7.31.2011

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Singer/Songwriter Scott Duncan

Host Organization:
Landa Branch of the San Antonio Public Library
Date: Sunday, July 31
Time: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Venue: Landa Branch of the San Antonio Public Library
233 Bushnell Avenue, San Antonio, TX

Guests can enjoy the magic of live music in the intimate setting of the historic Landa Mansion.
Scott Duncan is a San Antonio based singer/songwriter. Duncan’s performances combine meaningful lyrics with powerful vocals and understated finger-style guitar

For more information: (210) 732-8369


The Lady with All the Answers

Host Organization:
Cameo Theatre
Date: Sunday, July 31
Time: 3 p.m.
Venue: Cameo Theatre
1123 E. Commerce Street, San Antonio, TX

Based on favorite letters and memoirs of one of the most well know advice columnist, Ann Landers, the Cameo Theatre brings this successful off-Broadway play to San Antonio. This is the finale performance of the solo show depicting Ann Landers’ true life drama.

For more information and tickets: (210) 212-5454 or cameotheatre.org


Arte y Pasión

Host Organization:
Carver Community Cultural Center
Date: Sunday, July 31
Time: 2 p.m.
Venue: Carver Community Cultural Center, Little Carver Theater
226 Hackberry, San Antonio, TX

The Tamara Saj flamenco and classical production will showcase three generations of flamenco and baile español. Arte y Pasión: De la Oscuridad a la Luz is a verdant and beautiful series of vignettes that will explore the emotional journey of how people move through the dark places in their lives but then somehow find the way back into the light, drawing upon the resources of personal strength and faith.

For more information and tickets: tamarasaj.com or ticketmaster.com


Hay Fever

Host Organization: The Wimberley Players
Date: Sunday, July 31
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Venue: The Wimberley Playhouse
450 Old Kyle Road, Wimberley, TX

Hay Fever is a comedy by Noel Coward set in the English country home of the Bliss family in the mid-1920s. The Bliss family is blatantly unconventional and proud of it. One summer weekend, each family member has invited a guest to their country home without the knowledge of the other family members. Things develop immediately into wild situations. The play runs through August 21.

For more information and tickets: wimberleyplayers.org or (512) 847-1592

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

7.30.2011

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Who's In Bed With the Butler?

Host Organization: Boerne Community Theatre
Date: Saturday, July 30
Time: 8 p.m.
Venue: Boerne Community Theatre
907 E. Blanco, Boerne, TX

In this farce by Michael Parker, only the butler really knows who's getting what after a billionnaire passes away leaving a daughter and three mistresses. This is the finale performance.

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


The Three Caballeros Screening and Activity

Host Organization:
Museo Alameda
Date: Saturday, July 30
Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Venue: Museo Alameda
101 South Santa Rosa, San Antonio, TX 78207

The film premiered in Mexico City and was produced as part of Walt Disney studio’s good-will message for South America. The film stars many notable South American entertainers. The screening is part of the Summer Family Days Series. Guests will take a colorful journey through Latin America. Coloring materials and a fun movie scavenger hunt will also be provided.

For more information: (210) 299-4300 or thealameda.org


The Lady with All the Answers

Host Organization: Cameo Theatre
Date: Saturday, July 30
Time: 8 p.m.
Venue: Cameo Theatre
1123 E. Commerce Street, San Antonio, TX

Based on favorite letters and memoirs of one of the most well know advice columnist, Ann Landers, the Cameo Theatre brings this successful off-Broadway play to San Antonio. The solo show depicting Ann Landers’ true life drama runs through Sunday, July 31.

For more information and tickets: (210) 212-5454 or cameotheatre.org


Roots Music Series celebrates Cajun/Zydeco Night

Host Organization: Gillespie County Historical Society and the Pioneer Museum
Date: Saturday, July 30
Time: 6 p.m.
Venue: Pioneer Museum
Fredericksburg, TX

Zydeco Blanco kicks off the evenings entertainment, followed at 7 p.m. by Charles Thibodeaux and the Austin Cajun Aces. The rest of the evening concert-goers will be entertained by Cedryl Ballou and the Zydeco Trendsetters. Guests are encouraged to wear their dancing shoes.

For more information: (830) 997-2835 or pioneermuseum.net


Arte y Pasión

Host Organization:
Carver Community Cultural Center
Date: Saturday, July 30
Time: 6 p.m.
Venue: Carver Community Cultural Center, Little Carver Theater
226 Hackberry, San Antonio, TX

The Tamara Saj flamenco and classical production will showcase three generations of flamenco and baile español. Arte y Pasión: De la Oscuridad a la Luz is a verdant and beautiful series of vignettes that will explore the emotional journey of how people move through the dark places in their lives but then somehow find the way back into the light, drawing upon the resources of personal strength and faith.

For more information and tickets: tamarasaj.com or ticketmaster.com


Hay Fever

Host Organization: The Wimberley Players
Date: Saturday, July 30
Time: 8 p.m.
Venue: The Wimberley Playhouse
450 Old Kyle Road, Wimberley, TX

Hay Fever is a comedy by Noel Coward set in the English country home of the Bliss family in the mid-1920s. The Bliss family is blatantly unconventional and proud of it. One summer weekend, each family member has invited a guest to their country home without the knowledge of the other family members. Things develop immediately into wild situations. The play runs through August 21.

For more information and tickets: wimberleyplayers.org or (512) 847-1592


Jose Luis Rodriguez in Concert

Host Organization: Entre Flamenco Dance Space
Date: Saturday, July 30
Time: 8:30 p.m.
Venue: Entre Flamenco Dance Space
5407 Bandera Road, Suite 107, San Antonio, TX

The event will feature Jose Luis Rodriguez in Concert. Jose Luis is one of the most prestigious conciertists recognized in Spain. He will be accompanied by Alex Jordan (second guitar), Felix de Lola (cante) and Antonio Granjero (dance and percussion).

For more information and reservation: (210) 842-4926

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

7.29.2011

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Who's In Bed With the Butler?

Host Organization: Boerne Community Theatre
Date: Friday, July 29
Time: 8 p.m.
Venue: Boerne Community Theatre
907 E. Blanco, Boerne, TX

In this farce by Michael Parker, only the butler really knows who's getting what after a billionnaire passes away leaving a daughter and three mistresses. The play runs through July 30.

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


The Lady with All the Answers

Host Organization:
Cameo Theatre
Date: Friday, July 29
Time: 8 p.m.
Venue: Cameo Theatre
1123 E. Commerce Street, San Antonio, TX

Based on favorite letters and memoirs of one of the most well know advice columnist, Ann Landers, the Cameo Theatre brings this successful off-Broadway play to San Antonio. The solo show depicting Ann Landers’ true life drama runs through Sunday, July 31.

For more information and tickets: (210) 212-5454 or cameotheatre.org


Hay Fever

Host Organization:
The Wimberley Players
Date: Friday, July 29
Time: 8 p.m.
Venue: The Wimberley Playhouse
450 Old Kyle Road, Wimberley, TX

Hay Fever is a comedy by Noel Coward set in the English country home of the Bliss family in the mid-1920s. The Bliss family is blatantly unconventional and proud of it. One summer weekend, each family member has invited a guest to their country home without the knowledge of the other family members. Things develop immediately into wild situations. The play runs through August 21.

For more information and tickets: wimberleyplayers.org or (512) 847-1592


Jose Luis Rodriguez in Concert

Host Organization:
EntreFlamenco Dance Space
Date: Friday, July 29
Time: 8:30 p.m.
Venue: Entre Flamenco Dance Space
5407 Bandera Road, Suite 107, San Antonio, TX

The event will feature Jose Luis Rodriguez in Concert. Jose Luis is one of the most prestigious conciertists recognized in Spain. He will be accompanied by Alex Jordan (second guitar), Felix de Lola (cante) and Antonio Granjero (dance and percussion).

For more information and reservation: (210) 842-4926

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

7.28.2011

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Who's In Bed With the Butler?

Host Organization: Boerne Community Theatre
Date: Thursday, July 28
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Venue: Boerne Community Theatre
907 E. Blanco, Boerne, TX

In this farce by Michael Parker, only the butler really knows who's getting what after a billionnaire passes away leaving a daughter and three mistresses. The play runs through July 30.

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


Bridge to War Eagle

Host Organization:
Patrick Heath Public Library
Date: Thursday, July 28
Time: 6 p.m.
Venue: Patrick Heath Public Library
451 N. Main Street, Boerne Texas, Library Conference Room

The Public Library will be screening Bridge to War Eagle. This short documentary by Emmy award winning film makers Larry Foley and Dale Carpenter is about an Ozark stream and the people who love it

For more information: bridgetowareagle.com


Concerts Under the Stars: The Krayolas

Host Organization:
San Antonio Botanical Garden
Date: Thursday, July 28
Time: Gates open at 6 p.m.
Venue: San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX

The San Antonio Botanical Garden rounds out its popular summer series. Take a step back and listen to the raw, energetic, upbeat and charming fun of the Krayolas. Hailed the Tex-Mex Beatles, they stay connected in spirit, their love of rock 'n' roll and their hometown roots. Concert-goers may bring lawn chairs and blankets but no outside food and drink.

For more information: sabot.org or (210) 829-5100

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

7.26.2011

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Special Exhibition Tour: The Missing Peace

Host Organization:
San Antonio Museum of Art
Date: Tuesday, July 26
Time: 6 p.m.
Venue: San Antonio Museum of Art
200 West Jones Ave. San Antonio, Texas 78215

The SAMA docents will lead this insightful tour based on the works of art in The Missing Peace Exhibition.

For more information: samuseum.org


Book Signing and Reading

Host Organization: Twig Book Shop
Date: Tuesday, July 26
Time: 5 p.m.
Venue: Twig Book Shop
200 E. Grayson, Suite. 124, San Antonio, TX

Esmeralda Santiago, author of Conquistadora will be at the Twig Book Shop. In her newest novel, her protagonist, a young girl in nineteenth-century Spain is drawn to the island of Puerto Rico by a diary left by her ancestors.

For more information: thetwig.indiebound.com


Explore, Discover and Create at the Art Camp Museum Exhibit

Host Organization:
Hill Country Arts Foundation
Date: Tuesday, July 26
Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Venue: The Point Theatre
Ingram, TX

The exhibition is planned to expand the learning and exhibition experience for art camp students that can be enjoyed by visitors of all ages. The exhibit will run through July 29.

For more information including gallery hours: hcaf.com

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

7.25.2011

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64th Annual Texas Bandmasters Association

Host Organization:
Texas Bandmasters Association
Date: Monday, July 25
Time: 8 p.m.
Venue: Lila Cockrell Theatre

The United States Air Force Band of the West’s Concert Band will perform. The Concert Band is the largest ensemble in the USAF Band of the West with approximately 45 musicians. Its repertoire consists of music from the Renaissance up to the present day and ranges from serious symphonic. This performance will feature works by composer Eric Ewazen. The performance will also feature the Boston Brass.

For more information: bandofthewest.af.mil

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

7.24.2011

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Fredericksburg Opera Fest

Host Organization: The San Antonio Opera and the Hill Country Opera League
Date: Sunday, July 24
Time: 2 p.m.
Venue: The Fredericksburg Theater Company’s Steve W Shepherd Theater
1668 Highway 87 South

The performance will feature Ava Pine, soprano and will include a piano solo arrangement by Larry Landusky. Landusky is noted for his incredible skill at the piano and his great ability to mix everything from familiar hymn tunes, opera arias, jazz, blues, gospel, soul, contemporary, baroque and classical.

For more information: (888) 669-7114, (830) 997-3588 or fredericksburgtheater.org


Dramatic Readers Theater

Host Organization: Gemini Ink
Date: Sunday, July 24
Time: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Venue: Witte Museum
3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX

Dramatic Readers Theater presents The Demanding Gaze: Mexican Post-Revolutionary Art and its Impact in the U.S. Based on poems, stories, art criticism, songs and anecdotes from just after the Mexican Revolution to the present day. The production will trace Mexican arts development and how this creative strategy became the foundation of progressive art in the U.S., from the WPA to the Chicano movement.

For more information: (210) 734-9673 or http://www.geminiink.org/


Summer Jazz & Lunch Series

Host Organization: McNay Art Museum and Tomatillos Café y Cantina
Date: Sunday, July 24
Time: 12:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Venue: McNay Art Museum, Leeper Auditorium

Guests will hear Saxophonist John Magaldi lead the Primetime Orchestra in mainstream, big band jazz, while enjoying a Mexican buffet from Tomatillos. The buffet will be available for purchase.

For more information: mcnayart.org


Cine en el Barrio: Burnt Orange y Que!

Host Organization: Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center
Date: Sunday, July 24
Time: 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Venue: Guadalupe Theater
1302 Guadalupe Street, San Antonio TX 78207

Co-presented by The Department of Radio-Television-Film at The University of Texas at Austin, this special program showcases the works of young Latino filmmakers.

For more information: (210) 271-3151 or guadalupeculturalarts.org


Who's In Bed With the Butler?

Host Organization:
Boerne Community Theatre
Date: Sunday, July 24
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Venue: Boerne Community Theatre
907 E. Blanco, Boerne, TX

In this farce by Michael Parker, only the butler really knows who's getting what after a billionnaire passes away leaving a daughter and three mistresses. The play runs through July 30.

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


The Lady with All the Answers

Host Organization:
Cameo Theatre
Date: Sunday, July 24
Time: 3 p.m.
Venue: Cameo Theatre
1123 E. Commerce Street, San Antonio, TX

Based on favorite letters and memoirs of one of the most well know advice columnist, Ann Landers, the Cameo Theatre brings this successful off-Broadway play to San Antonio. The solo show depicting Ann Landers’ true life drama runs through Sunday, July 31.

For more information and tickets: (210) 212-5454 or cameotheatre.org


Miss Saigon

Host Organization: Woodlawn Theatre
Date: Sunday, July 24
Time: 3 p.m.
Venue: Woodlawn Theatre
1920 Fredericksburg Road, San Antonio, TX

This musical is based on Puccini’s opera Madame Butterfly, Miss Saigon tells the tragic tale of a failed romance during the 1970’s Vietnam War. This is the final performance.

For more information and tickets: (210) 738-1117 or woodlawntheatre.com


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

7.23.2011

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Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story

Host Organization:
Hill Country Arts Foundation
Date: Saturday, July 23
Time: 8:30 p.m.
Venue: The Point Theatre
120 Point Theatre Road, Ingram, TX

David Cockrell directs the story of the rock ‘n roll pioneer from Lubbock, TX who changed the face of popular music. Over 20 of Buddy’s greatest hits are featured.

For more information and tickets: (830) 367-5121 or hcaf.com


Fredericksburg Opera Fest

Host Organization: The San Antonio Opera and the Hill Country Opera League
Date: Saturday, July 23
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Venue: The Fredericksburg Theater Company’s Steve W Shepherd Theater
1668 Highway 87 South

Grammy Award nominee, Ava Pine, soprano will be the featured guest. Pine will be joined by Larry Landusky. Landusky is well known throughout Texas for his solo work and accompaniment.

For more information: (888) 669-7114, (830) 997-3588 or fredericksburgtheater.org


Fredericksburg Opera Fest “After Party”

Host Organization:
The San Antonio Opera and the Hill Country Opera League
Date: Saturday, July 23
Venue: The InSight Art Gallery
214 West Main Street, Fredericksburg

An ‘after party’ will be held following the Saturday Fredericksburg Opera Fest evening performance. Guest artists will perform familiar arias and Broadway show tunes. A wine and martini bar will be featured along with hors d’oeuvres.

For more information: (888) 669-7114, (830) 997-3588 or fredericksburgtheater.org


Who's In Bed With the Butler?

Host Organization:
Boerne Community Theatre
Date: Saturday, July 23
Time: 8 p.m.
Venue: Boerne Community Theatre
907 E. Blanco, Boerne, TX

In this farce by Michael Parker, only the butler really knows who's getting what after a billionnaire passes away leaving a daughter and three mistresses. The play runs through July 30.

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


Buried Child by Sam Shepard

Host Organization:
Classic Theatre of San Antonio
Date: Saturday, July 23
Time: 8 p.m.
Venue: Sterling Houston Theatre at Jump-Start
1400 S. Alamo, 108 Blue Star in the Blue Star Arts Complex

The Classic Theatre of San Antonio opens the 2011-2012 Season with a haunting and darkly comic masterpiece. This 1979 Pulitzer Prize winner punctures the Norman Rockwell-like exterior of American family life, revealing a disturbingly rotten core. The play runs through July 24.

For more information: (210) 589-8450 or classictheatre.org


The Lady with All the Answers

Host Organization:
Cameo Theatre
Date: Saturday, July 23
Time: 8 p.m.
Venue: Cameo Theatre
1123 E. Commerce Street, San Antonio, TX

Based on favorite letters and memoirs of one of the most well know advice columnist, Ann Landers, the Cameo Theatre brings this successful off-Broadway play to San Antonio. The solo show depicting Ann Landers’ true life drama runs through Sunday, July 31.

For more information and tickets: (210) 212-5454 or cameotheatre.org


Miss Saigon

Host Organization: Woodlawn Theatre
Date: Saturay, July 23
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Venue: Woodlawn Theatre
1920 Fredericksburg Road, San Antonio, TX

This musical is based on Puccini’s opera Madame Butterfly, Miss Saigon tells the tragic tale of a failed romance during the 1970’s Vietnam War. The play runs through July 24.

For more information and tickets: (210) 738-1117 or woodlawntheatre.com


Frida: Un Canto de Dolor

Host Organization: Museo Alameda
Date: Saturday, July 23
Time: 6 p.m.
Venue: Museo Alameda
101 South Santa Rosa, San Antonio, TX 78207

The life of Frida Kahlo was filled with various strong feelings and incidents which are clearly expressed through her paintings. Director Allan Horwath captivates the audience through the use of actors, a slideshow, live music, singers, and two narrators who will narrate the story in both English and Spanish.

For more information: (210) 299-4300 or thealameda.org


Songs & Stories: The Clearwater Band

Host Organization: Cibolo Nature Center
Date: Saturday, July 23
Time: 7:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Venue: Cibolo Nature Center
140 City Park Road, Boerne

The Clearwater Band will bring country and blues sounds infused with Southern-rock rhythms to the Songs & Stories outdoor concert series. Proceeds benefit nature-education programs at the non-profit CNC. Guests can bring lawn chairs, blankets, picnics, kids, grandparents and nice dogs on leashes.

For more information: (830) 249-4616 or cibolo.org

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

7.22.2011

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Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story

Host Organization: Hill Country Arts Foundation
Date: Friday, July 22
Time: 8:30 p.m.
Venue: The Point Theatre
120 Point Theatre Road, Ingram, TX

David Cockrell directs the story of the rock ‘n roll pioneer from Lubbock, TX who changed the face of popular music. Over 20 of Buddy’s greatest hits are featured. The play runs through July 23.

For more information and tickets: (830) 367-5121 or hcaf.com


Who's In Bed With the Butler?

Host Organization:
Boerne Community Theatre
Date: Friday, July 22
Time: 8 p.m.
Venue: Boerne Community Theatre
907 E. Blanco, Boerne, TX

In this farce by Michael Parker, only the butler really knows who's getting what after a billionnaire passes away leaving a daughter and three mistresses. The play runs through July 30.

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


Fredericksburg Opera Fest

Host Organization:
The San Antonio Opera and the Hill Country Opera League
Date: Friday, July 22
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Venue: The Fredericksburg Theater Company’s Steve W Shepherd Theater
1668 Highway 87 South

Grammy Award nominee, Ava Pine, soprano will be the featured guest. Pine will be joined by David Gashen, tenor, famous throughout Europe and the Americas and Christopher Dickerson, bass-baritone.

For more information: (888) 669-7114, (830) 997-3588 or fredericksburgtheater.org


Balcones Heights 18th Annual Jazz Festival

Host Organization:
Balcones Heights
Date: Friday, July 22
Time: 7 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Venue: Wonderland Mall Amphitheatre

The Annual Jazz Festival concert series will feature well known smooth Jazz artists. The concerts are every Friday night through August 5. Guests are welcome to bring lawn chairs and blankets. No coolers please.

For more information: (210) 732-0055 or sanantoniocentral.org


Buried Child by Sam Shepard

Host Organization:
Classic Theatre of San Antonio
Date: Friday, July 22
Time: 8 p.m.
Venue: Sterling Houston Theatre at Jump-Start
1400 S. Alamo, 108 Blue Star in the Blue Star Arts Complex

The Classic Theatre of San Antonio opens the 2011-2012 Season with a haunting and darkly comic masterpiece. This 1979 Pulitzer Prize winner punctures the Norman Rockwell-like exterior of American family life, revealing a disturbingly rotten core. The play runs through July 24.

For more information: (210) 589-8450 or classictheatre.org


Miss Saigon

Host Organization:
Woodlawn Theatre
Date: Friday, July 22
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Venue: Woodlawn Theatre
1920 Fredericksburg Road, San Antonio, TX

This musical is based on Puccini’s opera Madame Butterfly, Miss Saigon tells the tragic tale of a failed romance during the 1970’s Vietnam War. The play runs through July 24.

For more information and tickets: (210) 738-1117 or woodlawntheatre.com


The Lady with All the Answers

Host Organization:
Cameo Theatre
Date: Friday, July 22
Time: 8 p.m.
Venue: Cameo Theatre
1123 E. Commerce Street, San Antonio, TX

Based on favorite letters and memoirs of one of the most well know advice columnist, Ann Landers, the Cameo Theatre brings this successful off-Broadway play to San Antonio. The solo show depicting Ann Landers’ true life drama runs through Sunday, July 31.

For more information and tickets: (210) 212-5454 or http://www.cameotheatre.org/

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

7.21.2011

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Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story

Host Organization: Hill Country Arts Foundation
Date: Thursday, July 21
Time: 8:30 p.m.
Venue: The Point Theatre
120 Point Theatre Road, Ingram, TX

David Cockrell directs the story of the rock ‘n roll pioneer from Lubbock, TX who changed the face of popular music. Over 20 of Buddy’s greatest hits are featured. The play runs through July 23.

For more information and tickets: (830) 367-5121 or hcaf.com


2 To Watch

Host Organization: Gemini Ink
Date: Thursday, July 21
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Venue: Gemini Ink
513 S. Presa, San Antonio, TX 78205

Artpace and Gemini Ink team up to bring together two local artists, Justin Boyd (artist and DJ) and Ben Judson (writer, artist, and web developer) for a discussion on how their unique perspectives intersect.

For more information: (210) 734-9673 or geminiink.org


Who's In Bed With the Butler?

Host Organization:
Boerne Community Theatre
Date: Thursday, July 21
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Venue: Boerne Community Theatre
907 E. Blanco, Boerne, TX

In this farce by Michael Parker, only the butler really knows who's getting what after a billionnaire passes away leaving a daughter and three mistresses. The play runs through July 30.

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

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

7.20.2011

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Slab Cinema Free Outdoor Screenings

Host Organization: Slab Cinema
Date: Wednesday, July 20
Time: Films start at dusk
Venue: The Friendly Spot Ice House
943 S Alamo Street, San Antonio, TX 78205

This week Slab Cinema will be screening The Blues Brothers. No outside food, beverages or chairs please.

For more information: slabcinema.com or (210) 212-9373

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

7.18.2011

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Stories Seldom Told-Our Moral Compass

Host Organization: Say Sí
Date: Monday, July 18
Time: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Venue: SAY Sí Central
1518 South Alamo Street, San Antonio, Texas 78204

SAY Sí Visual Arts and Media Arts students spent this summer researching, fabricating, and creating multifaceted and revealing artistic installations. The focus of this exhibit is on personal greed and altruism and what drives these human emotions. Exhibit runs through July 22.

For more information including gallery hours: saysi.org or (210) 212-8666


Margins

Host Organization: UTSA Art Gallery
Date: Monday, July 18
Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Venue: UTSA Main Campus, Art Building
One UTSA Circle, San Antonio, TX

The exhibit features the paintings and sculptures of six different artists. The artwork presents current investigations into the character of abstraction. The exhibit runs through August 5.

For more information including hours: art.utsa.edu

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

7.17.2011

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Buried Child by Sam Shepard

Host Organization:
Classic Theatre of San Antonio
Date: Sunday, July 17
Time: 3 p.m.
Venue: Sterling Houston Theatre at Jump-Start
1400 S. Alamo, 108 Blue Star in the Blue Star Arts Complex

The Classic Theatre of San Antonio opens the 2011-2012 Season with a haunting and darkly comic masterpiece. This 1979 Pulitzer Prize winner punctures the Norman Rockwell-like exterior of American family life, revealing a disturbingly rotten core. The play runs through July 24.

For more information: (210) 589-8450 or classictheatre.org


Miss Saigon

Host Organization: Woodlawn Theatre
Date: Sunday, July 17
Time: 3 p.m.
Venue: Woodlawn Theatre
1920 Fredericksburg Road, San Antonio, TX

This musical is based on Puccini’s opera Madame Butterfly, Miss Saigon tells the tragic tale of a failed romance during the 1970’s Vietnam War. The play runs through July 24.

For more information and tickets: (210) 738-1117 or woodlawntheatre.com


The Lady with All the Answers

Host Organization:
Cameo Theatre
Date: Sunday, July 17
Time: 3 p.m.
Venue: Cameo Theatre
1123 E. Commerce Street, San Antonio, TX

Based on favorite letters and memoirs of one of the most well know advice columnist, Ann Landers, the Cameo Theatre brings this successful off-Broadway play to San Antonio. The solo show depicting Ann Landers’ true life drama runs through Sunday, July 31.

For more information and tickets: (210) 212-5454 or cameotheatre.org

For a complete lsiting of community events, visit the TPR Community Events Calendar
tpr.org

7.16.2011

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Buried Child by Sam Shepard

Host Organization:
Classic Theatre of San Antonio
Date: Saturday, July 16
Time: 8 p.m.
Venue: Sterling Houston Theatre at Jump-Start
1400 S. Alamo, 108 Blue Star in the Blue Star Arts Complex

The Classic Theatre of San Antonio opens the 2011-2012 Season with a haunting and darkly comic masterpiece. This 1979 Pulitzer Prize winner punctures the Norman Rockwell-like exterior of American family life, revealing a disturbingly rotten core. The play runs through July 24.

For more information: (210) 589-8450 or classictheatre.org


Miss Saigon

Host Organization: Woodlawn Theatre
Date: Saturday, July 16
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Venue: Woodlawn Theatre
1920 Fredericksburg Road, San Antonio, TX

This musical is based on Puccini’s opera Madame Butterfly, Miss Saigon tells the tragic tale of a failed romance during the 1970’s Vietnam War. The play runs through July 24.

For more information and tickets: (210) 738-1117 or woodlawntheatre.com


The Lady with All the Answers

Host Organization:
Cameo Theatre
Date: Saturday, July 16
Time: 8 p.m.
Venue: Cameo Theatre
1123 E. Commerce Street, San Antonio, TX

Based on favorite letters and memoirs of one of the most well know advice columnist, Ann Landers, the Cameo Theatre brings this successful off-Broadway play to San Antonio. The solo show depicting Ann Landers’ true life drama runs through Sunday, July 31.

For more information and tickets: (210) 212-5454 or cameotheatre.org

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

7.15.2011

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Mexican Folk Art Activity

Host Organization:
Museo Alameda
Date: Friday, July 15
Time: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Venue: Museo Alameda
101 South Santa Rosa, San Antonio, TX, 78207

The current exhibition, Revolution & Renaissance: Mexico and San Antonio, 1910-2010, highlights this resurgence of the folk as an art form. Artists incorporated masks, such as those used in celebrations like Dia de los Muertos and carnival, into their paintings and sculptures. Guests can join the Summer Family Days Series to create their own Mexican folk art mask.

For more information: (210) 299-4300 or thealameda.org


Buried Child by Sam Shepard

Host Organization:
Classic Theatre of San Antonio
Date: Friday, July 15
Time: 8 p.m.
Venue: Sterling Houston Theatre at Jump-Start
1400 S. Alamo, 108 Blue Star in the Blue Star Arts Complex

The Classic Theatre of San Antonio opens the 2011-2012 Season with a haunting and darkly comic masterpiece. This 1979 Pulitzer Prize winner punctures the Norman Rockwell-like exterior of American family life, revealing a disturbingly rotten core. The play runs through July 24.

For more information: (210) 589-8450 or classictheatre.org


Miss Saigon

Host Organization: Woodlawn Theatre
Date: Friday, July 15
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Venue: Woodlawn Theatre
1920 Fredericksburg Road, San Antonio, TX

This musical is based on Puccini’s opera Madame Butterfly, Miss Saigon tells the tragic tale of a failed romance during the 1970’s Vietnam War. The play runs through July 24.

For more information and tickets: (210) 738-1117 or woodlawntheatre.com


Balcones Heights 18th Annual Jazz Festival

Host Organization:
Balcones Heights
Date: Friday, July 15
Time: 7 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Venue: Wonderland Mall Amphitheatre

The Annual Jazz Festival concert series will feature well known smooth Jazz artists. The concerts are every Friday night through August 5. Guests are welcome to bring lawn chairs and blankets. No coolers please.

For more information: (210) 732-0055 or sanantoniocentral.org


Visual Arts Exhibition

Host Organization: Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center
Date: Friday, July 15
Time: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Venue: Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center
723 S. Brazos, San Antonio TX 78207

This is an exhibition that takes the unauthorized postering methods of street artists and gives permission and empowers artists to take this new method of street conversations to the museum level. The commissioned artwork will be site specific and intentionally juxtapose high and low concerns.

For more information: guadalupeculturalarts.org


Summer Reading Series with Jan Seale and Orlando White

Host Organization: Gemini Ink
Date: Friday, July 15
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Venue: Gemini Ink
513 S. Presa, San Antonio TX 78205

Guests can gain a wealth of inspiration with readings from published writers Jan Seale and Orlando White. Seale is the author of several poetry volumes, short stories and essays among other works and is also the recipient of an NEA fellowship. White has taught at Brown University and his poems have appeared in The Florida Review, The Kenyon Review, and elsewhere.

For more information: geminiink.org


The Lady with All the Answers

Host Organization:
Cameo Theatre
Date: Friday, July 15
Time: 8 p.m.
Venue: Cameo Theatre
1123 E. Commerce Street, San Antonio, TX

Based on favorite letters and memoirs of one of the most well know advice columnist, Ann Landers, the Cameo Theatre brings this successful off-Broadway play to San Antonio. The solo show depicting Ann Landers’ true life drama runs through Sunday, July 31.

For more information and tickets: (210) 212-5454 or cameotheatre.org

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

7.14.2011

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Concerts Under the Stars: Wilbert Beasley, Body & Soul

Host Organization: San Antonio Botanical Garden
Date: Thursday, July 14
Time: Gates open at 6 p.m., with musical performances beginning at 7 p.m.
Venue: San Antonio Botanical Garden

Wilbert "The Soul Man" Beasley founded Body & Soul in 1996. Since then the band has been performing the sounds of old school R&B and Motown hits. Concert-goers may bring lawn chairs and blankets but no outside food and drink.

For more information: (210) 207-3255 or sabot.org


International Artist in Residence: Artist’s Dialogue and Opening Reception

Host Organization:
ArtPace
Date: Thursday, July 14
Time: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Venue: ArtPace
445 North Main Avenue

Guest curator Chus Martínez sits down to discuss the new exhibitions with the resident artists, Andrea Büttner, Kurt Mueller, Adrian Williams, followed by a Q&A with the audience. The exhibit runs through September 11.

For more information: artpace.org

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

7.12.2011

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Sensory Art – Scratch & Sniff Painting

Host Organization:
San Antonio Children’s Museum
Date: Tuesday, July 12
Time: 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Venue: San Antonio Children’s Museum

Kids and parents can enjoy a tactile experience using all five senses. Guests will explore the senses of sight and smell and paint a fruit still life with Kool-Aid.

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

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

7.11.2011

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Stories Seldom Told-Our Moral Compass

Host Organization: Say Sí
Date: Monday, July 11
Time: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Venue: SAY Sí Central
1518 South Alamo Street, San Antonio, Texas 78204

SAY Sí Visual Arts and Media Arts students spent this summer researching, fabricating, and creating multifaceted and revealing artistic installations. The focus of this exhibit is on personal greed and altruism and what drives these human emotions. Exhibit runs through July 22.

For more information including gallery hours: saysi.org or (210) 212-8666


Margins

Host Organization: UTSA Art Gallery
Date: Monday, July 11
Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Venue: UTSA Main Campus, Art Building
One UTSA Circle, San Antonio, TX

The exhibit features the paintings and sculptures of six different artists. The artwork presents current investigations into the character of abstraction. The exhibit runs through August 5.

For more information including hours: art.utsa.edu

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

7.10.2011

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Second Sunday Summer Serenades Series Presents Heart of Texas Concert Band

Host Organization:
Bank of the Hills and the City of Kerrville Parks and Recreation Dept.
Date: Sunday, July 10
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Venue: Louise Hays Park
Kerrville, TX

This open-air concert on the banks of the Guadalupe River features an 80 member band whose ages range from 15 to 80. Led by Mark Rogers, with Karl Olson as associate conductor, the band attracts its members from among students, professional people and retirees. Concert-goers are encouraged to bring ice chests, lawn chairs and blankets. Leashed pets are welcome. An ensemble from the Hill Country Youth Orchestras plays prior to each concert.

For more information: (830) 285-2265


Miss Saigon

Host Organization: Woodlawn Theatre
Date: Sunday, July 10
Time: 3 p.m.
Venue: Woodlawn Theatre
1920 Fredericksburg Road, San Antonio, TX

This musical is based on Puccini’s opera Madame Butterfly, Miss Saigon tells the tragic tale of a failed romance during the 1970’s Vietnam War.

For more information and tickets: (210) 738-1117 or woodlawntheatre.com


Buried Child by Sam Shepard

Host Organization:
Classic Theatre of San Antonio
Date: Sunday, July 10
Time: 3 p.m.
Venue: Sterling Houston Theatre at Jump-Start
1400 S. Alamo, 108 Blue Star in the Blue Star Arts Complex

The Classic Theatre of San Antonio opens the 2011-2012 Season with a haunting and darkly comic masterpiece. This 1979 Pulitzer Prize winner punctures the Norman Rockwell-like exterior of American family life, revealing a disturbingly rotten core. The play runs through July 24.

For more information: (210) 589-8450 or classictheatre.org


Musica Antiqua Live

Host Organization:
Musica Antiqua
Date: Sunday, July 10
Time: 4 p.m.
Venue: Christ Lutheran Church of Alamo Heights
6710 Broadway, San Antonio, TX

The ensemble Canzona with harpsichordist Christina Edelen will present a concert of music of the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Baroque. The program will be narrated by Gerald Self and will feature rarely-heard masterpieces of the 15th-18th centuries.

For more information: earlymusicsa.org

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

7.09.2011

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Miss Saigon

Host Organization: Woodlawn Theatre
Date: Saturday, July 9
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Venue: Woodlawn Theatre
1920 Fredericksburg Road, San Antonio, TX

This musical is based on Puccini’s opera Madame Butterfly, Miss Saigon tells the tragic tale of a failed romance during the 1970’s Vietnam War.

For more information and tickets: (210) 738-1117 or woodlawntheatre.com


Buried Child by Sam Shepard

Host Organization: Classic Theatre of San Antonio
Date: Saturday, July 9
Time: 8 p.m.
Venue: Sterling Houston Theatre at Jump-Start
1400 S. Alamo, 108 Blue Star in the Blue Star Arts Complex

The Classic Theatre of San Antonio opens the 2011-2012 Season with a haunting and darkly comic masterpiece. This 1979 Pulitzer Prize winner punctures the Norman Rockwell-like exterior of American family life, revealing a disturbingly rotten core. The play runs through July 24.

For more information: (210) 589-8450 or classictheatre.org


Songs & Stories: The L&Ms

Host Organization:
Cibolo Nature Center
Date: Saturday, July 9
Time: 7:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Venue: Cibolo Nature Center
140 City Park Road, Boerne, TX

The L&Ms will be playing rock, reggae, jazz and blues with tight vocal harmonies, during the family-friendly Songs & Stories outdoor concert series. Proceeds benefit nature-education programs at the non-profit CNC. Bring lawn chairs or blankets, picnics, kids, grandparents and nice dogs on leashes.

For more information: (830) 249-4616 or cibolo.org


2nd Saturday Art and Wine

Host Organization: various Boerne Art Galleries
Date: Saturday, July 9
Time: 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Venue: Various Gallery Locations
Boerne, TX

Participants can use the Free Trolley or stroll or drive to a collection of eclectic fine art galleries for wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres and extraordinary “finds.” Look for banners to find Various Gallery Locations.

For more information: secondsaturdayartandwine.com


Inspire Fine Art Center Family Art Day

Host Organization: Inspire Fine Art Center
Date: Every Second Saturday of Every Month
Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Venue: Inspire Fine Art Center
200 Queen Anne Court

Guests will embark on an artistic journey to the country of Ghana as part of the “Passport to Inspiration” Family Art Day series. Participants will create a stamp, stamp their “passport,” enjoy creating art projects and have a snack.

For more information: (210) 829-5592 or inspirefineart.org

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

7.08.2011

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Miss Saigon

Host Organization:
Woodlawn Theatre
Date: Friday, July 8
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Venue: Woodlawn Theatre
1920 Fredericksburg Road, San Antonio, TX

This musical is based on Puccini’s opera Madame Butterfly, Miss Saigon tells the tragic tale of a failed romance during the 1970’s Vietnam War.

For more information and tickets: (210) 738-1117 or woodlawntheatre.com


Buried Child by Sam Shepard

Host Organization:
Classic Theatre of San Antonio
Date: Friday, July 8
Time: 8 p.m.
Venue: Sterling Houston Theatre at Jump-Start
1400 S. Alamo, 108 Blue Star in the Blue Star Arts Complex

The Classic Theatre of San Antonio opens the 2011-2012 Season with a haunting and darkly comic masterpiece. This 1979 Pulitzer Prize winner punctures the Norman Rockwell-like exterior of American family life, revealing a disturbingly rotten core. The play runs through July 24.

For more information: (210) 589-8450 or classictheatre.org


Balcones Heights 18th Annual Jazz Festival

Host Organization:
Balcones Heights
Date: Friday, July 8
Time: 7 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Venue: Wonderland Mall Amphitheatre

The Annual Jazz Festival concert series will feature well known smooth Jazz artists. The concerts are every Friday night through August 5. Guests are welcome to bring lawn chairs and blankets. No coolers please.

For more information: (210) 732-0055 or sanantoniocentral.org

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

7.07.2011

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BRAVO! An Evening of Song and Dance

Host Organization: Fandango and Alamotion Dance Troupes
Date: Thursday, July 7
Time: 8 p.m.
Venue: La Villita, Arneson River Theatre

Guests will experience the traditional costumes and dramatic performances presented by the Fandango and Alamotion Dance Troupes.

For more information: (210) 207-3132

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

7.06.2011

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BRAVO! An Evening of Song and Dance

Host Organization: Fandango and Alamotion Dance Troupes
Date: Wednesday, July 6
Time: 8 p.m.
Venue: La Villita, Arneson River Theatre

Guests will experience the traditional costumes and dramatic performances presented by the Fandango and Alamotion Dance Troupes.

For more information: (210) 207-3132

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

7.05.2011

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Stories Seldom Told-Our Moral Compass

Host Organization: Say Sí
Date: Tuesday, July 5
Time: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Venue: SAY Sí Central
1518 South Alamo Street, San Antonio, Texas 78204

SAY Sí Visual Arts and Media Arts students spent this summer researching, fabricating, and creating multifaceted and revealing artistic installations. The focus of this exhibit is on personal greed and altruism and what drives these human emotions. Exhibit runs through July 22.

For more information including gallery hours: saysi.org or (210) 212-8666

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

7.03.2011

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Miss Saigon

Host Organization: Woodlawn Theatre
Date: Sunday, July 3
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Venue: Woodlawn Theatre
1920 Fredericksburg Road, San Antonio, TX

This musical is based on Puccini’s opera Madame Butterfly, Miss Saigon tells the tragic tale of a failed romance during the 1970’s Vietnam War.

For more information and tickets: (210) 738-1117 or woodlawntheatre.com

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

7.02.2011

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Miss Saigon

Host Organization: Woodlawn Theatre
Date: Saturday, July 2
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Venue: Woodlawn Theatre
1920 Fredericksburg Road, San Antonio, TX

This musical is based on Puccini’s opera Madame Butterfly, Miss Saigon tells the tragic tale of a failed romance during the 1970’s Vietnam War.

For more information and tickets: (210) 738-1117 or woodlawntheatre.com

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

7.01.2011

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First Friday Art Walk Fredericksburg - God Bless America

Host Organization: Fredericksburg Farmers' Market
Date: Friday, July 1
Time: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Venue: Fredericksburg Visitor Center
302 E. Austin Street, Fredericksburg

Participating art galleries will celebrate America’s birthday with patriotic-themed art shows, artist demonstrations, refreshments and later hours. Pick up a map of participating galleries at the Visitor Center.

For more information: fbgartgallery.com


Diego Rivera: Creating a Mural

Host Organization:
Museo Alameda
Date: Friday, July 1
Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Venue: Museo Alameda
101 South Santa Rosa, San Antonio, TX 78207

Attendees will get the opportunity use the process practiced by Diego Rivera to create his monumental public murals, and sketch their own piece of a mural, using his work as inspiration.

For more information: (210) 299-4300 or thealameda.org


Miss Saigon

Host Organization: Woodlawn Theatre
Date: Friday, July 1
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Venue: Woodlawn Theatre
1920 Fredericksburg Road, San Antonio, TX

This musical is based on Puccini’s opera Madame Butterfly, Miss Saigon tells the tragic tale of a failed romance during the 1970’s Vietnam War.

For more information and tickets: (210) 738-1117 or woodlawntheatre.com

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