The Krayolas #ShareTheDream with Martin Luther King Jr.
The Saldaña brothers in New York, trying to blend in. Héctor Saldaña, bassist for The Krayolas, is a pissed off man. “I’m sick and tired of the bigotry and racial divide that has been in the news all summer,” he told the Current via email. “The politics of hate has got to stop.” Instead of…
Mahone Who? San Antonio Teen Takes Home a Moonman, Performs at VMAs
Today I received an assignment to blog about Austin Mahone, winner of last night’s esteemed VMA ‘Artist To Watch’ award [formerly known as ‘Best New Artist’]. My first thought? Who the hell is Mahone, and, wow, it would have been seriously easy to bully him in grade school because of the whole his-last-name-rhymes-with-bologna thing. As…
5 Things You Have to Do This Week
1. Trainspotting The forbidden, the dirty, the sensual and the surreal boil to life in Danny Boyle’s cinematic adaptation of Irvine Welsh’s novel about three heroin addicts living in squalor in Edinburgh, Scotland. Revived by the Drafthouse’s ’90s-centric Bangarang series, Boyle’s frenetic classic (starring Ewan McGregor, Ewen Bremner, Jonny Lee Miller, Kevin McKidd, Robert Carlyle…
Texas Pastafarian First American To Don Pasta Strainer In License Photo
KLBK News Texas Tech student Eddie Castillo had been battling DPS for a month before he was finally given the go-ahead to don a spaghetti colander on his head for his license photo. The headwear is the chosen religious apparel of Pastafarians, a religion which Castillo practices. We’re no strangers to the Flying Spaghetti Monster…
Mayweather vs. Canelo: The Biggest Fight in History?
The fight of the year is around the corner. Undefeated champions Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Mexico’s Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez will face each other at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on September 14. “The best against the best,” said Mayweather, someone who doesn’t usually give away praise easily. But he’s right: even though I still…
Eminem to Release ‘The Marshall Mathers LP 2’ on Nov. 5
The Marshall Mathers LP 2, Eminem first album since 2010’s Recovery (and eighth overall), will be released on November 5 via Aftermath Entertainment/Interscope Records. The new single, the Rick Rubin-produced “Berzerk,” was released on iTunes on Monday, August 26 at 11:01 p.m. Central. Dr. Dre and Rubin are credited as executive producers of the album.…
Best Hangover Cures: Current Staff Edition
As wide-eyed college students pour into dorms and area apartments this weekend with their John Belushi College posters, backpacks and what not, we hope they keep in mind that hangovers are no joke. As professional drinkers (well, some of us), we thought we’d share our favorite hangover cures. Here are a few of our go-t0…
“Alma de Mujer” at the Guadalupe feat. Lidón Patiño
“Alma de Mujer,” the flamenco show featuring the Guadalupe Dance Company and guest dancer Lidón Patiño, opened Friday at the Guadalupe Theater and continues Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. Tickets are $15-30 ($50 includes priority seating, tapas and sangría). It was a magical show where Patiño’s presence was the cherry on…
Several Eateries Extend Restaurant Week Through Next Week
BIN 555’s Insignia Burger can be yours. It’s the gift that keeps on giving. In case there’s still some give in your stretchy pants, or if you missed out on the smorgasbord we call Restaurant Week: Biga on the Banks, Boiler House, Jason Dady Restaurant Group (BIN 555, Tre Trattoria AH & DT), Kirby’s Prime…
FroYo Alert! New Orange Leaf Opens Labor Day Weekend
Get all the toppings. (Courtesy) More Froyo! Husband and wife team Victor and Karina Gallegos are opening their second Orange Leaf location in the Westover Market Place shopping center off 151 and 410. The couple, a former middle school teacher and HR specialist with the army, opened the Alamo Ranch location last August. “Our projected…
“Not a Single Word of Love”: A Viral Sensation
Here’s the story, in a nutshell: in 2011, Argentine Santiago Barrios bought an answering machine at a Buenos Aires flea market. Inside the machine was a cassette tape containing 12 messages, eight of which had been left 15 years ago by a distraught woman (María Teresa) trying to get in touch with her estranged partner…
First Look: Inside Big Bob’s Burgers Downtown Location
Fans of Big Bob’s Burgers (sadly, not affiliated with the TV show) will be able to dine on the on burgers, onion rings and other favorites when the second location opens Sept. 1. Bob Riddle, CIA-Hyde Park grad and former owner of San Remo Italian Ristorante in Castle Hills and Podna’s Catfish and Po’boys, closed shop at…
Check out ’80s Larry David and Michael Richards in “The Best of Fridays” Out on DVD
From Saturday Night Live to Chappell’s Show, sketch comedy shows have always been breeding ground for fresh, young talent looking to subvert the mainstream in new, exciting ways. Fridays was ABC’s attempt at carving out its own territory in the genre. Shout! Factory has just released The Best of Fridays in a 5-disc DVD set,…
Shot of the Week: Faust Tavern’s Pink Lemonade
Bottoms up. If our bartender is to be believed, Faust Tavern is haunted. We first ventured into the dark, dimly lit spot on a random Thursday in search of a tasty shot to share with you (Oh, and lunch). He mixed us his favorite, a Pink Lemonade: a combination of X-rated vodka, sweet and sour…
DOJ Plans to Sue Texas for ‘Discriminatory’ Voter ID Law
If your election laws are deemed discriminatory, the feds are probably coming after you. Today, U.S. Department of Justice officials announced plans to file suit against Texas for its Voter ID law. The DOJ argues the law, which compels citizens to show proof of identification before voting, violates Section 2 of the now eroded Voting…
10 Things You Have To Do This Weekend
1. ‘Somos San Antonio – We Are San Antonio 2013: Places That Once Were’ Established in 1995, the Fotoseptiembre USA International Photography Festival is billed as “a unique and eclectic forum for the exhibition and celebration of photography and photography-based art forms.” Beyond showcasing shutterbugs in Texas, the month-long fest stretches to Florida, Maryland and…
See Lidón Patiño dancing and talking about “Alma de Mujer”
Related: Lidón Patiño Fires Up SA’s Flamenco Scene Spanish flamenco dancer Lidón Patiño will be the guest choreographer and bailaora at the Guadalupe on Friday-Sunday, August 23-25, headlining the “Alma de Mujer” show put on by the Guadalupe Dance Company. Read the story here and see the video below to listen to Patiño herself talking…
Mayor Castro, Chris Pérez and Councilman Bernal Push Festival People En Español
From left: Mayor Castro, Chris Pérez and Councilman Diego Bernal (photo by Christine Castaño) “I think it is fair to say that Chris is the better looking of the two,” said Councilman Diego Bernal Wednesday at the Henry B. González Convention Center, introducing a smiling Mayor Julián Castro and Chris Pérez (Los Dinos, Chris Pérez…
Restaurant Week: Dine out, dig in! Pt. 2 (Sponsored Content)
The hardest part about Restaurant Week is paring down the multitude of scrumptious menus to just a few. With 46 participating restaurants and just seven days, that?s not a simple feat. Ideally, I?d have 14 delicious opportunities. But alas, the logistics of life prevails. This year, I?m planning on hitting up most of my picks…
Religious Leaders, Veterans Say Opposition to LGBT Non-Discrimination Ordinance Disturbing, Shameful
During a Wednesday morning press conference, local gay rights activists announced that more than 50 religious leaders have pledged their support for the city’s proposed LGBT non-discrimination ordinance. Held by advocacy group, the Community Alliance for a United San Antonio (CAUSA), local faith leaders from various dominations, combat veterans and business owners spoke out on…
Your Afternoon Zen: San Antonio Spurs’ Matt Bonner Eating Carrots
It makes sense when you think about it. <iframe width=”640″ height=”360″ src=”//www.youtube.com/embed/mab3qBMIr2g” frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen></iframe> Anyone else wondering what Matt Bonner was doing during the off-season? Well, turns out Bolthouse Farms introduced San Antonio’s favorite carrot-top in one of it’s Youtube vids promoting ShakeDowns (AKA baby carrots with added seasoning). Our favorite is the Celebrity-Rap-Basketball version,…
SAPD proposes cuts to family violence reduction program
The San Antonio Police Department’s plan to slash a program serving some of the city’s most vulnerable residents is drawing fire from the community. To meet its $1.6 million in expected reductions amid a city budget shortfall, SAPD opts to cut half of the civilian staff from its Crisis Response Team (CRT), a program that…
Industry News: Dadys compete in NYC, Cooking Channel spotlights SA restaurants
The Dady brothers are hoping to smoke out the competition in a barbeque contest next month. Jason and Jake Dady will be competing in the SMOKE@ICC Barbeque Competition in NYC on September 28. At the competition, 10 teams will smoke meats in four rounds. The winning team will get a trip to Korea, a smoker…
Diarrhea Planet: 'I'm rich beyond your wildest dreams'
In March of 2012, after wandering about much of the day, I settled on a SXSW showcase at Cheer Up Charlie’s. I had heard a group called Diarrhea Planet would be playing. In fact, you can read my recap here. The six-piece Nashville rock outfit is well known for their live shows. As the group’s…
Blanco BBQ Satiates Crowds
There are two things San Antonio can always do with more of: barbecue and Tex-Mex. It’s not surprising that Blanco BBQ, located at the recently renovated 13000 block of Blanco Road, has already turned into a hot spot for neighboring families and workers. The massive facility helps accommodate these hordes of barbecue fanatics that flock…
Hot Barcelona Food Trends
Ah, Barcelona. The city of sangria, Gaudí, paella, Barça (definitely mas que un club, mind you), tapas and so much more. This summer, I discovered more than a few food and drink trends I’d be thrilled to see make a leap across the pond. Catalan tomato bread: A Catalan classic, pa amb tomàquet (aka pan…
Rise of SA’s Female Breadwinners: Seven powerful first-person accounts
In late May, the Pew Research Center released a report showing that more than 40 percent of U.S. households with children under age 18 list women as the sole or primary provider. Wives out-earn their husbands in nearly a quarter of households, which is surprising only in its low percentage since a 2011 survey showed…
Culinary Calendar: Seven ways to get your grub and/or drink on
Wednesday, Aug. 21: Big fans of Alamo beer can get their fill at Stella Public House during Alamo Golden Day. Pints of Alamo Golden Ale are available at $3.50 all day. 11 am-11 pm, 1414 S Alamo, (210) 277-7045, stellapublichouse.com. Thursday, Aug. 22: The staff at Sur La Table takes on “Jerusalem: A Cookbook” by…
Savage Love: Kinky kid
I recently discovered that my 14-year-old stepson, who lives with us full-time, has been stealing, wearing, soiling and hiding his toddler sister’s pull-ups. I’ve found them after he hides them in his closet, which also serves as a general storage area. After discussions with him, I’m certain that wearing them is a pleasure thing for…
Rise of the Female Breadwinners: Cynthia Muñoz
Cynthia Muñoz 48; single Job title: President of Muñoz Public Relations, producer of Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza Estimated household income: Fluctuates Education: B.A. How did you become the primary breadwinner? Basically, I just started my business and my family wanted to help and they always have. It just sort of happened. My sister works for me…
Lidón Patiño Fires Up SA’s Flamenco Scene
Related: See Lidón Patiño dancing and talking about "Alma de Mujer" Little by little, San Antonio flamenco continues its sincere, unpretentious race to earn credibility through the efforts of different schools and independently organized—and not-so-organized—practitioners. While some remain skeptical, our flamenco scene is strong enough to put on shows on a regular basis. Every year,…
Sangrias for Scorchin' SA Nights
I saw the Mothman once. I was sitting on the porch of my questionable apartment off Blanco on one of those too-humid nights. My girlfriend at the time was sitting next to me. In the distance, a balloon floated above H-E-B, slowly moving toward us without a breeze to blow it. As it neared, it…
Rise of the Female Breadwinners: Rachel Gonzales-Mata
Rachel Gonzales-Mata 34; married Children: sons, 16, 5, daughter, 14 Job title: Licensed Vocational Nurse/Nurse Care Technician; $50,000-$75,000; Education: Licensed LVN and X-ray technician, attended San Antonio College and Our Lady of the Lake University Where did you grow up? Mostly on the South Side, Palo Alto College area. We moved to the West Side…
Rise of the Female Breadwinners: Sarah Brooke Lyons
Sarah Brooke Lyons 30; divorced Children: Daughter, 8 Job title: Photographer Estimated household income: $25,000-$50,000 Education: B.A. How did you become the primary breadwinner? After my divorce I really cut all ties with my ex-husband and began supporting myself entirely at that point. There’s no child support, there’s no help from her father. Describe your…
Rise of the Female Breadwinners: Dawn Lafreeda
Dawn Lafreeda 52; partnered Children: Twin sons, 9 Job title: President and CEO Den-Tex Central, Inc.Estimated household income: $100,000 Education: One year of college Are you a native San Antonian? If not, when did you move here? No, I was born in Philadelphia, but I grew up in Orange County, Calif. I moved here in…
Rise of the Female Breadwinners: Brenner Stiles
Brenner Stiles 35; divorced Children: Daughter, 17, son, 10 Job title: Peer support specialist with Department of Veteran Affairs Estimated annual income: $50,000-$75,000 Education: B.A., enrolled in M.B.A. program How did you get to be the primary breadwinner? To be honest with you, I think it goes way, way back to when I was a…
As ‘White’ As The August Snow: AtticRep and The Aesthetic of Waste’s collaboration
Combine all the wavelengths of the visible spectrum, and you have the color white. Throw together two independent theatrical companies as well as roller skates, puppets, masks, slides, full-frontal nudity, corporate tyranny, strolling minstrels, bellicose nationalism, xenophobia, religious fanaticism, true love, quest for identity, murder, beheading, cupcakes and existential angst, and you have White, an…
Rise of the Female Breadwinners: Burgundy Woods
Burgundy Woods 32; serious relationship Job Title: Account executive* Estimated household income: $50,000-$75,000 (2012) Education: B.A., graduate degree in fashion design and trend research How did you become the primary breadwinner? I didn’t plan it—it just fell on my lap. After living in Los Angeles since 2004, when I came home in 2012 I realized…
Free Will Astrology
ARIES (March 21-April 19): An Indian student named Sankalp Sinha has invented the “Good Morning Sing N Shock.” It’s an alarm clock that plays you a song and gives you a small electrical jolt when you hit the snooze button. The voltage applied is far less intense than, say, a taser, and is designed to…
Rise of the Female Breadwinners: Lindsay Groff
Lindsay Groff 31; Single; Children: Two sons, 5 and 10 Job title: Hairstylist Estimated household income: $25,000-$50,000 Education: Currently enrolled in nursing school Are you a native San Antonian? If not, when did you move here? I’m originally from Austin, lived a few years in Dallas, but I’ve been in San Antonio since ’91. How…
Slowlikefire: 'Thieves By Nature'
It would have been easy enough for slowlikefire to emerge from the ruins of Ledaswan with the same sound, the same approach and the same concept, but instead they’ve tapped into their significant gift for songcraft and unleashed their ’90s indie side with Thieves By Nature. The result is pure enjoyment—fantastic edgy guitar echoes from…
Cate Blanchett Shines In Woody Allen’s ‘Blue Jasmine’
Depending on which side you’re on, every Woody Allen film is either time for celebration, evaluation or neglect. Blue Jasmine won’t earn Allen’s oeuvre any new fans, but it solidifies the momentum he earned with Midnight in Paris (2011) and the underrated To Rome with Love (2012)—Allen may have left Manhattan, but he’s still here.…
Best Express-News Headline Ever?
It might rain today, the E-N reports.
Elisa Chan, Regarding Anti-LGBT Remarks: ‘Political correctness will not win’
After a standing applause from a small group of supporters, District 9 council member Elisa Chan delivered a much-awaited full-length statement regarding her homophobic comments, exposed by a secret recording last week. During a Tuesday press conference, council member Elisa Chan invoked privacy and free speech rights while defending her controversial remarks about the LGBT…
Juana Molina to Release First Album in 5 Years
Wed 21, the new album by Argentina’s Juana Molina, a former top TV comedienne who developed a worldwide cult following since releasing her Rara debut in 1996, will be out October 29 via Crammed Discs. It will be her sixth album and first since Un día (2008). Molina is the rare case of a superb…
