What ART thou doing this weekend?

If your Friday evening is open, you might want to check out the McAllen ArtWalk. Now in it's 6th year, the ArtWalk is held the first Friday of the month from September through May and runs from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. This event is free and open to the public and serves as a means to showcase the community's Art Culture. The ArtWalk takes place in McAllen's De Palmas Historic District which is bordered on the south by Bus. 83, extends north to Pecan and is between 10th street and Bicentennial. This self-guided tour encompasses over twenty venues. Visitors can begin their tour at any venue and proceed at their own pace.

For a map and a complete list of the venues, go to the ArtWalk Website www.mcallenartwalk.com (Please note, this site has not been updated, so the dates listed are incorrect).

If you would like additional info, you can contact Becky Guerra @ 956-618-4959 or email nsantander@aol.com

The ArtWalk will give you the opportunity to mingle with a variety of people, possibly meet up with old friends and even create new ones who share your passion for the Arts.

Hummingbirds....

I saw them flying around again this morning as I came into work today. This is another one of God's most beautiful creations. Come by the Chamber to check them out!

Oil Painting Classes are Coming

Look for Oil Painting Classes in the near future at the Incubator. We are finalizing talks with a very reknowned artist to teach oil painting classes two days a week at the Incubator. We will be offering beginners and intermediate classes. This is a very unique and exciting opportunity to find out everything about painting with oils and bringing out your inner artist. For more information on this, call Greg at 956-687-2787. This information will be posted on the Internet at www.mcallenart.com as soon as it gets finalized.

Last week to enter the McAllen Tropical Cocktail Contest!

It's your last week to enter the drink contest! If you've got a cocktail to enter, be sure to get it in by the 31st. We'll announce the winner in September- be looking for it!
To enter, go to www.mcallencvb.com and click on the "Tropical Cocktail" button. Simple!

Henry Cuellar Town Hall Meeting

Yesterday, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, was here in McAllen at the McAllen Convention Center to attend a McAllen Chamber of Commerce and Hispanic Chamber sponsored event. Many would refer to it as a town hall meeting, the topic for this particular event was health care reform in the Rio Grande Valley. I was there along with estimate of 725 people of all ages comprised of various backgrounds: veterans, students, baby boomers, and the new generation. The event was a success, good turn-out really good. There were no riots. Everything was peaceful, even with people having various opposing views
on the subject matter.

It's just a matter of time there is a transcript/video of the items discussed on the meeting, so for the time being for those that were unable to attend or interested in finding it. Google is the answer. I'll post it, if I find it first.

For those that don't know Congressman Henry Cuellar, here is a picture of him.

Termina la franquicia....

Este 31 de Agosto termina el beneficio de la ampliacion de la franquicia en la cual tenemos todavia este fin de semana de $300.00 usd por persona,,asi que hay que aprovecharla hasta el ultimo momento....siguen las ofertas en McAllen en donde somos bienvenidos,,,con lo mejor de Hoteles,,Tiendas,, Restaurantes y ahora para los desvelados el padrisimo desarrolo en la calle 17th en la cual tenemos muchisimas opciones para visitar bares para todo tipo de gustos!!!!


Que tengan un excelente martes!!!

Stay Cool in this Heat..

What else is there to do on these hot summer days but to find a way to stay cool? Nothing sounds better than enjoying a delicious frozen treat. Whether it be ice cream, frozen yogurt, or a raspa all these are sure to cool you down a bit. McAllen has some great places to visit to find these treats.

One of my favorites is Young's snowcone stand. They have great tasting raspas that won't put a dent in your pocket. They also have all sorts of flavors to satisfy your every craving.

Another place I like to visit is Ben & Jerry's. Every year in April, they hold a free ice cream cone day. It's the best thing ever, so don't forget to go next April. They have all flavors of ice cream like plain vanilla or Cherry Garcia. There are also all kinds of frozen fruit shakes.

If you want something that you might want more of later, go to your local supermarket and grab a pint of your favorite kind of ice cream. There is Blue Bell, Haagen Daz, Ben & Jerry's and many more.

Other places to visit in McAllen include Euro Gelato, Ice Cream Club, The Paletera, Banga Juice, Marble Slab and many more!