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EVENTS: Shrine Circus Spectacular [Sept. 2-4, Hidalgo]

August 31st, 2011, 4:12 pm by

Tiger, elephants and daredevils, oh my! Take the family to the most amazing show on earth this weekend. The 2011 Al Amin Shrine Circus Spectacular will be coming to Hidalgo’s State Farm Arena. The Valley has the opportunity to catch one of five circus performances, each featuring a variety of animals and stunts from some of the world’s most talented performance artists. The show will feature Bruno Blaszac’s Bengal Tigers, Bo the Elephant and acrobats and clowns. The audience will also have the opportunity to join circus performers in the ring to meet the stars of the show, take photographs and ride ponies and elephants. For ticket deals, and buy-one-get-one-free coupons, visit http://www.2011circus.com/.

WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2; 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3; 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 4

WHERE: State Farm Arena, 2600 N. State Highway 336, Hidalgo

COST: $16 (children) $20 (adults) $27 (VIP)

CALL: (956) 843-6688

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LIVE MUSIC: Music Afterhours [Fri. Sept. 2, McAllen]

August 31st, 2011, 4:11 pm by

This weeks Music Afterhours will return to its original location at Archer Park during McAllen’s Artwalk. event will include the rock and indie sounds of Adam Wratten, Land Locked Pirates (above), Sick/Sea and Sounds Over Brooklyn.

WHEN: 7 p.m., Friday, Sept. 2

WHERE: Archer Park, 101 N. Broadway, McAllen

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EVENTS: Sunday Tea [Sun. Sept. 4, McAllen]

August 31st, 2011, 4:07 pm by

Carve out four hours from your lazy Sunday for a “T-dance” at 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 4, at Jackie O’s in McAllen.

Every first Sunday of the month, the Stonewall Democrats of the Rio Grande Valley present “Sunday Tea,” a chance for people to visit with reps from the Valley AIDS Council, Planned Parenthood, Mount Calvary Christian Church, Hope Connections and PFLAG. A portion of the cover charge will be donated to the Stonewall Democrats.

WHEN: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 4

WHERE: Jackie O’s, 2000 Nolana Ave., McAllen

COST: $3 cover

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ART EXHIBIT: ‘Running The Numbers’ [Sat. Sept. 3, McAllen]

August 31st, 2011, 4:06 pm by

Get a look at the world of digital photography during a presentation by photographer Chris Jordan at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 3, at the International Museum of Art and Science in McAllen. The Seattle photographer will share tips and tricks about the art of photography in a technologically advanced era during the “A Glimpse into Digital Photography” lecture. Afterwards, Jordan will take questions from the audience. Jordan’s exhibit “Running the Numbers” is currently on display at IMAS through December.

WHEN: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 3

WHERE: International Museum of Art and Science, 1900 Nolana Ave., McAllen

COST: Free with general admission ($7, adults; $5, seniors and students; $4, children ages 4 to 12; Free, children ages 0 to 3)

ONLINE: http://www.imasonline.org/

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EVENTS: Gonzales Burger Day [Sat. Sept. 3, Donna]

August 31st, 2011, 4:04 pm by

Donna’s Gonzales Burgers will be kicking off its fall season at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 3. Make sure to show up early. The lines are long, but the burgers and sides are worth the wait.

WHEN: 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 3

WHERE: Gonzales Grocery, 1309 Silver Ave. # R, Donna

FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid179613728758765

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LIVE MUSIC: Beat Mecca & Fallen [Fri. Sept. 2, McAllen]

August 31st, 2011, 4:03 pm by

WITH: Nino Gee & Woozie of Studio Head Music, Texas Most Wanted, Trust Nobody Studios, DemBarrioBoys, Pebbles, YoungMex, LimboThugs, LilT

WHEN: 10:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2

WHERE: Brewski’s Beer Bar, 204 S. 17th St., McAllen

COST: $5 cover (21 and older); $7 cover (minors)

CALL: (956) 223-5627

MORE ON BEAT MECCA: http://www.themonitor.com/articles/santos-42979-hop-disney.html

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EVENTS: Barbecue Benefit [Sat. Sept. 3, McAllen]

August 31st, 2011, 4:01 pm by

Friends in Need will host a barbecue benefit for the family of Abel Padron at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 3, at the McAllen Cahmber of Commerce parking lot. The family is looking for help to pay off medical expenses. Barbecue plates, which include half a chicken with all the trimmings, will be sold for $7. Presale tickets can be purchased at the McAllen Chamber of Commerce.

WHEN: 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 3

WHERE: McAllen Chamber of Commerce parking lot, Business 83 and 12th Street

COST: $7

CALL: (956) 929-7312 or (956) 249-2732

FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid164853500251995

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LIVE MUSIC: Witness By Proxy [Sat. Sept. 3, McAllen]

August 31st, 2011, 3:59 pm by

Corpus Christi-based band Witness by Proxy will playing a show Saturday, Sept. 3, at Simon Sez in McAllen. The Reely Rotnz will open. The band recently released album “Some Kind of Grace.” The group features Valley native Damon Ballweg, the lead vocalist and guitarist who got his start in a church band in Mission.

WHEN: 11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3

WHERE: Simon Sez, 2007 Orchid, McAllen

CALL: (956) 618-4178

FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/Witnessbyproxy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?vqbvKij0UfqM

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LIVE MUSIC: Electric Festival III [Sept. 3-4, Weslaco]

August 31st, 2011, 3:57 pm by

One hundred gallons of jungle juice is all that really needs to be said about the Electric Festival 3. The event, which will take place this labor day weekend, will feature over 35 artists performing on four different stages. Artists include DJ Tonic, Mr. Wonk, DJ Agro and more. It’s a B.Y.O.B. event so bring your own drinks. For more information about the event, call or text (956) 463-0583, (956) 650-3480 or (95) 314-3381. For a full list of the artists participating, visit the event page here.

WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept.3 and Sunday, Sept. 4

WHERE: Texas Rose, 2018 E. Mile 11 North, Weslaco

COST: $20 for 2-day passes; $15 per day passes; $30 for VIP passes

FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid232557670091925

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EVENTS: Border Bash Car & Truck Competition [Sept. 3-4, Mercedes]

August 31st, 2011, 3:56 pm by

A weekend of cars, trucks and girls is coming. The 2011 Border Bash Car and Truck Show will be happening Saturday, Sept. 3, and Sunday, Sept. 4, at the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show Grounds in Mercedes.

WHEN: 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 3, through 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 4

WHERE: Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show Grounds, 1000 N. Texas Ave., Mercedes

COST: $15 to $20; $40 vehicle registration

BUY TICKETS: http://borderbash2011.eventbrite.com/

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