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Anything For Selenas! Remembering An Icon 20 Years Later
In a blue and gold veil borrowed from the Virgin Mary, San Antonio artist Ray Scarborough’s vision of Selena Quintanilla may be the most forthright worship we have of the madonna of Tejano pop. Since her death two decades ago, the commemorative tone for Selena throughout South Texas has been one of uncompromised reverence. Post…
The 10 Greatest Selena Songs: The Definitive List
In honor of what would’ve been Selena Quintanilla’s 44th birthday, we’ve compiled the definitive list of Selena’s greatest hits. Agree with us, or argue with us. All we know that any song in her catalog can be used as an example of why she is the South Texas music icon she is today. 10. “La…
10 Things You Have To Do This Weekend
Thu 4/2 Immortal Technique Felipe Andres Coronel, best known by his glorious emcee name Immortal Technique, is a bad motherfucker. Since 2001, Technique has proven himself as a rapper whose knack for lyricism and hip-hop delivery is matched only by the blunt force and vitality of his call to arms. In music that’s certainly not…
Is Anyone More Hated Than Yolanda Saldivar?
Today, the world remembers Selena Quintanilla, the radiant angel and embodiment of all that is pure and good who enchanted fans with her life-giving gift of cumbia. Monday marks the 20th anniversary of Selena’s death, a life tragically cut short just two weeks shy of her 24th birthday. Fans are reflecting on the legacy of…
2013 Was Great For Breweries in Texas, But 2015 Might Be Better
After a landmark year for the craft brew industry in Texas in 2013 that allowed breweries to sell beer to guests visiting taprooms, two legislators are looking to build off of that momentum. Texas Senator Kevin Eltife, R-Tyler, was responsible for the 2013 law that gave a much needed boost to breweries and this year…
8 Free Events Happening This Week
Tuesday, March 31 Villela at Travis Park Downtown The Spring Concert Series Downtown Tuesday’s continues at Travis Park with Villela returning for a night of Rhythm & Soul Blues music on Tuesday March 31st. The San Antonio Downtown Food Trucks will also be on hand with MARS Mobile Kitchen & the Truck N’ Taco. The…
SA Food Pics: 10 Delicious Spring Eats
This week on SA Food pics our readers did not disappoint. There were some pretty awesome choices, and here we have 10 that we thought were outstanding. Some of our favorites were the pancit with barbecue chicken from Kanin Kitchen (2211 N.W. Military), some Italian beef sandwiches from Wrigleyville Grill (602 N.W. Loop 410, Suite…
RIP Aniceto Molina, Renowned SA Accordionist
Update: Thursday, April 1, 2014, 10:59 a.m. Famed accordionist and Aniceto Molina died yesterday at the age of 76. After being hospitalized in February for respiratory problems, Molina died due to a bacterial infection in his lungs. Born in El Campano, Córdoba, Colombia in 1939, Molina began playing the accordion at the age of 12.…
From the Archives: Selena: A Star Dies And An Icon Is Born
Today, March 31, 2015, marks the 20th anniversary of Selena Quintanilla’s death. The following article was originally published in the November 2, 1995 issue of the San Antonio Current, a mere seven months after the beloved Queen of Tejano’s life was tragically cut short. In it, Bill Ramsey examines Selena’s elevation to icon status in…
Empire Theatre Announces La Santa Cecilia In December
The Empire Theatre announced that LA quartet La Santa Cecilia will perform on Friday, December 4, with tickets going on sale tomorrow. Starting as buskers in Los Angeles, La Santa Cecilia rose to prominence through their embrace of pan-American styles, from jazz to bolero to cumbia and back again. In 2014, La Santa Cecilia’s debut…
5 Shows To See This Week
Monday, March 30 24th Street Wailers This week at Sam’s swing night, Toronto’s 24th Street Wailers play big old rhythm ‘n’ blues, full of call-response sections and 12 bar progressions. $10, 7pm, Sam’s Burger Joint, 330 E Grayson, (210) 223-2830 Monday, March 30 Small World Led by drummer Kyle Keener and guitarist Polly Harrison, Small…
Juniper Tar, Downtown’s Latest Cocktail Bar, Opens Wednesday
This is not a ridiculous April Fool’s prank – Juniper Tar, a new cocktail concept via bartender/owner Matty Gee, will open its doors on Wednesday, April 1 at 5 p.m. inside the former El Nuevo Tenampa bar at 244 W. Houston. Hours for the bar will run 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. Tuesday-Saturday and 8…
Freetail Brewing and Empire Theatre Announce Local Sounds Downtown Concert Series
Thursday night at the Empire Theatre, at the launch party of Freetail Brewing’s Piñata Protest beer, the brewery and the venue announced a collaboration series for the remainder of 2015. Local Sounds Downtown aims to entice local bands and their fans to the historic theatre, built in 1913. While the Majestic and Empire book a…
5 Things You Have To Do This Week
Monday, March 30 Vertigo Initially dismissed as “farfetched nonsense” (The New Yorker) and “another Hitchcock-and-bull story” (Time magazine), Vertigo is now counted among the greatest films of all time. Set in San Francisco, the 1958 psychological thriller stars James Stewart as an acrophobic ex-detective who becomes obsessed with a mysterious blonde (Kim Novak) after rescuing…
Texas: If You Thought Indiana’s ‘Religious Freedom’ Law Was Bad, Just Wait
Much news has been made over the past weekend about Indiana’s recently passed “religious freedom” law. The state’s Religious Freedom Restoration Act, signed by Governor Mike Pence on March 26, gives business owners the right to claim religious grounds as a reason to deny service to a customer. Opponents assert the law protects businesses that discriminate members…
Texas Tattoo Sham: Promoter Red Neilson Escorted Out Of Own Show For Nonpayment
Renee “Red” Neilson, promoter and creator of the inaugural Texas Tattoo Jam, which was supposed to take place March 27-29 at the San Antonio Event Center, was escorted out of her own expo by SAEC security Saturday afternoon. (Disclosure: The San Antonio Current was an in-kind media sponsor of the Texas Tattoo Jam.) Neilson, who was accused…
Pooping On Bluebonnets Is The Best Thing Ever
Spring has returned, and bluebonnets are back in bloom. That means Texans across this vast state will head out and photograph themselves looking like they are taking a shit in a field. A new Tumblr has popped up that is genius in both its hilariousness and simplicity. Pooping on Bluebonnets collects photos of people posing…
License Plate Battle Could Give Confederacy Supporters A Long-Awaited Win
Talk about a flashback. I remember covering this when the case first came up four years ago. They did promise to fight till the end if need be, so I guess they’ve stuck to their word. Talking about the Sons of Confederate Veterans, who claim the state of Texas has wronged them by denying their quest to…
People Are Clamoring For Our Selena Issue
UPDATE: Monday, March 30, 2015, 1:56 p.m. Due to an overwhelming response from San Antonio Current readers, we are out of copies for of this week’s issue, and can no longer fulfill requests for copies. The original post continues below. This week, we profiled the lasting legacy of Selena Quintanilla ahead of the 20th…
Crashing The Willie Nelson And Merle Haggard Bash At Whitewater Amphitheater
We were late, stuck on 306 behind everybody else heading out to WhiteWater to see Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard in the first of a 3-night sold out event. I was anxious as hell to get there, but a nip of Buffalo Trace, given to me by my sister-in-law, and a couple tokes, given to…
Arts San Antonio Announces Eclectic Season For 2015-2016
Established in 1992, ARTS San Antonio is dedicated to promoting and enhancing the Alamo City’s cultural and educational environment. In the last year alone, the nonprofit imported such top-notch talent as political satirist Bill Maher, unconventional jazz trio the Bad Plus and the satirical, all-male dance troupe Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo. Beyond highlighting…
Texas Rep. Molly White Thinks She Can Undermine The Supreme Court
Talk about a waste of time. Texas Representative Molly White, of Belton, filed a bill in an attempt to preemptively undermine the highest court in the United States. Clearly, White has failed to understand one of the most basic lessons in Government 101. According to her landmark legislation, the Texas Constitution, which was amended to…
Meet The Amp Room, St. Mary’s Newest Venue
Tonight, the St. Mary’s strip welcomes its newest venue The Amp Room. Located in the former Bootleggers, the venue at 2407 N. St. Mary’s is one of several new offerings on strip this year, including Paper Tiger, Phantom Room and a revamped Limelight. The Amp Room opens this weekend with a two day gig featuring…
Maverick Music Festival Announces Set Times, Local Lineups
Two weeks out from the 3rd annual Maverick Music, the festival announced set times and a thrilling local lineup. Los de Esta Noche, Deer Vibes, Fishermen, Pink Leche, El Campo and Chisme will join 28 other San Anto and regional bands on the Arneson and Juarez stages. SA’s Last Nighters and The Bolos will perform…
8 Ways To Get Your Drink/Grub This Week
Thursday, March 26: The San Antonio’s River Foundation is hosting the 7th annual RiverTini Pour Off, featuring top of the line restaurants and bars that will be capturing the essence of the river. Make sure to try as many varieties of martinis as you can, but obviously don’t get to wasted. $65 at the door, 6-8:30pm, Wyndham…
After Year-Long Court Battle, Feast Will Stay Put
Fans of Feast, Southtown’s New American restaurant, should be glad to know that the eatery is staying put. After a year-long legal brouhaha (which was reported in the Express-News last September) between landlord Casey Lange of Santos Holdings and restaurateur Andrew Goodman over building improvements and whether Feast could re-sign their lease, a 166th District Court…
Survivor’s Tale: He Escaped A Mass Kidnapping In Mexico That Made Global Headlines
The only reason Omar García is alive is because he stayed behind to guard the bus. More than three dozen fellow college students may not have been so lucky that mid-September night in rural southern Mexico. “All of us were on our way to Iguala. We were going to collect funds for our organization, but…
Toro Taco Bar Is Keeping It Simple
Picture this: Two local chefs leave town in their mid-20s to hone their culinary skills, work with at a slew of prominent eateries and then they make their way back to SA, open up a small place and make fun bar snacks and drinks. That’s the plan chefs Josh Cross and Rick Frame have in…
San Antonio Artists Come ‘Back From Berlin’
During her three-month residency in Berlin, San Antonio artist Karen Mahaffy toured a prison used during World War II by the Nazi secret police, the Stasi. No telling what unspeakable horrors the walls may have witnessed, but Mahaffy found the tacky, brightly colored, ornately-patterned wallpaper and linoleum flooring to be more revealing. The crummy decorations…
Gone But Not Forgotten: 210 Kapone’s Owner’s Legacy Burns Bright
Teenagers dressed in black with neon-colored hair and studded belts lined up at 210 Kapone’s a week ago to check out the sounds of the personal project from My Chemical Romance’s rhythm guitarist. Drums rattled, the bass pulsed and electric guitar riffs blasted out of the same club where, just three days earlier, a patron…
Free Will Astrology, Week Of March 23
ARIES (March 21-April 19): The term “jumped the shark” often refers to a TV show that was once great but gradually grew stale, and then resorted to implausible plot twists in a desperate attempt to revive its creative verve. I’m a little worried that you may do the equivalent of jumping the shark in your…
Savage Love: Massive Cock Blocks
I found this in an online sex ad: “Straight guy with an addiction to massive cocks in my ass.” This “straight guy” went on to mention his girlfriend. Can a person really identify as straight while wanting to be fucked by men? I understand that straight guys can like ass play too, but it’s not…
The Twisted Glory Of Damián Szifrón’s ‘Wild Tales’
If 2013 was the year of the American Dream film (The Wolf of Wall Street, American Hustle, Spring Breakers, Pain and Gain, The Bling Ring, Nebraska), then 2014 was most definitely the year of the revenge film. The quest for righteous vengeance in a world devoid of moral centers spurred the plots of studio blockbusters (The…
No Diggity: Serious Sandwiches At Dignowity Meats
It’s not every day the restaurant I’m scheduled to review ends up being a victim of a break-in. Such was the case at Dignowity Meats, which opened in early January inside the former Blind Man’s Kitchen. An unidentified suspect burglarized the eatery the weekend of March 14. Though the cops have yet to find a…
Showstopping Eats Inside Tobin’s Kitchen
I’m not sure I could retrace my steps were I asked to find the Tobin’s gleaming 2,000-square-foot kitchen. The roomy $3 million prep wonderland has allowed executive chef Miguel Ortiz to bring new flavors into SA that are already making a splash. Ortiz, 36, cut his teeth as culinary supervisor for San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter…
Happy Hour Hound: The Loose Moose Pub
There’s usually something to be said for 6-hour-long happy hours. For starters, who can go to these marathon affairs? Do people stay that long? How does one pass that time, exactly? The Loose Moose Pub’s happy hour runs Monday through Friday from 2:30 to 8 p.m. The bar’s located next to craft beer-haven Claude Hopper’s,…
Flavor File: Jesse Perez’s Big Apple Nod, Easter Menus
Arcade chef-owner Jesse Perez has been a busy bee lately and it’s paying dividends. The San Antonio native recently teamed up with Daihwan Choi (the dude responsible for taking the Pinkberry chain to NYC) to create Óxido, a fast-casual eatery in the Big Apple’s Flatiron District that’s giving Chipotle a run for its money and…
