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Mon 3/21 Break Fast and Launch Dinner Day Come out and entertain your taste buds at this celebratory culinary event. Join culinary experts,entrepreneurs and lovers of cuisine as an array of vendors set up and display their products and food for all to explore and learn. Free, 5pm, Mon,Blue Star Arts Complex, 1414 S. Alamo…
Nao Latin Gastro Bar Launches Happy Hour
After re-invigorating its brand and menu in the fall of 2015 under the helm of chef Zachary Garza and launching a wildly popular brunch (no, really, it’s hopping) this spring, Nao Latin Gastro Bar (312 Pearl Pkwy., Building 2, 210-554-6484) has unveiled a new happy hour menu. Available 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, the happy hour will…
Adele Tries Twerking to Mixed Results
“My bum could break my back it’s so enormous,” said a very cheeky Adele during a London concert on March 19, in reference to her ample angel food cakes. The event of the century went down during a not-very-twerktastic cover of Lionel Richie’s “All Night Long,” which, to Adele, must be equivalent to booty clap-inducing…
Win 2 Tickets to the Texas Premiere of Richard Linklater’s Newest Film, ‘The Spiritual Sequel to Dazed and Confused’
The Houston-born auteur’s newest film, Everybody Wants Some, will make its Texas debut this Saturday in Austin and the Texas Motion Picture Alliance (TXMPA) and Austin Film Society are raffling off two tickets to the premiere. To win tickets to the film whose axiom is “Here for a good time, not a long time,” send…
Kesha Files Appeal Against Decision in Dr. Luke Rape Case, Argues Further Work for Sony is Slavery
Sony recording artist Kesha, who recently attempted to sue her record label over allegations of rape and abuse by producer Dr. Luke, filed an appeal on Friday seeking the termination of her contract and further work with Dr. Luke or Sony. Kesha’s attorney, Mark Geragos, presented the Manhattan Supreme Court with an appeal and numerous testimonies from…
Live Blog: Mayor Ivy R. Taylor Gives Second State of the City Address
Update 1:30 p.m:Taylor concluded her speech at about 1:25 p.m. A live blog of the address is below, as is a full transcript of her remarks. [View the story “State of the City Address” on Storify] Mayor Ivy Taylor 2016 State of the City Address Related Stories
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In the wake of a horrible terrorist attack in Brussels that has killed at least 31 and seriously injured dozens more, presidential candidate Ted Cruz is stoking fear and further revealing his totalitarian streak. Here’s part of his response this morning after news of the tragedy: Our European allies are now seeing what comes of…
Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller Might Have Already Broken the Law
Republicans allegedly violating the law seems to becoming a Lone Star State pastime. First, a few stories will trickle out through the press. Then a complaint is filed by groups like Texans for Public Justice or Progress Texas. And sometimes, grand juries hand down indictments. Then there will be the mugshot parade, and if you’re…
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If you’re going to deface one of the most breath-taking natural wonders in Texas, shouldn’t you come up with something better than “Ca$h” and “Truck”? You’d think so. But evidently that’s the best effort of the two people who this weekend spray painted the side of a boulder on Enchanted Rock, Central Texas’ monstrous, ancient…
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Monday, March 21 MC Lars Self-described as a “true player for real,” MC Lars plays post-punk laptop rap. If nothing else, dude is a nut. With Mega Ran and Bitforce. Free for 21+ $5 for minors, 7pm, The Korova, 107 E. Martin Ave., (210) 226-5070 Monday, March 21 Unwritten Law SoCal pop punkers Unwritten Law play an intimate set…
Luminaria Flicks the Switch on Its Latest Footprint: The near East Side
In November, Luminaria 2016 will make the East Side glow with dazzling light and color. Organizers announced Monday morning that Luminaria’s newest footprint will be in “Downtown East, a neighborhood rich in San Antonio’s African-American history and culture, and a booming hub of creative energy.” Lumanria’s headquarters will relocate to the Ella Austin Community Center…
Score Sneakers, Power Tools, TVs and More at This Week’s SAPD Seized Asset Auction
San Antonio criminals’ loss can be your gain. Especially if you’re a sneaker head. The San Antonio Police Department will hold an auction on Wednesday, March 24 at the VFW Hall at 650 VFW Boulevard. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and the auction begins at 6:30 p.m. There are 99 items seized by SAPD up…
Kansas, Chubby Checker and Mel and Pam Tillis Tickets for Tobin Center Concerts Go On Sale Friday
Tickets for the upcoming shows will be going on sale this Friday, March 25 at 10am. Tickets for all three events can be purchased online at tobincenter.org, via phone (210) 223-8624 and at the Tobin Center Box Office at 100 Auditorium Circle. “Now, don’t hang on, nothing lasts forever but the earth and sky, It slips away, and…
Mayor Ivy Taylor to Deliver Second State of the City Address Tomorrow
San Antonio Mayor Ivy Taylor will deliver her second State of the City address tomorrow, her first since winning the office in June. The theme of Taylor’s speech will be “A City at Work.” It’s unclear which topics she’ll speak on, although she will likely address the city’s progress on ending veteran homelessness, according to…
SA Attorney Jamie Balagia Launches DWI Dude App
In response to the growing number of wrongful arrests in the US ranging from DWI to assault; San Antonio Attorney, Jamie Balagia has launched the DWI DUDE APP, designed to ensure citizen’s rights are not violated before or after arrest. THE DWI Dude app is the only citizen recording tool aimed to empower citizens against rights…
While Silent When Gov. Abbott Visited Cuba, Ted Cruz Slams the President’s Trip
Texas Democrats are knocking Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz, who criticized President Barack Obama for his historic trip to Cuba. Manny Garcia, Texas Democratic Party deputy executive director, says Cruz will do anything in his pursuit of power. “The fact is Cuban-American, Canadian-born Ted Cruz will lie, do, and say anything to gain power,” Garcia…
Austin Police Arrest Man Who Fired Shots into the Air as SXSW Concluded
As SXSW ended early Sunday morning, a man fired several shots into the air. The Austin Police Department said the shots were fired at 6th and Trinity. There were no injuries and the suspect — who hasn’t been identified in media reports yet — was arrested. The gun was recovered. A YouTube video shows what…
Dispatches from SXSW 2016 – Saturday, March 19
SXSW is a marathon, not a sprint, so it would stand to reason that by Saturday, the last true day of the festival, that taking it easy would be the best idea, thus I spent much of the first half of the day sitting in theaters, taking in music videos at the Alamo Ritz (you…
Dispatches from SXSW 2016 – Friday, March 18
The SXSW bottle venue is a nightmare. It has a recognizable form. It’s a Venus fly trap where the nectar is buzz bands and free alcohol. Long lines keep people inside, for those who made it in dare not leave and risk not getting back in for the band they really want to see. So…
Pee-wee Remembers Quick Trip to SA in 1985 for Big Adventure
Last summer, I wrote a cover story for the San Antonio Current on the 30th anniversary of the 1985 comedy Pee-wee’s Big Adventure. It took me about a month to track down some of the actors from the film, including Elizabeth Daily (Dottie), Diane Salinger (Simone), and Mark Holton (Francis). Although I was able to…
New Brunch Alert: Downtown Smoke Location Launches Brunch this Sunday
San Antonio loves brunch. I can’t quite figure out if it’s the copious amount of eggs, crispy bacon by the panful or all of the joints with bottomless mimosas around, but we love brunching around town. Smoke The Restaurant’s new Downtown location (1170 E. Commerce St., 210-253-9919) is launching brunch this Sunday from 11 a.m.…
New Report Shows How House Bill 2 Restricts Access Texas Abortion Clinics
The U.S. Supreme Court will consider later this year whether House Bill 2, the 2013 law passed by the Texas Legislature, places an “undue burden” on women seeking an abortion. The law placed high regulatory hurdles in front of abortion clinics in the name of protecting women’s health. The result was the closure of over…
This Beyoncé-approved Tap Dance Troupe Kills ‘Formation’
OK, so maybe she’s not Illuminati … Or, maybe, that’s exactly what someone in the Illuminati would want you to think! Amiright? Regardless, the recent single from Bey’s forthcoming album (which is rumored to drop unexpectedly – some say as soon as April – just like the 2013 release BEYONCÉ) has inspired numerous viral dance…
With Thursday’s Win Over the Trail Blazers, the Spurs Now Have a Winning Record Against Every NBA Team
Now the Spurs can call “scoreboard” against anybody. With Thursday’s 118-110 win over the Portland Trail Blazers, the Spurs now have a winning record against every other team in the NBA. The win broke a tie with the Blazers to give the Spurs the all-time series lead, 80 wins to 79. That obviously represents the…
Dispatches from SXSW 2016 – Thursday, March 17
I was told by my friend Nick when I arrived Wednesday, after pulling off yet another Jazz for the Masses show, which I’ve put together for the last four years just up the street at El Sapo, that Comal St. would be the crucial route needed to ride throughout Austin and avoid too many oppressive…
Here’s Deftones’ New Song “Doomed User,” In Preparation for Saturday’s Show at Lone Star Brewery
Sacramento’s reigning champs of angsty whisper metal, Deftones, are set to grind their litany of San Antonio fans into one oozing, stewing pulp of moshing, meshing bodies at tomorrow’s Lone Star Brewery show. In preparation for their upcoming record, Gore, the SA-adored quintet premiered the second single to the album, set for an April 8…
The Bronze is Bratty, Crass, Irreverent and Totally American
“I’ll fuck with whoever I want, whenever I want. I’ll fuck with them sooo hard I’ll rip their taints in half. Then, I’ll wear one part of the taint in a locket, around my neck. Give the other half of the taint-locket to your mom … To shove up her ass.” And there you have it, the vulgar appeal…
Want Spurs-Warriors Tickets? Break Open Your Piggy Bank — and Maybe Sell Your Car, Too
You could argue that Saturday’s home tilt against the Golden State Warriors is the biggest regular season Spurs game ever. At the very least, it’s the biggest so far this season. And boy, do ticket prices reflect that. Saturday’s game will pit the two best teams in basketball, two squads that are in the middle…
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Thu 3/17 International Artist-In-Residence Exhibition Selected by independent Spanish curator Juan de Nieves, Daniel García Andújar (Barcelona), Adriana Corral (San Antonio) and Wu Tsang (Los Angeles) took up residency at Artpace in January as part of its revered International Artist-In-Residence program. A recent recipient of an Emerging Artist Grant from the Joan Mitchell Foundation, El…
He Can’t Be TrusTED: Ted Cruz Doesn’t Like Avocados
As if you needed any more reasons to believe Ted Cruz is the Zodiac Killer or the lead singer of American Christian heavy metal band, Stryper, Texas’ junior senator recently shared some cringeworthy facts about himself. Namely — hold on to your butts — he hates avocados. Now, what self-respecting Texan admits that? He eats just…
The Party Politics of DJ Riobamba
Party politics. If you hadn’t had enough of them already four polls and seven Super Tuesdays ago, you’re surely sick of them by now. Thankfully, the continent-trekking DJ Riobamba is riding into town Saturday on a platform that prioritizes self-determination, direct participation and making America shake again. Armed with tunes whose sounds trespass national borders…
Check Out the Full Schedule for the San Antonio Book Festival
Break out those planners, bookworms. The San Antonio Book Festival announced today its full schedule for the event. The fourth iteration of the free festival, held at both the Central Library (600 Soledad St.) and the Southwest School of Art (1201 Navarro St.), will take place on Saturday, April 2. The festival lineup includes over…
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Thursday, March 17 Il Volo For an Italian opera trio, Il Volo is popular with the Tiger Beat crowd. Judging by their dark good looks, they could be dubbed the Jonas Brothers of the classical world. $40 – $95, 7:30pm, Majestic Theatre, 224 E. Houston St., (210) 226-5700 Thursday, March 17 Tejano Music Awards Fan Fair…
Seven Lucky Shamrock Jams to Drink to This St. Paddy’s Day
In tradition of dyeing the river greener than it already is year-round and boasting an impressive amount of colorful watering holes, San Antonio could easily be Dublin’s long-lost party animal cousin. To celebrate getting wasted, pigging out and the patron saint of Ireland, here’s seven songs which to chug Guinness and eat Shepherd’s Pie. Flogging Molly…
Support SA at SXSW Today: Stop by the Saustex Party and See the Man Who Composed “Hotline Bling”
The San Antone-based label “where the dinosaurs roam,” which recently put out the hilarious and demonstratively brilliant 77 Rusty Trombones by the late Clarence Reid (Blowfly) along with numerous classic San Antonio and Austin records including Piñata Protest, The Hickoids, Javier Escovedo, Snowbyrd and the Sons of Hercules, will be hosting a showcase “on the…
SeaWorld Announces Plans to End Orca Breeding Program, Phase Out Theatrical Shows in San Antonio
If you’ve been not in a cave for the past few years, you’ve heard about the documentary Blackfish, which slammed SeaWorld and triggered horrible publicity, fewer visitors and, of course, declining revenues. Locally, at SeaWorld San Antonio, there’s been a shakeup in top leadership. And over the last year, multiple cetaceans have died from bacterial…
Could San Antonio Mosquitoes Carry Zika Virus?
Since the first San Antonio Zika virus case was reported in February, more reports of the disease in the Alamo City have emerged weekly. But no instance of the mosquito-borne illness has originated from a San Antonio skeeter. They’ve all originated from Central or South America, where the disease is running rampant, or been sexually…
San Antonio Man Paralyzed After “Mistaken Identity” Beating Files Federal Lawsuit Against SAPD, Officers
Rogelio “Roger” Carlos, who was mistakenly beaten by San Antonio Police officers and paralyzed during a surgery to heal injuries he suffered, has filed a federal lawsuit against the San Antonio Police Department, the City of San Antonio and several police officers. Carlos, who filed the lawsuit with his wife on Thursday, March 10, was…
Embrace March Madness with Spurs Mojo
As those who reside in Bexar County already know, San Antonio is undeniably a basketball town. With the road to the Final Four ending in Houston this year, hoops enthusiasts across the Alamo City are primed for March Madness, where bracketology reigns supreme. Those looking for a little Spurs mojo to spruce up their office pool brackets have a…
Esperanza Peace & Justice Center to Hold Event Featuring Writer, Activist Cherríe Moraga
For the first time in a decade, feminist, writer and activist Cherríe Moraga is returning to San Antonio for a plática celebrating the publication of the fourth edition of This Bridge Called My Back: Writings by Radical Women of Color. Sponsored by the Esperanza Peace & Justice Center and the LULAC Orgullo de San Antonio, there will…
Gov. Greg Abbott: Strict Constitutionalist Should Serve on Supreme Court
Obstructionist Republicans across the country are already lashing out at President Barack Obama’s nomination to the Supreme Court. The White House announced today that the president nominates Merrick B. Garland, who is the Chief Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington D.C., to replace the late Antonin Scalia. Merrick was confirmed to his…
Saint Mary’s Hall Senior Alexia Salingaros Wins Jury Prize at SXSW Film Festival
After her third consecutive invitation to compete in the Texas High School Shorts section of the South by Southwest Film Festival, Saint Mary’s Hall senior and local filmmaker Alexia Salingaros has achieved something she’s had her heart set on since her sophomore year. “I told myself the first year I went [to SXSW] that I would make…
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