Santa Claus and Christmas cheer are popping up all over this week in the Rio Grande Valley. Last night, ol’ Saint Nick showed up in a pick-up truck (conforming to South Texas standards) to greet local kids at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen at the “Lights for Life” event. Valley Morning Star staffer Theresa Najera shot that cute pic to the right. Click here for another.

There’s more holiday fun coming up this week. Harlingen’s Arts and Heritage Museum will debut its Christmas Tree and Wreath exhibit on Thursday during a Christmas Extravaganza. Thursday also marks the Jackson Street Holiday Rendevous. The downtown Harlingen event will feature food, beverages, music and merchandise provided by local shops. The historic Brownsville Museum will hold its annual Nacimientos del Mundo display on Friday, featuring nacimientos from all over the world.

Check our local events calendar for more events. We’re adding them every day.

Santa Claus and Christmas cheer are popping up all over this week in the Rio Grande Valley. Last night, ol’ Saint Nick showed up in a pick-up truck (conforming to South Texas standards) to greet local kids at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen at the “Lights for Life” event. Valley Morning Star staffer Theresa Najera shot that cute pic to the right. Click here for another.

There’s more holiday fun coming up this week. Harlingen’s Arts and Heritage Museum will debut its Christmas Tree and Wreath exhibit on Thursday during a Christmas Extravaganza. Thursday also marks the Jackson Street Holiday Rendevous. The downtown Harlingen event will feature food, beverages, music and merchandise provided by local shops. The historic Brownsville Museum will hold its annual Nacimientos del Mundo display on Friday, featuring nacimientos from all over the world.

Check our local events calendar for more events. We’re adding them every day.

The rock band Hawthorne Heights was slated to play Dec. 4 at Graham Central Station in Pharr, another DontGetEmo concert, but reports are coming in that guitarist Casey Calvert has died. This was posted Nov. 24 on the band’s Web site:

Today is probably the worst day ever. Its with our deepest regrets that we have to write this. Casey Calvert passed away in his sleep last night. We found out this afternoon before sound-check. We’ve spent the entire day trying to come to grips with this and figure out as much as possible. At this time we’re not sure what exactly happened. Just last night he was joking around with everyone before he went to bed. We can say with absolute certainty that he was not doing anything illegal. Please, out of respect to Casey and his family, don’t contribute or succumb to any gossip you may hear. We don’t want his memory to be tainted in the least. Casey was our best friend. He was quirky and awesome and there will truly be no others like him! His loss is unexplainable. As soon as we know more we will let you know.

Sincerely,

Hawthorne Heights

Eron, JT, Micah and Matt

DontGetEmo posted this response via a MySpace bulletin:

We’re waiting for an official response from Hawthorne Heights management with respect to the tour date confirmed for Tuesday December 4th at Graham Central Station. We will post a bulletin when we have more information about this matter. Our thoughts and prayers are with Hawthorne Heights and the family of Casey Calvert.

Sincerely,

Dontgetemo Concerts

Our sincerest sympathies go out to the band and Casey Calvert’s friends and family. Fans are posting supportive wishes on the band’s official MySpace page.

The rock band Hawthorne Heights was slated to play Dec. 4 at Graham Central Station in Pharr, another DontGetEmo concert, but reports are coming in that guitarist Casey Calvert has died. This was posted Nov. 24 on the band’s Web site:

Today is probably the worst day ever. Its with our deepest regrets that we have to write this. Casey Calvert passed away in his sleep last night. We found out this afternoon before sound-check. We’ve spent the entire day trying to come to grips with this and figure out as much as possible. At this time we’re not sure what exactly happened. Just last night he was joking around with everyone before he went to bed. We can say with absolute certainty that he was not doing anything illegal. Please, out of respect to Casey and his family, don’t contribute or succumb to any gossip you may hear. We don’t want his memory to be tainted in the least. Casey was our best friend. He was quirky and awesome and there will truly be no others like him! His loss is unexplainable. As soon as we know more we will let you know.

Sincerely,

Hawthorne Heights

Eron, JT, Micah and Matt

DontGetEmo posted this response via a MySpace bulletin:

We’re waiting for an official response from Hawthorne Heights management with respect to the tour date confirmed for Tuesday December 4th at Graham Central Station. We will post a bulletin when we have more information about this matter. Our thoughts and prayers are with Hawthorne Heights and the family of Casey Calvert.

Sincerely,

Dontgetemo Concerts

Our sincerest sympathies go out to the band and Casey Calvert’s friends and family. Fans are posting supportive wishes on the band’s official MySpace page.

Thursday is Thanksgiving and the RGV is ready to kick off its holiday events season.

Friday marks the annual Lighting of the Island. The event starts at 6 p.m. at the Visitors Center at 600 Padre Blvd. The free event will feature caroling, hot coffee and chocolate, cake, cookies and ol’ Santa Claus.

The Harlingen Museum Association will host a Christmas Extravaganza on Thursday, Nov. 29 at the Arts and Heritage Museum. The event will feature music and will kick off the museum’s Christmas Tree exhibit.

There’s a lot more to come this holiday season. Keep an eye out for events in your town.

Thursday is Thanksgiving and the RGV is ready to kick off its holiday events season.

Friday marks the annual Lighting of the Island. The event starts at 6 p.m. at the Visitors Center at 600 Padre Blvd. The free event will feature caroling, hot coffee and chocolate, cake, cookies and ol’ Santa Claus.

The Harlingen Museum Association will host a Christmas Extravaganza on Thursday, Nov. 29 at the Arts and Heritage Museum. The event will feature music and will kick off the museum’s Christmas Tree exhibit.

There’s a lot more to come this holiday season. Keep an eye out for events in your town.

With all the great A&E options popping up across the Valley, we figured it was time to resurrect the ol’ Valley Wire blog. Look here soon to find out about Valley events and the latest in RGV A&E …

With all the great A&E options popping up across the Valley, we figured it was time to resurrect the ol’ Valley Wire blog. Look here soon to find out about Valley events and the latest in RGV A&E …

The Galeria 409 in downtown Brownsville is asking Valley artists to submit work for a number of upcoming shows. If you’re intereseted in displaying your art, this is the place to do it in the lower RGV.

Gallery owner Mark Clark might close the gallery for the summer, unless some artists out there want to do a show about hot topic issues like the Iraq war, terrorism, border crossing, etc. Check out the press release below for more info …

409 SEEKS ART

409 Art Gallery
ARTIST OPPORTUNITIES
Mark Clark of the 409 Art Gallery is calling for artist for the following four upcoming art shows:
*DEAD
*HISTORIC BROWNSVILLE/HEROIC MATAMOROS
*FE / FAITH
*ROTULOS
Artwork should relate in some way to the show entered. Contact Mark Clark for more information: 956-455-3599.
Mark Clark will be closing the 409 gallery for the summer but is considering to stay open if there is enough interest by local artist and artwork to do an art show that reflects on controversial issues : border fence & immigration reform , oil prices, Iraq war, terrorism, local politics, social or economic issues. Artist wanting to exhibit artwork on these issue contact Mark as soon as possible..

The Galeria 409 in downtown Brownsville is asking Valley artists to submit work for a number of upcoming shows. If you’re intereseted in displaying your art, this is the place to do it in the lower RGV.

Gallery owner Mark Clark might close the gallery for the summer, unless some artists out there want to do a show about hot topic issues like the Iraq war, terrorism, border crossing, etc. Check out the press release below for more info …

409 SEEKS ART

409 Art Gallery
ARTIST OPPORTUNITIES
Mark Clark of the 409 Art Gallery is calling for artist for the following four upcoming art shows:
*DEAD
*HISTORIC BROWNSVILLE/HEROIC MATAMOROS
*FE / FAITH
*ROTULOS
Artwork should relate in some way to the show entered. Contact Mark Clark for more information: 956-455-3599.
Mark Clark will be closing the 409 gallery for the summer but is considering to stay open if there is enough interest by local artist and artwork to do an art show that reflects on controversial issues : border fence & immigration reform , oil prices, Iraq war, terrorism, local politics, social or economic issues. Artist wanting to exhibit artwork on these issue contact Mark as soon as possible..

UPDATE: Story here.
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The Alejandro Sanz concert originally slated for June 22 at Hidalgo’s Dodge Arena has been rescheduled.

The Dodge Arena date has been rescheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 22, according to the Dodge Arena Web site.

Stay posted to TheV247 for more news on this event.

UPDATE: Story here.
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The Alejandro Sanz concert originally slated for June 22 at Hidalgo’s Dodge Arena has been rescheduled.

The Dodge Arena date has been rescheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 22, according to the Dodge Arena Web site.

Stay posted to TheV247 for more news on this event.

5/30 UPDATE: Venue, more details announced. Click here for more info.
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The Atlanta, Ga. rock band Sevendust will perform in McAllen on June 28 according to a post today by Q94.5 DJ “Mighty” Mike Quinn on his MySpace blog. Venue details have not been released.

Sevendust is currently on tour in support of the album “Alpha,” released in March.
Stay posted to TheV247.com for developing news about this show.

Sevendust official site
Sevendust on MySpace

5/30 UPDATE: Venue, more details announced. Click here for more info.
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The Atlanta, Ga. rock band Sevendust will perform in McAllen on June 28 according to a post today by Q94.5 DJ “Mighty” Mike Quinn on his MySpace blog. Venue details have not been released.

Sevendust is currently on tour in support of the album “Alpha,” released in March.
Stay posted to TheV247.com for developing news about this show.

Sevendust official site
Sevendust on MySpace