Today in Arts & Culture

1st Annual "Art on the Hill" Art Fair

Host Organization: The Tobin Hill Arts Alliance
Date: Saturday, March 12
Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Venue: Josephine Theater Parking Lot
339 West Josephine, San Antonio, TX

In celebration of the 2011 Contemporary Art Month, the THAA presents the opening reception featuring outdoor art exhibits, over 25 local artists displaying and selling art, musical entertainment and refreshments.

For more information: (210) 7850-0743 or tobinarts.com


Luminaria

Host Organization: City of San Antonio Office of Cultural Affairs
Date: Saturday, March 12
Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm- H.E.B. Children's Area activities
6:30pm-7:00pm-Opening Ceremonies
7:00pm-11:00pm-all stages and exhibits open
11:00pm-12:00am closing ceremonies
Venue: HemisFair Park
San Antonio, TX

Artwork from all artistic disciplines will be on display. There will be food, beverages and fun for the whole family.

For more information: luminariasa.org or (210) 271-2842


Boerne Community Theatre: Art

Host Organization: Boerne Community Theatre
Date: Saturday, March 12
Time: 8 p.m.
Venue: Boerne Community Theatre
907 E. Blanco Road, Boerne, TX

Boerne Community Theatre's Theatre on the Edge series features Yasmina Reza's Art, a serio-comedy. Art is directed by Christine Crowley. The play follows three friends in Paris who begin to discover just what friendship and "art" is all about. One buys a large all white painting and the reactions of the other two are surprisingly introspective and often very funny. Art has a two weekend run.

For more information and reservation: boernetheatre.org or (830) 249-9166


Miradas: Mexican Art from the bank of America Collection

Host Organization: The Witte Museum
Date: Saturday, March 12
Time: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Venue: The Witte Museum
3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209

This exhibition examines and celebrates works by artists on both sides of the border to reveal a variety of cultural aspects as they emerged in the years after the Mexican Revolution to present day. The exhibition is on view through August 21.

For more information: wittemuseum.org or (210) 357-1900


The Arts Cart: Kuniko – Japanese Storyteller

Host Organization: The San Antonio Children’s Museum
Date: Saturday, March 12
Time: 11 a.m.
Venue: The San Antonio’s Children Museum
305 E. Houston Street, San Antonio, TX

Kuniko, a storyteller visiting from Japan, will mix mime, mask and music with a touch of magic. Participants learn to tell a story with the art of origami.

For more information: sakids.org or (210) 212-4453

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