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SUMMARY:Stars & Stripes: A Freedom Festival
DESCRIPTION:Let freedom ring with fun\, food and drones under the Texas Star’s at Weslaco’s Stars & Stripes: A Freedom Festival. \nThe free community event also features vendors and live music.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/stars-stripes-a-freedom-festival/
LOCATION:Downtown Weslaco\, Texas Blvd.\, Weslaco\, United States
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SUMMARY:Chicharra Fest
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate one of nature’s most fascinating and musical insects\, the cicada\, at Chicharra Fest on July 17 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Quinta Mazatlán.\n \n Known locally as chicharras\, cicadas emerge from the ground to fill the air with their signature sound\, becoming the loudest insect in the world thanks to drum-like organs in their bodies called timbals. Quinta Mazatlán will honor their noisy symphony with an engaging\, family-friendly evening of discovery\, art and music. \nGuests of all ages will enjoy a variety of interactive activities throughout the evening. Children can create their own chicharra kazoos to mimic the sound of cicadas\, participate in hands-on art at the easel station\, and learn about the science of cicada communication at an interactive sound display. The walking trail at Quinta Mazatlán will feature oversized\, six-foot-tall storybook pages from the children’s book Cicada Symphony by Lisa Kobman. This illustrated story follows the life of 17-year cicadas through rhyming verses and fun facts\, making science approachable and fun for young readers. \nAs guests walk the trail\, they will also enjoy live music performed by talented string musicians from the RGV Jazz Collective\, providing a beautiful background to the natural setting. Local food and beverage vendors will be on-site with a variety of refreshments to enjoy throughout the evening. \nParking for the event will be located at 1400 Wichita Ave. A complimentary charter bus will shuttle guests to and from Quinta Mazatlán beginning at 6 p.m.\, with return trips running until 9 p.m. for added convenience. \nTickets are $5 per person\, with children age 2 and under admitted free of charge. Tickets may be purchased in advance at quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/chicharra-fest/
LOCATION:Quinta Mazatlan\, 600 Sunset Drive\, McAllen\, TX\, 78503\, United States
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SUMMARY:Web of Wonders with Dave Moellendorf
DESCRIPTION:Crawl over to Quinta Mazatlán on July 24 for an exciting evening dedicated to the mysterious and misunderstood world of spiders. As part of the Thursday Night Live Summer Series\, this family-friendly event runs from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and offers an unforgettable opportunity to learn about these eight-legged creatures and their important role in our ecosystem.  \nTo kick off the night\, Spider-Man himself will be in attendance to meet with guests and take photos making this the perfect evening for both spider lovers and superhero fans alike. Families are encouraged to arrive early for this special appearance and enjoy a fun photo opportunity before the educational presentation begins. \nThe featured guest of the evening is David Moellendorf\, an arachnid expert known for his appearances on the Discovery Channel\, National Geographic and his own television series Phobias. With more than 30 years of experience studying and working with spiders\, Moellendorf will guide guests through a fascinating live presentation featuring real spiders and surprising facts about their behavior\, anatomy and ecological impact. \nMoellendorf’s passion for arachnids began in childhood\, when he snuck a spider into his home. a moment that sparked a lifelong fascination. Since then\, he has collected and catalogued DNA from various species and at one point housed over 600 spiders in his apartment. Through years of research and hands-on experiences\, he brings a deep understanding and contagious enthusiasm that will both inform and inspire. \nGuests of all ages are invited to enjoy this up-close encounter with the world of spiders while enjoying an evening outdoors at the beautiful Quinta Mazatlán nature center. The Thursday Night Live Summer Series takes place every Thursday from June through August and is proudly sponsored by Clark Knapp Honda and Whataburger. \nAdmission is $5 per person\, and children age 2 and under are free. Tickets may be purchased in advance at quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com. Parking will be located at 1400 Wichita Ave.\, with free shuttle service to and from Quinta Mazatlán starting at 6 p.m. and running until 9 p.m. for guest convenience.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/web-of-wonders-with-dave-moellendorf/
LOCATION:Quinta Mazatlan\, 600 Sunset Drive\, McAllen\, TX\, 78503\, United States
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