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Impending Doom is coming to McAllen

January 9th, 2012, 1:17 pm by

Christian death metal rockers Impending Doom are set to shred at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, at the Nikki Rowe VFW in McAllen.

Also performing are Molotov Solution, Volumes, Elitist and AdestriA.

WHEN: 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26

WHERE: Nikki Rowe VFW, 127 W. Business 83, McAllen

Alex Campos returns to the Valley in February

December 16th, 2011, 2:05 pm by

Latin rock Christian singer Alex Campos will perform at 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10, at the Jacob Brown Auditorium in Brownsville.

For VIP tickets, call (956) 455-5197.

WHEN: 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10

WHERE: Jacob Brown Auditorium, 600 International Blvd., Brownsville

COST: $30

BUY TICKETS: Faith Bookstore or Libreria Cristiana Estrella De Belen in Brownsville or Viva Life or Calvary Book and Bible bookstores in McAllen

CALL: (956) 455-5197

Auditions for Christian film to be held this week in McAllen

November 7th, 2011, 10:47 am by

A local Christian feature film will be holding auditions for actors from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8, and Wednesday, Nov. 9, at the McAllen Public Library.

The film follows a Christian mixed martial artist named Victor who works odd jobs to help pay the bills at home for his mother and sibling. He takes a job as a model for Heather, an artist who dying and full of anger and bitterness. Together, the two explore a relationship of love for each other and God.

Seven roles need to be filled. Filmmakers are looking for four to five female roles, including ages 10 to 12, 18 to 22, 30 to 35 and 45 to 50. Two to three male roles need to be filled, including ages 10 to 12, 45 to 50, and 30 to 50.

The independent film will be shot at the end of December through Thursday, Jan. 12, and it will be filmed mostly in the Valley.

WHEN: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8, and Wednesday, Nov. 9

WHERE: McAllen Public Library, 601 N. Main St.

CALL: (956) 739-7678

Operation Hope for the Border set for Spring Break 2012

October 19th, 2011, 2:55 pm by

Make spring break plans early for “Hope for the Border,” a Livingway Family Church event Wednesday, March 14, through Friday, March 16 in Brownsville.

Pastors Bill and Anne Moore invite the public to a spring break experience featuring worship, ministry, guest speakers, live music from local Christian rock band We Light the Night and a pool party.

WHEN: 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 14, through Friday, March 16

WHERE: Livingway Family Church, 350 W. Ruben Torres Blvd., Brownsville

COST: $30

CALL: (956) 548-2223

Christian band Switchfoot coming to Pharr in December

October 17th, 2011, 12:15 pm by

Christian rockers Switchfoot will be performing a show at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16, at the Pharr Events Center.

WHEN: 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16

WHERE: Pharr Events Center, 3000 N. Cage Blvd.

COST: $34

BUY TICKETS: Pharr Events Center box office or online at www.ticketmaster.com

Youth conference coming to Harlingen

October 5th, 2011, 10:28 am by

Australian worship band Planetshakers will be performing at the Aftermath youth conference at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8, at Christian Fellowship Church in Harlingen.

The Christian worship and rock band has contributed to dozens of albums, including live recordings, studio albums and compilations.

WHEN: 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8

WHERE: Christian Fellowship Church, 901 N. Loop 499, Harlingen

COST: $10

BUY TICKETS: Valley-wide Christian bookstores, including Viva Life, Molly’s Gifts and Faith Bookstore

ONLINE: http://wisichurch.org/aftermath/

WIN TICKETS: Alex Campos

September 14th, 2011, 2:51 pm by

>>> To compete for a pair of floor tickets to see Alex Campos, post a comment on our Facebook page answering this question: What is your favorite Alex Campos song and why?<<<

Colombia-born singer Alex Campos is set to perform at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16, at the McAllen Convention Center.

Campos began singing at 14 years old and he hasn’t let up since. The artist has released eight albums, with his latest being “Lenguaje De Amor.”

“Lenguaje De Amor” peaked at No. 14 on the Billboard Latin Pop Albums chart. Campos was also nominated for a Latin Grammy for the same album.

Also performing is Nidia Quintanilla.

WHEN: 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16

WHERE: McAllen Convention Center, 700 Convention Center Blvd.

COST: $17 to $27

BUY TICKETS: McAllen Convention Center box office or at www.ticketmaster.com

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EVENTS: Azeneth [Aug. 27, McAllen]

August 22nd, 2011, 4:16 pm by

Christian artist Azeneth will perform at the Holy Spirit Parish in celebration of her new album release.

WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27

WHERE: Parroquia Espiritu Santo, 2201 Martin Ave., McAllen

COST: $7

ONLINE: http://gosparecords.com/

EVENTS: Comedy Date Night [Aug. 26, Pharr]

August 22nd, 2011, 3:55 pm by

Christian comedian Peter Wolf, known for his profanity-free stand-up act, will be performing at “Comedy Date Night” at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26, at the Trinity Worship Center in Pharr.

There will also be live music and Chik-Fil-A will be passing out some free food.

The event is free and for adults 18 years and older.

WHEN: 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26

WHERE: Trinity Worship Center, 4801 N. Cage Blvd., Pharr

COST: Free

ONLINE: http://www.trinityworshipcenter.net/

EVENTS: Brock Gill [August 13, Harlingen]

August 11th, 2011, 10:47 am by

Illusionist Brock Gill will be performing his magic Saturday, Aug. 13, at the Harlingen Municipal Auditorium. The magic man uses stunts, illusions and music. In 2005, he starred in a BBC documentary “Miracles of Jesus.” He has toured the world extensively performing his illusions. Tickets to the show, which are $8, can be purchased at Viva Life Bookstore in McAllen, the Harlingen Municipal Auditorium box office or online at www.Harlingenarts.com. For more information about the event, call (956) 239-6146.

WHEN: 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13,

WHERE: Harlingen Municipal Auditorium, 1204 Fair Park Blvd.

TICKETS: $8

CALL: (956) 239-6146

WEB: www.harlingenarts.com

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