Author: Jose Medina
Theatre students showcase original plays in Puerto Rico
UTRGV theatre students conduct an exercise with students from the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico theater program March 23 in Puerto Rico. PHOTO COURTESY ERIC WILEY Last month, 11 students and two faculty from the Theatre[more...]
Review: Sunday opera: Night of one-act plays
Singer-actor Isaac Mancillas performs the role of “the defendant” April 14 during the UTRGV Opera Theatre’s performance of “Trial by Jury,” a comedic one-act opera with music by Arthur Sullivan and libretto by W.S. Gilbert.[more...]
SGA votes against removal of member
Discussion, action taken in executive session Members of the Student Government Association, students and alumni are shown during the senate’s Feb. 16 meeting, during which they discussed impeachment proceedings against Sergeant-at-Arms Alexis Uscanga. The meeting[more...]
Students represent at theatre conference
Karina Molina (left), a theatre (film production) senior, and Maximilian Cano, a theatre (performance) major, pose in front of the United States Institute for Theatre Technology sign during the Stage Management Mentorship Program in Seattle.[more...]
Review: Lively performance by the Valley Symphony Orchestra
Maestro Peter Dabrowski conducts the Valley Symphony Orchestra during its concert titled “Potter and Piano” March 23 in the Texas Southmost College Performing Arts Center in Brownsville. Eduardo Cortez/THE RIDER Magic bounced within the walls[more...]
Symphony to create magic
TSC hosts ‘Harry Potter’-themed concert Valley Symphony Orchestra Music Director and Conductor Maestro Peter Dabrowski directs the performance of the orchestra during one of its concerts. PHOTO COURTESY ABEL RIOJAS As part of its 72nd season,[more...]
Estoy ‘whitewashed’
A la pequeña que idolatraba a los Estados Unidos, esto es para ti. Si me preguntas si me enorgullece portar el apodo “whitewashed”, te diré que no. Tal vez hasta me moleste un poco. Ese[more...]
Students today, future artists tomorrow
Brownsville attendees look at art created by Brownsville Independent School District high schoolers March 7 during the 46th Annual Secondary Art Contest and Faculty Exhibit at the Brownsville Museum of Fine Art. Estefania Ramirez/THE RIDER[more...]
Students ask dean about ‘worst-case scenario’
UTRGV College of Fine Arts Dean Jeffrey Ward says he is working to prevent students from being without a building for the Fall 2024 semester during the College of Fine Arts monthly town hall meeting[more...]
Hats on for Charro Days
Los Rieleros del Norte perform on the main stage Feb. 25, 2022 during Sombrero Festival in Brownsville. Shown are Eugenio “Pemo” González (from left), saxophone; José Luis Esquivel, bajo sexto; Daniel Esquivel, lead vocal; Ángel Esquivel,[more...]