6.10.2011

Today in Arts & Culture

Sleeping Beauty

Host Organization:
Hill Country Arts Foundation
Date: Friday, June 10
Time: 8:30 p.m.
Venue: Hill Country Arts Foundation, Outdoor Theatre
129 Texas 39, Ingram

Action, comedy and rock 'n roll spice up this musical version of Sleeping Beauty. At Princess Briar Rose's christening, the wicked fairy, Wisteria, puts a curse on the newborn baby after realizing she wasn't invited to the party. Only a guitar-playing prince can conquer the curse, waking her with true love. Sleeping Beauty runs through June 25.

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


Stellar Genesis

Host Organization: Seven Sparrow Productions
Date: Friday, June 10
Time: 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Venue: Bismarck Studios Contemporary Fine Art Gallery
930 Proton, Suite 202, San Antonio, TX

Piano/keyboard soloist Milton Raphael will be performing interpretations of work by San Antonio artist Tess Muth.

For more information: (210) 479-4180 or sevensparrowproductions.com


Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

Host Organization: San Pedro Playhouse
Date: Friday, June 10
Time: 8 p.m.
Venue: San Pedro Playhouse

Dave Yazbek "musicalized" the story first made famous by Steve Martin and Michael Caine in the movie, with the same name. Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is a comedy about cons in a swindle to stay in the French Riviera. The play will run through June 19.

For more information and reservations: sanpedroplayhouse.com


Fiesta Noche del Rio

Host Organization: The Alamo Kiwanis Club Charities, Inc.
Date: Friday, June 10
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


Gilbert & Sullivan’s H.M.S. Pinafore

Host Organization:
The San Antonio Opera
Date: Friday, June 10
Time: 8 p.m.
Venue: Lila Cockrell Theatre
200 E. Market Street, San Antonio, TX 78205

This mirthful story pokes fun at the Royal Navy, parliamentary politics and the rise of unqualified people to positions of authority. It is filled with memorable music and a surprise twist that changes everything near the end of the story. Stephen Dubberly conducts the opera orchestra and Kristin Roach directs the chorus.

For more information and reservations: (210) 225-5972 or ticketmaster

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