Healthy Corner Store Update: Produce Sales in San Antonio’s Biggest Food Desert Jumped by Nearly 600% in Four Months
In Southside San Antonio, where neighborhood corner stores outnumber grocery stores, residents are more likely to find Fritos rather than fresh fruit. And when produce is available, it’s likely to sell for multiple times the amount it would cost at an H-E-B. It only makes sense that residents of the Southside’s District 3, San Antonio’s…
With Frost Tower Finished, Developer Weston Urban Pivots Toward Housing
Four years to the month after city council approved an incredibly complex real estate agreement between the city, Weston Urban and Frost Bank that gave San Antonio’s skyline the 24-story Frost Tower, the bank’s employees started moving in. That was in June. Save for a few lingering matters — punch list items, leasing the rest…
Pachanga de Palabras Celebrates the Written Word on the West Side This Saturday
This weekend, Plaza Guadalupe will overflow with books, zines and more courtesy of Westside pop-up bookseller Échale Books. The Pachanga de Palabras is taking over the historic venue for an all-out party that promotes literacy in San Antonio and celebrates bilingual and Spanish literature. The event will feature interactive workshops for both kids and adults, drag…
Who Run the World?: San Antonio Tops the Nation in Job Growth at Women-Owned Businesses
The Alamo City is the top-ranked U.S. metro in growth of jobs at women-owned businesses, according to a new report based on Census data. San Antonio’s female-owned businesses experienced an almost 35% jump in employment over the past five years, putting the city at the top of the 50 largest U.S. metros compared in the annual State…
San Antonio Chefs to Pop-up With Gourmet Sandwiches at Alamo Biscuit Co. Next Month
San Antonio chefs Edward Villarreal, the host behind the TV series Homegrown Chef, and Ceasar Zepeda of Alamo Biscuit Co., are teaming up for a special one-time pop-up with gourmet sandwiches on Friday, Oct. 11. The pop-up event will offer four sandwich options, including a collaborative vegetarian sandwich – made with smoked garlic-herb marinated portabella, charred corn, mushroom…
Queensryche Returns to San Antonio in January on Tour Supporting New Record
Progressive metal band Queensryche will visit San Antonio early next year on a tour supporting The Verdict, an album it released in March. The group’s Friday, January 24 bill at the Aztec Theatre will also include former Marilyn Manson guitarist John 5 and his band plus active-rock outfit Eve to Adam. The Verdict marks the third…
No Sunshine On This Cloudy Day: Temptations and Four Tops Reschedule Majestic Performance
If you were looking forward to seeing the Temptations and Four Tops at the Majestic Theatre in October, you’re about to have a bad day. Due to scheduling conflicts, the storied Motown acts have postponed their October 3 performance. But all is not lost, fam. The gig’s been bumped forward to Thursday, March 12, at…
San Antonio Museums to Offer Reciprocal Admission for 3rd Annual Museum Month
October isn’t just for spooks, y’all — it’s also a great chance to get a hefty dose of culture. Starting next week, 15 local museums will offer free general admission for two to anyone who’s a member of one the participating organizations. Unsurprisingly, heavy-hitters like the McNay Art Museum, San Antonio Museum of Art, Artpace San Antonio…
San Antonio Couple Claims Local Auto Shop Told Them to Remove Trump Sticker Before Inspection
In a video posted by controversial Republican Party of Bexar County Chairwoman Cynthia Brehm, a local couple says a local auto shop told them to remove their Trump 2020 sticker in order to get an inspection. The inspector, however, said he asked them to peel off the sticker because it covered a brake light on…
Southwest High School Students Absolutely Killed Their Meme Day
Students at Southwest High School know their memes. As part of the school’s spirit week leading up to the Fire and Armor Bowl on Friday, students took part in “Meme Day” and reenacted some of the most widely shared memes on social media. Their photos show off classic looks, including the Spider-Man Pointing at Spider-Man meme.…
San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo Announces 2020 Champion Wines, Proving that Wine Culture is Growing in Texas
The San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo Tuesday shared its list of 2020 Champion wines, reminding us that, more than ever, great wine is being made in the Lone Star State. Judges reviewed more than 1,000 entries from nearly 350 wineries across the globe, including 27 from Texas, earlier this month. Here are the wines that came out…
Garth Brooks Gives Shoutout to Gruene Hall Crowd on Facebook Live Ahead of Concert
Country superstar Garth Brooks had no trouble exciting the crowd at Gruene Hall Monday night, but he decided to show the audience some love on Facebook Live just for good measure. Ahead of his highly-anticipated Gruene concert, Brooks and company began streaming on social media as they made their way to the venue. The singer…
Johnny Depp Surprises San Antonio Crowd, Joins Guitarist Jeff Beck Onstage During Tobin Center Show
Fans of Jeff Beck got an unexpected jolt of star power this weekend when actor Johnny Depp showed up at the Tobin Center Sunday night to jam with the guitar god. As he has done at several other recent stops on the tour, Depp joined the former Yardbird for a handful of songs, including “Isolation,”…
State and Federal Authorities Raid Bexar Constable Barrientes Vela’s Home and Office
The FBI and Texas Rangers executed a search warrant Monday at the home and office of embattled Bexar County Constable Michelle Barrientes Vela, according to news reports. KSAT reports that agents were seen entering and leaving Barrientes Vela’s Northwest San Antonio office in the morning. An FBI spokesperson also confirmed authorities searched her home. “Today’s activity…
Coming Soon: Olla Express Café to Launch Permanent Location in Downtown San Antonio
Andrea Ley introduced café de olla, a Mexican coffee prepared in a traditional earthen clay pot, to San Antonio coffee drinkers when she launched her business Olla Express Café in 2017. The brand expanded to include a mobile VW coffee truck, wholesale and subscription services, and a designated coffee station – serving cafe de olla, mezcal infused-coffee…
Multisensory Art Exhibit ‘The Color of Blind’ to Open at the Carver Community Cultural Center on Friday
“Look, don’t touch” may seem like a harmless refrain, but this long-accepted rule for preserving objects in museums and galleries makes them likewise inaccessible to anyone who’s visually impaired. Multisensory art exhibition “The Color of Blind” seeks to level the playing field by flipping the script: “Please touch the art!” “The Color of Blind” originated…
Heartthrob Country Singer Chris Lane Slated For Aztec Show Next Year
Good thing Chris Lane is coming to the Aztec Theatre in February, because if he was in town right now, we’d be dying of heat exhaustion. Besides being handsome as hell, Lane writes great music and has managed to blend R&B and country in a way that actually works. Sure, the genres aren’t mutually exclusive…
Chevelle Returns to San Antonio for the Final Time With Bassist Dean Bernardini
Alt-rockers Chevelle will return to the Aztec Theatre on Tuesday, December 3. While the band plays the Alamo City every other year or so, this tour marks the last for bass player Dean Bernardini. “Big changes happening as we say farewell for now to our bass player Dean,” the band wrote in a press release.…
Comedians Dave Attell and Jeff Ross Will Bring the Burns to San Antonio for Their Bumping Mics Live Tour
If you’re a fan of tightly honed off-color comedy, look no further than Dave “There’s No Romantic Way to Fist Someone” Attell and “Roastmaster General” Jeff Ross. Last year, the two comedians joined forces for the Netflix series Bumping Mics, which combined a celebrity cameo-filled stint at New York’s Comedy Cellar with a series of…
San Antonio Chefs Kicking Off Monthly Culinaria Competition Series ‘Bao Down’
When it comes to bao competitions, the only losers are those left hungry. Two local chefs – Ceasar Zepeda of Sangria on the Burg and Teddy Liang – are kicking off a new bao-making competition series at Sangria on the Burg on Monday, Sept. 23. The Bao Down competition will take place every fourth Monday…
Two Children Reportedly Sexually Assaulted After Mother Let Known Sex Offender Babysit Them
A registered sex offender is back in custody after a young boy said the man sexually assaulted him and his sister. San Antonio police arrested Robert Harris Friday after a 4-year-old boy told his grandmother that Harris assaulted him and his 7-year-old sister. When the boy came forward on September 4, the girl began crying…
ICYMI, Manu Ginobili Hilariously Wore a Wig During a Celebrity Basketball Game, and Now We’re Emotional
Spurs fans were likely in their feelings at the sight of Manu Ginobili with a full head of hair over the weekend. The retired player participated in a celebrity basketball game in China on Saturday, and took the event as an opportunity to amuse fans by wearing a wig. His long-haired look was strikingly similar to…
Study Shows More Productivity, Lower Turnover Offset Cost of Implementing San Antonio’s Paid Sick Time Rule
San Antonio small businesses would incur costs of about $16 million under a city law requiring them to provide workers with paid sick leave, according to a new study. However, that would be largely offset by an $11 million gain from better productivity, reduced worker turnover and fewer flu outbreaks. What’s more, the community would experience…
Cinematic Spillover: Short Reviews of Between Two Ferns: The Movie, Auggie and Corporate Animals
Here are a few short reviews of movies that will be released on Netflix or on VOD platforms September 20. Auggie Longtime character actor and voice-over talent Richard Kind (Inside Out) gets his shot at playing the leading man in the sweet albeit minor picture Auggie, an intimate sci-fi romance in the same vein as…
Drag Queen and Pop Star Sharon Needles Will Go Straight for the Vein at HEAT Next Week
Trypanophobes beware, because hypodermic drag queen Sharon Needles is coming to town. If you’re still bummed about the Dragula’s San Antonio show cancellation and aren’t satisfied with local queen Shawn Benét’s consolation bookings of its slated performers, then maybe a visit from the RuPaul’s Drag Race season four winner is just the medicine you need. Needles…
Former One Direction Member Liam Payne is Dating Thomas J. Henry’s Daughter
If you’re one of the San Antonians that tunes into the lives of the Henry family — as in personal injury attorney Thomas J. Henry’s brood — you may be delighted to know that daughter Maya Henry has hit A-list status. And not just in the Alamo City. Maya Henry appears to be romantically tied…
Storm Winds Knock Over Scaffolding in Downtown San Antonio, Crushing Cars and Damaging Historic Church
Winds from Thursday night’s severe weather collapsed 16 stories of scaffolding on a building in downtown San Antonio, according to reports. San Antonio Fire Chief Charles Hood spoke to reporters at the scene and said winds blew down a section of scaffolding outside an AT&T building, raining debris onto the 300 block of Martin Street…
San Antonio Zoo-Themed Starbucks to Open at Brackenridge Park This Year
A new, zoo-themed Starbucks will open to San Antonio Zoo and Brackenridge Park visitors in the coming months. The San Antonio Zoo Thursday announced plans to transform the current Train Cafe at 3910 N. St. Mary’s into a unique Starbucks location that will open to both visitors and the general public, as well as local students…
Sing Along to the ’70s Radio Hits When the Doobie Brothers Play the Majestic Theatre
It would be interesting to know whether Millennials’ ironic fascination with yacht rock has helped the Doobie Brothers move any more tickets as they tour as a nostalgia act. After all, the Doobies were one of the mid-to-late ’70s radio staples most responsible for making rock music safe for dentists’ waiting rooms. Walking pop-culture punchline…
Pollos Asados Los Norteños to Open Second Location in San Antonio
Fans of the smoke-kissed goodness of Pollos Asados Los Norteños can look forward to a second location in San Antonio. A sign at 4822 Walzem Road teases the upcoming addition, meaning Pollos Asados will find its second home on the Northeast side of town. The space was formerly home to Big Easy Cafe. When owner…
Sen. John Cornyn Alters Don Jr.’s Fundraising Email That Calls Him ‘Trump’s Biggest Ally’
Facing what’s likely to be his toughest reelection fight, Sen. John Cornyn may not be comfortable being known as President Donald Trump’s BFF. A day after Donald Trump Jr. shot out a fundraising email blast calling Cornyn his pop’s “biggest ally,” the Texas Republican did a little editing to throttle back the hyperbole, the Dallas…
This Week in San Antonio Food News: JoJo Siwa Eats Spurs Donuts, The Monterey Returns and Restaurants About to Open
The Current visited a lot of great San Antonio food spots this week, and we discovered several new restaurants – with everything from colorful noodles and bao buns to craft cocktails and food trucks – that you can look forward to in the coming months. Hopscotch will open to downtown San Antonio with Snapchat-esque immersive…
Original Drag Musical by the Queen Fantasia Wood Premiering at HEAT Nightclub Next Week
This ain’t your average drag show, baby. Next week, HEAT Nightclub and Haus of Eden will present a brand new musical written and directed by the Queen Fantasia Wood called Don’t Drag Me Into You. Here’s what you need to know about the plot: A rabid fan of one of the drag queens at an…
Shop Talk: SʞIN’s Christopher Cruz Wants San Antonio Music Lovers to Leave Their Comfort Zone
On Saturday, September 28, more than 35 bands will take over 10 St. Mary’s Strip venues for the San Antonio Music Showcase, a Current-sponsored night highlighting some the city’s finest homegrown talent. As the event approaches, we’re hitting up members of participating bands to talk about the Alamo City’s music scene, including its positives and…
Coming Soon: Ming’s Thing Owners to Open Second Restaurant in San Antonio
Chefs Ming Qian and Hinnerk von Bargen – the married duo behind Ming’s Thing catering and Ming’s Noodle Bar in Olmos Park – have blessed San Antonio with creative Asian noodle dishes and bao for years, and soon there will be more ways to enjoy Ming’s fresh eats. The Ming’s team took to social media this week, announcing plans to…
Shop Talk: Survival Guide’s Emily Whitehurst, a Bay Area Transplant, Loves San Antonio’s Community Spirit
On Saturday, September 28, more than 35 bands will take over 10 St. Mary’s Strip venues for the San Antonio Music Showcase, a Current-sponsored night highlighting some the city’s finest homegrown talent. As the event approaches, we’re hitting up members of participating bands to talk about the Alamo City’s music scene, including its positives and…
President Trump Called Beto O’Rourke a ‘Dummy’ Over His Gun Buyback Proposal
Presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke’s suggestion of a mandatory federal buyback of assault weapons has drawn the Twitter ire of President Donald Trump. While Trump’s had choice words for the former El Paso congressman in the past, O’Rourke’s remarks on gun reform during last week’s Democratic debate has drawn a new nickname from the president: “Dummy…
Report: San Antonio Is Mulling a Ban on Flavored Vape Products
San Antonio officials are looking into whether they can legally ban the sale of flavored vape juice, a story first reported by radio station WOAI. “Nationwide, there have been seven deaths and more than 450 possible cases of lung disease associated with e-cigarettes and vaping devices, including two cases here in Bexar County,” Assistant City…
Yolanda Saldívar, the Woman Imprisoned for Killing Selena, Seriously Asked for a New Trial
Yolanda Saldívar, the woman who is in prison for the death of beloved Tejano singer Selena, wants a second chance. According to reports, Saldívar filed a second writ of habeas corpus on March 28 of this year. Translation: she believes her prison sentence is unlawful. She also accused prosecutor Carlos Valdez of withholding evidence that…
Here’s How You Can Join the Global Climate Strike in San Antonio on Friday and Saturday
The Alamo City is one of the more than 800 U.S. locations where students plan to walk out of school Friday as part of the Global Climate Strike calling for immediate action to end climate change. The strike takes on special significance in San Antonio as deliberations continue on the city’s first Climate Action & Adaptation…
Stock Up on Paperbacks in Bulk at Half Price Books’ Clearance Sale Next Month
Voracious readers rejoice! Half Price Books is bringing its clearance sale to San Antonio at the end of October. The behemoth of secondhand-reading retailers will fill the San Antonio Event Center to the brim with books, comics, movies, LPs and even video games, all priced $2 or less. The Dallas-based company promises that unlike similar…
European Metal Band Jinjer Stopping By the Rock Box Instead of River City Rockfest
Ukrainian metal outfit Jinjer was one the acts booked into this year’s canceled River City Rockfest — and it appears the band simply swapped out that date for a more intimate stop at the Rock Box. It shouldn’t be surprising Jinjer was originally tapped for the RCRF, even though the fest’s lineup tends to skew…
Truck Manufacturer Navistar Will Construct a 600-Employee Plant in South San Antonio
Truck maker Navistar International Corp. will build a $250 million plant on San Antonio’s South Side and hire 600 workers to staff it, officials with the Illinois-based company said Thursday. Navistar, a producer of commercial trucks and engines, is considering property near Mitchell Lake for the factory, the Express-News reports, citing people familiar the plans. The company…
YouTube Star JoJo Siwa Stopped By San Antonio Bakery for Spurs-Themed Donuts Last Week
Even YouTube sensations like JoJo Siwa need pan dulce. The high pony-tailed star was in San Antonio last weekend for her tour performance at the AT&T Center, but Siwa still found time to order pastries from San Antonio’s Panifico Bakeshop. The bakery’s owner posted about the exchange on Wednesday, joking that they were too old to know…
The Show Must Go On: Dragula Performers to Play San Antonio Dates in Spite of Aztec Show Cancellation
If you were bummed about the Dragula tour being recent cancellation, hold onto your wig for some good news. San Antonio-based drag performer Shawn Benét, who has been doing drag since 2017 and booking drag shows since last year, is making sure San Antonio gets to see the traveling show’s spooky queens perform — even…
This Aztec-Inspired Drawing of Selena Will Change Your Life
We’ve seen lots of renditions of Selena over the years, from the mural on the Alamo Candy building off Hildebrand Avenue to her image appearing on the Google home screen. But a new Aztec-inspired Selena piece might be the most creative version we’ve seen of the Tejano legend in a minute. The drawing was created by…
Suck It Restaurant Group Will Open New ‘Kitchen and Bar’ Concept in St. Paul Square This Winter
Suck It Restaurant Group has confirmed its plans to expand in San Antonio and introduce a whole new restaurant concept, Suck It: Restaurant & Bar, which will open at St. Paul Square this winter. While Suck It’s Medical Center location offers Asian fusion specialties like Hakkasan ramen and mango fruteria-inspired bubble tea, the downtown restaurant will serve traditional Japanese dishes,…
UTSA Will Ban Students With Histories of Violence or Sexual Abuse From Joining Athletic Programs
In a move it’s calling as a nationwide first, the University of Texas at San Antonio said it will ban students with confirmed histories of violence or sexual abuse from playing in its athletic programs. Those who have been convicted of or pleaded guilty to crimes involving violence and sexual abuse will be barred from…
San Antonio Barbershop Receives Condescending Letter From Potential Customer Because Employees Have Tattoos
A local barbershop chain is assuring potential customers that it’s not a tattoo shop. That clarification became necessary after a “lost” customer sent a letter to the San Antonio-based Diesel Barbershop to express his shock at how many tattoos the employees at its Stone Oak location have. “I walked into your shop and immediately thought I…
Presa House Gallery Hosting Special Performances as Fundraiser for San Antonio Artist Jose Villalobos
San Antonio artist Jose Villalobos is taking his show on the road. To raise money to fund planned exhibitions in Iowa, Pennsylvania, California and New York, Presa House Gallery is hosting a fundraiser for the artist that will feature special performances by Villalobos and writer and performer Andie Flores. Villalobos is known for his exploration of…
Immersive Art Experience Hopscotch Slated to Launch in Downtown San Antonio in Spring 2020
The outdated downtown offices at 711 Navarro St. are long gone, but Hopscotch – a uniquely immersive art experience – promises to breathe new, creative life into the two-story building space at Travis Park Plaza. The two-story building will open to the public by spring 2020, bringing new art galleries, an outdoor patio, food trucks and…
The War of the Cons Continues: Celebrity Fan Fest Announces Late-October ‘Preview Con’
It’s bad enough that Traders Village and Alamo City Comic Con will be hosting their nerd-centric events on the same weekend – and now, a mere week before, Celebrity Fan Fest is also getting in on the action. Not satisfied with waiting out the days until their official 2020 convention, CFF has added what they’re…
Two San Antonio Resorts Home to Top Hotel Pools in the U.S., According to USA Today
Locals who love swimming may want to make plans to visit a pair of San Antonio hotel pools that are among the best in the U.S. In USA Today’s 2019 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, two San Antonio resorts received a shoutout for their beautiful swimming facilities. The JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort ranked…
Report: San Antonio’s Brad Parscale Flattered His Way Into Trump’s World and Fabricated Much of His Own Success Story
A new ProPublica report on Trump campaign manager Brad Parscale paints the former San Antonio web designer as a hustler who flattered himself into the president’s good graces and regularly fictionalizes details of his own ascent. Parscale — a sought-after speaker in conservative circles — embellishes details of his life to paint it as a…
Mix Fit SA, Mission Marquee Hosting Free ‘Como la Flor’ Zumba Class, Selena Screening
Actress Constance Marie might have shown little Selena how to do the washing machine in the 1997 biopic Selena, but local fitness company Mix Fit SA has a few more advanced dance moves for those interested in working out before the free screening of the beloved film on the life and career of late Queen…
The Queer Queens of Qomedy Bringing All the Laughs to San Antonio
Lords and ladies, bow down to the Queer Queens of Qomedy as they make their fourth return to San Antonio, bringing a fresh round of laughs. Pillaging Texas on a six-day tour, this year’s trio consists of comedy royalty Poppy Champlin, Sandra Valls and Vickie Shaw. Once crowned as America’s Funniest Real Woman on The…
More Than 25 Texas Acts Slated to Play 10 Stages at This Year’s Port A Live Music Fest
Featuring a dynamic lineup of top-tier musicians from across Texas, the 2nd Annual Port A Live Music Fest returns to the island on Friday and Saturday, October 4th and 5th at 10 local venues. Featured in the lineup this year is Nick Swift who combines soulful crooning with rhythmic rock ‘n’ roll, Micky and The…
San Antonio Beer Festival Offering Early Entrance Tickets for General Admission
If the Current’s San Antonio Beer Festival is your favorite day of the year but you dread crowds and long lines, you’re in luck. For the first time since its 2005 start, SABF — one of Texas’ largest beer festivals — will offer early entrance tickets. That means general admissions attendees can access the event an…
New Committee Will Prep for a Vote for San Antonio to Reauthorize Pre-K 4 SA
The full-court press for renewal of Pre-K 4 SA is officially on. On Monday, local leaders announced the creation of a committee to prep for the November 2020 election to keep the city’s full-day preschool initiative going. Voters will decide at the polls whether to reauthorize the eighth-of-a-cent sales tax used to create the program in 2012.…
Transportation Staff Slap Down Mayor’s Idea for Protected Bike Lanes on Broadway Near Downtown
City transportation officials have rejected a proposal backed by Mayor Ron Nirenberg to add protected bike lanes to Broadway near downtown, the Express-News reports. Nirenberg and Roberto Treviño, downtown’s councilman, have been locked in a public spat over whether the mile-long stretch of Broadway between Interstate 35 and Houston Street should accommodate cyclists with protected…
The Monterey Returns to San Antonio for One Night Food Pop-Up
Former neighborhood bar The Monterey is bringing back your favorite dishes for one night – with a food pop-up at Hot Joy in Southtown – on Saturday, Sept. 28. If that wasn’t enough, the Southtown bar is also hosting a Texas Tiki Week bash that evening, with cocktails from local Tiki Tuesday legends like David Naylor and Javi Gutierrez.…
Ginormous, 411-Pound Feral Hog Caught Near Lackland AFB
A massive feral hog was captured near San Antonio, and the proof is pretty wild. The 411-pound beast was reportedly trapped near the Gateway Hills Golf Course close to Lackland AFB last Thursday by members of Lone Star Trapping. The hog was reportedly tied alive and relocated from the area. For context, the average adult…
Four Things to Do in San Antonio Instead of Joining the Area 51 Raid on Friday
The time is nigh for the #1 viral joke of the summer to either sputter away or go out in a blaze of glory. Of course, we mean the official “Storm Area 51” event scheduled to go down Friday in Nevada. Instead of Naruto-running your way into an arrest — or worse — at a…
Trinity University Academics Bring Theatrical Meditation on Islam and American Politics to the Tobin Center
Academic research doesn’t usually make its way into the public eye unless a news outlet can find a way to give it a clickbait headline. But three professors at Trinity University have found a unique way to buck this trend — instead of writing yet another academic article, they adapted their body of work into…
Weirdo East Side Shop YeYa’s Antiques and Oddities Has Shut Down
After 10 years, Ye-Ya’s Antiques and Oddities, the weirdest antique store in San Antonio, shut its doors this morning. Owner Mario Cooremans sent a direct Facebook message to the Current announcing that he would only be open Tuesday morning from 8-11 a.m. “Closed until further notice!!,” he added. “Kz (Daughter) will be with me! Thank…
Boulet Brothers’ Dragula Tour Has Cancelled Its San Antonio Date
Barely two weeks after announcing a San Antonio date, the entire macabre Dragula tour has been scrapped. Forgive us for screaming in anguish right now. The event, originally scheduled for Wednesday, October 16, at the Aztec Theatre was to be a theatrical adaptation of a club night-turned-TV show created by the Boulet Brothers. The show pits…
The James Beard Foundation Will Now Recognize Texas as Its own Culinary Region
The James Beard Foundation Awards, considered the Oscars of the culinary world, annually recognize the nation’s best regional chefs and restaurants. And now they’re acknowledging what we already knew: Texas is a region unto itself. The JBF Tuesday announced plans to expand its current geographic award categories next year from 10 to 12. That update will make Texas its…
Why Auto Loan Debt May Be So Much Higher in Texas
Turns out the adage “everything is bigger in Texas” also includes auto loan debt. According to a recent study by LendingTree, residents of the Lone Star State have 44% more auto loan debt than Americans as a whole. Although data varies from city to city, Texans’ average balance per loan is $19,183, while the average…
Instructional Aide Accused of Inappropriately Touching, Kissing Boy at San Antonio-Area Elementary School
An employee within the Judson Independent School District has been accused of inappropriately touching and kissing a boy at school last week. The victim’s mother told News 4 San Antonio that the alleged incident occurred at Rolling Meadows Elementary School on Friday, September 13. The woman said she was furious about how the incident was…
San Antonio Native Reportedly Cast as Selena’s Father Abraham Quintanilla in Upcoming Netflix Series
San Antonio native and actor Ricardo Chavira has reportedly been chosen to play Abraham Quintanilla, Selena’s father, in an upcoming Netflix series about the singer’s life and short, but influential career. Netflix has yet to confirm the casting, but sources close to the show confirmed the news to Deadline. Chavira, who attended Robert E. Lee…
San Antonio’s Broadway Corridor Pub Will Serve Final Brews on Saturday
The Roost Pub & Cafe, a longtime drinking destination in downtown San Antonio, will close for good on Saturday, September 28. The bar recently overhauled its programming and opened a new patio, but the updates weren’t enough to keep it in operation, according to a post on the company’s Facebook page. San Antonio’s downtown drinking scene was in…
Nonpoint Playing the Rock Box with Support from Hyro the Hero, Madame Mayhem
Nonpoint formed in Florida during the midst of the late ’90s nu-metal uprising, and it may be convenient to file the band under that dubious heading. However, Nonpoint is wilder, less self-conscious and more substantive than most of its contemporaries. The band emerged with more of an underground rawness than the mainstream acts you might…
Latin Pop Star Mijares Ready to Sing the Hits at the Aztec
Dropping his first name from his stage name — it’s “Manuel” for the uninitiated — Latino pop singer Mijares has enjoyed a long and fruitful career. His most successful album, Maria Bonita, a collection of boleros, was released in 1992. He also was featured on three Spanish-language Elton John songs featured in the DreamWorks film The…
Big Texas Comic Con, San Antonio’s Newest Pop Culture Convention, to Debut at Henry B. González This Weekend
San Antonio geeks have yet another convention to add to their already crowded calendars. The latest event to enter the local pop-culture fray is Big Texas Comic Con, which is positioning itself as an alternative to Alamo City Comic Con, if the eerily similar web design is anything to go by. This weekend, Big Texas…
Man Arrested for Sexually Assaulting Two Teen Girls, Posting Video Online
A man is in police custody, accused of raping two teenage girls – one of whom came forward to authorities after she said her own family members refused to believe her. According to a News 4 San Antonio report, the 16-year-old victim told police that her accused rapist, David Luis Munoz, 19, is a friend…
Air Force Report Says Trump’s Shifting of Military Funds — Including From a San Antonio Base — Poses Security Risks
President Donald Trump’s plan to fund his border wall by axing money from military construction projects poses a risk to national security, according to a U.S. Air Force report obtained by NBC News. The report cites the significance of individual projects targeted by the administration for cuts, including the $18.5 million replacement of a 1930s-era…
San Marcos-Based Restaurant to Join San Antonio’s Vegan Scene Next Month
Binge Kitchen, a San Marcos-based vegan restaurant, will open its second brick-and-mortar to San Antonio in October. With everything from Chinese orange chick’n and Southern soul food to Indian lentil madras, Binge Kitchen specializes in globally-inspired dishes that just happen to be vegan. “People are under the impression that being vegan is something special or…
Stereolab to Play Sold-Out Show at Paper Tiger, the Band’s First San Antonio Gig
Avant-pop stalwarts Stereolab may not have released a new album since 2008, but that didn’t stop lovers of indie music from going giddy at the announcement that the English-French band would tour the U.S. this fall. The tour, which coincides with the band’s yearlong, seven-album remastered reissue series, follows up a hugely successful European run…
Shop Talk: Noise Quota’s Sam Berton Wants You To Support Your Scene
On Saturday, September 28, more than 35 bands will take over 10 St. Mary’s Strip venues for the San Antonio Music Showcase, a Current-sponsored night highlighting some the city’s finest homegrown talent. As the event approaches, we’re hitting up members of participating bands to talk about the Alamo City’s music scene, including its positives and…
San Antonio Artist Ethel Shipton Captures German Culture in ‘Listening to Berlin’ Art Show
“Listening to Berlin,” Ethel Shipton’s latest show at Ruiz-Healy Art, captures the sights and sounds of Germany’s capital city. Shipton, who was selected for Blue Star Contemporary’s three month residency at Berlin’s Künstlerhaus Bethanien in 2018, draws from her trip in a series of prints, mixed-media works and interactive sculpture. A city rich in history…
Iconic San Antonio Burger Joint Chris Madrid’s Finally Reopens
Local burger lovers can rejoice. After a long wait, the iconic Chris Madrid’s restaurant has reopened to San Antonio. Owner Richard Peacock announced that Chris Madrid’s reopened Monday after a nearly 20-month stint as a food truck. “It’s been great to be able to welcome our friends back home,” Peacock wrote on Facebook. The beloved restaurant…
COPS Crew to Begin Filming Bexar County Sheriff’s Office This Week
What you gonna do? What you gonna do when they come for you, San Antonio? That’s right — folks from the long-running reality TV guilty pleasure COPS will be riding along with Bexar County Sheriff’s Office deputies starting Tuesday. According to reports, a crew will follow BCSO’s Traffic Safety, Street Crimes and Patrol units through…
John Leguizamo’s Latin History for Morons Returns for Encore Performance at the Majestic Theatre in December
What began as yet another one-man show on Broadway has become a nationwide phenomenon. John Leguizamo’s Tony-nominated Latin History for Morons, in which he boils down 3,000 years of Latin history into a 90-minute performance, spawned a Netflix special and a nationwide tour. His San Antonio appearance in July sold out so quickly that he added a…
Investigation Finds Some Texas CBD Samples Spiked With Synthetic Marijuana
Some products marketed in Texas as the legal cannabis derivative CBD also contain a potentially dangerous street drug, the Associated Press found in a new investigation. The Houston Forensic Science Center detected synthetic marijuana in about two dozen CBD vape samples, according to the AP report. The news service collected the results for a probe…
Julián Castro Hit Joe Biden Over Barack Obama’s Immigration Legacy. But in 2013, Castro Supported Obama’s Policies
This article was originally published by the Texas Tribune. No 2020 presidential candidate has been more progressive on immigration issues than former U.S. Housing Secretary Julián Castro, who wants to decriminalize unauthorized border crossings, provide free health care to undocumented immigrants and says he’s open to tearing down existing sections of border barriers. Castro again…
Cinematic Spillover: Short Reviews of Hustlers, Official Secrets, Linda Ronstadt Doc and More
Here are a few short reviews of movies opening Friday, September 13 at San Antonio theaters. Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles Broadway buffs and theater geeks will likely find plenty to love in Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles, a documentary on the history and impact that the stage play Fiddler on the Roof has had…
This Week in San Antonio Food News: Restaurant Owner Named During Democratic Debate, Openings and Meals with a Cause
Between nationally televised shoutouts, new business openings and food-related fundraisers, San Antonio food entrepreneurs and chefs stole the news spotlight this week. Here’s a look at the past week, and a sneak peek at a few upcoming stories. Yes, that really happened. Democratic candidate Andrew Yang gave a shout out to Sean Wen of San…
San Antonio Musician Ellis Redon’s New Record Delivers a Perfect Mix of Post Punk and Bedroom Pop
There’s something eerily nostalgic about San Antonio artist Ellis Redon’s new album Bloody Honey. The charm of its throwback sound is most evident on “Black Hole,” the fourth song on the 10-track record. Carried along by a danceable beat, an echoing post-punk guitar riff rings alongside Redon’s vocal. It sounds like something Joy Division could…
100% of Bakery Lorraine’s ‘Bahama Macaron’ Sales to Benefit Hurricane Dorian Victims
Following the destruction of Hurricane Dorian, thousands of Bahamians have been left without homes or access to food and clean water. The storm’s death toll is expected to rise as recovery efforts continue. San Antonio-founded Bakery Lorraine has responded to the call for international humanitarian aid with the release of their new Bahama Macaron. Now…
Ominous Message to Beto O’Rourke Only the Latest Twitter Dick Move by Man Once Dubbed Texas’ ‘Worst Legislator’
Texas State Rep. Briscoe Cain III made headlines following Thursday’s Democratic debate by tweeting to presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke that his AR-15 “is ready for you.” The GOP lawmaker’s message — in response to O’Rourke’s call for banning assault weapons — was widely considered a violent threat. Twitter removed the tweet, saying it broke the…
Briscoe Western Art Museum Launches New Exhibition with a Series of Animal-Themed Events
In conjunction with the Society of Animal Artists, the Briscoe Western Art Museum will host the 59th annual Art and the Animal touring exhibition this fall. The exhibition’s more than 100 paintings and sculptures portray a diverse array of animals, featuring work by notable artists such as Mick Doellinger, Carrie Cook, Greg Beecham, Paul Rhymer…
Where to Find National Cheeseburger Day Meal Deals in San Antonio
The number of American food-related holidays borders on that absurd. That said, we’re never above a great deal. And with National Cheeseburger Day on Wednesday, September 18, it’s probably a good idea to know where you can enjoy this classic meal in San Antonio — on any budget. Burger Deals: $10 or Less Mark’s Outing // This…
Shop Talk: Grasshopper Lies Heavy’s James Woodard Wants to Let the Kids Rock
On Saturday, September 28, more than 35 bands will take over 10 St. Mary’s Strip venues for the San Antonio Music Showcase, a Current-sponsored night highlighting some the city’s finest homegrown talent. As the event approaches, we’re hitting up members of participating bands to talk about the Alamo City’s music scene, including its positives and…
Legendary Comic Jerry Seinfeld Coming to the Majestic Theatre in December
What is the deal with the Majestic Theatre? If you read that sentence in Jerry Seinfeld’s voice, then you may be excited to hear that the American comedy icon will perform at the Majestic on December 6. Although most people still associate him with his wildly successful eponymous ’90s sitcom, Seinfeld’s more recent work has…
Candidate Andrew Yang Sends Shoutout to the Founder of San Antonio’s Pinch Boil House During Democratic Debate
San Antonio foodies’ ears likely pricked up during Thursday’s Democratic debate when candidate Andrew Yang gave a shout out to local restaurateur Sean Wen. Wen is the co-founder of Pinch Boil House and Bia Bar, a downtown eatery specializing in the Viet-Cajun seafood boils served along Texas’ Gulf Coast. He’s also a graduate of Yang’s nonprofit Venture…
The Take Away: Talking Culinary Competitions with the Petroleum Club’s Vanguelis Pablopulos
Name: Vanguelis Pablopulos Title: Executive Sous Chef at the Petroleum Club Age: 32 Birthplace: Santiago, Chile Industry Experience: 19 years Money quote: “I started from the bottom. I was washing dishes and cooking in fast-food kitchens for years before I became a chef for fine dining restaurants.” Tell us about your background and how you…
The Two Texans in Thursday’s Democratic Debate Fought for a Standout Moment
Julián Castro and Beto O’Rourke, both looking to revive flagging campaigns, found opportunities to stand out during Thursday’s Democratic presidential debate — but not always in a good way. Castro, a former San Antonio mayor, went on the attack early, landing a verbal jab at Joe Biden. In the testiest exchange of the night, Castro…
Touring Production of Broadway Classic Les Misérables Stopping in San Antonio
Published in 1862, Victor Hugo’s magnum opus Les Misérables is considered one of the greatest French novels of the 19th century. Adapted into a musical in 1980, Les Misérables has graced stages globally for almost 40 years. Set in France during a period of revolutionary upheaval, the story follows former prisoner Jean Valjean as he…
Finger Lickin’ Good: Super Size Me 2: Holy Chicken! May Be Gimmicky, But Morgan Spurlock Succeeds as a Showman
As the Chick-fil-A vs. Popeye’s chicken sandwich debate rages on, Oscar-nominated filmmaker Morgan Spurlock (Super Size Me) has inadvertently found his way into the center of the fast-food feud with the release of Super Size Me 2: Holy Chicken! The sequel brings Spurlock back for seconds, this time setting his sights on the innerworkings of…
Bexar County Judge Rosie Speedlin Gonzalez is Holding — and Improving — Court
Editor’s Note: Jade Esteban Estrada is the writer of Glitter Political, a series of articles detailing San Antonio’s political scene. The brightly colored dishes spread between Judge Rosie Speedlin Gonzalez and I at Mi Tierra Restaurant match her flamboyant aesthetic. She’s wearing a sky-blue jacket, dangling earrings and stylistically varied bracelets that draw my attention…
San Antonio Punk Rock Band Death Cult Drops New Live Tape
Mixing punk rock with elements of ’80s hardcore and melodic rock, Death Cult’s Live in Hammond, Indiana 08/13/19 feels like pure unabashed punk rock freedom. The four-piece recorded the 12-track tape live on the fourth day of an eight-day tour through the Midwest and Southeast. While the songwriting isn’t the most technical, that doesn’t really…
Here Come the Meats: Three San Antonio Chefs to Compete in Butcher’s Ball this Fall
The H-E-B meat department is as close as most Texas carnivores get to interacting with their food before it shows up on their plates. However, industry leaders are working to demystify the food process at the 4th Annual Butcher’s Ball in Brenham on Oct. 20. More than 50 Southwest chefs, ranchers and farmers will gather at Rockin’…
San Antonio Designer Toymaker Aaron Moreno to Debut New Gallery in Southtown
Over the past six years, Aaron Moreno has made a name for himself with his handmade, retro-style toys and action figures. From Critter figurines to black slugs from Night of the Creeps, Moreno makes the toys that he wishes he had growing up, authentic-looking packaging and all. Moreno’s handmade figurines have taken off online –…
Josephine St. Revisited: 40 Years On, the Roadhouse-Style Standby Delivers the Hits — and Also Some Misses
An iconic local restaurant is celebrating a landmark anniversary this year. “40 Years and Still Rammin’,” proclaims Josephine St., which opened its doors in 1979. The milestone also marks the beginning of my food writing career, when Rick Casey, then editor of SA Magazine, assigned a precocious 15-year old to write a story on the…
Studio Visits: Iowa Transplant Justin Korver on Tweaking Gender Stereotypes and Finding His Way as a Fabricator
Did you know you can take a sewing machine onto an airplane? That fancy chickens live in suburbia? Or that Vincent Van Gogh ate paint? These are but a few of the unusual factoids that bubbled up in conversation during our recent studio visit with Justin Korver, a talented multimedia artist who made his way…
Small Plates, By the Numbers: Whole Lotta Whataburger
For many Texans, Whataburger is more than a burger chain: it’s a dining institution. Entrepreneur Harmon Dobson opened the first Whataburger location in Corpus Christi, in 1950, selling burgers for 25 cents. After the entrepreneur died in 1967, his children and wife Grace worked to continue his legacy. Whataburger has since expanded to 830 locations…
13th Floor Haunted House in San Antonio Opening on Friday the 13th
San Antonians can consider Friday the 13th the beginning of Halloween season with the return of a popular local haunted house. On Friday, 13th Floor Haunted House San Antonio will kick off its season a bit early in honor of the spooky holiday. Locals shopping for shocks can stop by from 7 p.m. through the…
Spurs Legend David Robinson Launches New Podcast with His Son as Co-Host
Tony Parker isn’t the only ex-Spur with a new gig. David “The Admiral” Robinson is back on the scene with a brand new podcast called The Fundamentals, which he will co-host with his son, David Robinson Jr. The Fundamentals, which is presented by Geekdom Media, will focus on the father/son duo’s life philosophy, which is centered…
Dennis Rodman Talks About Dynamic with David Robinson, Being Glad He Never Won a Championship in San Antonio
Former San Antonio Spur Dennis Rodman isn’t too hurt about not winning an NBA title during his brief stint with the team. In fact, he called it a blessing. In a recent interview with USA Today, the headline-making character said he was “overjoyed” he never won a title here. Rodman played for the Spurs from…
Former Spur Tony Parker Shares Excitement for New Career in San Antonio Following NBA Retirement
Former San Antonio Spur Tony Parker seems pretty excited about his life after basketball. In June, a week after he retired from the NBA as a Charlotte Hornet, it was announced that Parker had joined NorthRock Partners, a Minneapolis-based financial advisory firm with a San Antonio office. On Tuesday, Parker posed beside the firm’s logo…
Comedian Joey Diaz Bringing ‘Still Slinging Dick’ Tour to the Aztec This Saturday
Cuban-American actor, stand-up comedian and podcast host Joey “Coco” Diaz will bring his 56 and Still Slinging Dick Tour to San Antonio for a night of what we hope won’t literally be slinging dick. But who knows these days with Diaz. He turned 56 last February, but looks to have the vitality of a Patibarcino…
Mission Marquee Plaza Screening Avengers: Endgame So You Can Relive All of the Emotions, Stress for Free
Two decades and 21 movies into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, fans were champing at the bit for the epic culmination of the Avengers’ story … and then, for some of us, life got out of control and before we knew it Endgame wasn’t in theaters anymore. Well, never fear: Mission Marquee Plaza is here! Superhero…
Freight Gallery Unveiling Ana Hernandez’s ‘Regional Bull’ Exhibition This Weekend
In “Regional Bull,” Ana Hernandez “explores and celebrates the certainties and ambiguities of interpersonal relationships and the human condition.” Rendered in oil, acrylic and pastel, her surrealistic paintings abstract the portrait into metaphor, crafting a vividly colorful autobiographical narrative populated by hybridized, multi-limbed creatures. Hernandez juxtaposes realistic detail with expressionistic washes of color that integrate…
Federal Elected Official Chip Roy Says He Won’t Register His Firearms With the Federal Government
While it may not have the zing of NRA chief Wayne LaPierre calling federal firearms agents “jackbooted thugs,” combative conservative U.S. Rep. Chip Roy drew a similar rhetorical line in the sand over the weekend. “I can tell you I will not register my firearms with the federal government,” the San Antonio-area Republican said Saturday in speech…
Beloved Austin Singer-Songwriter and Outsider Artist Daniel Johnston Has Died
Cult musician Daniel Johnston has died at age 58, according to former manager Jeff Tarakov. The singer-songwriter and visual artist suffered a heart attack Tuesday night and did not survive. He had been in declining health, according to news reports. One of Austin’s most influential artistic exports, Johnston painted the famous “Hi How Are You” frog…
Here’s Why the Lawsuit Over San Antonio’s Refusal to Let Chick-fil-A Into the Airport Probably Won’t Go Anywhere
Five conservative activists made news this week by suing San Antonio over its decision not to give Chick-fil-A a contract to sell sammiches at the airport. But being able to grab headlines and win a court case are two very different things — and at least one legal scholar maintains that the odds are heavily…
Windhand Bringing Creeping Doom to the Paper Tiger
If you dig slow, sludgy metal that invokes visuals of bodies being dragged across dying fields, you may well enjoy Windhand. Formed in 2008 in Richmond, Virginia, the band matches surprisingly melodic female vocals with the kind of wall-of-sound guitar riffage and pummeling drums known to sweep listeners into a dark abyss. Like High on…
Levitation Fest Spills Over into San Antonio: High on Fire and Power Trip Set for Co-Headlining Show
With Austin’s Levitation — formerly Psych Fest — looming, the spillover phenomenon has begun. The annual music festival is a cornucopia full of stoner and psych rock plus a variety metal subgenres. And, as often happens with big festivals, bands on the bill book additional shows in nearby cities — like San Antonio. Two of…
New San Antonio Coffeeshop Brings Sips, Bites and Books to Southtown
Coffee fuels innovation – if you need proof, just look to Poetic Republic Coffee Co., a new Southtown shop dedicated to coffee, teas and used books. Brenda Leal, the 25-year old owner of Poetic Republic, spent a year living in Bologna, Italy, where she worked, studied and learned to perfect craft coffee. Leal has ambitious…
S.O.S. Fest: Sound of Summer Fails to Deliver Its Full Lineup, Pointing to Harsh Realities About Promoting Music Festivals
San Antonio’s Sound of Summer Fest billed itself as a premiere hip-hop and EDM showcase, in May announcing a roster of more than a dozen national acts. But once the event took place August 30-31 at Nelson Wolff Stadium, it was apparent I-35 Live — the Texas-based production company behind the event — hadn’t been able…
Not Your Basic PSL: Five San Antonio Spots with Fall-Inspired Sweets
For most Texans, fall is less of a season and more of a state of mind. It’s called denial, and it’s why you’ll find people drinking Starbucks PSL in 100-degree heat. Fortunately, we’ve found San Antonio bakeries, restaurants and shops that will help you say goodbye to summer and hello to the new season, no…
Patty Mills Claps Back at Facebook Meme Page That Called His Wife a ‘Hot Chick’
Patty Mills didn’t let a Facebook page specializing in basketball memes get away with demeaning his wife by referring to her as a “hot chick.” During one of Australia’s matches in the FIBA Basketball World Cup, Alyssa Mills was seen cheering on the team while her Aussie-native hubby was on court. The page posted a photo…
Runner’s High: Brittany Runs a Marathon Wins Big with an Honest Lead Performance
New York City resident Brittany Forgler is unhappy. She’s unfulfilled at her job as a greeter at a small theater. She wastes time gawking at other people’s extravagant lives on social media. Her dating prospects are nonexistent. And based on her most recent visit to the doctor, which doesn’t yield the stimulants she was hoping…
How to Get Spooky on Friday the 13th in San Antonio
Feel like Halloween just can’t get here quickly enough? Well, September has a spooky surprise for you — this Friday is not only a Friday the 13th but also a full moon. If you’re not the type to celebrate with an impulse tattoo, that’s all right, because we’ve found two weird weekend happenings that’ll might…
Manu Ginobili Visited the Argentina Soccer Team Ahead of Match Against Mexico in San Antonio
It’s no secret who former Spur Manu Ginobili was rooting for during the Argentina v. Mexico soccer game at the Alamodome Tuesday night. Although Ginobili is Mexican by association given his service to San Antonio, he took the game as an opportunity to meet with Argentina’s team. View this post on Instagram #SelecciónMayor En este…
Sen. Ted Cruz and Actress, Activist Alyssa Milano Met in Washington to Talk About Gun Control
Sen. Ted Cruz and actress-turned-activist Alyssa Milano met in Washington Tuesday to talk gun control — and for all the world to see. After a brief dialogue on Twitter last week, the pair agreed to meet in person, with Milano hoping to bring gun legislation to the top of Cruz’s Senate priorities. The entire, hour-long…
After the Lege: New Texas Laws Bring Changes for Entrepreneurs, Brewers and Foodies
Gov. Greg Abbott signed several bills into law during Texas’ most recent legislative session that promise change the way we eat and drink in the state. Among the changes as of September 1 are the ability for craft breweries to offer beer to go, for certain businesses to make alcohol deliveries and for food entrepreneurs…
Tacos (and Other Things): Now Back in His Hometown of San Antonio, Bestselling Author Shea Serrano Drops Another Book
Shea Serrano’s new book Movies (and Other Things) hits shelves October 8, and much suggests it will continue the SA author’s winning streak. The tome follows up two New York Times Bestsellers, 2015’s The Rap Year Book and 2017’s Basketball (and Other Things), both sharp and accessible books that mix illustrations by artist Arturo Torres…
Nashville Guitar Guru William Tyler to Play the Launch of the Lonesome Rose’s Lonesome Lounge Music Series
Growing up in Nashville as the son of musicians and songwriters, William Tyler was predisposed, by virtue of a good old-fashioned head start, to understanding music on a deep level. The solo guitar ace and ambitious composer will inaugurate the Lonesome Rose’s intimate new Monday concert series, the Lonesome Lounge Sessions, on September 16. The series…
Outdoor Charity Picnic Heads to Downtown San Antonio This Month
Local nonprofit Houston Street Charities, the organization behind the San Antonio Cocktail Conference, is selling gourmet picnic baskets for a cause during Houston Street Food on Sunday, Sept. 29. The outdoor picnic will feature $45 gourmet basket lunches, prepared by four local restaurants, with a community-style dining table in the middle of downtown Houston Street. The…
New Clamp Light Exhibition Shows Everyday Items with Colors of American Flag
As part of this year’s Fotoseptiembre, Clamp Light Artist Studios and Gallery is presenting a solo exhibition by Venezuelan artist Hayfer Brea. In “#Untitled,” Brea photographs everyday items painted in the familiar colors of the American flag. A red plastic cup against a bright, blue tire swing takes on a new layer of meaning when…
Texas Leads the Nation in Polling Place Closures Since 2013
A new research report by the Leadership Conference Education Fund reveals that Texas topped the nation in shutting down polling sites since 2013 — something the civil-rights group warns is likely to disenfranchise voters. According to the study, 750 Texas polling sites have closed since the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the portion of the 1965…
Overtime Theater Brings Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None to Life on Stage
Whodunnits are having a bit of a comeback lately, with Netflix releasing Murder Mystery starring Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sandler this summer and the star-studded film Knives Out hitting theaters later this fall. San Antonio’s Overtime Theater is getting in on the fun with an interactive murder mystery play. Set in a dilapidated theater, Overtime’s…
Great Moments in Magical Thinking: ‘Bigger Than HemisFair’
Editor’s Note: The following is CityScrapes, a column of opinion and analysis. “This is bigger than anything you could imagine,” then-mayor Henry Cisneros crowed in early January 1985. “It’s bigger than HemisFair and represents a major decision for our city.” Cisneros was making the grand announcement that Sea World would build a big new park…
Punk Powerhouse Black Flag Playing Paper Tiger This Friday
Formed in the mid-1970s, Black Flag is a punk force of towering proportions. It boasts a rabid following and a legacy impossible for anyone in the genre to ignore. Love Black Flag or hate Black Flag, everybody working in punk or its offshoots has borrowed from this seminal act. This incarnation of the band features…
Apocalypse Now: Why Pastor John Hagee Has Never Been More Politically Powerful — or Terrifying
“It is God’s desire for you to prosper,” John Hagee told his flock on a recent Sunday morning. The inference at the heart of the statement is key to the so-called prosperity theology pushed by the San Antonio preacher: if you want the Almighty’s blessing, you’d better tithe. On cue, ushers with offering plates descended the aisles…
Richter Goods Kicking Off Listen Music Series with Vanessa Del Fierro, Adam Ahrens
Clothing purveyor Richter Goods is launching its Listen music series with a pairing of Vanessa Del Fierro’s Mex-American corridos and Adam Ahrens’ diverse approach to fingerstyle guitar. The idea behind Listen is to present intimate acoustic pop-up concerts showcasing Texas artists. As if that wasn’t sweet enough on its own, distillery Desert Door Sotol will provide…
Former Tonight Show Host Jay Leno Brings Comedy Set to San Antonio
On the lookout for obscure vintage car references? Searching for the perfect political jokes that find a way to offend both sides with their tepidness? Wanting to enjoy comedy but just haven’t been able to ever since people under 50 started hosting late night television? Look no further than veteran comedian Jay Leno, who’s stopping…
Undone Unravels San Antonio: Amazon’s New Series Tells a Fantastical Story that Feels Like Home
This must be what it feels like for New Yorkers and Angelenos to watch TV. Amazon Studios’ new animated series Undone, which will premiere on Amazon Prime Video on Friday, September 13, immediately foregrounds its San Antonio setting. The first episode opens with a vividly painted image of downtown — the Tower of the Americas…
Animating the Alamo City: Amazon Studios’ Undone Co-Creator and San Antonio Native Kate Purdy Delves into the Show’s Roots
San Antonians got a surprise from San Diego Comic Con this summer, when Amazon Studios revealed a teaser trailer for the show Undone that opened with an overhead shot of our downtown skyline. As it turns out, Undone co-creator and BoJack Horseman co-executive producer Kate Purdy is an Alamo City native, and she decided San…
