Writers of the Rio Grande

Events Today

• Meet the Author Meet the Author
  
  Time: 1:00 pm
  
  Meet the Author Series at Paragraphs “Allison: The mostly true story of a one-flippered sea turtle” Book discussion, reception and signing with David Cromwell - This event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be provided - Paragraphs On Padre Boulevard, 5505 Padre Blvd. South Padre Island, TX - For information call us at 956-433-5057 at 1:00 pm

Upcoming Events

• February 7, 2012
  • NMCAC Writers Forum NMCAC Writers Forum
    
    Time: 7:00 pm
    
    The Narciso Martinez Cultural Arts Center Writers Forum. For more information, please contact - Beto Conde, 956-350-3905; Enriqueta Ramos, damique@sbcglobal; or, Mel Hinojosa, 956-244-3713. at 7:00 pm
  • Dali Coffee House HappeningsDali Coffee House Happenings
    
    Time: 8:00 pm
    
    Every Tuesday night Dali Coffee House presents the smooth acoustic music of Matthew Ray, come out and enjoy some great music by one of McAllen's own! Dali Coffee House is located on the corner of Dove & Ware Rd. Call (956)682-8878 at 8:00 pm
• February 8, 2012
  • Meet the AuthorMeet the Author
    
    Time: 1:00 pm
    
    Meet the Author Series at Paragraphs - Book discussion, reception and signing with Ross Tarry and Judy Granahan - Judy and Ross are both members of the Night Writers writing group from Maple Grove Minnesota. - This event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be provided Paragraphs On Padre Boulevard, 5505 Padre Blvd. South Padre Island, TX - For information call us at 956-433-5057 at 1:00 pm
  • Pasta, Poetry & VinoPasta, Poetry & Vino
    
    Time: 7:00 pm
    
    Pasta, Poetry & Vino lands in Brownsville , TX. ~ Your HOST & MC for this special evening of great Italian cuisine, poetry, music and visual arts is: Alan Oak ~ A share of the event proceeds will benefit the great work of Brownsville Animal Defense. ~ Carino's Italian in Brownsville, 2600 Hwy. 77/83 North, Brownsville, TX ~ at 7:00 pm
  • El Second WeensdeeEl Second Weensdee
    
    Time: 7:00 pm
    
    An oral history series that preserves a local cultural treasure, Conjunto music. The monthly event takes place the second Wednesday of every month at the Narciso Martinez Cultural Arts Center. Admission is FREE. For more information, call 956-399-0110 or 956-367-0335 at 7:00 pm
  • Live Music @ Johnny's Bar-B-QLive Music @ Johnny's Bar-B-Q
    
    Time: 7:00 pm
    
    Every Wednesday and Satruday, live Blues. Every Thursday Karoake night and every Friday is Open Mic Night. at 7:00 pm
• February 9, 2012
  • Love And ChocalateLove And Chocalate
    
    Time: 6:00 pm
    
    Sekula Memorial Library presents "Love and Chocalate." Join us for an evening of Poetry and Music.-1906 S. Closner Blvd. Edinburg Tx. 78539. Phone 956-383-6246 email omero.morales@edinburg.lib.tx.us at 6:00 pm
• February 11, 2012
  • "Robots + Us""Robots + Us"
    
    Time: 12:00 pm
    
    "Robots + Us" Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony ~ The Robots are Coming! Join IMAS as we celebrate the opening of our brand new traveling science exhibit "Robots + Us". ~ International Museum of Art & Science ~ 1900 Nolana Avenue, McAllen, TX 78504 ~ 1 956.682.0123 at 12:00 pm
  • FooducationFooducation
    
    Time: 1:00 pm
    
    Fooducation™ Movie Series @ Cine El Rey Theatre ~ 2nd Saturdays of EVERY Month: Join The Fooducation™ Movement! We have a serious Health Crisis in the Valley and all over our nation. ~ The Historic Cine El Rey Theatre 311 S. 17th Street, McAllen, TX 78501 ~ 1 956.278.0626 at 1:00 pm
  • Valley Byliners MeetingValley Byliners Meeting
    
    Time: 1:30 pm
    
    At the Valley Byliners meeting at the Harlingen Public Library, 410 ’76 Dr., - The Valley Byliners, a writers support group, meets on second Saturdays at the Harlingen Public Library, 410 ’76 Dr. Guests are welcome. For more information call 956-399-8505 or go to rgvbyliners.org. Follow this link at 1:30 pm
  • Coffee Talk SeriesCoffee Talk Series
    
    Time: 8:00 pm
    
    Coffee Talk Series: Open Mic - Art That Heals, Inc. is gearing up for a new (9th) season of Coffee Talk Series monthly on Second Saturdays from 8 to 10:30 p.m. - Open Mic to follow. Sign up for open mic with the emcee. All sorts of writing genres encouraged. This is a family establishment and no cursing or inappropriate language is allowed. Please respect the policy. Location: Jitterz Coffee Bar - 1625 N. Conway Ave. - Mission, TX - For more information, contact Daniel: poetmariachi@hotmail.com - For full schedule > Follow this link at 8:00 pm
• February 14, 2012
  • Dali Coffee House HappeningsDali Coffee House Happenings
    
    Time: 8:00 pm
    
    Every Tuesday night Dali Coffee House presents the smooth acoustic music of Matthew Ray, come out and enjoy some great music by one of McAllen's own! Dali Coffee House is located on the corner of Dove & Ware Rd. Call (956)682-8878 at 8:00 pm
• February 15, 2012
  • Live Music @ Johnny's Bar-B-QLive Music @ Johnny's Bar-B-Q
    
    Time: 7:00 pm
    
    Every Wednesday and Satruday, live Blues. Every Thursday Karoake night and every Friday is Open Mic Night. at 7:00 pm
• February 16, 2012
  • Savory Perks Poetry NightSavory Perks Poetry Night
    
    Time: 7:00 pm
    
    Third Tursdays is poetry night at Savory Perks in Weslaco. Enjoy your favorite coffee brew as a plethora of articulate poets from the Rio Grande Valley stand up at the mic and speak their mind. Lamar Jones is ready to entertain you and get you moving with his vocal talents at Savory Perks this Thursday! For more info, call Julieta Corpus at 956.638.4759. Follow this link to Savory Perks> at 7:00 pm
• February 18, 2012
  • Pasta, Poetry & Vino DieciPasta, Poetry & Vino Dieci
    
    Time: 7:00 pm
    
    Save the date! Pasta, Poetry & Vino moves to Saturday for the month of February. Our MC for the event will be: ROSSY LIMA - M.A.Rossy Lima has been published in two anthologies; La ruta de los juglares, McAllen, Texas and Letras en el estuario, Matamoros, México, in various literary magazines and journals in Texas, Mexico and Spain. - Carino's italian - 421 E. Nolana Loop, McAllen, TX - 956-631-6400 at 7:00 pm
  • Artwalk @ BaloosArtwalk @ Baloos
    
    Time: 7:30 pm
    
    Artwalk @ Baloos Vol.III ~ live painting, live music, photography, handmade jewelry, clothing, south texas rolleristas, vinyl records from Fall Back Records. over 40 local artist displaying work and awesome drink specials all night. this is a 21+ show. ~ 1900 77 sunshine strip Harlingen, TX 78550 · Phone 1 956.434.1906 at 7:30 pm

Contributing Authors

Select Author... Alejandro Cabada Fernández (3) Amanda Bloodgood (1) Angel Rodrigiez (1) Anon Anon (1) Arturo Saldaña (1) Beto Conde (2) Brenda Nettles-Riojas (1) Christian Salinas (6) David Bowles (2) David Reyes (2) Dennis Sumrak (4) Don Clifford (2) Dustin David Pickering (1) Edgardo (140) Edward Vidaurre (9) Erika Said Izaguirre (1) Erin Madden (1) Gene Novogrodsky (84) Irma Guadarrama (1) Jack King (3) Joe Perez (1) Joni Montover (1) Juan Manuel Perez (18) Julieta Corpus (10) Kamala Platt (1) Katie Hoerth (5) Ken "Bluetown" Trevino (11) Logan Hawkes (2) Marianna Nelson (1) Meliton Hinojosa, Jr. (3) Michael Seibert (1) Erika Marie Garza-Johnson (1) Roberto Cruz, Jr (1) Rudy H. Garcia (6) Steve Hathcock (13) Travis Whitehead (1) Alan Oak (5) Vanessa Brown (1) Rachel Ann Vela (4)

The Spoken View

An Interesting Note

Latino USA with Maria Hinojosa

Comments from the River’s Edge