4.30.2011

Today in Arts & Culture

The Hill Country Chorale Season Finale

Host Organization: The Hill Country Chorale
Date: Saturday, April 30
Time: 4 p.m.
Venue: St. Paul's United Methodist Church
135 Methodist Encampment Road, Kerrville, TX

The program will include the Faure Requiem; Agnus Dei, Geographical Fugue a piece by Ernst Toch written for spoken chorus. An eight-piece chamber ensemble consisting of 6 strings, a harp and organ will accompany the Chorale. The Hill Country Chorale is under the direction of Claire Rabson, a former member of San Antonio Mastersingers.

For more information: hillcountrychorale.org


The Golden Age of Radio

Host Organization: University of Incarnate Word Theatre Department and The Extended Run Players
Date: Saturay, April 29
Time: 7 p.m.
Venue: University of the Incarnate Word, Cheever Downstage II Theatre

The program features episodes of Father Knows Best, Fibber McGee and Molly and Life of Riley.
For more information and reservations: (210) 829-3800


Untitled (or whatever you call it this time) and Prozac and Cheez Doodles

Host Organization:
San Pedro Playhouse
Date: Saturday, April 30
Time: 8 p.m.
Venue: San Pedro Playhouse, Cellar Theatre
800 W. Ashby, San Antonio, TX

Gloria Sanchez, local comedienne and artist, is presenting two one-woman short plays in response to inspirational visual art at the McNay Art Museum. Untitled (or whatever you call it this time) is commissioned by the McNay Art Museum as a response to Sandy Skoglund's photograph Gathering Paradise. Prozac and Cheez Doodles is commissioned by the McNay Art Museum for the exhibitions New Image Sculpture and Sandy Skoglund: The Cocktail Party, on view through May 8. The play runs through May 15.

For more information and tickets: (210) 733-7258 or sanpedroplayhouse.com


Black Swan Pas de Deux

Host Organization:
Ballet San Antonio
Date: Friday, April 29
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Venue: Lila Cockrell Theatre

Off Center is a mixed-repertory performance of classical and contemporary choreography. The first half of the show will feature excerpts from Swan Lake including the Black Swan Pas de Deux. The second half will feature original contemporary works

For more information and tickets: balletsanantonio.org or ticketmaster.com


Culture Quest

Host Organization:
UTSA Institute of Texan Cultures
Date: Saturday, April 30
Time: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Venue: UTSA Institute of Texan Cultures
801 East Durango Boulevard, San Antonio, TX

The event features Academic Year in USA foreign exchange students sharing their heritage through clothing, language, cuisine, music and more.

For more information: (210) 458-2300 or TexanCultures.com


3rd Annual Wimberley Arts Fest

Host Organization:
Wimberley Valley Art League
Date: Saturday, April 30
Time: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Venue: Wimberley Square
Wimberley, Tx

The event is a celebration of visual arts, theatre, music and dance, featuring local and nationally known artists and musicians. Juried art show includes all media: painting, pottery, photography, jewelry and much more. There will be music for all tastes, art activities at the Children’s Art Corner, vintage car display and festival food.

For more information: (512) 847-5272 or wimberleyartsfest.com

For a complete list of community events, visit the online TPR Community Calander at tpr.org

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