Okay, maybe I am a bit biased, but my civic pride is seriously overflowing as I write this. I’ve lived in McAllen for more than 40 years. What I love most about our area is that we can feel part of a small, tight-knit community and then be instantly transported to being part of a bustling city, sometimes in a matter of mere minutes. And no, I’m not talking about traffic.
Last Thursday, I experienced just that. I worked a full day and had my fewer-than-five-minute commute home. I just had time to freshen up, let the dogs out, and watch the evening news. I freshened up, picked up a friend, and went to Les Misérables at the McAllen Performing Arts Center (MPAC).
As I drove up to the MPAC, I felt like I was transported from my hometown to a big city. We saw so many friends in the lobby while we waited for the doors to open it was as if it was the social event of the year. We were ushered into our seats, and as the lights dimmed, my breath was taken away. The lights, the sounds, the production, the music! I was mesmerized from the start and felt as if I was part of the cast.
Throughout the show, I had to remind myself that it was all real, that I was in my hometown, my city. To be able to experience the unbelievable performance of Les Misérables right here at home is something I will never forget.
We’re just connecting the dots,
Kristi
Les Misérables is making its McAllen debut this September 12-16, 2018 for seven performances at the McAllen Performing Arts Center. Tickets are on sale now and are available in-person at the McAllen Convention Center Box Office, over the phone at 800-745-3000, or online at Ticketmaster.com.
Kristi Collier is a McAllen native who loves to share her passion for the area with others. Her company, Welcome Home RGV caters to the Winter & Converted Texan market through their events, activities, special interest publications and more. For more information, call the Welcome Home RGV office at 956-687-5115, visit www.welcomehomergv.com or visit on facebook at facebook.com/whrgv and facebook.com/wintertexan.