Halloween comes early and often for the outlandish, outrageous “patients” in the care of Shawn Benét’s MadHouse — an out-of-the-box series billed as “San Antonio’s newest monthly alternative drag show.” Having recently served up a sinister smorgasbord of drag antics headlined by controversial queen James Majesty (runner-up on season two of The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula: Search…
A San Antonio fair housing advocate’s anti-discrimination suit against Facebook got a recent booster shot from a pair of U.S. government agencies. The suit, filed in March by the Fair Housing Council of Greater San Antonio (FHOGSA) and three similar groups, argues the social media giant knowingly lets landlords and property sellers run ads that…
Manu Ginobili has a lot of memorable moments from his 16 seasons with the San Antonio Spurs. One particular moment has been getting a lot of attention since Ginobili announced his retirement: the time he caught a bat during a game. Walk down memory lane with us. During a game at the AT&T Center on…
Sidearms at the polls Plans for 3-D printed guns It’s the Shoot-Me State Election judges can carry guns to the polls, Texas attorney general says Blocked from giving away 3D-printed gun blueprints, Texas man says he’s selling them instead Related Stories
Kevin Russell of alt-country outfits the Gourds and Shinyribs is known for his quirky take on American music — and he brings spades of that sensibility to his new tribute to retired Spur Manu Ginobili. In a lesson on how to crank out a topical tune while the buzz is still hot, the Austin musician…
Rep. Beto O’Rourke has pulled into a statistical dead heat with Republican incumbent Sen. Ted Cruz in an Emerson College e-poll published Wednesday. The poll, conducted Aug. 22-25, gave Cruz 38 percent of the vote and O’Rourke 37 percent, while another 21 percent of respondents were undecided. It had a margin of error of plus or minus 4.4…
Another coffee shop has hit San Antonio this week with the opening of Don Martin’s Coffee at 540 S. Presa. Owned by Brian Correa, Janet Correa and family friend Daniel Gonzalez, the coffeeshop is serving espresso-based drinks and cold brew using beans from White Elephant Coffee Co. “Daniel chose White Elephant because he wanted to…
It happens to the best of ‘em. Shows gotta get rescheduled. While Residente’s camp has not disclosed why there’s a reschedule, unfortunately the Puerto Rican rapper and co-fouder of Calle 13 has rescheduled his show at The Aztec Theatre for Monday, October 15. All tickets purchased for the original Sunday, September 2 date will be…
Spurs fans won’t be seeing the last of Manu Ginobili. While Ginobili announced Monday that he was retiring from basketball, the longtime Spur isn’t completely disappearing from the team. In an article he wrote for Argentinian site La Nacion, Ginobili said he told coach Gregg Popovich that he’ll be around to help the Spurs whenever…
We at David’s Legacy Foundation are grateful for the support of our friends, neighbors and partners, like our locally owned Papa John’s stores. As we work to increase awareness of teen cyber bullying and the life-altering affects it can have on families, we raise a higher bar for communities. Papa John’s does the same. That’s…
Before I get into this, I want to preface this blog with this: I am a millennial. I like avocado toast and expensive coffee. I collect vinyl even though I have Spotify. Goat yoga sounds awesome and all I wear are booty shorts and leggings – even at business meetings for my job here at…
Rep. Beto O’Rourke is going national, y’all. No, he’s not running for president (yet?). After a clip of his remarks on NFL players who choose to kneel during the national anthem went viral, Ellen DeGeneres let the Texas Senate candidate know that she was a fan. I would like to meet you, @BetoORourke. https://t.co/rz0XAKbH5w —…
While some of us are still coming to terms with Manu Ginobili announcing his retirement on Monday, Mayor Ron Nirenberg knows that San Antonio needs to collectively appreciate the longtime Spur. Jersey retirement and Hall of Fame status will come in due time, but Nirenberg is inviting San Antonians to take part in celebrating Manu…
The “hidden” costs of home ownership in San Antonio aren’t as big a suck on your wallet as it is in other Texas cities. Or so says a new study by real-estate site Zillow, which tallied all the added expenses of owning a home — namely taxes, insurance, utilities and maintenance — that your parents’…
Today has been cancelled. We’re just going to think about the good ol’ days with the Big 3 and when Manu Ginobili’s bald spot was but a faint thinning. Thanks for the memories, Manu. Let’s remember the fan art he inspired like this from Ray Scarborough Tattooedboy. Let’s remember Manumania. Let’s remember the veladora he inspired…
The Alamo and River Walk are on so many magazines’ lists of travel bucket lists, we’re bored every time we see ’em pop up again. Maybe that’s what convinced Time to delve a little deeper into our city’s landmarks when compiling its inaugural World’s 100 Greatest Places feature. S.A.’s Inspiration Island water park was one of…
We all remember Atreyu. In the height of metalcore’s glory days in the late ’90s and early 2000s, the Orange County band continued to release an onslaught of albums especially after jumping onto Victory Records. While a lot of bands from that era have seemed to fall by the wayside or evolve into a softer,…
San Antonians and Spurs fans alike have waited all summer to hear whether longtime Spur Manu Ginobili would return for another season or call it quits. Via social media, the fan favorite announced Monday afternoon that he would retire. Today, with a wide range of feelings, I'm announcing my retirement from basketball. IMMENSE GRATITUDE to…
The Beach Boys are bringing good vibrations to the Majestic Theatre with their newly announced tour, Then & Now, on March 19, 2019. This tour comes as The Beach Boys mark over half a century of making music. Bodacious, brah. The Beach Boys are led by Mike Love and Bruce Johnston, who, along with Jeffrey…
This article was originally published by our sister publication Out In SA. An executive with a local hotel management company, who is a member of the San Antonio LGBT Chamber of Commerce, has officially appointed a campaign treasurer, initiating a possible run for the City Council District 1 seat currently held by Roberto C. Treviño.…
Texas-based chain Wingstop is celebrating its 20th anniversary and is inviting San Antonians to partake in the these throwback deals. All 32 locations in San Antonio are offering a special one-day-only promotion that will throw back prices to 1998. Today only you’ll be able to score 10 classic or boneless wings for just $3.49. You…
Earlier this week we reported that D Magazine, which serves North Texas, was coming out with a taco issue in which they claim Dallas as “Taco City.” San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg brilliantly responded with this. LOL https://t.co/yLUa2BKCYD — Mayor Ron Nirenberg (@Ron_Nirenberg) August 20, 2018 Apparently the folks over at D Magazine weren’t all…
Vietnamese fare is the latest to land on the St. Mary’s Strip. After announcing their first location outside of a food truck back in January, Singhs Vietnamese has opened its doors between TBA and Slackers. For now, the menu is made up of drinks, sides and entrees with favorites like the eggroll, banh mi, rice,…
Editor’s Note: Every Monday through Thursday, the San Antonio Current posts news in haiku form. We call it Haiku News. Every Friday, however, we publish news in limerick form. We call it Limerick News. There once was a candidate named Beto Whose rugged looks were no secreto When taking a knee We may disagree But we…
As reported last week by Remezcla, a Queretaro-based Mexican pan dulce shop launched a new item that had social media atwitter. Known as the Manteconcha, the new pastry combines the buttery richness of a mantecada (a Mexican muffin of sorts), and the ever-popular concha (I’m not explaining what conchas are, get yourself to a panaderia…
Spur Rudy Gay has been plenty busy this offseason. Earlier this month, Gay released his very own fashion collection. In partnership with Zappos and Superism, Gay released a boys leisurewear collection available on the online retailer’s site. For Gay, the collection hits close to home for multiple reasons. “I’ve been dreaming of designing a collection…
Nearly a month after the federal court deadline for the Trump administration to reunite separated immigrant families, 565 children are still stuck in government custody, according to the American Civil Liberties Union. As of August 16, the fates of 366 of those kids, including six under the age of five, were in limbo because the feds…
Greetings from CBD American Shaman of San Antonio. My name Vincent Gabriel and I am the owner of the Balcones Heights location that has been open since July 3. We have 60 products in stock from water solubles, tinctures, edibles, pain creams, vape products, bath bombs, pet products and much more! Many of the items in various…
While San Antonio native Austin Mahone rubs elbows with A-listers in the music industry, the pop star was starstruck during a recent visit to the Alamo City. Mahone was in SA earlier this week and was able to knock something off his bucket list: meeting Tim Duncan. On Wednesday, the 22-year-old shared a photo of…
Most San Antonians remember the time Tim Duncan was ejected from a game. In fact, it was the only time he got ejected in his 19-year career. For laughing. While San Antonians were both puzzled and amused, the referee who made the call, the strict, quick-tempered Joey Crawford, was not. In an ESPN article published…
With a name like Bubblegum Octopus, anyone would hope that the music could be as magical as the amazing name. Thankfully, it is. Combining the textures, tones and elements of chiptune, glitch, casiocore, grind metal, metal core, early 2000s indie rock and ’80s pop, Bubblegum Octopus is sort of all over the place. But there’s…
Noodleboy, a name given as a term of endearment, is a homegrown songwriting project centered on the domestic — Jeremy Purser’s sparely arranged songs cover subject matter drawn from personal experiences, cats and plants, and feature sounds from his daily life, like a voicemail from his mother. Purser eschews high production values, instead opting for…
When costumes, aliases or anonymity are key features for a rock band (KISS, GWAR, Ghost, The Residents and Peelander Z all come to mind), it’s only natural to wonder how their music would fare without the layers of artifice and manufactured mystery. Claiming to be an “elite squad of rock stars from the future” who…
Color me surprised, but it seems Jack’s Patio Bar has cobbled together one of its best (and certainly most musically diverse) bills in recent memory. For one, LA’s Mammoth Indigo, which might vaguely call Modest Mouse to mind, comes to town supporting its fantastic and far-ranging sophomore LP Wilt. The band’s sound, a welcome conundrum…
Remember that time, nearly two years ago now, that we all learned the hard way that we should probably be more invested in the American political apparatus? Good times, eh? As this year’s November elections approach, it is comforting to a certain degree to see just how many individuals and organizations are energizing, empowering and…
S.A.-raised singer-songwriter Jefferson Clay has dropped a new single about how much he digs his hometown’s River Walk. And the musician, now residing in Austin, is even backing up the sentiment by donating all proceeds from “Riverwalkin'” to the River Walk Association. In the video, the 24-year-old Clay — whose folk- and soul-influenced pop isn’t…
Churros are clearly having a moment in San Antonio and now the dessert dujour will be paired with beer. The Corner, a craft beer bar and growler station, will host chef Danielle Rodriguez of 6202SA for a churro and beer pairing featuring four churro creations and brews from Houston’s 8th Wonder Brewery on Thursday, September…
JAYCEEOH is one-half of the newly formed duo 1000volts alongside the legendary rapper Redman. But the DJ can hold his own. From current EDM to grime and dubstep tracks, the dude has some serious skill, and since we don’t get this caliber of DJ in our town on the regular, all you EDM kids should…
Are they ready for your jelly, SA? With San Antonio’s own Ada Vox making history as the only drag queen to ever compete in the competition (landing in the top 10 no less), the idea of a San Antonian becoming the next American Idol isn’t that far off from reality. If you think you’ve got…
Even if you’re not worried about being one of the estimated 1,400 Americans or 224 Texans who will die annually if the Trump administration replaces the Obama-era Clean Power Plan, chances are you know or have a family member who has asthma. And their odds look considerably worse. The administration’s much-relaxed rules for coal-burning plants…
Lonnie Walker IV’s hair may get your attention, but hairstyle aside, the Spurs rookie is plenty buzzworthy. Basketball bible SLAM Magazine recently called Walker the “world’s most interesting rookie.” In the article published earlier this week, associate editor Alex Squadron goes into full detail on why Walker is such a standout. First of all, he’s…
While many people know A Streetcar Named Desire as a 1951 film — one of the best ever — starring Marlon Brando, Vivien Leigh and Kim Hunter, it was a Pulitzer Prize-winning play four years before the movie premiered. Written by Tennessee Williams, one of the true masters of American drama, the film follows Southern…
Not like it matters giving that this is Texas we’re talking about, but there is something to say about standing outside in 90 degree heat compared to 105. That being said, we’ve put together a list of festivals you look forward to as we enter Texas’ cooler months. So stay hydrated, and we’ll see y’all at…
Actor Rick Moranis is heading to San Antonio. He will make his first appearance at a comic convention when he attends the Alamo City Comic Con (ACCC) on Saturday, October 27. “We are so honored and proud to share this moment,” an ACCC representative told the Current earlier this morning. “His work is recognized by…
Famed talk-show host Ellen DeGeneres is Beto O’Rourke’s newest supporter. On Tuesday, the quick video news site NowThis shared a four-minute clip of the U.S. Senate candidate speaking about NFL players who kneel during the national anthem. When asked if kneeling was disrespectful, O’Rourke said, “I can think of nothing more American.” ‘I can think…
School starts, vacations end and summer comes to a close. Before saying goodbye to those hot sunny days, there is one bar menu that you need to check out. La Roca Cantina, just off of Broadway has a summer menu that is filled with refreshing sippers and boozy refreshments. Cucumber, grapefruit, and other seasonal favorites…
When you take into consideration the numerous forms and variations of printmaking, it presents itself as one of the more complicated artistic mediums to wrap one’s head around. Even if you only studied art by default in school, you might’ve made a quick-and-dirty monoprint by smearing paint on a woodblock and transferring your masterpiece onto…
In the Northwest sprawl Million-dollar nature views Ain’t worth one thin dime Pealed Asks State and Local Authorities to Join Investigation of Northwest S.A. Apartment Development
Late last month, the Current spoke to Scottish actress Kelly Macdonald (Trainspotting, TV’s Boardwalk Empire) and director and Oscar-nominated producer Marc Turtletaub (Little Miss Sunshine) about their new independent drama Puzzle. The film tells the story of an unfulfilled Connecticut wife (Macdonald) who seeks out happiness away from her mundane life. She finds it through…
Gregory Brockhouse Sitting in the catbird seat Charter amendments City Hall’s fave voter: Southtown dweller, Rivard fan, Subaru driver City Current: Sick-Time Politics
Picture this: your alarm goes off at 5 a.m., you leap out of bed, into your workout clothes and hustle happily to your 50 minute, high-intensity, sweaty cardio class before going to work. Sound like a pipe dream? What if we told you it’s not. That it’s possible to fall in love with your workout…
If you’ve been watching President Trump’s crusade to prop up the failing coal industry (SAD!), you’ve likely aware his Affordable Clean Energy rule will prematurely kill up to 1,400 Americans yearly (EVEN SADDER!). The New York Times first reported the stat Tuesday after sifting through hundreds of pages of analysis attached to the EPA’s new regs.…
Dallas’ Lights All Night has just announced the initial lineup for its ninth annual music festival. As one of the largest independent and longest-running end-of-year events in the country, Lights All Night is set to return to Dallas on Friday, December 28 and Saturday, December 29 of New Year’s Eve weekend. Last year we went…
This story was originally published by our sister publication Out In SA. The San Antonio LGBT Chamber of Commerce is seeking performers, sponsors and vendors for their fifth annual National Coming Out Day celebration on October 13 at the Mission Marquee Plaza. National Coming Out Day started in 1988 when LGBTQ people were encouraged to…
Vinyasa and vino. Downward dog and mimosas. Flow and espresso. There are lots of ways to blend your love of yoga with your favorite drink. Here’s a few we’re into: Friday, August 24: Estate Coffee’s Sweet Pea Trailer will team up with MBS Yoga’s Natalie Danielle for a free Vinyasa class on the outdoor space. The…
True veterans of San Antonio’s theater scene, playwrights Mark Leonard and Thomas Masinter met as Trinity University students circa 1972 and have since collaborated on “about a half-dozen” plays, including the well-received “cajun voodoo musical” Fire on the Bayou. “No sacred cow is left un-barbecued” in their new “farcical musical parody” Gladiators in Love. While…
There’s no easy way to say this, y’all. Manu Ginobili is reportedly “seriously considering retirement.” Story filed to ESPN: No final decision yet, but San Antonio's Manu Ginobili is seriously considering retirement and will meet with coach Gregg Popovich in coming days to discuss future. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) August 22, 2018 According to ESPN’s…
The Medical Center brewery that could is celebrating its fifth anniversary this Saturday, August 25 from 4 to 10 p.m. And it wouldn’t be a Busted Sandal Brewing bacchanal without chingos of beer. Fifteen beers will be poured, including a wine barrel-aged Witbier5 Year Anniversary Brew; the first batch of 726 Lager; two secret casks;…
If you hadn’t noticed, the 1964 madcap musical Hello, Dolly! returned to the stage in grand fashion last year thanks to a multi-Tony-winning Broadway revival starring Bette Midler (and later Bernadette Peters) as vivacious matchmaker and “professional meddler” Dolly Gallagher Levi. Penned by 87-year-old Broadway legend Jerry Herman (Mame, La Cage aux Folles) and late…
Punctuated by three-part vocal harmonies and banjo riffs that could hold their own next to the most technical of thrash-metal guitar riffs, Austin’s Wood & Wire are arguably one of our region’s best bluegrass acts today. Formed in 2011, the four-piece is known for getting audiences riled up with songs that often turn into full-on…
The metaphor might be the most obvious of the year – a housewife and mother has to find a way to piece herself back together and obtain happiness via jigsaw puzzles — but Puzzle, like the hobby itself, is a comforting escape. A remake of a 2010 Argentine film of the same name, Puzzle is…
If you graduated high school in the early aughts, you know that Shakira’s “Whenever, Wherever” was impossible to escape – not that we were necessarily trying to (OK, maybe after the 100th time of hearing it). But even before that song hit the airwaves, bringing another Latina to the forefront of pop music, Shakira had…
Editor’s Note: The following is City Current, a column of opinion and analysis. To anybody who doesn’t pay close attention to City Hall, it looked last week like city council passed a paid sick-time ordinance with the same kind of deliberation and attention to detail that Donald Trump devotes to his 5 a.m. tweets. There’s…
ARIES (March 21-April 19): The two pieces of advice I have for you may initially seem contradictory, but they are in fact complementary. Together they’ll help guide you through the next three weeks. The first comes from herbalist and wise woman Susun Weed. She suggests that when you face a dilemma, you should ask yourself…
Q: I’m in a pickle. All I want is to experience touch, intimacy and sexual pleasure – but without freaking out. I grew up with a lot of negative messages from men due to developing early, as well as having some other physical/sexual trauma (no rape or abuse), but the combination has me seriously fucked…
A free screening of the 2018 short documentary film Uncolonized will take place August 23 at Our Lady of the Lake University. The film “takes a critical look at the historical experiences of native children inside of the U.S. public education system” by following a family who decides to homeschool their daughters, Natahney, 11, and…
The biographical drama Blaze – about late country-western singer/songwriter and San Antonio native Blaze Foley – doesn’t officially hit theaters here until August 31. But the hype is starting now. On Wednesday, musician and breakout actor Ben Dickey, who portrays Foley in the upcoming film, will perform an acoustic set covering a number of Foley’s…
So last month we announced that this blast-from-Hot-Topic’s-past tour, aptly named the Gen-X Tour, was coming through Texas and would be featuring P.O.D., Lit, Buckcherry and Alien Ant Farm. Unfortunately for fans, the tour would not be headed to SA. However, Lit and Alien Ant Farm are headed to Paper Tiger, so all is not…
It was a strange and beautiful trip for Phantom Room, which opened in 2015 inside the former home of Web House and the Mexican restaurant Los Frogs. The bass reverberated throughout the large space that served as a gateway to the St. Mary’s Strip for close to two years before tragedy struck. On November 16,…
Spanish fare and cocktails are moving into St. Paul Square this weekend as Toro Kitchen + Bar opens its second location at 1142 E. Commerce St., Suite 100. The 2,500-square-foot space, which will hold more inside seating, will feature the same menu as the Stone Oak location, said Thomas Hogan, who is opening the location with…
