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February 25

  • The Valley Symphony Orchestra, led by Maestro Peter Dabrowski, presents “Dances of the Americas” showcasing dance music from across North and South America while featuring selections by Leonard Bernstein, Astor Piazzolla, and Richard Rodgers. Patrons can receive the latest information and sign up for the VSO’s email list at valleyorchestra.org or by calling the VSO office Monday through Friday between 12 and 5 p.m. All performances take place at 8 p.m. at the McAllen Performing Arts Center.

February 25-27

  • The 53rd Annual Fiesta Edinburg takes place at H-E-B Park, 1616 S. Raul Longoria Rd. in Edinburg. The festival offers attractions such as the Heart of America Carnival, Alpaquita Ranch, and Contacto animal and dinosaur exhibits, plus regional food, arts and crafts activities, and entertainment.Music headliner on Friday, Feb. 25, is David Lee Garza y Los Musicales.            Headlining Saturday, Feb. 26, is country musician Kevin Fowler. Tickets for each concert are only $15 and can be purchased at hebparkrgv.com. Limited VIP tables are also available and can be purchased by calling 956-383-4974.

February 25-27, March 4-6

  • William Shakespeare’s tragic drama,Coriolanus, will be the next production by the UTRGV Productions Theatre players for six performances. All Friday and Saturday performances will begin at 7:30 p.m., and Sundays will be at 2 p.m.  The Feb. 26 performance will have ASL interpretation. It will be staged in the Allbert L. Jeffers Theatre house in the campus Liberal Arts Building South. For special accommodations, tickets or more information, call 956-665-3581 or go to utrgv.edu/theatre.

February 26-27

  • La Joya Juarez-Lincoln High School presents Corazón y Cultura featuring Grupo Folklorico Sol Azteca and Mariachi Sol de Oro with special guest Conjunto Sol. Performances Saturday are at 2 and 5 p.m. and 1 p.m. on Sunday at the Alejandro “Alex” H. Saenz Performing Arts Center, 604 N. Coyote Blvd., La Joya. Admission is $8. For more information, call 956-323-2895.
  • The International Museum of Art & Science will host resident artist Michelle Stitlzein on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. in an interactive art workshop, “Beetle and Butterfly Recycled Collages,” open to adults who pre-register. On Sunday at 2 p.m., the artist will share her creative process during a presentation,“Creative Use Inspired by Nature.” IMAS is located at 1900 W. Nolana Ave., McAllen. Call 956-681-2800 for information.

February 27

  • The UTRGV Patron of the Arts Faculty Artist Series presents Duo Aldebaran at 5 p.m. at the UTRGV Performing Arts Complex, 1201 W. University Dr., Edinburg. Formed in 2016, NoviTrio is a collaboration of three UTRGV colleagues – Krista Jobson, flute, and Héctor Javier Rodriguez, guitar. Admission is free. For more information, go online to utrgv.edu/patron, call 956-882-7025 or email patron@utrgv.edu.
  • Actor, comedian, screenwriter and director Rob Schneider brings his “I Have Issues Tour” to McAllen at the McAllen Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. Ticket prices range from $3 to $195 and are on sale to the general through ticketmaster.com, or stop by the McAllen Performing Arts Center box office for more information.

March 2

  • This date is the deadline to submit entries for the Texas General Land Office (GLO) 2022 “Treasures of the Texas Coast Children’s Art Contest.” Students (public, private and homeschool) in grades Kinder through 6th are encouraged to submit their personal masterpieces. For more information, guidelines, and an entry form for the art contest, visit texasadoptabeach.org/educate/art-contest/index.html.

March 2-4

  • From 2 to 4:30 p.m., on Wednesday and Thursday, International Museum of Art & Sciencevisitors of all ages can drop in to join resident artist Michelle Stitlzein in creating upcycled art with materials such as plastic bottle caps, CDs, and plastic lids. On Friday, visitors can participate in community art project with Stitzlein during the Polk Dot Bottle Cap Sculptures workshop. As a collaborative effort, participants will help create outdoor sculptures inspired by nature with repurposed plastic bottle caps. IMAS is located at 1900 W. Nolana Ave., McAllen.  Call 956-681-2800 for information.

March 4

  • The Food Bank RGV’s Farm Dinner 2022 will be held from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at the historical Valley Fruit Co. building of the Food Bank RGV. The evening offers a cocktail hour outdoors followed by a five-course dinner inside with cuisine featuring locally sourced ingredients. Tickets are $150 per person and must be purchased in advance. Tickets are available at the Food Bank RGV, 724 N. Cage Blvd. in Pharr, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Seating is limited to only 125 tickets.

March 5-6

  • La Joya I.S.D.’s Palmview High School presents “Festejos 2022” featuring Grupo Folklorico Ozomatli and Mariachi Los Lobos for three performances. There will be a guest performance by Conjunto La Tradicion. It begins at 1 and 6 p.m. on Saturday and 1 p.m. on Sunday. All performances will be held in the Alejanrdo H. Saenz Performing Arts Center, 604 N. Coyote Dr., La Joya. Admission is $8.

March 6

  • The UTRGV Dance Program will hold the Dance Adjudication Festival Gala 2022 at 5 p.m. at the UTRGV Performing Arts Complex, 1201 W. University Dr., Edinburg. Ticket prices are $15 for adults, $10 for students and senior citizens, and $5 for children. For more information, call 956-665-2230 or go to utrgv.edu/dance.
  • Bill Haugeberg, trombone, and Kenneth Saxon, piano,will present a varied concert of musical creations, including the standard works of Stojowki, Pergolesi, Piazzola, Koetsier, Hidas and Pryor, as well as new compositions by Brian Sadler, Dave William Brubeck and a transcription of Debussy’s Beau Soir. The concert begins at 3 p.m. at the TSC Performing Arts Center, 90 Taylor Ave., Brownsvile. Admission is free. For more information, call 956-882-7025 or email patron@utrgv.edu.

March 13

  • UTRGV Ballet Folkloric presents their annual production of Alegría 2022 at the TSC Performing Arts Center, 90 Taylor Ave. in Brownsville, at 5 p.m. Ticket prices are $15 for adults, $10 for students and senior citizens, and $5 for children. For more information, call 956-665-2230 or go to www.utrgv.edu/dance.

March 25

  • Maestro Peter Dabrowski concert will be a 70th anniversary celebration, as the Valley Symphony Orchestra welcomes returning soloist Daniel Saenz, a lauded cellist who began his music career with the VSO and now teaches and performs across the country. Patrons can receive the latest information and sign up for the VSO’s email list at valleyorchestra.org or by calling the VSO office Monday through Friday between 12 and 5 p.m. All performances take place at 8 p.m. at the McAllen Performing Arts Center.

April 1-2

  • The UTRGV Senior Dance Projects spring semester performances will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the Edinburg Performing Arts Complex, 1201 W. University Dr., Edinburg. Ticket prices are $15 for adults, $10 for students and senior citizens, and $5 for children. For more information, call 956-665-2230 or go to www.utrgv.edu/dance.

April 22-24

  • UTRGVUniversity Productionspresents Red, a drama by John Logan, at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday, with ASL interpretation for the Saturday evening performance. It will be staged in the Allbert L. Jeffers Theatre house in the campus Liberal Arts Building South. For special accommodations, tickets or more information, call 956-665-3581 or go to utrgv.edu/theatre.

April 29

  • The Valley Symphony Orchestra, under the direction Maestro Peter Dabrowski, will present the music of Star Wars in its season finale concert. Patrons can receive the latest information and sign up for the VSO’s email list at valleyorchestra.org or by calling the VSO office Monday through Friday between 12 and 5 p.m. All performances take place at 8 p.m. at the McAllen Performing Arts Center.

April 30-May 1

  • Seymour the Troll by David Carren rounds out the season for the UTRGV University Theatre. A production for young audiences, Saturday’s performance is 7:30 p.m. with ASL interpretation, and May 1 is a 2 p.m. matinee. It will be staged in the Allbert L. Jeffers Theatre house in the campus Liberal Arts Building South. For special accommodations, tickets or more information, call 956-665-3581 or go to utrgv.edu/theatre.

May 6-7

  • The UTRGV Dance Program gives the stage to the Faculty Dance Showcase at 7:30 p.m. both nights at the Edinburg Performing Arts Complex, 1201 W. University Dr., Edinburg. Ticket prices are $15 for adults, $10 for students and senior citizens, and $5 for children.For more information, call 956-665-2230 or go to www.utrgv.edu/dance.

June 4-5

  • The UTRGV Ballet Folkloric presents Ouroboros: Re-Imagining Mexican Folk Dance on at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday and for a Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. at the UTRGV Performing Arts Complex, 1201 W. University Dr., Edinburg. Ticket prices are $15 for adults, $10 for students and senior citizens, and $5 for children. For more information, call 956-665-2230 or go to www.utrgv.edu/dance.

July 16

  • UTRGV’s Summer Alegría 2022 is planned for 7:30 p.m. at the Performing Arts Complex, 1201 W. University Dr., Edinburg. Ticket prices are $15 for adults, $10 for students and senior citizens, and $5 for children. For more information, call 956-665-2230 or go to www.utrgv.edu/dance.

July 28

  • The International Museum of Art & Science members are invited to a reception for “Industrial Nature ” with IMAS artist in residence Michelle Stitzlein from 5 to 7 p.m. Learn more about membership at theimasonline.org, call 956-681-2800, or visit the museum to join. IMAS is located at 1900 W. Nolana Ave., McAllen.

July 30-31

  • A combined production by UTRGV’s Alumni Company and Ballet Folkloric join their talents for Legends 2022 to be staged at the Performing Arts Complex, 1201 W. University Dr., Edinburg. The Saturday production begins at 7:30 p.m. and at 2 p.m. on Sunday. Ticket prices are $15 for adults, $10 for students and senior citizens, and $5 for children.  For more information, call 956-665-2230 or go to www.utrgv.edu/dance.

 

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