May in Laredo

What is better than comics? Free comics. Legacy Comics will celebrate Free Comic Book Day Saturday, May 4, 2013 with a signing appearance by Marvel artist David Marquez! Marquez has worked on titles such as Ultimate Comics: Spider-Man and All New X-men. Copies of Marquez current and previous work will be available for sale during the signing. Joining Marquez will be independent comic artists Cody and Lance Schibi, the sibling duo behind the upcoming Bullmoose comic book. Critically acclaimed architect of sound, Paul van Dyk will be at the Laredo Energy Arena for the Cinco de Mayo Glowfest May 3, 2013 After the show, join Studio21 (7128 ROSSON LANE, Laredo, Texas 78041) for the official afterparty! NO MUD! NO GLORY! ONE TOUGH MUD'R 2 will offer more competition, more challenges, and (of course) more mud than last years! Join the excitement Saturday, May 4, 2013

Laredo Center for the Arts

Hey guys, it’s me Selina!

The Laredo Center for the Arts recently underwent a renovation and we popped over to visit with Gabriel Castillo, LC4A Executive Director. Here’s a bit of the Q&A session we had with him:

1. What do you love most about working at the Laredo Center for the Arts?

I love working in a space with historical significance. The fact that the former Mercado was built 130 years ago and it now houses works of art from all over the world brings to light the importance of preserving the old to showcase new creative expression.  

2. Tell us about the renovation, what’s next?

The Laredo Center for the Arts just completed Phase I of an ongoing renovation process. The new open space provides ample room for highlighting the latest art work from local and out of town artists, performers and writers. Phase II will resume at the end of 2013 with more wall exhibition space, additional office space and a second floor venue for special events and theater performances.

3. What is the current exhibit on-site?

The current exhibit is a treasure of photos collected from the archives of Agustin Victor Casasola. His view of the Mexican Revolution through the sensitive lens of his camera delves into the trials and tribulations of the Mexican people and how this generation survived an era of turmoil and uncertainty. The show remains on display through February 4, 2013.

The Book Nook Bookstore also provides a world of learning for young and old with a wide variety of gently used books, dvd's and videos. Our bookstore prides itself in offering the best prices in town for the latest and most popular books.  

4. Can anyone exhibit at the LC4A?

The Laredo Center for the Arts offers an opportunity for any artist to exhibit their work. An artist is required to be a member of the Center and submit a portfolio of their work with a short bio for consideration. An artistic review committee meets twice a year to evaluate the portfolios and place them on the calendar of events according to styles, themes or availability. The Community Gallery also showcases student art work from pre-k through 12th grade with revolving shows every month.

5. Is there a fee to enter the Center?

All art exhibits are free and open to the public Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Some charges may apply for private events or receptions.

6. How often are exhibits changed out?

Most art exhibits remain on display for 30 days. Certain shows may remain up to 45 days depending on the availability of the next show on the calendar and the number of events scheduled in the gallery spaces.

7. How can we connect with the Center online?

Everyone is invited to check out our website at http://www.laredoartcenter.org/ for more information on our space and upcoming events.   Hope y’all can take time out of your busy schedules to visit for a bit. The exhibit on display right now is beautiful, take your time, browse around from photo to photo, they truly are breathtaking. Let’s see where else I pop up. Thanks for keeping up with me on my entries. If there’s a place that you’d like to know more about feel free to email me: visitlaredotx@gmail.com or tweet me @selina1996.

#wwelaredo

Laredo was invaded this past weekend. The WWE came to town and showed the Laredo Energy Arena who is boss. I can remember the days when my cousins and I would get together at my grandmother’s house to watch Summer Slam. Ah, memories. I can vividly remember every time Bret “The Hitman” Heart came out and gave his sunglasses to some lucky girl sitting ringside and secretly wishing that I was the one he was giving his glasses to. Oh well, c’est la vie. I no longer keep up with wrestling. This thing called life got bigger than I expected it to be and now I barely have time to watch any of The Real Housewives of whatever city USA. When I heard that the WWE was going to be in town I figured it would be a good opportunity for me to dabble with our Twitter and Instagram accounts. I asked our followers to use the hashtag #WWELaredo if they were going to be in attendance at the Laredo Energy Arena for WWE Raw. At the same time I could vicariously re-live the days of my youth. Here are some of the photos that you shared: All in all, I was entertained for the night and I got my WWE Raw fix. Thank you to those that used the hashtag. Hopefully next time the WWE makes a stop in Laredo I’ll be able to attend. In the meantime let me Google Bret Heart and see what he’s up to. Maybe I still have a chance of getting those sunglasses. Till next time – @selina1996

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