Mexican Food & RGV Events

Hello RGV bloggers!

Today's post will be about two upcoming events in the RGV and a restaurant right across the border in Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico.

1. Doña Claris

If you are looking for a place in Reynosa to eat real Mexican food, Doña Claris is your best choice. Since 1979, this restaurant has been the favorite restaurants for many of the people who live in this city.  They serve breakfast and lunch and are open every day of the week. 

Address: Oaxaca No. 450 Col. Rodriguez,

                88630 Reynosa, Tamaulipas

Telephone: 01 899 922 2553

Price Range: $4-$13

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Do%C3%B1a-Claris/125052497605873

2. Incredible India 

The Indian Association of Rio Grande Valley (IARGV) is presenting Incredible India, a Bollywood Mega Dance Show by Shingari's School of Rythm. If you are an art lover and enjoy musicals, don't miss out the opportunity to attend to this event!

Dates and time: November 16, doors open at 5:00 pm

 Place: Edinburg City Auditorium

Address: 207 North 7th Street Edinburg, TX 78541

3. Dia de los Muertos Festival

The International Museum of Arts and Science (IMAS) celebrates a Mexican tradition called "Dia de los Muertos" and presents a festival to all the RGV. It will be full of Mexican activities such as: Mariachi, sugar skulls, face painting, Folklorico and much more.


Dates and time: November 2 from 9am-5pm and 
                            November 3 from 1pm-5pm

Place: IMAS
Address: 1900 Nolana McAllen, TX 78504

 General admission: $7
Senior Citizens and students: $5
 Children (4-12): $4

http://www.imasonline.org/dev/

Remember to take advantage of this events and take them in consideration when planning your weekend activities. I hope you all enjoyed this week's post. 

Have an excellent week!

Elvita

RGV Coming Events

Hello RGV Bloggers!

Today's Bucket List will be about coming events in The Valley, so make sure you mark your calendars and take advantages of this events.

1. UTPA Senior Dance Project

The UTPA Senior Dance Project is a final project done by UTPA senior students who are studying Arts. If you are a dance lover and would like to support the arts, join this event and bring your family, friends or significant other. This event will be happening during the whole weekend so you have many days to choose from!

Dates and times: October 24-26 7:30pm
                            October 25 10:00am and 7:30pm

Place:  Patrick McAllen Performing Arts Center - Edinburg North High School

Address: 3101 N. Closner Blvd. Edinburg, Tx
General Admission: $7
Students with valid ID: $5

http://portal.utpa.edu/utpa_main/daa_home/coah_home/music_home/dance_home/dance_concerts

2. Community Film Screening: 
Pink Ribbons, Inc.

It is October! That means it is breast cancer awareness month and Breast Cancer Action, The Historic Cine El Rey Theatre, The Fooducator™ and many volunteers are hosting an event where they will present a film to create awareness and take action. After the film, there will have Q & A Pannel Discussion.

They have done this event every Sunday of the month of the October and the last day will be next Sunday, so make sure you don't miss this event!

Date and time: October 27, 2013 2:00pm-4:30pm
Place: The Historic Cine El Rey Theatre
Address: 311 S. 17 Street-McAllen

Film Trailer:

 https://www.youtube.com/watchv=3QPZfcYTUaA



3. The Robot Zoo

The Robot Zoo is a 1,500-square-foot exhibit located at the UTPA Visitor's Center. 

"Three robot animals and seven hands-on activities illustrate the fascinating real-life characteristics of animals. Visitors learn how a chamaleon changes colors and a fly walks on the ceiling."

The exhibit is at UTPA since October 7th and it will be there until January 3rd. So if you are interested in requesting a tour or just visiting the exhibit, don't leave it to last minute and go for it!

Address: 1201 W. University Dr., Edinburg, Tx 78539

Telephone: (866) 441-UTPA

You can find more information about The Robot Zoo exhibit in the following link:

 http://portal.utpa.edu/utpa_main/features_home/robotzoo_home


I hope you all enjoyed this week's post! If you have any comment or question, feel free to comment below.

Have a nice week :)

Elvita

Do it All in One Day!

Hello RGV Bloggers,

I hope you all enjoyed your weekend and that you keep taking advantage of all the good things you can do in the Valley!

Something I like about this week's post is that you can do all in one day, just follow the steps!

Enjoy :)

Step #1: Buy all the snacks you want at:

1. Xquinkles Snack - Land

On their menu: Chamoyadas, ice cream, milk shakes, fruit salads, chips and more

Address: 1003 Bus. 83, Esqu. Ragland, Mission, TX 78572

Telephone: (956) 843-8686

Price Range: $2-$7

                     

                Step #2: Take all your snacks and have a:

3.Picnic at the Hidalgo's Pumphouse

The weather in the Valley has been so nice and fresh in the past days and having a picnic with friends or anyone else is a great idea! The Hidalgo Pumphouse is an awesome place to have a picnic at.

Address: 900 S 2nd St. Hidalgo, TX 78557
Telephone: (956) 843-8686

http://cityofhidalgo.net/old-hidalgo-pumphouse/

    Step #3: Take some games with you and spend all the afternoon there and when you start getting hungry you go for dinner at:

2. Republic of The Rio Grande

Here is a message you find at the restaurant's home website to all their clients:

"At the Republic of the Rio Grande, our attention to detail and the way we present a platter tell you that dining here is going to be special, no matter the occasion."

On their menu: Pizza, salads, soups, desserts and much more

Address: 1411 S 10th St McAllen, TX 78501


Telephone: (956) 994-8385

Price Range: $7-$35

http://www.therepublicoftheriogrande.com/


I hope this week's post was useful and interesting for all of you! 

Have a nice week :)

Elvita

Wine, Shopping & Music

Hello bloggers!

I hope you all enjoy this week's post:

1. House Wine & Bistro

House Wine & Bistro is located in downtown McAllen. It is a nice place to go out for dinner with your friends, family or your significant other.

The proprietors of this restaurant met each other and fell in love while working together at an Italian restaurant in Austin, TX.

On their menu: Pizza, Salads, Meat, Seafood and much more
Specialty: Wine

Location: U.S. 83  McAllen, TX 78501

Telephone: (956) 994-8331

Price Range: $5-$25

http://www.housewineandbistro.com/

2. RGV Premium Outlets

If you are looking for one of the best places in the Valley to go shopping your favorite brands at a less expensive price, RGV Premium Outlets would be your best choice.

Stores: Calvin Klein, Burberry, Guess, Kipling, BCBG, Marciano, Puma, Disney, Lacoste, Steve Madden, Aldo, Bebe, Hugo Boss, Perfumania, Forever 21, Papaya, American Eagle, Aeropostale and more.

Location: 5001 E Expy 83  Mercedes, TX 78570,

Telephone: (956) 565-3900

 http://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlets/outlet.asp?id=74

3. Go to Noche Bohemia

If you are a music and an art lover, you should definitely attend to the Noche Bohemia at Jardin del Arte, event offered by The City of Edinburg.

Location: City Hall Courtyard

415 W. University Dr. Edinburg, TX

Telephone: (956) 383-5661

 http://www.cityofedinburg.com/

This is this week's RGV Bucket List, hope you have some fun and take advantage of all the nice things you can do in the Valley! Have a nice week :)

Best,

Elvita