May 2012 - Community Events
February 37th – June 19th
Houston: Marvel at the extraordinary artworks of Harold Van Pelt in the exhibition Gemstone Carvings: The Masterworks of Harold Van Pelt
For more than 35 years, Harold Van Pelt has quietly been perfecting the art of carving quartz, rock crystal and agate gemstones. Hundreds of hours go into each multi-faceted, fluted, and textured vase, hollow container, sculpture and vessel, many of which are accented with gold and semi-precious stones. For more information call 713-639-4629.
March 8th
Austin: Texas Performing Arts presents Angélique Kidjo
This artist is one of the greatest forces in African music, a creative energy with eleven international albums to her name. For more information call 512-471-1444.
March 10th
Rio Grande Valley: Doctors Hospital at Renaissance
6th Annual “FREE DHR Community Health Fair”. For more information, please call Doctors Hospital at Renaissance at 956-DOCTORS (362-8677) or visit their website at www.dhr-rgv.com.
March 10th
San Antonio: Luminaria
Arts Come To Light - All manner of creative endeavors— art, music, poetry, performance, light shows— explode across San Antonio this month. Luminaria is San Antonio's annual celebration of art and artists. It is free of charge and showcases all art forms in an outdoor setting and inside various venues downtown.
March 10th
El Paso: "Back by Noon" Guided Natural History Outing
Join former NMSU professor David “Bugman” Richman on the Sierra Vista Trail to learn about the fascinating world of scorpions, centipedes, spiders and lesser known creepy crawlies of the Chihuahuan Desert. For more information call 575-522-5552.
March 10th - 11th
Corpus Christi: Texas Independence Wine Classic In Refugio
Wine, Food, Music, Art & Homemade wine competition. For more information call 361-526-5555 or 361-646-9508, or e-mail brefugiomuseum@aol.com.
March 16th - 18th
Laredo: Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam 2012!
Join the thrill and excitement at the Laredo Energy Arena on March 16-18. Kids’ seats are half-priced! For more information call 800-745-3000.
March 17th
Dallas: "IDENTIDAD" - Argentine Tango Show
A tale in tango celebrating identity, freedom and passion. The stage of Identidad is filled with an overabundance of light and colors, movement and energy, passion and emotions and music from the most celebrated Tango masters Osvaldo Pugliese and Astor Piazzolla to bring the story to life in front of breathless audiences. For more information call 469-939-4120.
March 17
Eagle Pass: “Lucky Leprechaun 5K”
The Parks and Recreation Department is having a Lucky Leprechaun 5K Fun Run/Walk on March 17, 2012. For more information call the Parks and Recreation Department at (830) 773-4343!
