National Dance Day
WHEN: 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 30
WHERE: Gamestop, Trenton Crossing, 7600 N. 10th St., McAllen
COST: Free
This event includes dancing video game demonstrations, a gift card raffle and a ton of dancing.
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Archive for July, 2011
EVENTS: Music Afterhours Songwriter Edition
July 29th, 2011, 1:00 pm by Zack QuaintanceRGV Blues Fest coming to Mission
July 28th, 2011, 12:57 pm by Amy Nichol Smith
The 8th annual RGV Blues Fest is back at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, at the Club at Cimarron in Mission.
Artists featured include Austin-based Lz Love, Texas Johnny Brown and John Cortez. Also performing are the Leigh Hollis Band and BC and Soul Express.
There will also be authentic Cajun cuisine, a silent and live auction and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Comfort House, a nonprofit care facility which serves those who are terminally ill.
For more information on this event, call the Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce at (956) 585-2727.
PHOTOS: Breathe Carolina and more
July 28th, 2011, 12:29 pm by Zack Quaintance
EVENTS: Hypnotist John Milton [August 3 through 7, McAllen]
July 28th, 2011, 11:19 am by Zack Quaintance
Try not to get sleepy, very sleepy, when hypnotist John Milton (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9NIQOfDvEY) comes to the McAllen Civic Center for a series of shows.
Milton will be performing his hypnotism Wednesday, Aug. 3, through Sunday, Aug. 7. Tickets are available at www.ticketmaster.com starting at $20.
WHEN: 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 3 through Sunday, Aug. 7
WHERE: McAllen Civic Center Auditorium 1300 S. 10th St., McAllen
COST: Tickets start at $20
BUY TICKETS: www.ticketmaster.com
EVENTS: Narciso Martinez Writers Forum [August 2, San Benito]
July 28th, 2011, 11:17 am by Zack QuaintanceThe first Tuesday of every month marks the Narciso Martinez Writers Forum (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narciso_Mart%C3%ADnez), where you can develop your literary skills and discuss your work with other writers.
The event takes place at the Narciso Martinez Cultural Arts Center in San Benito.
WHEN: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2
WHERE: Narciso Martinez Cultural Arts Center, 225 E. Stenger Ave., San Benito
CALL: (956) 350-3905
EVENTS: South Texas Bartender Showdown [July 31, McAllen]
July 28th, 2011, 11:14 am by Zack Quaintance
Local bartenders will compete to be recognized as the Valley’s best bartender.
A panel of four judges will evaluate competitors on general bar knowledge, speed and best signature drink. Attendees will also have a chance to vote for a People’s Choice winner.
Proceeds will go to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
WHEN: 4 p.m. Sunday, July 31
WHERE: Alhambra, 519 S. 17th St., McAllen
COST: $25 donation
EVENTS: Abandon [July 31, Harlingen]
July 28th, 2011, 11:12 am by Zack QuaintanceChristian rockers Abandon are coming to the Valley on Sunday, July 31, for a show at the Harlingen Municipal Auditorium.
The San Antonio-based group has won major acclaim among Christian rock fans. Their latest album is called “Control.” (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9b2E30ADnQ) The band aims to entertain while also spreading the word of God.
WHEN: 5 p.m. Sunday, July 31
WHERE: Harlingen Municipal Auditorium, 1204 Fair Park Blvd., Harlingen
COST: $8
CALL: (956) 212-4540
EVENTS: Cristian Castro [July 30, Pharr]
July 28th, 2011, 11:09 am by Zack Quaintance
Mexican pop singer Cristian Castro (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8a07ftphJSE) will come to the Pharr Entertainment Center to perform Saturday, July 30.
Castro, who is occasionally known by the nickname El Gallito Feliz, which means the happy little rooster, is a Grammy Award-nominated musician.
Tickets for his show range from $42.50 to $87.50, and they are available at www.ticketmaster.com.
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday, July 30
WHERE: Pharr Entertainment Center, 3000 N. Cage Blvd., Pharr
COST: Tickets range from $42.50 to $87.50
BUY TICKETS: www.ticketmaster.com
EVENTS: Tony Perez Band [July 30, Mission]
July 28th, 2011, 11:06 am by Zack Quaintance
The Tony Perez Band (http://thetonyperezband.com/), a local country group, will be playing a show to celebrate its new album Saturday, July 30, at the Outta Town Dance Hall in Mission.
The group’s new album is called “This Time it’s For Sure.” Admission to the show costs $10, and attendees can bring their own bottle.
Read more about the group here.
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday, July 30
WHERE: Outta Town Dance Hall, 4012 N. Conway Ave., Mission
COST: $10
CALL: (956) 584-1812
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