The Art of Brownsville

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The Art of Brownsville

Art and Words by Gabriel Trevino

"I think it is important to put art in perspective and question the idea of what it means to those that produce it and those who seek it. It is easy to misunderstand art, to mislabel it, to accept it for the various reasons other than what it was originally intend it for. Art is vulnerable and dependant, an idea that needs from those that accept it."

MAURICIO SAENZ

Hola a todos!!!!

Pues aparte de decirles a todos que estoy de vuelta por estas polvorientas y narcotrafiqueras tierras fronterizas, quisiera por otro lado, pedirles un gran favor. Precisamente como parte de mi proyecto expositivo para obtener la maestría voy a realizar una instalación a base de libros para principios del mes de septiembre. Por lo tanto, requiero de una cantidad considerable de libros, es decir, MUCHOS, MUCHOS LIBROS!!!!!!!!!!!

En eso es donde entra su ayuda. Ando en busca de TODO tipo de libros, los que ya no usen y se quieran deshacer de ellos, yo voy a recogerlos. Entonces cualquier cantidad es buena, aunque tengan poquitos, de algo me servirán. Igualmente si pueden correr la voz con sus amigos, familiares, conocidos, en los lugares donde trabajen, etc; como les dije, cualquier tipo de libro o revista es bienvenido.

En dado caso de que tengan, yo voy por ellos o si acaso pueden, la galería Albertina sería el centro de acopio.

Pues bueno, se despide su servidor esperando puedan colaborar con esta noble causa!!!!!!!

Saludos

CONTACT: maurcio_saenz@yahoo.com
PD. Corran la voz por favor!!!!

SATURDAY JULY 31 - ART - MERCEDES LIVESTOCK SHOW GROUNDS

PRESS RELEASE:
Bully Bump 2 Ink Expo

WHEN: 11 a.m. Saturday, July 31
WHERE: Mercedes Livestock Show Grounds
COST: $5 for parking
CALL: (956) 908-3157


Bully breed owners will have a chance to show off their pups and rides Saturday, July 31, at the Bully Bump 2 Ink Expo. The event will take place at the Mercedes Livestock Show Grounds.

The American Bully Kennel Club will be featuring bully dogs from all over the nation. Attendees can also register their bully breed dogs to compete in a dog show. And drivers with the best rides are welcome to enter their automobiles in the festival’s car show.

Games such as tug of war, wing and hot dog-eating contests, a grito contest, a battle of the rappers, a “Halo” tournament and a pizza-making contest will take place throughout the day with prizes for each winner.

Local artists are invited to show off their works; acrylic, oil, ceramic and graffiti art work is welcome. And those with body art are invited to compete in tattoo competitions, including best animal tattoo, best sports themed tattoo and sexiest tattoo.

Proceeds will be used to purchase toys for charity.

2010 - 14TH ANNUAL BROWNSVILLE LATIN JAZZ FESTIVAL

PRESS RELEASE


Come to the Brownsville Latin Jazz Festival... three days
of the best music and dancing in the Rio Grande Valley,
inaugurated 13 years ago by the late, great
King of Latin Music Tito Puente!
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The Latin Jazz Festival proudly welcomes to Brownsville our latest sponsor:
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FRIDAY OCTOBER 8
from 8pm to 12am, its a
FREE OUTDOOR CONCERT
featuring:

A MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO
João Gilberto

Featuring talented local artists and very special guests!

Stick around until 2:00 AM for the indoors, after-show
All-Star Jam Session with surprise guests artists!

2451 Pablo Kisel Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78526
in front of Best Buy... click here for a map.

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SATURDAY OCTOBER 9

its our TROPICAL GALA

in an ambience reminiscent of a classic Latin Dance Club,
with the world-class music of the Festival's headline band,
the Grammy Award Winning

PLUS... an amazing opening act and
professional dance showcases!

Doors open 7:00 PM at the Jacob Brown Auditorium
Click here for a map!

General Admission is $30
Reserved Tables for Six are $300

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SUNDAY OCTOBER 10
from 2pm until 10pm

its the Latin Jazz Festival's popular
FREE OUTDOOR CONCERT

...a day of excellent music, dance, art, good food and wholesome
fun for the entire family from 2 PM to 10 PM, in front of
the Capitol Theatre, on the corner of 11th & Levee Streets
in Historic Downtown Brownsville, featuring:


Del Castillo
The award-winning Latin Rock band from Austin, Tx!


Grupo Aché
The undisputed lords of RGV Salsa will wrap up the festival with their hot sounds and cool moves!


Also showing... the tropical masterpieces of

IMÁGENES ART STUDIO
AND FRIENDS


WORLD-CLASS MUSIC, GREAT FOOD, DANCING, BEVERAGES &

FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY... BRING THE KIDS!

THIS SHOW CAN'T SELL OUT... IT'S FREE!


CALL 956-831-9590 FOR DISCOUNT HOTEL INFORMATION,
TICKETS, TABLES OR MORE INFORMATION.

HISTORICAL HAPPY HOUR - HERITAGE MUSEUM

PRESS RELEASE

BROWNSVILLE, July 2010 -The Brownsville Historical Association invites you to relax after work on Friday, July 30, 2010 with Historical Happy Hour! This adult centered event give guests the chance to relax with a drink or two from 5:00pm to 7:00pm while visiting the museum after hours. The newly renovated Heritage Museum sports a working tap in the in-house Crixell Saloon. This program is adult only and is $10.00 for members and $20.00 for non-members. Pre-registration is not needed, but is highly suggested!

This month's Happy Hour is generously sponsored by Jone Liquors of Brownsville, and we will have Texas brewed beers available to taste! In addition to this great mini tour of Texas, Ole Television will be on hand to film parts of Happy Hour for Ole TV, which airs Thursdays on Channel 23.

The original Crixell Saloon was located on Elizabeth and 12th Streets, in the heart of downtown Brownsville. The three brothers - Teofilo, Vincente, and Joseph (Jose) - were successful saloon owners and they eventually expanded to a second location across from Market Square, calling it the White Elephant Saloon. The brothers were involved in local politics, with Teofilo and Vincente both serving as City Commissioners. They continued to work in the saloon business until they were shut down by Prohibition in the 1920s. The recreated Saloon located in the museum is set in 1912 at the original Saloon - the same year Jose was shot and killed by political rivals.


The Brownsville Heritage Complex is located at 1325 E. Washington Street and is managed by the Brownsville Historical Association. For more information on BHA programs and exhibits please call 956-541-5560

Other Worlds by Oscar Alvarez at Brownsville Museum of Fine Arts

Brownsville Museum of Fine Arts presents "Other Worlds" by self taught local artist Oscar Alvarez. The show features works dating from early 2000 to works completed 2010 which sets the direction of the show of more of a 10yr retrospective. Oscar whom has been noted to have begun painting since 1999, has learned to dominate his pallet and surrealist style which has been said to have become reflective in his work. I think its exciting to see the work of a young artist in a venue as big as the BMFA, an opportunity which may allow the artist to reflect in his work at an early stage and perhaps a tool to be used as a stepping stone to greateness.
It was unfortunate that head curator Jenifer Cahn was said to have left the BMFA before the show openned perhaps changing the outcome of this art exhibit. "Other Worlds" was hosted by new assistant curator Laura Ochoa.
The show has a lot to offer everyone. Some works that are sure to take you beyond imagination perhaps the "other worlds" that exist in the brush of this talented artist.

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Paul Valadez at ManicHaus - McAllen, Texas

Event: Paul Valadez Exclusive
Exhibit: Drawings
Start Time: Friday, July 2 at 7:00pm
End Time: Friday, July 23 at 10:00pm

Where: ManicHaus

TEXAS COMMISSION ON THE ARTS TO PRESENT GRANT WORKSHOPS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Gaye Greever McElwain, TCA(512) 936-6562, gmcelwain@arts.state.tx.us
TEXAS COMMISSION ON THE ARTS TO PRESENT GRANT WORKSHOPS--------------------------Information on Grant Programs and Arts Education InitiativesAvailable at Brownsville and McAllen Workshops
Austin , TX – June 18, 2010 - The Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) will hold two grant workshops for cultural, educational and arts organizations in the Rio Grande Valley region on June 30 and July 1. The workshops will provide information on TCA’s grant programs and arts education initiatives. These workshops are open to the public and free of charge. Arts administrators, arts educators, fine arts coordinators, librarians and artists are encouraged to attend. The first workshop takes place on Wednesday, June 30, and will be hosted by the Brownsville Historical Association at 1325 E. Washington Street from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. A second workshop will be held on Thursday, July 1, at South Texas College , at 3201 W. Pecan Street , Library Building F, Rainbow Room in McAllen from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Leading the workshops will be TCA Program Administrators Mia Marisol Buentello and Chuck Winkler. Ms. Buentello was stationed at TCA’s Rio Grande Valley office prior to its closure in 2008 and has experience working with the RGV arts community. Mr. Winkler has expertise in arts education and looks forward to meeting arts educators and fine arts coordinators from the Rio Grande Valley region. To register for the free workshops, contact Ms. Buentello at 1-800-252-9415, Ext. 66559 or at mia@arts.state.tx.us. TCA Grant guidelines and applications are available online at www.arts.state.tx.us. About The Texas Commission on the ArtsThe mission of the Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) is to advance our state economically and culturally by investing in a creative Texas . TCA supports a diverse and innovative arts community in Texas , throughout the nation and internationally by providing resources to enhance economic development, arts education, cultural tourism and artist sustainability initiatives. For more information on TCA and its programs, please visit www.arts.state.tx.us.
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Mia Marisol BuentelloProgram AdministratorDirect Line: 512-936-6559 Toll Free 1-800-252-9415, Ext. 66559Email: mia@arts.state.tx.us Visit us at www.arts.state.tx.us

CUATRO - JUNE-JULY 2010: Historic Brownsville Museum

"CUATRO" is an exhibition that represents four painters; Carlos G Gómez, Antonio Antinori, Jesus de la Rosa and Gabriel Trevino. Though very different, they each embody the spirit of free thinking and each has a linked unity which personifies the essence of contemporary art and its evolution.
The spirit of "CUATRO" is manifested in the belief that four make one,in this case, four painters make one thing: art.

" CUATRO" - ART EXHIBIT

Historic Brownsville Museum ·Website ·

(956) 548-1313

641 E Madison St ·Brownsville TEXAS

BROWNSVILLE ART AND CULTURAL CENTER -

PAINTING BY MAHAY TREVINO

AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT

BROWNSVILLE ART AND CULTURAL CENTER

LOCATION: MARKET SQUARE BUILDING

BROWNSVILLE TEXAS - HISTORIC DOWNTOWN

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Gabriel Trevino : Finally got a chance to visit Brownsville Art and Culture Center located inside market square building...."en el centro-terminal de boses". Got a chance to speak to artist Mahay Trevino during one of her art classes which is open to the public. Lots of art on the walls by members and available for purchase. Will post some pictures later on The Art of Brownsville blog.

Marilyn Jayn Brown: Hey, thanks for stopping by, usually many of us there on Wed & Thurs. I won't be there for a few weeks because of other commitments.

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The Art of Manuel Miranda: A Retrospective

You are cordially invited to attend the art exhibition entitled:
The Art of Manuel Miranda: A Retrospective

28 Years of Work: From Xochil to UVAL

Hosted by the Upper Valley Art League located in Mission, Texas, this event will feature a complete retrospective of the artist's work. Artwork dating from the artist's earliest stages as a painter as well as well as recent work will be on display. The evolution of Miranda's aesthetic vision over a period of three decades will allow the viewer to become thoroughly familiar with Miranda's unique voice.

The opening reception will take place on Saturday, June 12th from 7:00-9:00 PM.

Admission is free and open to the public.
For additional information regarding the event you may contact Imanol Miranda at:
(956) 802-1014

You may also visit the artist's website at:
www.manuelmiranda-art.com

THE ART FACTORY- ART GALLERY

CUATRO - JUNE 2010

Historic Brownsville Museum :

June 25, Friday 6pm to 9pm -

presenting "Cuatro" Art Exhibit by

Gabriel Trevino,

Carlos G.Gomez,

Antonio Antinori,

Jesus de la Rosa.

Come celebrate local art in our community and make it an "art night at the museum"....

Public welcomed...Free Admission

" CUATRO" - ART EXHIBIT

Historic Brownsville Museum ·
Website ·
(956) 548-1313
641 E Madison St ·
Brownsville TEXAS

Oscar Alvarez - July 14: 6 - 8pm

Oscar Alvarez
July 14 – September 11, 2010
Reception will be on Wednesday, July 14th, 6-8pm


"Its exciting to see the progress Oscar has made in his work. The first time I saw Oscars work , I think it was at the 2005 BMFA International art show back at the old building by the National Guard. I remember out of the hundreds of entries that were on the walls, his work for me stood out, I remember saying, that's something I would do, I really connected with it. I don't think I had met Oscar then.. It was at the Amigos Artistas first art in the Park and Galeria 409, when Oscars work started to evolve at least for me, I started noticing his paintings more and more. His work is surreal, complex, abstract, and at the same time erotic as it is morbid. Oscar is a great guy, an intellegent and sincere person, very noble, respectful and professional. I got a chance to meet him and got to know him through the several local exhibits he has participated and or attended. He is part of the local art community, a true painter who produces which is most important. Its exciting to see the BMFA supports the local growing talent, it truly is. I am looking forward to seeing this show as I know a lot of people are." gt

CUATRO AT HISTORIC BROWNSVILLE MUSEUM

HISTORIC BROWNSVILLE MUSEUM

PRESENTS

"CUATRO "

OPENNING RECEPTION

MAY 26 - WEDNESDAY

6PM TO 9PM

THE HAPPY HOUR ART SHOW - MAY 6-9 PM

The Art Factory Art Gallery

presents

"The Happy Hour Art Show"

at

Hurricanes the bar

3254 Boca Chica Blvd.

MAY 22, 2010 - 6PM-9PM

LIVE MUSIC

ARTISTS WELCOMED TO DISPLAY

EMAIL- brownsvilleartform@yahoo.com

Contact Toni: 956-574-0088

Art by Jose A. Guajardo

Art by Jose A. Guajardo

Title:Aztec Sacrifice

Title : Hot as a peppa!

Title: Je Tiamo

Art available for purchase.
Contact:Jguajardo2008@aol.com

The Happy Hour Art Show at Hurricanes the bar...

"The Happy Hour Art Show "

Art by

Toni Hudson

Gabriel Trevino

Antonio Antinori

Art will be on display until June 5.

"I think its great to have opportunities to exhibit art in different settings where people interact. I don't think public Art becomes a background and overshadowed by the environment, as long as art exist in that setting it will find a way to communicate its values. Sure there's many other reason for public art like to keep it from simply being in storage, but it also shows how active the local art culture is..

As an artist you want to make art accessible to the public , so that people see your work, and perhaps buy it."

For more information on exhibiting art at Hurricanes email: brownsvilleartform@yahoo.com

ELIDA REYNA Y AVANTE HIGHLIGHTS A NIGHT OF TEJANO MUSIC AT HURRICANES APRIL 23...

ELIDA REYNA Y AVANTE
EL GRUPO: CONTEÑO

ERUPCION

A combination of Rock, Tejano, Cumbia and Norteño music described the sound of these three bands: Conteño, Erupcion and Elida Reyna y Avante - last night at Hurricanes the bar locate at 3254 Boca Chica blvd. Brownsville Texas..All three bands truly delivered a great performance and kept the crowd dancing all night long. All of the bands members are home grown talent of the Rio Grande Valley, performing and taking there music all over Texas...