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Permalink -- click for full blog post "Rio Grande Valley Events" 9/18/10 - My Hispanic Hero Art ContestIs your Hispanic military hero famous—like Medal of Honor recipient World War II Sergeant Jose M. Lopez, whose statue is in Brownsville’s Veteran’s Park Permalink -- click for full blog post "9/18/10 - My Hispanic Hero Art Contest" 9/18/10 - My Hispanic Hero CelebrationAll children and families are invited to celebrate My Hispanic Hero: Celebrating Hispanics in the Military in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. Create Permalink -- click for full blog post "9/18/10 - My Hispanic Hero Celebration" 10/2/10 - 10/3/10 - PalmfestThe 2010 festival will take place on Saturday, October 2nd, and Sunday October 3rd at the new McAllen Convention Center. It was two days of non-stop music, Permalink -- click for full blog post "10/2/10 - 10/3/10 - Palmfest" 9/3/10 - Art MarketArt Market at the Art House 1009 Laurel in McAllen September 3rd from 6 to 9 PM. Discover a diversity of fine arts and crafts available in our region. Permalink -- click for full blog post "9/3/10 - Art Market" 9/16/10 - 12/11/10 - David Adickes show opens soon at STC’s Pecan Campus LibraryThe art exhibit, “David Adickes: A World of Splendor,” will be on display at South Texas College’s Pecan Campus Library Art Gallery from September 16 to 9/16/10 - 10/30/10 - New STC exhibit highlights our Reaction to Space“Spatial Reflections,” featuring artwork by Jerry Lyles, will be on display at the college’s Mid-Valley Campus Library Art Gallery located at 400 N. Border 9/11/10 - Green ShowWe are having an opening reception for the Green Show. Artist were encouraged to create a unique work of art that expresses their concern for the environment. Permalink -- click for full blog post "9/11/10 - Green Show" 8/24/10 - Enchanted Night at Simon Sez Featuring IdeophonicThe musical lineup came together spontaneously promising a delightful summer night. Tracey's Mend starts the evening with acoustic rock songs from Blue Permalink -- click for full blog post "8/24/10 - Enchanted Night at Simon Sez Featuring Ideophonic" Charles Clark ChevroletIn 1933, my grandfather sold our first car right here, on Highway 83. And, thus began a new family. My Mom knew every employee by name, made sure everyone Permalink -- click for full blog post "Charles Clark Chevrolet" Red Roost Mx ParkLabor Day Weekend September 4th & 5th Red Roost Mx Park present: 1st annual Iron Man Weekend in the Dirt 2 day offroad motorcyle racing event San Manuel Permalink -- click for full blog post "Red Roost Mx Park " 8/31/10 - A Night of Reggae & Ska Simon Sez - VBT + HTLThe best in local reggae/ska with the VITAL BRASS TONES and HIT THE LIP playing at Simon Sez ON August 31. Hit The Lip exploded on the valley music scene Permalink -- click for full blog post "8/31/10 - A Night of Reggae & Ska Simon Sez - VBT + HTL" 8/14/10 - International Academy of Design & Technology Back-2-School Open HouseOn Saturday, August 14, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., IADT-San Antonio will host an Open House at La Quinta Inn. IADT is making it easy to explore design school 8/14/10 - A TASTE OF MOPS WITH A SPA FLAIRDO YOU NEED A BREAK AS A MOTHER...? YOU ARE NOT ALONE! MOPS A MOTHERING AUTHORITY INVITES YOU TO ENCOUNTER AN EXPERIENCE: A TASTE OF MOPS WITH A SPA Permalink -- click for full blog post "8/14/10 - A TASTE OF MOPS WITH A SPA FLAIR" 8/21/10 - Doctors Hospital at Renaissance Announces 5th Annual Fishing For Hope TournamentAnnual Fishing for Hope Tournament, which will be held Saturday, August 21st, 2010 at Louie’s Backyard on South Padre Island. All proceeds from Fishing 8/17/10 - Valles Flying Machine Returns to Simon SezYou can relive the flight of imagination with the return of the Valles Flying Machine. The Flying Machine is ready to transport you and friends to a dimension Permalink -- click for full blog post "8/17/10 - Valles Flying Machine Returns to Simon Sez" 7/28/10 - 8/1/10 - 71st Texas International Fishing TournamentMake Plans to participate in the 71st Texas International Fishing Tournament REGISTER ONLINE!>>> Save by registering early before July 16, 2010! 71st 10/29/10 - 10/30/10 - Wild in Willacy Boot FestFriday October 29, 2010 A children's program will allow over 500 1st graders to come and enjoy a day of make and take crafts, story telling, touch tanks, Permalink -- click for full blog post "10/29/10 - 10/30/10 - Wild in Willacy Boot Fest" 8/3/10 - Lunch is Served at Simon Sez - A Rock Feast!TUESDAY'S MENU - 8/3 First Course: Square Roots (indie / punk rock) Second Course: Hit The Lip (reggae / rock) Third Course: LUNCH (habanero rock) $1 Permalink -- click for full blog post "8/3/10 - Lunch is Served at Simon Sez - A Rock Feast!" 7/15/10 - FRIDA Charity Night at Roosevelt's at 7Start Time: Thursday, July 15, 2010 at 5:00pm End Time: Friday, July 16, 2010 at 2:00am Location: Roosevelt's at 7 Street: 821 North Main Street City/Town: Permalink -- click for full blog post "7/15/10 - FRIDA Charity Night at Roosevelt's at 7" 7/14/10 - FRIDA Charity Night at London Grill TavernDate: Wednesday, July 14, 2010 Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm Location: London Grill & Tavern Street: 129 East Nolana Avenue City/Town: McAllen, TX Come out to Permalink -- click for full blog post "7/14/10 - FRIDA Charity Night at London Grill Tavern " Affordable Public Transportation for the Rio Grande ValleyThe Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council is helping provide public transportation services to the residents in urbanized and non-urbanized areas of the region. A network of public transportation systems provide flexible routes, fixed routes, and demand/response service to shopping centers, businesses, and medical facilities, all buses are wheelchair accessible. 7/27/10 - Rockin with Something to Remember & Big LeagueSomething To Remember may be a new rock band in the valley, but the members are highly accomplished having played with other bands, touring far and wide. Permalink -- click for full blog post "7/27/10 - Rockin with Something to Remember & Big League" 7/20/10 - Rock and Reggae with Ray Perez and Vital Brass TonesRay Perez sings a little French and Spanish, but his music speaks to the heart in the common languague of alternative rock with an indie accent. Ray has 7/17/10 - RGV Salsa Heat WaveThe Rio Grand Valley Salsa Scene will SIZZLE on July 17th, 2010 with The 2nd Annual RGV Salsa Heat Wave at the new McAllen Convention Center! Learn how Permalink -- click for full blog post "7/17/10 - RGV Salsa Heat Wave" 7/19/10 - 7/30/10 - Harlingen Parks & Recreation Summer Art 4 Kids ProgramClasses in painting, drawing, sculpture, magic & science camp, crochet, & ocean & nature arts & crafts. Ages 4 through 18. For more information, or to 7/13/10 - Tripping with Valles Flying MachineThe Valles Flying Machine is piloted by three brothers - Eloy, Noe, and Texas Joe. They have been jamming as a power trio with a psychedelic twist since Permalink -- click for full blog post "7/13/10 - Tripping with Valles Flying Machine" 6/25/10 - Hot Rock Concert with SUBROSA UNIONA surprise concert for those lucky few ... Happy to announce that Subrosa Union will be playing at Simon Sez on Friday, June 25. The ambience at Simon Permalink -- click for full blog post "6/25/10 - Hot Rock Concert with SUBROSA UNION" 6/29/10 - Rock and Reggae at Simon SezThe night begins with Tracey's Mend playing accoustic tunes featured accros the nation. Hit The Lip is the valley's freshest reggae band exploding on the Permalink -- click for full blog post "6/29/10 - Rock and Reggae at Simon Sez" Summer Reggae Concert (EFC, SU, SOB ...)This could be the valley's best reggae concert in years. First, two local bands, Something to Remember and Jonestown Tragedy will rock the house. Then, Permalink -- click for full blog post "Summer Reggae Concert (EFC, SU, SOB ...)" Hop Tung - McAllenChinese/Vietnamese restaurant located across the street from Barnes and Noble on Tenth in McAllen. It is hidden in a shopping center. So far the most Permalink -- click for full blog post "Hop Tung - McAllen" 8/14/10 - Social Media Camp-McAllenFREE ADMISSiON. Social Media Camp-McAllen We would like to thank the El Rey Theatre for sponsoring the event with a venue and will also open up their Permalink -- click for full blog post "8/14/10 - Social Media Camp-McAllen" Schlotzsky"s Deli - McAllenSchlotzsky's Deli - A great place to eat. My girlfriend called me to tell me about a special Schlotzsky's Deli had for there 25th year celebration of Permalink -- click for full blog post "Schlotzsky"s Deli - McAllen" Carinno's (in pharr)I have been to this restaurant about three times. All during lunch. The service has been good on every visit. The drinks are served promptly and to Permalink -- click for full blog post "Carinno's (in pharr)" DWIGHT YOAKAMHIDALGO - CONCERT: DWIGHT YOAKAM LOCATION: State Farm Arena, 2600 N. 10TH ST (HWY 336). Doors open at 7:00 P.M. For more information or group sales, please Permalink -- click for full blog post "DWIGHT YOAKAM " Summer Time - Fireworks on the Bay - SOUTH PADRE ISLANDFrom Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend, the Fireworks Capital of Texas (as proclaimed by the Texas Senate!) celebrates summer with fireworks Permalink -- click for full blog post "Summer Time - Fireworks on the Bay - SOUTH PADRE ISLAND " Children's Museum of Brownsville Free Community Night - BROWNSVILLEEvery last Thursday of the month, except for holidays. Come join us every last Thursday of the month for Free Community Night from 5pm - 7pm. 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Be entertained with the vibrant sounds of reggae, rock, Latin flavors, Permalink -- click for full blog post "Live Reggae Music at Naritropolis Lounge - VBT!" 5/2/10 - 5/8/10 - The McAllen Memorial High School Library Book FairThe McAllen Memorial High School Library Book Fair will take place May 2—8, 2010 at Barnes & Noble (Northcross) at 4005 N. 10th & Nolana Ave., McAllen. Vital Brass Tones Perform at Naritropolis LoungeThe Naritropolis Lounge is located on the second floor of the Havana Club. Cover is $5, tell them that Ugo Garcy invited you. Vital Brass Tones will Permalink -- click for full blog post "Vital Brass Tones Perform at Naritropolis Lounge" 5/3/10 - Job FairDish Network will be having a Job Fair on 5/3/10 between 9 and 2. DISH Network is dedicated to providing their employees with the resources and benefits Permalink -- click for full blog post "5/3/10 - Job Fair" 4/26/10 - Best Rock Cover Band In South Texas Live at NewmansSide FX, the valleys Premiere Rock cover band is performing live at Newman's on Monday, April 26th, 2010. You say Monday? That's right, still partying Valley Baptist Hospital Scares the Hell Out of MeAs a Veteran, VBH is our Veteran’s hospital in Harlingen. So, the events I have experienced first hand make me nervous, because one day I will be the patient Permalink -- click for full blog post "Valley Baptist Hospital Scares the Hell Out of Me" 5/710 -5/9/10 - 2nd Annual South Texas Tattoo FiestaThere will be live tattooing and piercing throughout the weekend. They will also be having a suspension sideshow on saturday! CostPayment required. Cost Permalink -- click for full blog post "5/710 -5/9/10 - 2nd Annual South Texas Tattoo Fiesta" 5/1/10 - 2nd Annual AMIGA Karate ChampionshipsLightning's Karate school presents the Annual A.M.I.G.A. Karate Championships. Trophies will be awarde as such: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. Cash prizes for Women Permalink -- click for full blog post "5/1/10 - 2nd Annual AMIGA Karate Championships"
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