With more than 200,000 children across Bexar County at risk of going hungry, the San Antonio Food Bank is helping kids who depend on school lunches by giving 25,000 free meals a week throughout the summer. The Food Bank provides the meals at 178 locations across Bexar and surrounding counties, including schools, Boys & Girls Clubs, churches,…
A new training program on Saturday, July 21, will help groups engaged in the decade-long struggle to introduce needle exchanges to Bexar County begin hitting the streets to help addicts. From 9 a.m. to noon at the Sinkin Eco Centro Building, trainers from the Texas Overdose Naloxone Initiative (TONI) will teach attendees how to create programs…
Last month, during a BBC interview, U.S. Rep. Will Hurd blasted the Trump administration’s “zero-tolerance” immigration policy with such virulence, the interviewer asked the Republican if perhaps he’d thrown in with the wrong party. It’s easy to see why. In recent media appearances, Hurd’s made great effort to distance himself from a few of the…
While most colleges are relatively quiet this time of year, St. Mary’s University campus is currently buzzing with a cadre of student dancers who have taken over this month as a part of the annual Joffrey Texas workshop. This year marks the 40th anniversary of Joffrey Texas, which was founded by Robert Joffrey in 1978.…
Bihl Haus Arts will hold a grand opening event on Saturday, July 21 celebrating the opening of “10,000 Years of Love & Resistance,” an exhibit honoring the life and work of Dr. Tomàs Ybarra-Frausto. The event will recognize the 50-year union of Ybarra-Frausto and his partner Dudley Brooks while also commemorating Frausto’s contribution to scholarship…
George Strait, San Antonio’s best-known country music export, is shutting down the San Antonio Rose Palace, a rodeo and “Western lifestyle events” venue near Boerne that he’s owned since 1998. The facility’s current manager, RP3 Management, made the announcement on its Facebook page. “We are told the property will be listed for sale and had…
This story was originally published by The Texas Tribune. Lupe Valdez, the Democratic gubernatorial nominee, has $222,000 to spend with less than four months until Election Day, according to her campaign. It is a figure that continues to put her far behind Republican Gov. Greg Abbott in the money race. Abbott, who is seeking a…
This fall, former Talking Heads singer David Byrne will return to the Tobin Center just six months from a sold-out show to grace us with a second dose of his solo American Utopia tour. San Antonio really “must be the place” where he wants to be. After playing the Tobin in April, Byrne will return on…
Spurs Sports and Entertainment will hold tryouts for its new 35-member co-ed Hype Team over the next few weeks. The team will replace the Silver Dancers after 26 years and debut at the beginning of the 2018-19 season. Interested San Antonians will first have the chance to audition this Saturday at St. Anthony’s High School Fencing…
Acclaimed activist, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and Bob Dylan fraternizer Joan Baez is set to begin her last formal extended tour later this year. The “Fare Thee Well” tour will be making a stop at the Tobin Center on April 16, 2019. Her latest album, Whistle Down The Wind, will be performed as…
In honor of National Tattoo Day (there really is a wacky holiday for everything), Taco Cabana is offering a 20 percent off orders for those with ink. The offer will be valid at San Antonio locations from 3 p.m. to midnight on Tuesday, July 17. There are some restrictions (alcohol is not valid with this…
The reviews of President Trump’s performance at the summit with Russian strongman Vladimir Putin are in. And let’s just say the ones from San Antonio’s congressional delegation are on the green-and-squishy end of the Tomatometer. Using the #TreasonSummit hashtag, U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro described the president’s kowtowing press conference as “an act of treachery against the American…
Meteorologists have been describing the Saharan dust that recently billowed into S.A. with the kind of alarm usually reserved for Category 5 hurricanes, killer bee swarms and zombie plagues. Stay indoors, they caution, especially if you have asthma or other chronic respiratory problems. And if you absolutely must go outdoors, for all that is good,…
This story was originally published by The Texas Tribune. State and reproductive rights attorneys are going head to head again in federal court on Monday to argue whether Texas should require health providers to cremate or bury fetal remains. “It’s a tough case for everybody,” U.S. District Judge David Alan Ezra said Friday during a…
On Saturday, U.S Representative (D-El Paso) Beto O’Rourke unveiled his San Antonio field office for his 2018 Senate campaign. Aside from the opening, O’Rourke was busy canvassing and sweating across town at an LGBTQIA town hall meeting at Casa de Azul de Andrea, a World Cup watch party on the West Side, and at Las…
Ummm, holy fucking shit, you guys. Behemoth just announced that they’re heading out on tour with a stop in the Alamo City alongside Wolves In The Throne Room and motherfucking At The Gates. Now, Polish blackmetal heavy-hitters Behemoth and atmospheric/melodic-blackmetal dudes Wolves In The Throne Room are definitely something to be excited about but, At…
Picky, picky. San Antonio renters are the most demanding in the country, according to new data from apartment-search site ApartmentList. Renters here had the highest demand in the nation not just for one single amenity but for five of the ten used for ApartmentList’s research. Percentage-wise, S.A. renters were the most demanding for air conditioning…
Meme lovers know that the viral meme of the month has undeniably been that of a young Belcalis Almanzar, who grew up to be Cardi B. Her sassy hand on the hip and “try me” expression have inspired plenty of on-point captions. #meme #lol #xd #memes #cardibmemes #cardib A post shared by Dr. Doofenschmirtz (@the_diabolical_savage_two)…
Bill Miller Bar-B-Q has added a new breakfast item to its menu after enough outcry from devoted fans. As of Monday morning, BMBBQ lovers can try the barbecue chain’s newest menu addition: a breakfast sandwich. Egg, cheese and a choice of ham, bacon or sausage is piled on top of each other between two buns…
Just a few weeks after Carlos Uresti finally announced his resignation from the Texas Senate, early voting for the July 31 special election to fill his seat began Monday. Governor Greg Abbott called the election after Uresti was convicted of 11 charges related to his involvement in the Four Winds Ponzi scheme. As soon as…
Atlanta rapper Russ announced the continuation of his North American trek with the “I See You Tour Part 2.” The 13 new dates will kick off October 19, including a stop in San Antonio before wrapping up November 15 in Seattle. On Wednesday, October 31 the “Losin’ Control” singer will perform a set at the AT&T…
John Popper, Blues Traveler’s frontman, doesn’t need a whole lot of introduction. The dude can rip a harmonica better than most guitar players can shred guitar. He’s that good. Along with Chan Kinchla (guitar), Tad Kinchla (bass), Brendan Hill(drums), and Ben Wilson (keyboard) the band has a proven reputation for their improvisational live shows and…
Yup, with a new single that just dropped, Benji and Joel Madden are headed to San Antonio for a show at the Aztec. At this point, are we really surprised that they’re coming? I mean, everyone loves a good throwback band every once in a while, but San Antonio seems to have a special affinity…
After three years away, Marisol de la Cruz returned to San Antonio and opened the Koffee Kup. The shop adds quality espresso to the Jefferson area, along with a much needed community space. We chat about the first six months and how she got into coffee. The Koffee Kup Company 1025 Donaldson Ave., San Antonio,…
Not to be confused with the John Travolta movie, 1950’s Broken Arrow marked a prominent turning point in postwar Hollywood’s portrayal of Native Americans. The story is loosely inspired by the real-life characters of Apache chief Cochise (played by Jeff Chandler) and Tom Jeffords (James Stewart), an Army scout turned Indian agent who brokered a…
Where to begin? Frank Capra’s It Happened One Night ended one era and began another. It was the last hurrah for saucy shenanigans that Hollywood’s Production Code cracked down upon in 1934, and its success triggered the next decade’s worth of screwball comedies where strong, competitive women and men argued through wacky plots until the…
We know, Chipotle is your guilty pleasure Mexican(ish) food. But on Thursday, July 19, you can enjoy your chicken, black beans, and guac (yes, we know it’s extra) guilt-free. On the day in question, the chain will donate 50 percent of all local sales to San Antonio Pets Alive (SAPA). The local nonprofit organization is…
Josh of the Josh Glenn Experiment has a cover of Nina Simone’s “Feeling Good” that might be the best cover of any song ever covered by anyone… ever. Seriously, though. It’s soulful, curious and perfectly translates the spirit in which the song was written – not an easy feat for your average singer-songwriter. But Josh…
In yet another indication of the trends addressed in the cover story of this week’s Current, the San Antonio Express-News has cut more jobs, largely in its sales department. The newspaper announced the downsizing in a short story on its website, in which Publisher Susan Lynch Pape said she’s evaluating “how we align our resources with…
San Antonio’s a retirement Mecca, especially for military folks who remember it fondly for warm weather, low living costs and abundant golf and margaritas. But men tend to have a more comfortable time retiring here than women, according to a new study. Financial site SmartAsset compared what single retired men and single retired women earn…
This story was originally published by The Texas Tribune. Asylum officers at the U.S. border have been handed down a new set of guidelines that will likely lead to more migrants being deported before they’ve had a chance to argue their cases in front of an immigration judge. A memo by the U.S. Citizen and…
Kudos to the Tobin Center for tucking the seats away for Thursday night’s Violent Femmes/Echo & the Bunnymen show and turning the floor level into a giant general admission playground. It was as if the Paper Tiger had moved downtown for the night, but with easier parking. The Violent Femmes were up first, parading through the crowd…
“I want to hold you close / Skin pressed against me tight /…. I want to fucking tear you apart.” There’s something sexy and disturbing about She Wants Revenge’s lyrics on their mega-hit “Tear You Apart,” which undoubtedly help launch their career. The band is headed to San Antonio on November 2 for a show…
You’ve braved the crowds, the heat, devastating losses (we’re still sad about Mexico) and seemingly superhuman feats of athleticism. On Sunday at 10 a.m, the final two teams left in the World Cup, France and Croatia, will go head-to-head in Moscow at Luzhniki Stadium. After everything you’ve invested in the tournament, you simply won’t want…
Texans may be a boastful bunch, but our electoral participation record is nothing to brag about. We rank near the bottom nationally, both in voter registrations and voter turnout. Now, a new study from the Center for American Progress suggests the state could drastically ramp up voter participation by adopting tried-and-true policies already used by other states.…
When some friends invited me to check out this party called Glitter Baby, I thought, “My old gay ass don’t really go to parties anymore.” However, I was curious because of where they were throwing the event – The Gallery, formerly Hardbodies on North St. Mary’s Street. Founder/promoter Oliv Ryan, a local multi-disciplinary artist, explained…
Del Castillo is a hard-working and exceptionally talented group out of Austin that has been perfecting its craft, a heady and emotive fusion of Latin rock, pop-rock, blues and various aspects of world music for almost 20 years now. They’ve played all over the country, touring with big acts like Los Lobos and Ozomatli (acts…
Hailing from Corpus Christi, Latin Grammy-nominated producer/DJ El Dusty has made a name for himself crafting electronic, sample-based songs that are as eclectic as they are dance-floor ready. He’s in town this weekend to celebrate his latest album Cumbia City in a place that already adores him (and cumbias for that matter). The album, which…
Is summer over yet? No, “It’s Not Over,” because Daughtry is coming to the Alamo City. You know you can’t get enough of the ’90s and early aughts, San Antonio, and it’s OK. It’s who we are, and we’ve accepted it. On Saturday, December 1 the former American Idol contestant will hit the Aztec Theatre.…
If you’re unfamiliar with the genre of drum & bass, also known as simply D&B or DnB, it’s basically a branch of electronic music that emerged from the rave scenes in England during the early ’90s. With track tempos ranging from 160-180 beats per minute (most hip-hop songs you hear on the radio are 80-100…
July might not feel like the most inviting month for gallery hopping, but there’s still a sprinkling of shows opening on Second Saturday that warrant a stroll around the South Flores/Lone Star corridor and points beyond. Slightly off the beaten path, the Esperanza Peace and Justice Center’s “Los Courts” takes over the Casa de Cuentos…
This week’s installment of Slab Cinema’s rad roving Wes Anderson film fest will feature the revered director’s latest film Isle of Dogs. While some have lambasted the film’s issues with cultural tone deafness (at best) or cultural appropriation (at worst), critics have fairly roundly lauded the movie, and there’s even been some buzz suggesting it…
Now here’s a concert/bash that unabashedly celebrates one of the true joys of summer: day drinking. But with an early start and a stacked bill, there’s really nothing not to love about this show, even if drinking is not your thing. For starters, Nina Diaz will be on hand to rock one of her consistently-unforgettable…
This story originally appeared in The Texas Tribune. Beto O’Rourke, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Texas, raised more than $10.4 million over the past three months, he announced Wednesday, revealing a sum that takes his already massive fundraising to new heights. And the El Paso congressman again vastly outraised the Republican incumbent, Ted…
Onward + Farmstrong Wine Dinner // Castle Hills’ Clementine will host Faith Farmstrong of Napa Valley for a five-course wine dinner on Tuesday, July 24 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Onward wines are single-vineyard, site-driven wines and Farmstrong Wines are blends, and guests will get a chance to taste both labels as paired with a…
Those dockless electric scooters popping up in cities all over the country aren’t just silly looking. Turns out (surprise, surprise) they can also put the hurt on somebody. Just ask the unnamed woman who ended up with a starring role on news reports from News4 San Antonio to Good Morning America after she was plowed over on…
A federal grand jury has indicted the three suspects who allegedly vandalized Mission San Jose with politically-motivated messages last month. On Wednesday, suspects Gabriella Petra Fritz, Sydney Elizabeth Faris and Andres Castaneda were charged with one count of depredation of government property. The charges come after the June 22 defacement of Missions San Jose and…
Call out the InQsition: The sacred tenets of barbecue have been flouted, and somebody’s feet need to be put to the fire! But as tempting as it is to try to forge a fiery connection between 15th-century religious auto-da-fes and current-day barbecue (a religion all its own), I’m only talking about a few items at…
Editor’s Note: Jade Esteban Estrada is the writer of Glitter Political, a series of articles detailing San Antonio’s elections. I’m sitting at Sweet Yams Café on the city’s East Side with Graciela Sanchez, director of the Esperanza Peace and Justice Center. The sunlight cascades down the right side of her face through the adjacent window,…
Whether you file it under respectful tribute or shameless cultural appropriation (or maybe somewhere in between), there’s no denying that celebrated Mexican painter Frida Kahlo (1907-1954) has become a global icon — one that transcends the realm of fine art and crosses into a murky commercial territory distinguished by mugs, mouse pads, pillows, purses, iPhone cases…
Talk about putting your money where your mouth is. San Antonio-based refugee assistance group RAICES, flush with $20 million in donations from a Facebook fundraiser that went viral, has offered to post the bonds of all immigrant women separated from their kids by the Trump administration’s “zero tolerance” policy. The group went to the White…
This story was originally published by our sister publication Out in SA. Last June, in a 7-2 decision, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled in favor of the owner of the Masterpiece Cakeshop in Colorado, absolving him from legal liability for refusing to sell a wedding cake to a gay couple because it…
While Friday the 13th isn’t a holiday per-say, it is an excuse to embrace your superstitious side. If you’re looking for something to do other than avoid ladders, black cats and broken mirrors, consider catching one of these local events. Brave A Ghost Tour Test your limits of fear with a downtown ghost tour with…
After the current NBA Champion Golden State Warriors signed All-Star center Boogie Cousins last week, the high-energy, trick-shot shooting exhibition basketball team the Harlem Globetrotters trolled the Dubs when they tweeted that it would have to be up to them to dethrone the super team next season. While basketball fans will, unfortunately, never get a…
The AFL-CIO today blasted Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s claim that San Antonio can’t pass an ordinance guaranteeing paid sick time for local workers, saying the AG is misrepresenting state employment law. Paxton this week sent a letter to Mayor Ron Nirenberg and City Council saying adoption of such a sick-leave measure would conflict with…
Get ready to LOL, ’cause Steel Panther is bringing their side-splitting stage show to San Antonio. Based in Los Angeles and mostly known for their humorous lyrics, the band’s whole shtick is to poke fun at the glam metal scene that gained notoriety in the 1980s. You know what we’re talking about: leotards, star earrings,…
The first 20 minutes of the stranger-than-fiction feature documentary Three Identical Strangers are joyous — a real-time retelling of the jaw-dropping scenarios that led to the reunion of three brothers who had been separated at birth 19 years prior. “When I tell people my story, they don’t believe it,” Bobby, one of the triplets, says…
Fresh off a late-2017 lineup change, Santa Fe’s Future Scars come to town energized and working out all-new material for a forthcoming record. The act, which deftly blends post-rock with elements of metal and experimental indie rock, has only released 2016’s excellent Before, There Was Fear EP previously (check it out at futurescars.bandcamp.com). Nevertheless, the…
Toronto based noise-punk band Metz creates beautiful, discordant gut-punch of nature music in a way that you’ll get to feel it in your toes (and your probably-already-damaged eardrums). And lucky for you, they’re headed to Paper Tiger on Thursday, October 4. In 2012, the New Yorker called Sub-Pop trio Metz’ debut “a punishing, noisy, exhilarating…
Editor’s Note: The following is The Big Spoon, an opinion column on San Antonio’s food and drink scene. The best column prompts come from readers. When I first urged San Antonians to dine out during the week, the two most deafening reasons were these: money and kids. I break down money woes and why things…
We’re not sure where on the spectrum of crossdressing alter egos comedian Benji Brown’s “most requested character” Kiki sits in comparison to someone like Tyler Perry’s Madea, but Brown seems all-in when it comes to his female doppelganger. In one online video called “Kiki at Myammee’s Hair Spa,” Kiki, a high-pitched redhead with facial hair,…
Too often within the realm of contemporary art, viewers are left searching for clues, grasping for context and wondering if they even “get” whatever it is they’re looking at. Sometimes there’s not much to “get” after all, fueling arguments that contemporary art is pretentious, soulless or self-serving. The very opposite is true — and crystal clear…
Sharing the stage with the likes of D.O.A., The FUs, Paul Collins Beat, M.O.T.O., Ceremony, and Iceage, Shanghai, China’s Round Eye might be your new favorite punk band. They’re fast and chaotic but still retaining some pop aesthetic in their songwriting. Make no mistake, though. This ain’t pop music. Formed in 2012, Round Eye has…
There’s something very intriguing about watching an individual taking on Mother Nature with little at their disposal. That’s probably why the Discovery Channel’s critically acclaimed reality series Naked and Afraid is currently in its ninth season. In cinematic form, these stories work best when there is an intimate narrative attached to those characters hoping to…
In celebration of 7/11, 7-Eleven convenience stores will offering free Slurpees. From 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., San Antonians will be able to score a small Slurpee of any flavor. The convenience store chain holds the giveaway every year on July 11. The only thing sweeter than a #Slurpee drink, is a free #Slurpee drink.…
Editor’s Note: The following is Their Town, a column of opinion and analysis. The Current’s office sits across the street from Central Catholic High School. It’s a part of Midtown – along North St. Mary’s Street, south of I-35 – that’s a little seedy and doesn’t have much street life to speak of. When I…
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Your key theme right now is growth. Let’s dig in and analyze its nuances. 1. Not all growth is good for you. It may stretch you too far too fast – beyond your capacity to integrate and use it. 2. Some growth that is good for you doesn’t feel good to…
Few envelop the singer-songwriter persona quite like Brody Price. Laced with pedal steel and sparse fingerpicking, the Dallas artist delivers stripped-down country music, letting his lyrics take center stage, proving it doesn’t take a six-piece rock ‘n’ roll band for him to turn heads. Price’s sophomore effort What’s the Point in Trying features songs that…
Nodding with its title to the often-symbolic natural history compendiums popularized in the Middle Ages, Clamp Light’s “The Bestiary” creatively explores “our shared anthropological past, and creates an imagined anthropocenic future using humor, narrative and lush imagery.” Curated by educator and Clamp Light resident artist Sarah Fox, the show pairs animal-centric works by Houston-based Terri…
Post-punk has made an official comeback into the mainstream corridors of music, and we’re basically living for all of it. On top of Depeche Mode coming through SA last month, Milwaukee-based folk-punks the Violent Femmes, alongside British post-punk stalwarts Echo and the Bunnymen, will be making a stop at the Tobin Center for the Performing…
From its earliest appearances on Egyptian ceramics, statues and tombs circa 2200 B.C. to the accidental discoveries of Prussian blue (1706) and YInMn blue (2009), the color blue boasts a rich history of inspiring creations that reach beyond the ocean and sky. Spanish master Pablo Picasso spent four years creating monochromatic paintings during his famous…
Far from its glory days as a two-newspaper town, San Antonio sometimes looks like it’s barely hanging onto the one it has left. In May, the San Antonio Express-News laid off 14 senior staffers, bringing the head count in its newsroom to a little more than 100 — a far cry from the 230 it boasted…
We celebrated the first day of the Summer Solstice on June 21, but there’s still plenty of time to enjoy the season by sipping on a Summer Cup. The drink is a spin on the classic Pimm’s Cup, which features Pimm’s No. 1, lemon, ginger ale, and, according to some recipes, gin. Depending on where…
