MERCEDES — Award winning country music vocalist Chris Young headlines tonight, March 9, at the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show and Rodeo in Mercedes.  The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. in the rodeo arena with opening act Two Tons of Steel.

It’s all part of a line-up of quality entertainment, events and exhibits with that down home feel only the 73rd Annual RGV Livestock Show and Rodeo can give.  It’s a great way to spend Spring Break with the family and runs through March 19

Young is the 2012 ACM nominee for Male Vocalist of the Year and Single Record of the Year for “Tomorrow,” and is the current American Country Award winner for Breakthrough Artist of the Year and Single of the Year for “Voices.”

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Cirque due Soleil makes another appearance at State Farm Arena on March 14 through 18.  This time they are bringing their signature production “Dralion”™ to the Valley.

The troupe’s dramatic aerial dances and floor work promise an evening of drama featuring 50 international acrobats, gymnasts, musicians and singers.  The name is derived from the dragon, symbolizing the East, and the lion, symbolizing the West.

The strength and agility of Cirque performers takes on the feel of a ballet with the aerial hoop and the Pas de Deux, an intertwined couple as they fly over the stage held aloft by a band of cloth.  The action never stops as the evening flows with the Bamboo Poles, Dralion dragon and lion dances, hand balancing, and hoop diving.

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It’s a British invasion at this year’s BorderFest, Hidalgo’s international festival extravaganza, marking its 36th year of music, entertainment, food and fun. It’s all happening on the grounds of State Farm Arena in Hidalgo from Thursday, March 1, through Sunday, March 4, the regal history and heritage of England will be the colorful backdrop for this year’s celebration.

The invasion comes complete with a double decker bus, the clock towers and a castle in the England Square, complete with palace guards and a possible royal sighting.  Street entertainers, lighted night parades, nationally-known performers every night on the Arena stage will keep the show going. Over 100 groups to suit every taste will be performing on 20 stages and entertainment areas.

Read more: The British are coming–to Borderfest

HIDALGO – For all Clay Walker and Josh Thompson fans, it will be an intimate evening of good music and good times on Friday, March 1, at the State Farm Pavilion during BorderFest.  Thompson will open for Walker, who will also perform a full-length set with a full band in an acoustic setting.

For those with tickets to the show inside of State Farm Arena, the transition from one location to another will be a smooth one—all tickets will be honored at the State Farm Pavilion, and seating will be comparable in scale and proportion.

Price level one tickets ($49.75) will still have prime seating, with locations Floor 1 first 7 rows and price level two tickets $39.75 will be seated Floor 1 rows 8-15 and will be attended to by wait staff for further convenience. All $19.75 tickets will be issued a general admission ticket into the BorderFest grounds that will give access to the Clay Walker performance. Concert tickets include admission into BorderFest, but do not include parking fee.

Reserved seating is still available for the show for $32. To purchase tickets, visit www.statefarmarena.com or visit the State Farm Arena box office.