โจ And the countdown begins! โณ We have 10 days until MIJA Fest debuts for the first time at our Sunset Live series! ๐ท๐
We are so happy to welcome you to this FREE ADMISSION event featuring incredible Mexican and American jazz artists. ๐บ๐ฅ MIJA Fest will bring new sounds to the Valley that will make you enjoy music like never before!
๐ถ Make sure you bring everyone you know for an evening of live music, delicious food, and amazing market vendors! ๐๏ธ
Canโt wait to see you here! ๐
๐ MIJA Jazz Festival
๐ April 12, 2025
๐ 12:30 PM - 10:30 PM
๐ฐ FREE ENTRY!
๐พ Pet Friendly!
#MIJAFEST #sunsetlive #mcallenconventioncenter #OvalPark
๐ Maria DโLuz: A Lifetime of Music & Passion ๐ถโจ
Maria DโLuz is an award-winning Mexican-American singer-songwriter, pianist, and flamenco dancer with over 30 years of experience blending jazz, R&B, pop, and Latin influences. Founder of Maple Music Chords, LLC, sheโs performed on Televisa, Siempre En Domingo, and prestigious stages like The Kennedy Center and Houstonโs House of Blues.
Sheโs been recognized by The Recording Academy, won multiple John Lennon Songwriting Contest awards, contributed to a Latin Grammy-winning album, and even composed the McAllen Holiday Parade jingle. A former Broadway understudy for Gloria Estefanโs "On Your Feet", Maria continues to captivate audiences with her talent and passion for music. ๐ค๐ผโจ
๐ฅ Donald Edwards is a world-class drummer, composer, and producer who has played across the globe with some of the finest musicians in jazz and beyond. With a career spanning multiple genresโincluding jazz, funk, hip-hop, gospel, and R&Bโhe brings a unique blend of creativity, virtuosity, and innovation to every performance. ๐ตโจ
๐ A 2018 recipient of the Chamber Music America New Jazz Works Grant and a Louisiana Arts Ambassador Award winner, Donald has established himself as one of the most sought-after drummers on the scene today. With four albums as a leader and extensive work in music production, he continues to push the boundaries of improvisation and rhythm. As an endorser of Ludwig Drums and Sabian Cymbals, his signature sound is recognized worldwide.
๐ถ With roots in Louisiana and a career shaped by global collaborations and boundary-pushing compositions, Donald Edwards is a force in modern jazzโalways evolving, always inspiring. This April 12th he will be joining Benito Gonzalez on stage!
๐ฟ๐ก McAllen! Get ready for the 34th Annual Home & Garden Show happening April 11-13 at the McAllen Convention Center! ๐
โจ FREE ADMISSION โจ
Don't miss out on inspiration, home improvement ideas, and incredible deals! See you there! ๐ฟโจ
๐ค Hey McAllen! Are you ready for MIDLAND? Join us for a night full fun, live music, and amazing music. Get your boots, hats, and friends to sing and dance along this APRIL
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Get your tickets now, they're running out! ๐ฅ
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#experiencemcallen #midland
๐๐ท Sonรกli is a Mexican/Salvadorian singer-songwriter with a love for Jazz, Latin Jazz, and Latin Soul styles! She performs weekly all around the South Texas area, and recently released her first original song "El Libro" on all streaming platforms.
Follow her journey and see where she's playing next at RitmoSonali.com!
๐McAllen Convention Center- Oval Park
๐ April 12, 2025
๐ 12:30 PM - 10:30 PM
๐ฐ FREE ENTRY!
#experiencemcallen #sunsetlive #MIJAFest
Have you ever joined us for a Sunset Live? Well if you haven't, we want to invite you and all your family to our next Sunset Live! MIJA Fest is unlike any other we've had, a jazz festival is waiting for you to explore. Happening from 12:30pm- 10:30pm at our Oval Park. ๐
Can't wait to see you there!
โ Free admission
โ Top-tier jazz musicians
โ Food vendors & artisan market
โ Family-friendly atmospher
โ Pet Friendly
#MIJAFEST #Sunsetlive #experiencemcallen
MXLAN LUCHA LIBRE returns May 11 ๐ฅ ๐ ๐ฒ๐ฝ, featuring DR. WAGNER JR., OCTOGAN JR., KID LAREDO, EL FISCAL & more tba! FREE to watch with $10 Sunday general admission! Under 12 FREE! McAllen Convention Center - Tickets & VIP Tables are up now at mxlan.com! #mxlan
Announcing: MXLANโs 2025 Breathrough Stage lineup๐ ๐ธ ๐๐ฝ , featuring CLUBZ, OZOMATLI, GIRL ULTRA, TWIN TRIBES, LILA DOWNS, REY PILA, RAMONA, LOS ECLIPSES, MYRKA, GEMINII - and more tba. Friday lineup is FREE - Sat & Sun only $10 per day - wild! All ages welcome. McAllen Convention Center grounds. Tickets up - mxlan.com!
๐น๐ Pianist Benito Gonzalez, a two-time Grammy nominee, is an internationally beloved artist who combines a long lineage of American jazz traditions with rhythms from around the world. ๐๐ Heโs worked with dozens of jazz greats and always brings some of the best rhythm section players in the world. ๐ถ๐ฅ
๐ MIJA Jazz Festival
๐ April 12, 2025
๐ 12:30 PM - 10:30 PM
๐ฐ FREE ENTRY!
๐พ Pet Friendly!
Join us for an unforgettable night of rhythm and soul! ๐ค๐ถ