Fresh veggies, products and snacks are back at LocalSprout Food Hub (well, they never left, but the shops weren’t open to the public during the winter). Starting April 25, the LocalSprout Food Hub on Chestnut will host its Midweek Market from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesdays. Vendors include The Chop Shop Produce Co., Deep River…
Post-punk revivalists DIIV (pronounced “dive”) might be your favorite new band you’ve never heard of. Formed in 2011, the five-piece Brooklyn-based group writes music that, while definitely falling into the post-punk genre, have a psychedelic element to their music that’s unique, spacey and danceable as hell. Also on the bill, which is sort of a…
An investigative piece by the news site Buzzfeed is blowing the whistle on the San Antonio Police Department’s treatment of women. The lengthy story posted this morning paints a picture of a department where women are held back — and at times bullied or assaulted — by a male-dominated culture that reforming Chief William McManus failed to…
Councilman William Cruz Shaw said he’ll seek re-election in 2019, despite the rumors crisscrossing Council District 2 that he’s frustrated with City Hall and looking to bow out. Shaw kept it short: “I’m running.” Representing the East Side, the first-term councilman scored in the fall when city council approved a master development agreement for the…
Fifteen years after they teamed up to make The Room, a cult classic that many film pundits consider one of the worst movies ever made, director/writer/actor Tommy Wiseau and actor Greg Sestero, who were portrayed last year by James and Dave Franco in the critically-acclaimed The Disaster Artist, are at it again. This time, the…
This story originally appeared in our sister publication, Out In SA. After producing a 20-minute documentary about Fiesta Cornyation this year, local independent filmmaker David Sims announced he’s now working on a full-length version celebrating one of Fiesta San Antonio’s most popular events. Cornyation, the Short Film, which was completed last September, chronicles the origins…
Post-punk has made an official comeback into the mainstream corridors of music and we’re basically living for all of it. On top of Depeche Mode slated to slay the Alamo City next month, Milwaukee folk-pinks the Violent Femmes alongside British post-punk stalwarts Echo and the Bunnymen have just announced that they’ve added co-headline summer tour…
What. In. The. F, y’all. During the very first live taping of American Idol Sunday night, San Antonio’s Ada Vox made it into the top ten. But it wasn’t without a little help from judges Lionel Richie, Luke Bryan and Katy Perry, who pulled a move that pretty much shocked America. If you don’t know…
Kung Fu Kitchen, which opened this past June, has closed its doors to the public. The restaurant and bar at 1010 S. Flores St. focused on American-Chinese food and over-the-top cocktails but management says they’re pivoting to catering for the time being. No other statement was shared on the matter. Kung Fu Kitchen Patio Bar…
CPS Energy, as part of ongoing efforts to decrease its carbon footprint, has purchased 34 hybrid pickup trucks to replace older gasoline vehicles in its fleet. The new XLP Plug-In Hybrid Electric Ford F-150s offer 50 percent better fuel economy while yielding half the emissions of standard pickup trucks. The transaction marks the largest purchase…
On Monday, live music mammoths Live Nation announced National Concert Week, which will run April 30 through May 8. An exclusive $20 “all-in” ticket offers fans to celebrate the kickoff to its biggest summer season. The deal will include more than 1.5 million tickets to 2,000+ shows across Live Nation’s roster of summer tours including…
On the heels of a banging, brass-heavy performance of “Mi Gente” with Beyoncé at Coachella… …and a cameo during Cardi B’s “I Like It,” alongside Puerto Rican trap artist Bad Bunny earlier in the festival… …Colombian Reggaeton star J Balvin has announced a U.S. tour scheduled for this fall. Cue collective freak-out. The 27-date trek will be in…
A top Texas court official has testified that 43 percent of the state’s adult guardianship cases in a 27-county sample didn’t comply with the minimum paperwork-reporting requirements. David Slayton, administrative director of Texas’ Office of Court Administration, also told the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging that guardians in some of the 27,000 reviewed cases…
Y’all. Our girl might win this whole damn thing. If you haven’t been keeping up with the current season of American Idol, you’re really missing out. Not only is the talent on this show actual talent this season, San Antonio’s singing drag queen Ada Vox is competing and, as of last week, landed in the…
It’s time to glam up your facial hair and celebrate Fiesta, San Antonio! Seersucker Gin and honeysuckle tea time are hosting the Fiesta Beard Cocktail Party this Wednesday, April 25 from 4 to 6 p.m. for some cocktails with proceeds benefitting Say Sí and Gardopia Gardens. Come for honeysuckle botanical cocktails and stay to get…
What’s brunch without a little bubbly? And what better way to celebrate spring? That’s what chefs John and Elise Russ had in mind when they planned this Mistinguette Cava-inspired meal to take place next month. The first course, according to the press release, will consist of favas, English peas, and crispy pig skins; razor clams,…
In a move that surprised even those who follow the nuances of the San Antonio arts milieu closely, Artpace has announced that it is parting ways with Executive Director Veronique Le Melle. Le Melle, who has spent most of her career working in the arts nonprofit sector, came to Artpace just over two years ago,…
San Antonio artist, writer and animator Robert Gonzales is best known for The Ernie Show, an animated family comedy following an array of colorful characters as they navigate distinctly San Antonio scenarios. Since selling the rights to The Ernie Show to Más Mejor (a Latino-focused web wing of Lorne Michaels’ media company Broadway Video Entertainment), Gonzales…
On today’s unofficial marijuana holiday, there’s no shortage of folks taking to Twitter to share their smoke-out plans, show off zeppelin-sized joints or brag about the stickiness of their newly scored stash. San Antonians, naturally, are no exception. So, lay back, light up (if that’s your thing) and enjoy some of the best (and strangest)…
CPS Energy won’t request a rate hike this year to cover the capital it needs to upgrade facilities and keep pace with San Antonio’s rapid growth, officials with the municipal utility said. Working on its next annual budget, CPS considered asking the city to approve a 4.3 percent rate increase to cover those rising costs. However, CEO Paula…
Garrett T. Capps is a man on the rise. And he’s taking the San Antone Americana scene with him – hopefully. No stranger to anyone who’s followed local music over the past 10 years or so, Capps has hung his hat on his ever-sharpening ability to write relatable, engaging, and sometimes provocative songs, his earnestness,…
At the young age of 28, Swedish EDM DJ Avicii died on Friday, according to Rolling Stone. “It is with profound sorrow that we announce the loss of Tim Bergling, also known as Avicii,” wrote the musician’s representation in a statement. “He was found dead in Muscat, Oman this Friday afternoon local time, April 20th.…
Did you know that chili is the official dish of Texas? Well, you bet your ass it is. But, down here in San Antone we aren’t satisfied with something as basic and boring as a chili cook-off to celebrate our state dish, especially not during Fiesta time. That’s where the fantastic and fabulous Chili Queens…
At just 24 years old, Colombian reggaetón singer Maluma (born Juan Luis Londoño Arias) has already collaborated with some of Latin music’s biggest stars, from last year’s “Felices los 4” featuring Marc Anthony to the chart-topping Shakira single “Chantaje.” In the span of just a few years, Maluma emerged from a burgeoning Latin trap scene…
San Antonio artist, writer and animator Robert Gonzales is best known for The Ernie Show, an animated family comedy following an array of colorful characters as they navigate distinctly San Antonio scenarios. Since selling the rights to The Ernie Show to Más Mejor (a Latino-focused web wing of Lorne Michaels’ media company Broadway Video Entertainment), Gonzales…
A few weeks after completing a Manu Ginobili mural at Rudy’s Seafood on South Flores, San Antonio artist Nik Soupè has unveiled an addition to the wall: a tribute to Spurs coach Gregg Popovich. On Thursday, social media users began sharing photos of the mural, which features a serious-faced Popovich. Went to visit Pop this…
For this week’s edition of The Big Spoon Podcast, host (and our food & nightlife editor) Jess Elizarraras sits down with Ben Annotti and Sean Wen of Pinch Boil House & Bia Bar. Known for their Southeast Asia-inspired street food, seafood boils and then some, Pinch Boil House opened this past September on the ground…
The Trump Administration’s unrelenting push for a border wall has landed the already troubled Lower Rio Grande on an environmental advocacy group’s 2018 list of America’s Most Endangered Rivers. American Rivers placed the Lower Rio Grande on the list because additional wall construction would lead to flooding and decimate wildlife along the waterway. Dams and diversions…
It’s been 40 years since Pedro de Pacas (Cheech Marin) and Anthony Stoner (Tommy Chong) rode down the highway in a beat-up Chevy Impala puffing on a brick-sized joint in their 1978 comedy Up in Smoke. In celebration of the 40th anniversary, a collector’s edition Blu-ray/DVD will be released on Friday (4/20 — perfect timing),…
In what is quickly becoming a favorite segue into Fiesta, Bubble Fest will once again be serving up bubble-based fun for the whole family in the charming confines of Chris Park. Presented by the Linda Pace Foundation (recently rebranded as Ruby City) in partnership with local arts nonprofit Spare Parts, the Earth Day weekend event…
To the outsider, and even the undiscerning local, San Antonio doesn’t come across as an R&B and soul mecca. Since the advent of Tejano in the 1970s (which flourished into the ’90s with Selena at the helm), San Antonio would be known as a hotspot in the genre – an amalgamation of polka, pop, rock,…
This story originally appeared in our sister publication, Out In SA. Now in its 127th year, Fiesta San Antonio is an annual festival featuring ten days of parties and parades which this year begin on April 19. The celebration started in 1891 as a parade honoring the memory of the heroes of the Alamo and…
The phrase “put an egg on it” would seem to be a simple enough (and lately pervasive) statement about making a complete meal out of something allegedly incomplete on its own – say a plate of plain asparagus not wrapped in prosciutto or draped in hollandaise. But then Urban Dictionary gets involved with a more…
Darkwave is back from the grave, and it’s devouring its moody victims in increasing numbers of late. If you’re not exactly familiar with the genre darkwave, it’s basically just a sadder, slower new wave, or a gloomier post-punk. At first listen, The Soft Moon sounds like a mix of post-punk/nu-metal outfit Orgy and early Nine…
Fiesta is here, and that means parties across the city. Though going to some events means you might not score anything above a wine margarita or well mixer, there are ways to jazz up your boozin’ at home (or in very cleverly disguised and mega-discreet tumblers). For the following recipes, we retooled the daiquiri with…
San Antonio, it would seem, does a better job of supporting the Minneapolis hip-hop scene than it does its own. With the popularity, over the last few years, of shows from the likes of Lizzo, Atmosphere, and Brother Ali, SA has consistently shown its love for the unlikely hotbed of indie hip-hop activity, much of…
When it comes to the Pearl, and whether cheap food and drinks can be had there, Cured’s happy hour seems to garner all of the acclaim. Rightfully so. It’s where I prefer to destroy my liver while ingesting the Pearl’s fancy food. I didn’t know about the Boiler House’s happy hour, though. This upscale grill,…
If it feels more crowded ’round these parts, that’s because it is. Bexar County gained 30,831 new residents from 2016 to 2017 for a 1.6 percent population increase, according to recently released U.S. Census Bureau estimates. With 1,958,578 residents at the end of last year, it was the U.S. county with the 6th largest population…
Of all the sitcoms to feature a shlubby goofball husband and his mismatched, highly capable wife, The Jim Gaffigan Show is probably one of the most realistic because Gaffigan’s real-life wife Jeannie served as a writer on the show — which told a fictionalized version of the Gaffigans’ actual lives raising their five children in…
Gai dan jai or Hong Kong bubble waffles have made their way to Stone Oak with the opening of Bubble Waffle Bar’s second location at 19141 Stone Oak Pkwy., Suite 501. Opened by J.R. Gallegos, Bubble Waffle Bar first opened on the city’s Northwest side less than a year ago. The new location, which features…
ConnectSA, the nonprofit formed to sell Mayor Ron Nirenberg’s proposed multimodal transportation plan to San Antonio voters, will likely rely on young, tech-savvy allies – despite the fact that its leadership is distinctly old guard. Nirenberg sees a major transportation revamp as essential if the city is to accommodate the million new residents it’s predicted…
The show that has inspired countless fan theory discussions on Reddit is returning to HBO for its second season. Westworld, the brainchild of blockbuster producers Johnathan Nolan and Lisa Joy, has radically pushed not only television and digital streaming’s expectations, but has become one of the freshest shows to illicit one of the most devout…
Update 4/19: This story has been updated to reflect LeBron James’ statement regarding his sideline interview. In a press release sent out Wednesday, the Spurs Sports and Entertainment organization announced the passing of Erin Popovich, head coach Gregg Popovich’s wife of more than 40 years. Erin had been ill for some time and passed away…
It really is the year for Latin Pop in San Antonio. With Miguel tearing up the Aztec Theatre last week, bachata heartthrob Romeo Santos taking our breath away in March and Juanes gearing up to slay us in May and Shakira finally coming through in August, someone let the secret out: we live for Latin…
State Rep. Diego Bernal doesn’t disappoint when it comes to Fiesta medals. After paying tribute to the Star Wars franchise the past two years, Bernal decided to go the Stranger Things route. The medal, made in collaboration with Ray Tattoed Boy, replaces Eleven’s love for Eggo waffles for all things puro San Antonio. Styled in…
This story originally appeared in our sister publication, Out In SA. Fifteen San Antonio citizens have been named to Mayor Ron Nirenberg’s LGBTQ Advisory Committee. The finalists were chosen from almost 200 applicants who were required to fill out an application that was widely distributed throughout the community in March. Applications were reviewed by the…
In a bid to preserve heritage sites and improve their accessibility, Internet giant Google has launched virtual 3D tours of 27 world wonders — among them, San Antonio’s Missions. That’s right, the Southside’s collection of 18th Century Spanish colonial missions is standing tall next to Chichén Itzá, Pompeii and Brandenburg Gate in Google’s newly minted Open Heritage…
Founded by Emily Leeper in 2013, the LGBTQ organization Fiesta Youth aims to “empower youth to build a future where all people are accepted and loved as they are.” The youth support group’s biggest annual fundraiser, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, marks its fourth year with a masquerade at the Veranda, a…
Once you get past the exasperating 90-minute narration and the eruption of images that jump off the screen and hit you with the power of a Chicano punk riff, you’ll appreciate Speeder Kills (2003) as an instant San Antonio film classic. Director Jim Mendiola, on his way back to California after shooting another film, was…
Well damn, son, Hudson Moore is one sexy country dude. On his latest album Getaway, you’ll get the feeling he’s singing straight to you, especially on “Sand in The Bed” – “swimming under those king size covers and wrapping my arms around you, sweetheart.” (Yes, Gawd!) His baritone vocals, accented with a hint of country…
San Antonio artist, writer and animator Robert Gonzales is best known for The Ernie Show, an animated family comedy following an array of colorful characters as they navigate distinctly San Antonio scenarios. Since selling the rights to The Ernie Show to Más Mejor (a Latino-focused web wing of Lorne Michaels’ media company Broadway Video Entertainment),…
Local sketch comedy troupe Comedia A Go-Go returns to the Laugh Out Loud stage with their fifth annual “(Anti)-Fiesta” event, which takes loving potshots at the city’s 11-day party – from its pooch parades to its puffy tacos. The comedy show features CAGG founders Regan Avalos, Larry Garza, Jess Castro and Joel Settles along with…
By celebrating contemporary artists in meticulously crafted and insightful documentary shorts, married duo Mark and Angela Walley have established themselves as revered creators in their own right. Beyond creating films about the work and creative processes of Gary Sweeney, Megan Harrison, Ken Little and many others, the pair has been spotlighted by local, regional and…
Editor’s Note: The following is The Big Spoon, an opinion column on San Antonio’s food and drink scene. Last year, as the city grew to a hum that sounded eerily like mariachis and “Hey Baby Que Paso,” between posts for medals and wreaths and giant hats, I stumbled on this: “Don’t be a Fiesta fattie.”…
Watching Alyson Alonzo sing is a spiritual experience. When she’s performing at a bar or venue, you can hear a hush wash over the crowd as soon as she releases a string of breathy notes. She’s that good. Apparently, she’s been that good for a while. Alonzo told the Current in a recent interview that…
Oh snap! According to The Fader, in celebration of the 20th anniversary of The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, L Boogie herself is embarking on a tour in which she will play through the entirety of the the record that garnered her 10 Grammy nominations – five of which she won. The 29-stop tour launches on…
Editor’s Note: The following is Their Town, a column of opinion and analysis. Family life never just rolls forward like a train on tracks. It veers off, doubles back and lurches forward again. Kids move away from home, and sometimes they move back in when they’re adults. Parents get old and sick, and their children…
Sure, Mark Zuckerberg’s two days in the congressional hot seat was cathartic. Especially if you’re concerned about Internet privacy, bot accounts and, oh, the possibility that online shenanigans handed Trump the election. And, yes, the resulting memes were priceless. But don’t hold your breath waiting for Washington to rein in Facebook. At least, not in…
What can be said about Willie Nelson that has not been said a million times. The man is an accomplished outlaw country singer who’s released 200 albums across six decades and has won basically every award a musician can score. In other words, Willie is that kind of gentle, cool badass who won’t take shit…
Circa 2010, something snapped inside Joaquin Phoenix. We’re not talking about his intentionally awkward marketing crusade for his mockumentary I’m Still Here where he appeared dazed on Late Show with David Letterman and provoked talk of a mental health crisis. No, the sudden change in him was more profound than any simulated psychosis. It was…
Q: Background: I, a 21-year-old male, enjoy receptive fisting. I’ve also had constipation problems all my life. Question: I saw my doctor recently, and he tried to link my enjoyment of anal sex to my constipation. (Granted, I didn’t tell him EVERYTHING I do down there.) My understanding was that there was no causal relationship,…
ARIES (March 21-April 19): In the early history of the automobile, electric engines were more popular and common than gasoline-powered engines. They were less noisy, dirty, smelly, and difficult to operate. It’s too bad that thereafter the technology for gasoline cars developed at a faster rate than the technology for electric cars. By the end…
Originally called Grace Park & The Deer, Austin-based indie folk band The Deer isn’t just some dime-a-dozen hipster folk band from Texas begging for listeners. Their music is smart, well thought out and has an attention to detail that shines through in their songs, setting themselves apart from the more mundane tendencies of the genre.…
If you’ve never heard of local poet/artist/performer Amalia Ortiz, we submit this event as the ideal chance to get acquainted with one of the most emboldening and dynamic forces in San Antonio. While her book of poetry Rant. Chant. Chisme. is essential reading — selected by NBC Latino as one of 10 Great Latino Books…
“I have so much more to offer,” drag performer Shangela Laquifa Wadley told the online LGBT entertainment site NewNowNext after her early elimination from RuPaul’s Drag Race back in 2010. As luck would have it, Shangela got two more opportunities to show audiences her still-developing drag chops — first on the third season of RPDR (where…
Have you ever smoked pot in a Porta Potty? Built a “Fiesta Dinosaur” from discarded turkey legs? Worn your pajamas to Chuck E. Cheese? Smuggled an entire pizza into a movie theater? Flirted with a breakfast taco? If you answered “yes” to any of the above, there’s a decent chance your questionable behavior has inspired…
