monster Jam in McAllen tonight!
State Farm Arena
2600 N. 10th Street
Hidalgo, TX
For more information or to purchase tickets please call: 956-843-6688
Posted by McAllen CVB on Fri, Jan 20, 2012 @ 01:11 PM
Birding and Arts (Incubator/arts walk show) Live Streaming
First McAllen 1/2 hour special is scheduled:
4:00 pm to 4:30 pm
McAllen-ites may listen to the show live streaming:
Producer & Host-- Audiolog the Travel Show
Central Coast California NPR Affiliates KCBX, KSBX, KNBX:
89.5 Santa Barbara, 95.1 Lompoc/Vandenberg AFB, 90.9 Santa Ynez Valley & Avila Beach, 90.1 San Luis Obispo, 91.1 Cayucos, 91.7 Paso Robles to Salinas (serving Southern Monterey County)