The International Museum of Art & Science presents its annual fundraiser, the 12th annual Night at the Brew-seum April 4. Brew-seum showcases specialty and craft beers from across Texas. It also brings together more than 25 restaurants and food trucks from the RGV who donate their time, talents and fare. The event takes place at the museum from 7-11 p.m. with VIP guests early access at 6 p.m. Brew-seum will…
The International Museum of Art and Science will soon host its first-ever Empty Barrels: A Food and Fund Drive to benefit the Food Bank RGV Inc. Empty Barrels is a collaborative project that aims to bring artists and communities together to raise awareness and funds to fight hunger in the RGV. A donation of six wine and whiskey barrels from 5×5 Brewing Co. in Mission and Hilmy Cellars in Fredericksburg…
IMAS hosts hour-long Gingerbread Workshops all month to encourage others to get into the holiday spirit. IMAS supplies materials for the building and decorating of each gingerbread house. Come in your holiday-inspired outfit and be ready to enjoy some hot cocoa, compliments of IMAS. Participants should register early, as workshops fill up quickly. The fee is $5 per participant or $4 for IMAS members. Workshop times are 1:30-2:30 p.m. and…
IMAS hosts hour-long Gingerbread Workshops all month to encourage others to get into the holiday spirit. IMAS supplies materials for the building and decorating of each gingerbread house. Come in your holiday-inspired outfit and be ready to enjoy some hot cocoa, compliments of IMAS. Participants should register early, as workshops fill up quickly. The fee is $5 per participant or $4 for IMAS members. Workshop times are 10:30-11:a.m., 1-2 p.m.,…
IMAS hosts hour-long Gingerbread Workshops all month to encourage others to get into the holiday spirit. IMAS supplies materials for the building and decorating of each gingerbread house. Come in your holiday-inspired outfit and be ready to enjoy some hot cocoa, compliments of IMAS. Participants should register early, as workshops fill up quickly. The fee is $5 per participant or $4 for IMAS members. Workshop times are 10:30 a.m. –…
IMAS hosts hour-long Gingerbread Workshops all month to encourage others to get into the holiday spirit. IMAS supplies materials for the building and decorating of each gingerbread house. Come in your holiday-inspired outfit and be ready to enjoy some hot cocoa, compliments of IMAS. Participants should register early, as workshops fill up quickly. Workshop times are 10:30-11:30 a.m., 1:30- 2:30 p.m. and 3-4 p.m. The fee is $5 per participant…
The halls of the International Museum of Art & Science are heavy with anticipation for the annual exhibition of community-decorated Christmas trees. The IMAS Christmas Tree Forest is a five-decade tradition originating shortly after the opening of the 53-year-old museum. This annual holiday event is the brainchild of the IMAS Guild. It began the tradition of organizing community entries featuring a unique tree resplendent with hand-made ornaments and decorations showcasing…
On Nov. 2, the Dia de los Muertos Festival took place at the International Museum of Science. The day featured events and exhibits, including a Catrina contest and the lecture “Mexico, Bones, and Life” by Servando Hinojosa. Other activities included story times and Calavera rock art. Also available for a small fee was the sugar skull workshop and decorate your own sugar skull with icing. Vendors and food trucks were…
Exhibit opens Feb. 2 Art that challenges space and time will be the focal point for FOLD: Art, Metaphor and Practice, a series of art exhibits, lectures and live performances over the next two months in McAllen and Edinburg. Artwork by 13 women artists will converge in what is described as a presentation of works that explore the concept of the fold in terms of form and conceptual metaphor in…
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the International Museum of Art & Science with this black-tie event honoring the individuals, organizations and businesses that have supported IMAS over the past 50 years. Collage, one of the longest running fundraisers in the area, raises funds for continuing and expanding museum programs. The funds allow the museum to continue creating art and science exhibitions, educational programs and cultural events for visitors. Tickets are…