Greetings Artlovers,

“Hot town, summer in the city” has been a favorite summer theme song since the Lovin’ Spoonfuls brought it out in 1966!

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Thursdays are “Open Mic Nights” at Art Expressions in the McAllen Arts District.

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What could be cooler than “Captain Crab and the Clean Beach Patrol” puppet show on Thursday night at Quinta Mazatlan?  But, if you find yourself in Brownsville, the event to attend would be “La Labor: the Paintings of Roel Flores” opening and reception at the Brownsville Heritage center.

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However, if you like film noire, (and who doesn’t) join with Tom Fuschetto at STC’s Pecan Campus on Thursday and Friday nights at 7 pm as WILD (Writers in Literary Discussion) hosts its second annual Film Noir Festival.

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If you consider yourself a “creature of the night,” every Friday night at the Bentsen Rio Grande Valley State Park in Mission is for you!

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Luis Contreras II will  teach a printmaking workshop all day on Saturday at the Upper Valley Art League in Mission.

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Pan de campo and corn bread outdoor cooking classes are being offered this Saturday at the Edinburg World Birding Center.

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Who will be the next “Little Miss Fourth of July” in McAllen, Texas?  Go to Palm View Community Center this Saturday afternoon to find out.

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Saturday begins the “Festival de Guitarras Summer 2008″ concerts at Weslaco’s Braught Theater and there’s also concert on Sunday.

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Tango Lessons at the McAllen Art Incubator and Movies in Archer Park continue on Saturday nights.

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A book-signing for Patricia Cisneros Young’s “South Texas Talls” will be at MOSTH in Edinburg on Sunday afternoon.

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“Project Insight” at El Rocio in Mission will host a week-long Camp for “Teen Moms” beginning Monday.  Irma Burr will conduct a “Girl Power” workshop on Monday morning at the McAllen Creative Incubator.

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That multi-talented Carl Westweber will teach a “Draw Your Own Comics” class at Manichaus on Monday afternoon.

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A yoga for kids workshop will be hosted Tuesday - Friday by Brownsville Museum of Fine Art.

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Tuesdays are “Spoken Word Nights” at Art Expressions.  And if you are in the mood for ice cream, catch a couple of hours of live music at Ben and Jerry’s at Palms Crossing, adjoining McAllen Convention Center.

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If you would like become the famous artist who will design McAllen Art Walks’ 5^th season logo and/or postcards check the ArtsRGV calendar for the “call for artists” issued for June 11-July 14 by Manichaus.

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Priscilla Suarez has a special event for kids going on almost every day this week at Palm View Library.

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Next week, get ready for the DOS exhibit in Brownsville.

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Virginia Haynie Gause