Category: Gente y Cultura

Discover the Best of McAllen, Texas!

January 9, 2025

Discover why McAllen, Texas, is a must-visit destination in the heart of the Rio Grande Valley! Enjoy outdoor adventures, vibrant…

Things to do in the RGV: Group Hangs

January 8, 2025

We are fighting the narrative that there is NOTHING to do in the Rio Grande Valley by showcasing seven ways…

Weaving Narratives de La Casa

December 10, 2024

In the group exhibition “Woven Narratives,” artists Cielo Zuñiga, Jose Angel Lozano, and Rene Cardenas showcase works developed during Trucha’s…

An Exercise of Will: Discussing the Creative Process with Filmmaker Everardo Gonzalez

December 5, 2024

In this exclusive interview, acclaimed filmmaker Everardo González shares his thoughts on the creative process, cultural storytelling, and the untold…

Quién Es Tu Gente: The Poets of the RGV

November 21, 2024

Poets like Daniel García Ordaz, Edward Vidaurre and Victoria Lopez use poetry as a tool for social change and personal…

Freddy Fender: Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Baldemar Huerta at the San Benito Cultural Heritage Museum

November 15, 2024

The San Benito Cultural Heritage Museum is hosting an exhibit honoring Freddy Fender's life, from his humble beginnings to Grammy-winning…

Echoes of Creativity: La Chicharra Studio’s Flourishing Return to the RGV’s Art Scene

November 14, 2024

Nestled in the heart of downtown Brownsville is La Chicharra Studio, owned/directed by the talented Chicana artist Ruby E. Hernandez…

Queer Artists: Navigating Multiple Identities Within the Borderlands

November 12, 2024

Artists Juan Gabriel Mendoza, Osbel Olivares, and Michael Jones share their challenges of being both queer and culturally rooted in…

Spreading Seeds of Art and Activism in the RGV

October 8, 2024

“Sowing Seeds: Art and Advocacy on the Border,” an event hosted by Ruido Studios, brought together artists and activists to…

A Japanese Student’s Love Letter to the RGV

October 7, 2024

This article follows an international student from Japan who moved to the RGV. Despite cultural barriers, they embraced the Valley’s…

Mitoli: The Art of My People and Why It Deserves Adequate Funding

October 3, 2024

High school student Tati Martinez Alvarez argues for more funding in arts education programming, primarily in multicultural activities like Folklórico.…

McAllen Steamrolling the Arts with Technology

October 1, 2024

The McAllen Chamber of Commerce has taken another step that will impact tenants and artists at the McAllen Creative Incubator.…

Commentary: Why Pulgas Matter: A Critical Response to National Narratives and Misunderstandings about the RGV

September 27, 2024

Discover how pulgas in the Rio Grande Valley serve the community as important cultural spaces where community and Mexican goods…

“¡Despierta!”: A Healing Magical Musical Honoring the Spirit of the Valley

September 22, 2024

Through the Arts For Everybody campaign, Edinburg, Texas, became one of 18 cities selected to premiere art projects on July…

A Not So Sobering Reality: The Lack of Dry Queer Spaces

September 17, 2024

Searching for queer-friendly spaces that don't revolve around alcohol? This story dives into the lack of sober LGBTQ+ spaces in…

Deconstructing the Deep Lie of “There is Nothing Here”

August 30, 2024

Artist Nansi Guevara deconstructs the Rio Grande Delta’s imposed narrative of “There is nothing here” through art and cultural interventions.…

Gaymers Unite: Finding Queer Joy Through Gaming

August 27, 2024

Gaming spaces in the Valley are empowering LGBTQIA+ individuals to connect, express themselves, and find joy. These inclusive gaming spaces…

Resistencia Creativa: Celebrating Body Positivity in the RGV

August 19, 2024

Discover how Planned Parenthood’s Creative Resistance event brought together body positivity and reproductive justice through dance. This event, marking the…

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