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Hill Country Deco: Modernistic Architecture of Central Texas Signing and Reading

Host Organization: The Museo Alameda
Date: Friday, May 20
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Venue: The Museo Alameda
101 S. Santa Rosa, San Antonio, TX 78207

Using a host of vibrant images, David Bush and Jim Parsons' Hill Country Deco: Modernistic Architecture of Central Texas illustrates the history and evolution of the Art Deco, Art Moderne and WPA Deco styles in Central Texas. The sweeping curves of the Alameda Theater in San Antonio exhibit over-the-top Art Moderne styling.

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


Fiesta Noche del Rio

Host Organization: The Alamo Kiwanis Club Charities, Inc.
Date: Friday, May 20
Time: 8:30 p.m.
Venue: Arneson River Theatre

This marks the 55th season of Fiesta Noche del Rio – the longest-running outdoor musical revue of its kind in the U.S. The program will feature music from Spain, Argentina and some country favorites. Dances from Mexico will also be performed. Shows will be performed every Friday and Saturday night through August 13

For more information and tickets: (210) 226-4651 or fiestanochedelrio.com


Night Watch

Host Organization: The Wimberley Players
Date: Friday, May 20
Time: 8 p.m.
Venue: Wimberley Playhouse
450 Old Kyle Road, Wimberley, TX

This thriller by Lucille Fletcher and directed by Nathan Villareal builds steadily in menace and suspense until the final, breath-stopping moment of its unexpected, "twist" ending. The NY Times described it as a “first-class example of its genre."

For more information and tickets: wimberleyplayers.org or through the box office at 512-847-0575


Hedda Gabler

Host Organization: The Classic Theatre
Date: Friday, May 20
Time: 8 p.m.
Venue: Sterling Houston Theatre (Jump-Start Theatre) in the Blue Star Art Complex
116 Blue Star, San Antonio, TX 78210

Hedda Gabler is about a brilliant woman struggling for power in a man's world. This classic tale of intrigue and manipulation keeps the audience on the edge of their seats. The play runs through May 29.

For more information: 1-800-838-3006 or classictheatre.org

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