Fiesta Noche del Rio
Host Organization: The Alamo Kiwanis Club Charities, Inc.
Date: Friday, August 5
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
The King and I
Host Organization: San Pedro Playhouse
Date: Friday, August 5
Time: 8 p.m.
Venue: San Pedro Playhouse, Russell Hill Rogers Theater
800 West Ashby, San Antonio, TX
The King and I, a Rodgers and Hammerstein's classic, is the story of an English widow who comes to teach western ways to the royal family of Siam and in turn learns to love and respect the exuberant king. The play runs through August 21.
For more information and tickets: sanpedroplayhouse.com or (210) 733-7258
Hay Fever
Host Organization: The Wimberley Players
Date: Friday, August 5
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
New Class: Encaustic Open Studio
Host Organization: Southwest School of Art
Date: Friday, August 5
Time: 10 a.m. – 4:30 pm.
Venue: Southwest School of Art
300 Augusta, San Antonio TX 78205
The studio will be set up for encaustics and participants will be encouraged to work on their own projects. The instructor will be available for technique review, for demonstrations and to answer questions. This weekend workshop will review basic materials, formulas, safety procedures, and historical use. Prerequisite: some experience with encaustics.
For more information including material lists: (210) 224-1848 or swschool.org
High Hair & Jalapeños!—A Rip Snortin’ Texas Musical Comedy Review
Host Organization:High Hair & Jalapeños
Date:Friday, August 5
Time:8 p.m.
Venue:Cameo Theatre
1123 E. Commerce Street, San Antonio, TX 78205
The show is a zany musical revue that captures the tall tales and the high hair of infamous and famous Texans. Nothing is sacred in this satirically funny, fast-paced romp through Texas trivia and folklore with a special focus on San Antonio. The show runs through September 11.
For more information: (210) 212-5454 or highhairandjalepenos.com
For a complete listing of community events, visit the TPR Community Events Calendar at tpr.org
8.05.2011
Movie Review: Snow Flower and the Secret Fan
Two – no, make that two pairs – of women share an intense, special bond in “Snow Flower and the Secret Fan,” the latest film from director Wayne Wang. Alas Wang, good at emotional dramas, struggles to connect two similar plots taking place in 19th and late 20th century China.
In 1827, Snow Flower and Lily are bound, both physically and figuratively. The film makes a point of illustrating the terrible practice of foot binding. Each crack and pop of bones is heard on the soundtrack. The two girls, each from a different social class, are introduced to one another as laotong, sisters for life. Even when they are grown, and separated by marriage, they communicate by nüshu, a secret written language among women used in Hunan, China. The titular fan serves as the vessel for their messages.
Meanwhile, the film gives us the story in 1997 of Sophia and Nina. Like Snow Flower and Lily, they too are of different classes. Nina looks out for her more impulsive friend, Sophia. And instead of secret nüshu, they have text messages.
The modern story is superfluous, uninteresting, and wasn’t even part of the book the film is based on. The actresses struggle with their parts when speaking in English, and Hugh Jackman appears from nowhere to whisk Sophia off to Australia in an episode that feels half-formed. Snow Flower and Lily are given better parts, even as the history of China gets thrown piecemeal into the script. Emotionally, they’re closer to each other than their husbands. But “Snow Flower and the Secret Fan” creaks under the weight of its comparison between the two laotong sisters.
The camerawork is solid, and Rachel Portman’s score is very, very pretty, using both western strings and Chinese instruments like the erhu and pipa. I’d recommend the soundtrack, but not the film.
In 1827, Snow Flower and Lily are bound, both physically and figuratively. The film makes a point of illustrating the terrible practice of foot binding. Each crack and pop of bones is heard on the soundtrack. The two girls, each from a different social class, are introduced to one another as laotong, sisters for life. Even when they are grown, and separated by marriage, they communicate by nüshu, a secret written language among women used in Hunan, China. The titular fan serves as the vessel for their messages.
Meanwhile, the film gives us the story in 1997 of Sophia and Nina. Like Snow Flower and Lily, they too are of different classes. Nina looks out for her more impulsive friend, Sophia. And instead of secret nüshu, they have text messages.
The modern story is superfluous, uninteresting, and wasn’t even part of the book the film is based on. The actresses struggle with their parts when speaking in English, and Hugh Jackman appears from nowhere to whisk Sophia off to Australia in an episode that feels half-formed. Snow Flower and Lily are given better parts, even as the history of China gets thrown piecemeal into the script. Emotionally, they’re closer to each other than their husbands. But “Snow Flower and the Secret Fan” creaks under the weight of its comparison between the two laotong sisters.
The camerawork is solid, and Rachel Portman’s score is very, very pretty, using both western strings and Chinese instruments like the erhu and pipa. I’d recommend the soundtrack, but not the film.
7.31.2011
Today in Arts & Culture
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
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
Today in Arts & Culture
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
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
Today in Arts & Culture
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
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
Today in Arts & Culture
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
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
Today in Arts & Culture
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
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
Today in Arts & Culture
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
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
Today in Arts & Culture
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
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
Today in Arts & Culture
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
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
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