Author Archives: Rick
Wilde on America
William Strong creates the remarkable Oscar Wilde as he reminisces about his time in America and his life as a misunderstood artistic genius. He is joined by John A Cook in performance as the prosecutor at the trial. February 21, 2012 SPI Hilton Garden Inn 6:30pm / Complimentary Hors d’oeuvres 7:30pm Curtain El Paseo Arts.org … Continue reading
Christmas Lighted Boat Parade
White Sands Marina in Port Isabel hosts this great event and after judging large boats will cruise to South Padre Island for viewing around 8pm at Louies Backyard! Port Isabel Chamber.org Call Port Isabel Chamber for Details (956) 943-2262
Christmas Mercado
Come shop art, crafts, plants, jewelry and so much more! Across from Louies Backyard on Laguna Blvd! OPEN 10am-3pm Mariachi Band performs 12:15-1:15 pm – November 26, 2011 – Visit the SPI CVB website for more information>>
SPI Invitational Division I Basketball Tournament
7TH ANNUAL SPI BASKETBALL INVITATIONAL – NOVEMBER 25-26, 2011 The South Padre Island Invitational, one of college basketball’s elite Thanksgiving tournaments, has put together another stellar field! Each team will play four games- the first two at campus sites, and the final two rounds at the South Padre Island Convention Center on beautiful South Padre … Continue reading
Day of the Dead Celebration
Sandcastle Days
Come watch the sand come alive October 20th to the 23rd, 2011! Master Sand Sculptors make the sand come alive as they compete for over $3000 in cash prizes! This year the festival moves to a picturesque ONE ACRE stretch of beach on the north end of South Padre Island. With the generous cooperation of … Continue reading






