by Stan Raines
“Frost/Nixon” might aptly be subtitled “The Tragedy of Richard Nixon” for it is tragedy in the old sense, the fall of the high and powerful due to his (or her) own failings.
As with ancient Greek tragedy, the major action occurs off camera. “Frost/Nixon” begins with several minutes of clips from news programs of [...]

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From Virginia Gause
STC Library Art Gallery Pecan Campus in McAllen proudly presents “Meditations on Place” from January 29 to February 27, 2009.
“Meditations on Place” is a Video/Digital Media Installation exhibit featuring works by artists, Michele Monseau, Leslie Raymond, Sarah Roberts and Connie Swann.

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From Virginia Gause
Another Music Festival, to be held April 18th and 19th in the Entertainment District of Downtown McAllen is looking for volunteers. Those interested in applying can visit www.mcallenmusic.com for more information and applications.
“We need about 100 volunteers to help make AMF a great success. Volunteers must apply to be considered and [...]

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From Virginia Gause
South Texas College inaugurates its celebration of Black History Month February 2 at 7 pm in the Rainbow Room of the Pecan Campus Library with awards and receptions followed by a presentation on “Blacks in the Rio Grande Valley” by University of Houston historian, Alberto Rodriguez.

Other presentations will include:

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