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McAllen leaders celebrate arts month after state funding boosts; Symphony in the Park, Broadway series named
Summary
Irma Chapa, the city of McAllen director of communications, opened a Fall for the Arts event on the morning of Oct. 16 to mark National Arts and Humanities Month and to underscore recent gains for the Rio Grande Valley’s cultural organizations.
Irma Chapa, the city of McAllen director of communications, opened a Fall for the Arts event on the morning of Oct. 16 to mark National Arts and Humanities Month and to underscore recent gains for the Rio Grande Valley’s cultural organizations.
Why it matters: The event combined celebration and advocacy: elected officials and arts leaders described how new state funding will support local operations and student access to performance opportunities, and they outlined a season of concerts and festivals that officials say drive tourism and jobs.
City context and funding: Chapa and city manager Isaac Tewill said McAllen’s cultural tourism…
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