In this premiere episode of Stories Buildings Tell, we learn about the McAllen Performing Arts Center, a significant architectural achievement in South Texas and a landmark shaping the cultural and economic landscape of the Rio Grande Valley.

Hosted by Brian Godinez, CEO of ERO Architects, this episode brings together three leaders who know the building intimately: City of McAllen Mayor Pro Tem Seby Haddad, Project Architect Eli Ochoa, and Maestro Peter Dabrowski, Music Director and Conductor of the Valley Symphony Orchestra. Together, they share stories on the vision and design behind the center, the innovative performance experience, and the impact this facility has on the McAllen community.

The conversation covers the building’s origin, architectural features, world-class acoustics, and the collaborative effort that made it possible. The guests share stories from long-term planning, the orchestra’s journey to finding its home, and the technical innovations behind creating a venue capable of hosting everything from Broadway productions to symphonic performances.

This episode offers an inside look at a building that has generated millions of dollars in economic impact for McAllen and has become a cultural anchor for the region. It highlights the stories, decisions, and people behind a facility that stands as a point of pride for South Texas.

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