Thursday Speaker Series
Our weekly event series features a unique program every Thursday night, offering a diverse range of entertainment, workshops, and activities. Each week brings something new and exciting, ensuring there's always something for everyone to enjoy!
Date: Every Thursday Evening
Time: 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Fee: Free with General Admission
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May 07 - Our First Foods with Melissa Guerra
TIME: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join us this evening as Melissa Guerra talks about the cuisine of the Rio Grande Valley. From Big Bang to industrialized farming, our community has a developed a unique and tasty history. Some of the world’s most ancient food discoveries happened in our own back yard. (Really!) Stop by and learn more!
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May 14 - Sifting through South Texas Ancient History- Stone Tools and Archeology with Nick Morales
TIME: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join Nick Morales, resident geologist of South Texas and Northern Mexico to learn how geology influenced the manufacturing of lithic tools in South Texas and Northern Mexico and how they are identified and used.
Critical to the task of identification and use, this presentation will include information on archaeological methods employed in the lawful collection of artifacts and proper documentation. Additional information will be presented regarding the Ancients who lived in this area.
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May 21 - Ancient Landscapes of South Texas Film Screening
TIME: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Don’t miss your chance to watch the award winning documentary: Ancient Landscapes of South Texas and meet the creators behind the film.
This film explores the 50-million-years geologic history of the Rio Grande Valley, featuring ancient beaches, salt lakes, a cataclysmic volcanic eruption, Pleistocene megafauna, and the impacts of a large river. It also examines how prehistoric people benefited from these resources, and how it is being reshaped by its human occupants.
The team that developed, produced and directed this film includes Executive Producer Juan Gonzalez, Producers Russell Skowronek, Christopher Miller, and Roseann Bacha-Garza and Director Gerardo “Bull” Sanchez. The efforts of the CHAPS Program have been recognized locally, nationally, and internationally.
Plus! Enjoy the culinary experience of Malaquite, serving up the best Quesadillas in the region!
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