Dr. Contina, an Asisstant Professor at utrgv, uses cutting-edge molecular techniques like stable isotopes, DNA markers, and miniaturized tracking devices to uncover the mysteries of avian migration.🐦 Join Dr. Contina for a presentation guiding participants through the vital ecological hotspot that is the Rio Grande Valley, this Thursday April 24th, 6:00pm to 7:00pm. #utrgv #quintamazataln #thursdaynightlive #mcallenevents #avianmigration #riograndevalley #southtexasbirding #paintedbunting

Whether you are a birdwatcher, nature lover, or simply curious about the incredible journeys happening overhead, Dr. Andrea Contina, Assistant Professor at utrgv will be at Quinta Mazatlán, offering insight into the crucial role our region plays in the lives of migratory birds.🐦 Don't miss their presentation Thursday, Aril 24th from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. #quintamazatlan #mcallenevents #birdmigration #southtexasbirding #thursdaynightlive #riograndevalley #southtexesecology #paintedbunting

Join Victor De Los Santos, Board Chair of the South Texas Astronomical Society, Public Outreach Lead for UTRGV - The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley South Texas Space Science Institute and a nasa Solar System Ambassador, for a presentation which will deepen your connection to the universe, Thursday April 17th form 6:00pm to 7:00pm! 💫#thursdaynightlive #utrgv #quintamazatlan #mcallenevents #astronomyandtheriograndevalley #starsociety

Have you ever wondered about the deep-rooted connection between the stars and the people of South Texas, - past, present, and future? From the celestial wisdom of Indigenous and Mesoamerican cultures to the cutting-edge research at UTRGV - The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Victor De Los Santos invites you to journey through time and space to experience a story that is both cosmic and cultural, Thursday April 17th, from 6:00pm to 7:00pm.💫 #thursdaynightlive #utrgv #astonomyandthergv #quintamazatlan #mcallenevents

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🎨✨ Happening Today at IMAS! Don’t miss your chance to experience the Paintings from Spanish America (1600–1800) from the Thoma Collection with a guided tour! 🗓️ Docent-led Tours Today – April 11 🕚 Tour Times: 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, & 1:00 PM 🎙️ Led by Art Historian Mary Rodriguez Explore the rich history and vibrant artistry of Spanish America through expert insight and storytelling. Tours are included with general admission and free for IMAS Members. 📍 International Museum of Art & Science 🎟️ Reserve your spot: Visit IMAS Links in our bio to learn more and reserve your spot today! Paintings from Spanish America (1600-1800) from the Thoma Collection is supported by thoma_foundation @ claa.utrgv. The Carl & Marilynn Thoma Foundation is a grantmaking and art collecting organization based in Dallas, Santa Fe and Chicago. Our mission recognizes the power of the arts to challenge and shift perceptions, spark creativity and connect people across cultures. The Thoma Foundation lends and exhibits artworks from its collection to support pivotal initiatives in the arts. In the Foundation’s Arts of the Spanish Americas collection are more than 210 paintings from South America and the Caribbean.

🎨✨ Happening Today at IMAS! Don’t miss your chance to experience the Paintings from Spanish America (1600–1800) from the Thoma Collection with a guided tour! 🗓️ Docent-led Tours Today – April 11 🕚 Tour Times: 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, & 1:00 PM 🎙️ Led by Art Historian Mary Rodriguez Explore the rich history and vibrant artistry of Spanish America through expert insight and storytelling. Tours are included with general admission and free for IMAS Members. 📍 International Museum of Art & Science 🎟️ Reserve your spot: https://theimasonline.org/guided-experience-through-paintings-from-spanish-america-1600-1800-from-the-thoma-collection/ "Paintings from Spanish America (1600-1800) from the Thoma Collection" is supported by Carl & Marilynn Thoma Foundation and UTRGV Center for Latin American Arts. The Carl & Marilynn Thoma Foundation is a grantmaking and art collecting organization based in Dallas, Santa Fe and Chicago. Our mission recognizes the power of the arts to challenge and shift perceptions, spark creativity and connect people across cultures. The Thoma Foundation lends and exhibits artworks from its collection to support pivotal initiatives in the arts. In the Foundation’s Arts of the Spanish Americas collection are more than 210 paintings from South America and the Caribbean.

🎉 Community Day: Exploring and Celebrating the Cultures of Spanish America at IMAS! 📅 Saturday, April 26 | ⏰ 10AM–3PM 🎟️ FREE Admission! Celebrate the vibrant cultures of Spanish America at IMAS! 🌎✨ Enjoy hands-on activities, live art, food vendors, & gallery tours: 🌱 Plant corn or tomato seedlings 🎨 Create Peruvian scratchboard art 🎶 Make your own Andean zampoña 🖼️ Tour "Paintings from Spanish America (1600–1800) from the Thoma Collection 👀 Tours at 11AM, 12PM & 1PM w/ Curator Marcelo Ramirez Garcia-Rojas 🛍️ Shop local artists & grab a bite from community food vendors! Don’t miss this museum-wide celebration of culture, art, and community! Paintings from Spanish America (1600-1800) from the Thoma Foundation is supported by Carl & Marilynn Thoma Foundation and UTRGV Center for Latin American Arts #IMASCommunityDay #FreeMuseumDay #SpanishAmerica #RGVEvents #ExploreIMAS

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Sunset Live is back, while you may know it as a reoccurring event, we wanted to bring something even more special! 🎶🌅 This Saturday, MIJA Fest is McAllen’s first-ever International Jazz Festival happening at the McAllen Convention Center- Oval Park! 🎺🎵 Here’s the official MIJA Fest lineup!: 🎤 Lineup oficial de MIJA Fest: 🎷 Benito Gonzalez Trio benitopiano 🎷 Roberto Verastegui Quartet robertoverastegui 🎷 Frontera Jazz Quartet FT. Clay Moore 🎷 Ulysses De León Trio ulyssesdeleonmusic 🎷 UTRGV Jazz Combo utrgvarts utrgv 🎷 Rafa Collado rafael.collado.guitar 🎷 Luis McDougal Trio luismcdougalmusic 🎷 Donald Edwards dedwardsdrums 🎷 Elena Díaz frcollective 🎷 Maria D’ Luz mariadluzmusic 🎷 Daphne Michelle daphnemichellee 🎷 Sonali chasingorangesunsets 🎷 Susy Gramoff Remember, this event is FREE ADMISSION, pet friendly, from 12:00pm- 10:30pm. Bring everyone you know, don't miss out on this 1 day event! 🌟 #experiencemcallen #sunsetlive #MIJAfest #mcallencoventioncenter

Sunset Live is back, while you may know it as a reoccurring event, we wanted to bring something even more special! 🎶🌅 This Saturday, MIJA Fest is McAllen’s first-ever International Jazz Festival happening at the McAllen Convention Center- Oval Park! 🎺🎵 Here’s the official MIJA Fest lineup!: 🎤 Lineup oficial de MIJA Fest: 🎷 Benito Gonzalez Trio @benitopiano 🎷 Roberto Verastegui Quartet @robertoverastegui 🎷 Frontera Jazz Quartet FT. Clay Moore 🎷 Ulysses De León Trio @ulyssesdeleonmusic 🎷 UTRGV Jazz Combo @utrgvarts @utrgv 🎷 Rafa Collado @rafael.collado.guitar 🎷 Luis McDougal Trio @luismcdougalmusic 🎷 Donald Edwards @dedwardsdrums 🎷 Elena Díaz @frcollective 🎷 Maria D’ Luz @mariadluzmusic 🎷 Daphne Michelle @daphnemichellee 🎷 Sonali @chasingorangesunsets 🎷 Susy Gramoff Remember, this event is FREE ADMISSION, pet friendly, from 12:00pm- 10:30pm. Bring everyone you know, don't miss out on this 1 day event! 🌟 #experiencemcallen #sunsetlive #MIJAfest #mcallencoventioncenter

🎨✨ Discover the rich visual history of Spanish America through a Guided Experience: Paintings from Spanish America (1600–1800) from the Thoma Collection at IMAS! https://theimasonline.org/guided-experience-through-paintings-from-spanish-america-1600-1800-from-the-thoma-collection/ Join us for a docent-led tour of this stunning exhibition, featuring works from the 17th and 18th centuries that reflect the cultural and artistic diversity of the Spanish Americas. 🗓️ Tour Dates 📅 April 11, 2025 📅 April 26, 2025 📅 May 11, 2025 📅 May 23, 2025 🕚 Tour Times: 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, & 1:00 PM 🎙️ April 11 Tour led by Mary Rodriguez, Art Historian 📍 International Museum of Art & Science 🎟 Included with general admission | Free for IMAS Members Tours are conducted by IMAS staff and community docents who participated in the Modern Arts of the Americas seminar, hosted by the UTRGV School of Art & Design and led by Dr. Katherine McAllen Moore. Experience the stories, symbolism, and artistry of this remarkable collection. "Paintings from Spanish America (1600-1800) from the Thoma Collection" is supported by The Carl & Marilynn Thoma Foundation is a grantmaking and art collecting organization based in Dallas, Santa Fe and Chicago. Our mission recognizes the power of the arts to challenge and shift perceptions, spark creativity and connect people across cultures. The Thoma Foundation lends and exhibits artworks from its collection to support pivotal initiatives in the arts. In the Foundation’s Arts of the Spanish Americas collection are more than 210 paintings from South America and the Caribbean.

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🎨✨ Discover the rich visual history of Spanish America through a Guided Experience: Paintings from Spanish America (1600–1800) from the Thoma Collection at IMAS! Join us for a docent-led tour of this stunning exhibition, featuring works from the 17th and 18th centuries that reflect the cultural and artistic diversity of the Spanish Americas. 🗓️ Tour Dates 📅 April 11, 2025 📅 April 26, 2025 📅 May 11, 2025 📅 May 23, 2025 🕚 Tour Times: 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, & 1:00 PM 🎙️ April 11 Tour led by Mary Rodriguez, Art Historian 📍 International Museum of Art & Science 🎟 Included with general admission | Free for IMAS Members Tours are conducted by IMAS staff and community docents who participated in the Modern Arts of the Americas seminar, hosted by the UTRGV School of Art & Design and led by Dr. Katherine McAllen Moore. Experience the stories, symbolism, and artistry of this remarkable collection. "Paintings from Spanish America (1600-1800) from the Thoma Collection" is supported by The Carl & Marilynn Thoma Foundation is a grantmaking and art collecting organization based in Dallas, Santa Fe and Chicago. Our mission recognizes the power of the arts to challenge and shift perceptions, spark creativity and connect people across cultures. The Thoma Foundation lends and exhibits artworks from its collection to support pivotal initiatives in the arts. In the Foundation’s Arts of the Spanish Americas collection are more than 210 paintings from South America and the Caribbean.

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Three more days until our STBF Presents: Poetry Night at Main Library on Thursday, April 10th from 6-8PM! We're thrilled to welcome professor Emmy Pérez to the lineup! About Emmy: Emmy will read poetry from her various publications y compartirá traducciones al español de sus poemas. Emmy Pérez, Texas Poet Laureate 2020, is the author of the poetry collections with the River on Our Face and Solstice. Her latest book Paper America: New and Selected Poems is forthcoming in 2025. Raised in Santa Ana, California, she has lived in the Texas borderlands for the past 24 years. She is a professor of Creative Writing and affiliate faculty in Mexican American Studies at UTRGV. Currently, she holds the Dr. Robert S. Nelsen Professorship in Mexican American Studies 2021-2024.

The rain is supposed to stop today, so McAllen Farmers Market will be open tomorrow. The farmers will bring what they can and we will have home bakers join us. We also have artist and crafters selling their crafts. Stop by as the UTRGV Pre_PA Society will be offering health screenings and the Nutritional Sciences and Health Society UTRGV will be giving a cooking demonstration (there will not be samples given out). Come on by and support local small vendors!

Are you loving it so far? ✨🎺 We are really excited to bring you the full official lineup of MIJA FEST 🎇 This exciting International Jazz Festival will bring us new forms of art that will support future musicians. Join us this April 12th, bring your friends and family for a FULL day of music 🔥 We kindly present to you: 🎤 Benito Gonzalez Trio 🎤 Roberto Verastegui Quartet 🎤 Frontera Jazz Quartet FT. Clay Moore 🎤 Ulysses De Leon Trio 🎤 UTRGV Jazz Combo 🎤 Rafa Collado 🎤 Luis McDougal Trio 🎤 Elena Diaz 🎤 Maria D' Luz 🎤 Daphne Michelle 🎤 Sonali 🎤 Susy Gramoff Remember, this is a FREE admission event! Don't miss it 😁 #ExperienceMcAllen #mcallenconventioncenter #sunsetlive