Category: South Padre Parade

New Year brings ‘Fiddler on the Roof,’ Lila Downs to Signature Series

Special to the Parade The new year will offer patrons a rich array of music and dance to the Signature Series at The University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College. Standout jazz vibraphonist Stefon Harris will bring his program entitled “90 Miles” on Saturday, Jan. 19. In “90 Miles” the distance from the …

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Monster Jam to rip into 2013

Special to the Parade Monster Jam will kick off 2013 with a three-day event scheduled from Jan. 11-13 at the State Farm Arena in Hidalgo, located at 2600 N. 10th St. (Hwy 336). Sponsored by Advance Auto Parts, Monster Jam stars the biggest performers on four wheels. For more information, call (956) 843-5547.

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Annual ‘Vibrant Heritage’ Mexican Artisan Expo slated

Special to the Parade There fourth edition of the “Vibrant Heritage” Mexican Artisan Expo hosted by the McAllen Chamber of Commerce, is shaping up to be an event you don’t want to miss. The Artisan Expo will be part of the very successful McAllen International Travel Show scheduled for January 9 and 10 at the …

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The Edification of Jose Rodriguez

By RAY QUIROGA South Padre Parade rayq@portisabelsouthpadre.com Many people are uncomfortable looking at themselves in the bedroom mirror in the privacy of their own home. Guys and gals like 28-year-old Jose Luis Rodriguez not only do it in front of an audience, they do it while wearing a bathing suit, all the while having their …

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Holiday events still on tap

From holiday contests, parades and shows to popular stores with special events, Harlingen still has something to make everyone feel jolly. Start by testing your holiday music IQ with Downtown Harlingen’s Name That Song contest, through December 28. Each of the 34 participating downtown businesses is displaying a poster in their store window with lines …

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Walks, tours scheduled at wildlife refuges

The Santa Ana and Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuges, located seven miles south of Alamo on FM 907 about a quarter mile east of Hwy. 281, are currently holding wildlife photography walks at 9 a.m. on Tuesdays. Also, butterfly walks are slated at 10 a.m. Wednesdays while weekly bird walks are scheduled for …

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Blue Santa Program set for Saturday

The Second Annual Pharr Police Department Blue Santa Program Toy Drive will feature Little Joe y La Familia and Ruben Ramos. The event is being presented by Pajaro Promotions and will be held Saturday, Dec. 22. Doors will open at 7 p.m. Slated at the Pharr Events Center, located at 281 Eastside Frontage between Nolana …

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Winter Arts Kamp this Wednesday

The Port Isabel Public Library will host its Winter Arts Kamp on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, Dec. 26, 27 and 28 from 9 a.m. to noon. Children ages 6 to 14 will learn from local artist Loretta Ponder how to paint in the style of Impressionist Vincent Van Gogh. The three day class is free …

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‘Best Tamales in Town’ contest slated

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ South Padre Parade paradeeditor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The Fourth Annual San Benito News “Best Tamales in Town” contest is scheduled for 12 noon Friday, Dec. 21. In its three previous years, the event has attracted upwards of 100 people to the News office, the site of the contest, and dozens of contestants, not to mention …

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Santa Mobile to travel through PI

Santa Mobile and Santa Claus will be traveling the city of Port Isabel on December 19 and 20. The Christmas decorated bus will be making stops along a designated route. It will have carolers for entertainment and goodie bags will be given to children that visit the bus. The Santa Mobile will also carry judges …

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