Hot Topic stores to sell local band's CD

Local powerpop band Madore has signed a deal with Hot Topic to have their EP Don’t Get Ahead of Yourself sold at select stores in Texas.

Madore has played in-store concerts a few times for the popular store locally. And Hot Topic began focusing on smaller, local bands in Dec. 2008.

“We want only 20 to 25 of the (albums) we sell to be really big bands and the rest to be small, regional bands, the kinds of bands people want to support and are willing to pay for a CD,” said Betsy McLaughlin, CEO of Hot Topic, as reported by Reuters.

It has yet to be announced when or which stores in Texas will carry Madore’s album.

Both of Madore’s EPs This Town Holds To Many Secrets and Don’t Get Ahead of Yourself can currently be purchased from the band at shows. (ANS)

City seeks art for Candlelight Posada

The McAllen Chamber of Commerce is looking for artists to design the logo and nativity scene for the 27^th annual Candlelight Posada. This year’s theme is “A Main Street Christmas”, which should illustrate an early 20^th century theme and must include a nativity scene with a shining star in the background.

“We are leaning toward a Charles Dickens looking theme with perhaps men in bowler hats and women carrying parasols,” Cultural Arts Director Greg Schuller said.

Artists interested in submitting their work can do so by sending it via e-mail to gschuller@mcallencvb.com or by mail to McAllen Chamber of Commerce, 1200 Ash Ave., McAllen, TX 78501. (ANS)

Film commission offers production assistant workshop

The Texas Film Commission will be co-sponsoring a workshop for those interested in working in movie production.

The class, also sponsored by Texas State Technical College, will be a two-day course for those interested in becoming production assistants on movie sets.

The workshop costs $75 and will take place 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 12 and 13.

Upon completing the workship, participants will receive a P.A. Workshop Training Certificate from the Texas Film Commission.

Registration can be completed at Harlingen.tstc.edu. (SG)

Ambrosia celebrates grand opening 

Ambrosia Tea and Coffee celebrates its grand opening in a new location tonight in McAllen.

The local coffeehouse features organic coffee and tea and other treats. Owner Nick Anzaldua booked some local bands to help him celebrate the move.

Arrgh!drey headlines the show tonight with support from FM Texas, You & Me Both and Stephan is Stephan, plus special guests. The music starts at 7 p.m.

Ambrosia is located at 6501 North 10^th St. (ANS)