Texas A&M University-Kingsville

KINGSVILLE - April 20, 2006

Contact: Jill Trant
jill.trant@tamuk.edu or 361-593-2146

Texas A&M University-Kingsville radio station KTAI FM 91.1, The One, presents Mesquite Groove 8 on Wednesday, April 26.

Mesquite Groove, an afternoon of live music performances, is held annually at Mesquite Grove Park, located on the campus of A&M-Kingsville behind the Physical Plant. Live performances begin at 5 p.m. and continue until 10 p.m.

Performing this year are Kode 48, Communal Death Duck, Vellocet, Faded Soul and Pushmonkey.

In addition to live music, the Beta Epsilon chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity will sponsor a chili cook-off called Chili Con Carne-Val. This event begins at 6 p.m. with spectator tasting and features a jalapeño eating contest and judging. The entry fee for Chili Con Carne-Val is $25. For more information on registration, contact Josh Stout at 956-867-4048.

An 18 and up after party will follow at the Country Luau, where Sun Salutations and The Reely Rotnz will provide the entertainment. KTAI will be there to give away t-shirts and CDs.

Admission to Mesquite Groove 8 is free and open to the public. All ages are welcome. For more information, call 361-593-2137 or email ktai@tamuk.edu.

Latest News

• Doctoral Graduate Receives Top Honors for Research from Environmental Professional Organization
• Five honored as Distinguished Students during spring commencement
• Texas A&M-Kingsville spring commencement held May 10
• A&M-Kingsville Kinesiology Professor Recognized as a Top Researcher in his Field
• Texas A&M-Kingsville professor wins prestigious Piper Award
• Graduating students receive ring as symbol of university years