4.01.2011

Today in Arts & Culture

“I Love Texas and Texas Loves Me” Opening Reception
Host Organization: Three Walls
Date: Friday, April 1
Time: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Venue: Three Walls in studio 106D Blue Star, Building B San Antonio, TX

San Antonio artist and British native Rae Culbert presents “I Love Texas and Texas Loves Me.” Culbert continues his challenging body of work in this solo exhibition, commenting on the difficulties and joys of being a foreigner in Texas, and in particular, San Antonio. The exhibition runs through April 23. Open by appointment.
For more information: (210) 219-1562


Into the Woods
Host Organization: St. Mary’s University Opera Workshop and Drama Department
Date: Friday, April 1
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Venue: St. Mary’s University, Reinbolt Theatre

“Into the Woods,” performed by St. Mary’s University students, tells the story of what came after those ‘happily ever afters.’ Stephen Sondheim’s witty score comes alive to ask, “Are you certain what you wish is what you want?” Revisit favorite fairy tales, and see what might have happened after the storybook ended.
For more information and tickets: (210) 436-3545 or stmarytx.edu


Yard Art
Host Organization: St. Mary’s University Opera Workshop and Drama Department
Date: Friday, April 1
Time: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Venue: Say Si 1518 South Alamo Street, San Antonio, TX

In tribute to spring Say Si students painted chairs, created mosaics and repurposed tools into poetic objects in celebration of National Poetry Month. The exhibit will run through April.
For more information: (210) 212-8666, saysi.org or info@saysi.org


Big Squeeze 2011 San Antonio Audition
Host Organization: Texas Folklife & Conjunto Heritage Taller
Date: Friday, April 1
Time: Auditions begin at 7 p.m.
Venue: Gallista Gallery 1913 S. Flores Street, San Antonio, TX 78204

Texas Folklife is hitting the road again this year in search of the best young accordionists the state has to offer. The night’s will include a jam session and performance by Conjunto El Trio. Admission: Free For more information: (512) 441-9255 or texasfolklife.org


The Blanco was Blameless (or It was Balcones’ Fault)
Host Organization: The Rep Theatre
Date: Friday, April 1
Time: 8 p.m.
Venue: Rep Theatre (housed in KAPS) 515 FM 2325, Wimberley

The Blanco was Blameless (or it Was Balcones’ Fault) is an original script written by local playwright Russ Marlett. Written as a melodrama, the rapid fire dialogue and catchy tunes will have you booing the bad guys and cheering on the protagonist, Sugar as she fights to keep her goat ranch from two of the most dishonest and despicable characters ever to visit the Hill Country.
Admission: $12.50
For more information and tickets: austinlivetheatre.com or (512)-395-7043


First Friday Reading Series
Host Organization: Gemini Ink
Date: Friday, April 1
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Venue: Gemini Ink

This month’s First Friday series features Rolando Hinojosa-Smith and Vallie Fletcher Taylor.
Admission Price: Free
For more information: geminiink.org

For a complete listing of events, visit the TPR Community Events Calendar at tpr.org

1 comment:

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