The
McAllen Chamber of Commerce, McAllen Parks & Recreation,
and the RGV Arts council hosted the 2nd Annual
Starry Nights Art and Entertainment Festival on
Saturday, October 30th from 4:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
at Archer Park in downtown McAllen. The event
was filled with 20 booths set-up by local artists
and art organizations selling artwork. There
was also wonderful performers throughout the evening
including Evolution, De Javu, and Lady Mariposa.
The Starry Nights Festival is a strong community festival that
unites various arts organizations in the area. In the past
organizations such as the International Museum of Art & Science,
McAllen Memorial High School, Art House, La Lunada, and South Texas
College have participated in the festival by either purchasing
a booth to exhibit artwork or showcasing talent for the entertainment
segment of the festival.
People Looking at Art Work
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 Memorial
Art Teacher Rina Roberts
The
event offers artists an opportunity to showcase their
artwork at a very minimal cost and promote their business.
The event invites the public to attend the festival and not only
aids in promoting and developing the art in the community but also
provides an educational awareness of the quality of art that surrounds
our community.
This year Starry Nights had many live performers, storytellers, poets,
and musicians. There were food booths serving fajita tacos,
funnel cakes, nachos, turkey legs, and Moonbeans coffee. Families
were invited to attend the festival and enjoy the live local entertainment,
great food, and exquisite artwork. |
Admission
was free to the public and there were over 500
people in attendance. For more information
on Starry Nights Art & Entertainment Festival
please contact Tita Moreno at the McAllen Chamber
of Commerce at 682-2871.
 Members
of the Ballet Folklorico
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