Mar 23-29, 2016
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Equality Texas CEO Chuck Smith Slams “Extremist” Republicans in TribTalk Op-ed
Equality Texas’ CEO Chuck Smith thought the days of George Wallace were long gone. In an opinion piece for TribTalk, Smith admits he was wrong. I thought the days of George Wallace and the ugly bigotry of the past were a chapter in the history books. Instead, people who want to be president of the…
San Antonio to Become Pop Music Holy Land in September, Hosting 5SOS, Maroon 5, Nick Jonas and Demi Lovato
The summer of sweet ’16 will officially be at an end when September rolls in, but get ready to be super-soaked with – to borrow a phrase from the Now That’s What I Call Music! generation – “pop’s biggest and best hard-hitters.” The AT&T center will host Mix 96.1 fixtures 5 Seconds of Summer, Maroon…
Free Fiesta World Premiere of ‘The Missions,’ a Musical Composition Celebrating the San Antonio Missions
As the San Antonio Missions were recently designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, duh) local composer Charlie Hill has written a nine-minute piece that will embody the five historical landmarks located along the San Antonio River, entitled “The Missions.” The world premiere of the piece, published by…
Make Your Own Fiesta Medal With the San Antonio Public Library
It’s that time of year when a steady stream of Fiesta medals start showing up on Facebook feeds and Instagram. When that happens, I start to ponder, “What would my Fiesta medal look like?” And I’m probably not the only one. If those creative juices are flowin’, you’re in luck. The San Antonio Public Library…
Hoop Schemes: SA Native Shea Serrano Unleashes Basketball (And Other Things) Newsletter
New York Times best selling author and San Antonio native Shea Serrano unveiled his hoops-themed newsletter today via MailChimp, returning to the basketball musings that made him a Grantland staple and propelled the rise of The Rap Year Book (check out our interview with him about the book here). Once again riding shotgun with Serrano is artist Arturo Torres,…
Watch: 4 Drone Videos Show San Antonio From a Bird’s-eye View
Stuck at ground level, San Antonians sometimes forget that they live in a beautiful place. But David Zamarripa has a cure for that. Zamarripa’s recently filmed several videos with a drone, giving a rarely seen perspective on what San Antonio look like from above. Check out four of his videos below: Zamarripa is a music…
Hank Williams Biopic Actress Talks Tom Hiddleston, Horror and Hollywood
Denise Gossett is a successful, multi-talented working actress functioning in the trenches of the Hollywood machine. She has been in such productions as Veronica Mars, Drake & Josh, Mind of Mencia, The New Adventures of Old Christine, Zoey 101, The Office and Get the Gringo. In addition to being a seasoned thespian, Denise is also the creator/director of the Shriekfest…
Ramble to Rumble, the Refreshing New Respite on the St. Mary’s Strip
At 30, I’m nearing the end of my key demographic phase. I’m not 21, which means I don’t mind paying more than $3.50 for a well drink, but my wallet can’t keep up an $11 cocktail habit. With the opening of Paper Tiger (2410 N. St. Mary’s St.) last March, I’ve already been inside its…
This Gregg Popovich and Craig Sager Lapel Pin Supports Leukemia Research and NBA Sideline Reporting
For different reasons, sideline reporter Craig Sager and and Spurs Head Coach Gregg Popovich are kings of the mid-game interview. Sager’s sovereignty is because of his flamboyant and unpredictable duds. Popovich is revered for his curt, “Get off my lawn”-style responses during these 20-second-long interviews which he’s clearly contractually obligated to do. Now you can…
Steve Miller Band Announces San Antonio Date Following Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction
It’s hard to figure out how to write-out the iconic “whistle” of the slide guitar in “The Joker,” the classic sepia-toned rock track from Steve Miller, who will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame next month (April 8) and will follow it up with a tour bringing his band to the…
10 Free Events Happening This Week
Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner Tue 3/29 Curated by actor and artist Michael Horse, the Briscoe’s Native Film Series continues with a screening of Zacharias Kunuk’s Canadian epic Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner. Considered the first feature film ever to be written, directed and acted entirely in Inuktitut, the 2001 release is set in the ancient past and…
Alamo Group of the Sierra Club Member Files Ethics Complaint Against Mayor Ivy Taylor
Mayor Ivy Taylor’s ethic troubles continue. Gay Wright, a San Antonio resident and member the Alamo Group of the Sierra Club’s executive committee, filed an ethics complaint Monday against the mayor. In the sworn complaint, Wright alleges that Taylor committed an ethics violation when she accepted a $1,000 campaign contribution from Sam Dawson, co-owner of…
Report: Cattle Rustlin’ Is on the Rise
Rustlin’ might be on the rise in Texas. Cattle rustlin’, that is (is rustlin’ ever used in any other context?). A new report by the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association shows that ranchers in Texas and Oklahoma reported 6,423 head of livestock stolen or missing in 2015. That’s up from 5,790 in 2014. Despite the…
5 Shows to See This Week
Monday, March 28 Saturday Night Fever Hustle on down to the Tobin for a performance of the play that pushed a young, butt-chinned Italian stud into the spotlight. I can never think of this movie/play without the brilliantly titled Holy Molar song “My Saturday Night Fever Turned Into a Sunday Morning Rash” coming to mind.…
Texas Woman Arrested after Falling for PD Facebook Post about Tainted Meth
Last week, while wasting time on social media at work, you may have seen a trending story about the Granite Shoals Police Department. The police were “warning” residents that the local meth and heroin supplies might be infected with ebola, and that concerned citizens should head over to the PD to have their drugs tested.…
A Taste of the Rolling Stones in Havana
When we arrived in Havana, about 1:30 p.m., the fans were already pouring onto the sports field where the concert would be held. The taxi dropped us “a couple of blocks” away since the streets were closed. It turned out to be about a mile or more. The crowds were still pouring in. We were so…
First Round of Spurs Playoff Tickets Go on Sale April 1
With a phenomenal season drawing closer to its end, the San Antonio Spurs will head into the playoffs for the 19th consecutive time. And tickets for the first two home games of the 2016 NBA playoffs go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. The exact dates, times and opponents will be announced later. Visit spurs.com…
Crystal City’s Embattled Former Mayor is Running for Re-election
Crystal City’s embattled former mayor, who was led away in handcuffs and charged with inciting a riot (they found a controlled substance on him at the jail), wants his old job back. Ricardo Lopez, who is also accused of bribery, probably spent way too much time talking to the Texas Tribune for someone who could…
Texas Game Wardens Found Nearly a Half-ton of Pot Buried in Dunes on South Padre Island
During what might be the busiest time of the year on South Padre Island — Spring Break and Semana Santa — Texas Game Wardens uncovered more than 900 pounds of pot hidden within sand dunes. Texas Game Wardens reported on Facebook that while patrolling the coastline between two beach access points north of the city…
Rest Over Rust: Spurs Big 3 to Rest This Weekend
Maybe we’ll see a return of “DNP-OLD”? The Spurs announced today that Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker would all miss Saturday’s match against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Big Three will join Patty Mills, Boris Diaw and Kawhi Leonard on the bench this weekend. Those players will miss the game against Memphis. Mills…
San Antonio Metro Health Investigates 33 Possible Cases of Zika Virus
The good news: no new confirmed cases. There are still just three confirmed Zika virus cases, and seven other possible cases returned negative test results. The bad news: the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District continues to investigate possible investigations. There are now 33 people under investigation for possible infection, up from 26 in early March. …
Be Sure to Wish the Spurs Coyote Happy Birthday
The goofy, green-eyed mascot of the San Antonio Spurs turns 23 today! Happy birthday to the Spurs Coyote. The Spurs tweeted this great gif of the Alamo City’s favorite mascot today: Go @SpursCoyote, it's your birthday! #HBDCoyote 🎉 pic.twitter.com/xE748iB6V9 — San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) March 25, 2016 However, even though its the mascot’s birthday, the…
As More Musicians Design Custom NBA Tees it Begs, ‘Who Should Rep the Spurs?’
Teespring, the custom apparel company that allows for customers to design their own merchandise, has joined forces with the NBA for a series entitled #MyTeamMyCity, giving native msucians an opportunity to design custom t-shirts promoting themselves and their hometown team. Some of the current contributors include Jeremih, Slipknot and Fall Out Boy, who all contributed…
Send Your Baby Off to Sleep With Rihanna’s New Lullaby Album
Just because your baby doesn’t work yet (stupid child labor laws) doesn’t mean it can’t “Work”. Famous for their lullabye versions of classic Beatles tunes, Taylor Swift songs and Jay-Z jams, Rockabye Baby! has most recently applied their swaddled, gaga-googoo, light-up mobile treatment to hits from Rihanna’s impressive catalog of booty-movers and rump-shakers, including “We…
Local Theater Chain Rebrands as Santikos Entertainment with Social Mission
Santikos Theatres is now Santikos Entertainment. The local theater chain unveiled its new name change and logo Wednesday night at an event held at the Palladium Theater. Along with its new corporate look, Santikos Entertainment shared its new mission, which reflects the new direction of the company: “Santikos Entertainment now exists for the sole benefit of the community,” the company’s…
Hot Kidz in the City: A Chat with a Kidz Bop Kid
At 15-years-old and with over 16 million albums sold, it’s about time for Kidz Bop to be taken seriously, sorta. We’re all well aware of the kiddy capitalist entity known as Kidz Bop: a money makin’ machine that strips dirty words and suggestive themes from Top 40 pop songs and has the refurbished tune sung…
SAPD Chief William McManus ‘Bewildered’ by Police Union’s ‘Vicious’ No-confidence Vote
A San Antonio resident emailed SAPD Chief William McManus today to voice his support after the San Antonio Police Officer’s Association voted to say they have no confidence in the chief. “I’m but one voice among many, with limited information, but I do wish to express my support for your continued leadership at SAPD—unless and…
10 Things You Have to Do This Weekend
Thu 3/24 “Straight from Mexico City” Having previously delivered diverse exhibitions shipped “Straight from Berlin” and “Straight from Spain,” Olmos Park’s Ruiz-Healy Art engages in an artistic exchange with Galería Karen Huber for “Straight from Mexico City.” Organized by curator and critic Octavio Avendaño Trujillo, the group show brings together artists Eugenia Martínez (Mexico), Kanako…
La Frite Will Host Fundraiser for Belgium Terror Victims
This Friday, March 25 from 5 to 7 p.m., La Frite Belgian Bistro (728 S. Alamo St., 210-224-7555) will host a happy hour fundraiser for victims of Tuesday’s ISIS attack in Belgium, which killed 30 people and injured hundreds. A portion of the proceeds during the restaurant’s happy hour will be donated to victims of…
10 Shows to See This Weekend
Thursday, March 24 American Swine Named for the ruling class and their let-them-eat-cake approach to everyone else, this SA punk band hurl their pearls before likeminded class warriors. With Blank Side and The Zukinis. Free, 10pm, The Mix, 2423 N. St. Mary’s St., (210) 735-1313 Thursday, March 24 Yanni The Kenny G of classical music, who has made…
Will Axl Rose Sing for AC/DC in Group’s Remaining Concerts?
With doctors reportedly telling AC/DC’s frontman Brian Johnson that if he continues touring with the Australian rock group, originally fronted by The Bon Scott, that he’d go deaf, Axl Rose is rumored to be stepping in for the final 10 shows of the band’s rescheduled North American tour. “Nothing official to announce. Will update you…
Crazy State Board of Education Candidate Doubles Down on Allegation that the President was a Gay Prostitute
The possibility of Mary Lou Bruner winning a seat on the Texas Board of Education is terrifying, given her disregard of facts. Late last year, the North Texas candidate posted to Facebook, saying President Barack Obama was a male prostitute while in his 20s so that he could fuel a drug habit. You’d hope statements…
Watch: Boban Marjanovic Drops Career High 19 Points in Spurs Win
The main storyline from the Spurs’ 112-88 victory over the Miami Heat Thursday night was how the Silver and Black rebounded from their previous game. In that one, they let a 25-point lead slip away against the Charlotte Hornets — one of the worst regular season losses in the Popovich era. But let’s take a…
There’s Only 250 of These Big Red Fiesta Medals
Confession: I don’t like Big Red. But I do love Matt Bonner, which means I have to have this year’s Big Red Fiesta medal. Unfortunately, there are only 250 of these Limited Edition Fiesta 2016 Collectors beauties. The manufacturer is leaving it all to chance as it’ll gift said number of medals through on online…
San Antonio Flavor Has Officially Sold Out
Bad news if you were waiting until the last second to buy a ticket to San Antonio Current Flavor — the event has officially sold out. If you did score tickets to the March 24 event a) you go, Glen Coco and b) here are a few tips on making the best out of your…
Baseball, Bonds and Bargaining: 7 Takeaways from Mayor Ivy Taylor’s State of the City Address
If you missed our live coverage of Mayor Ivy Taylor’s 2016 State of the City address, don’t fret: that’s all right here. You can also read the full transcript of her address on that page. All caught up? Great. Now, here are seven takeaways from the speech: Ending Veteran Homelessness is on track: The City…
A Tribe Called Quest’s Phife Dawg Dies at 45
The man born Malik Taylor, christened Phife Dawg by the hip-hop gods, has passed away at the age of 45 due to complications from diabetes. Taylor had a history of diabetes-related issues, including a kidney transplant in 2008. An intrinsic part of the chemistry of the legendary hip-hop group A Tribe Called Quest, the rough,…
Luminaria 2016 Set For Next Round in Downtown East
Luminaria has a new home for 2016. The local contemporary arts festival will take place in Downtown East, a neighborhood deeply rooted in African-American history and culture. The announcement of the festival’s new location for this year was made by Luminaria executive director Kathy Armstrong and other city leaders Tuesday night on the Hays Street…
Come Intern at the Current!
The San Antonio Current is looking for several interns to join our production and editorial teams! PRODUCTION INTERNS We’re looking for motivated and creative graphic design interns to join our production team. This is the perfect place for new designers to learn, develop their portfolio, network with industry professionals, and develop new skills that they…
Warped Tour Announces 2016 Lineup (Aggro Tweens Rejoice)
The window of people that still hold out – reloading the Warped Tour homepage, counting down the seconds, waiting with bated breath – may be only large enough for a twee tweeter with an asymmetrical ‘do frosted all the colors of the Katy Perry pastel rainbow to slip into, however the annual parking-lot-pubescent-pop-punk-pep-rally is here…
Ag Commissioner Sid Miller Posts Fake Photo of Obama With a Che Guevera T-Shirt
Never let the truth get in the way of a good Facebook post. Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller posted a picture of President Barack Obama holding a Che Guevera T-shirt yesterday, chastising the president for traveling to Cuba and remaining there in the wake of the terror attacks in Brussels. Here’s the full post: (function(d,…
North Texas Demolition Company Destroys the Wrong House
Talk about an expensive fuck up. Lindsay Diaz and Alan Cutter tell WFAA that Billy L. Nabors Demolition tore down a tornado-damaged duplex they owned, instead of a home one block away. “That’s what their job is — to wreck it in demo, and they really wrecked my life,” Diaz tells the television station. At…
The Women of Hangover Fest Sound Off at Burger Records’ Feminist Exhibition
If you weren’t at Burger Records’ Hangover Fest, you not only missed out — you fucked up. The day-long festival brought us what was promised: a hungover, exhausted version of SXSW packed into just 12 hours. Female musicians dominated the festival and its main stage and gave San Antonio a taste of what it’s been…
New Partner Reduces Abengoa’s Role in the Vista Ridge Pipeline Project
With the Spanish company charged with building the 142-mile Vista Ridge Pipeline facing bankruptcy, Mayor Ivy Taylor announced a new deal to keep the project above water. Abengoa, the Spanish company the City and San Antonio Water System leaders originally picked to head up the Vista Ridge Pipeline, will hand 100-percent of decision-making authority to…
The Rock ‘n’ Roll Moxy of Philly’s Sheer Mag
Through daytime television, tawdry paperbacks and pop-psych seminars, the self-help industry pulls in an annual $10 billion, promising the secrets to defeat procrastination, de-clutter the home and achieve the body one has always imagined living in. Because we all strive to be better, everyone is guilty of some self-help motivator. Mine is Sheer Mag, a…
Outlaw Country Music Legend Billy Joe Shaver Tells It Like It Is
Long in the Truth
New Generation Taking Lead at Brigid
Squad Goals
6 Ways to Get Your Drink/Grub on This Week
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Beer, Beer & More Beer at Brass Tap
Brews & Burgers
Las Horas Mas Felices at Mezcalería Mixtli
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The Divergent Series Hits a Stumbling Block with Allegiant
The Death of Divergent?
Fixations, Oral and Otherwise
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