Is Texas Wine Any Good Yet? Millennials Could Help the Push
Assume that there are no unbreakably, unified categories of good wine and bad wine. Assume palate is subjective. Assume that being a really good sommelier is more art than science. If you go along that far, then perhaps you can be convinced that the fickle predilections of millennials might hold the key to the local…
All About the Execution: Spoon Eatery Aims For the Middle, But Its Kitchen Hits Plenty of Highs
Restaurant Weeks throughout the nation have offered diners pared-down versions of local menus or looks at experimental works in progress. Plan ahead, because twice a year, San Antonio’s own Culinaria allows you to experience a place you might not usually venture to try at full price: a $35 dinner is pretty powerful persuasion. For a…
Underground Breakdancing Crew in San Antonio Making Moves in Emerging Hip-hop Scene
The city has heard the music, we’ve seen the art, and we’ve celebrated the DJs, but San Antonio has an emerging hip-hop scene that many may not know about: breakdancing. Marques Mireles, 29, is one of the founders of San Antonio’s oldest and most exclusive dance crews, NXG (Next Generation). Mireles, a dance instructor and…
Where to Have a Romantic Valentine’s Day Dinner in San Antonio
You might not be able to avoid Valentine’s Day, but you can at least plan a dinner to remember — regardless of your price point. Pro-tips: Don’t wait until February 14 to make your reservations and tip your waitstaff — this is the busiest restaurant night of the year. Pizza Italia // Keep your night tasty,…
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Claims Drug Lords Would Be Decapitating People in El Paso If Not for the Border Wall
Anyone who thought Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick might throttle back his rhetoric after eking out a single-digit November victory against a underfunded underdog candidate might want to think again. On Fox News last night, the Republican not only defended President Trump’s erroneous claim that El Paso’s border wall was responsible for cutting the city’s violent crime…
Former Audio Adrenaline and Abandon Frontman Josh Engler Releases Debut Indie-Pop EP
Combing the Internet for new music coming out of San Antonio, a Bandcamp rabbit hole brought me to an artist named Josh Engler. The name sounded familiar, but where I knew it from escaped me. I listened to a few tracks, and I was immediately blown away by the level of production and the crisp…
Saint City Supper Club Launching ‘One Night Stand’ Pop-up Series with Mark Garcia
Saint City Supper Club will launch its new “One Night Stand” pop-up series— highlighting great chefs and food — with local chef Mark “Wildcat” Garcia at Shotgun House Coffee Roasters on Sunday, Feb. 17. Unlike previous SCSC events, the pop-ups will be open to the public, with proceeds to benefit HEARD — a support group for members…
Former State Sen. Carlos Uresti Given Five-Year Sentence for Bribery Charges
Former state Sen. Carlos Uresti has been sentenced to five years in prison on bribery charges in relation to his role in the FourWinds Ponzi scheme. Uresti, who was found guilty of fraud in February 2018, will serve his five-year prison sentence concurrently with a 12-year sentence he received a year ago. In October, Uresti pleaded…
Rapper Kodak Black is Headed to San Antonio
Just like some Norwegian black metal bands really believe in Satan and burn down churches in his unholy name, Kodak Black seems to keep it real with how often he’s incarcerated. Meaning, what he talks about in his music is what he actually does in real life. And while much of his content relates to…
Ned Flanders-Inspired Metalcore Outfit, Okilly Dokilly Returns to San Antonio
It’s not every day a band gets 30,000 likes on its Facebook page just two weeks after releasing a four-song demo and a few press photos. But I guess that’s what happens when your entire band dresses up like Ned Flanders, writes metal songs with Ned Flanders-inspired lyrics and calls itself Okilly Dokilly. Yes, it’s…
Touring Behind a New Album, Godsmack Returns to San Antonio This Spring
So, I might lose some cool points here but, fuck it. The new Godsmack record actually isn’t horrible. Now, if you look at my Spotify streams, you’ll find that I mostly listen to atmospheric black metal and a lot of underground hip-hop, but, as a kid that grew up in the ’90s, Godsmack – along…
Popular Wine Bar at the Quarry Closes After 12 Years
One of the Quarry Market’s booziest spots has shut down after more than a decade in business. 20nine Restaurant & Wine Bar has closed its doors, according to a post on the restaurant’s Facebook page. The restaurant decided to end its lease agreement at the Quarry after 12 years at the location. However, there is…
Zaddy Ron Nirenberg Named One of the 10 Fittest Mayors in America
Apparently, Trump Campaign Manager Brad Parscale’s “Weak-Kneed Ron” nickname didn’t stick. Health Fitness Revolution, a website promoting physical and mental wellness, has named San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg — last year the subject of Parscale’s twitter taunts — one of the 10 Fittest Mayors in America. HFR founder and former Bally’s fitness director Samir Becic periodically…
Calling All Artists! Luminaria Accepting Project Proposals Through March 15
Devised by former San Antonio Mayor Phil Hardberger as a localized take on notable nighttime arts festivals in Europe, the nonprofit Luminaria has evolved considerably since its inaugural outing in 2008 — hopping venues and weathering storms while showcasing artistic expression of nearly every imaginable persuasion. The illuminated extravaganza, helmed by curator Kathy Armstrong, sources…
Get to Know the Candidates for Today’s House District 125 Special Election
After a paltry early voter turnout, election day has arrived for the Texas House District 125 special election. Voters in the district, which stretches across west and northwest San Antonio, will chose from five candidates — four Democrats and one Republican — to replace Justin Rodriguez, who vacated the seat in January to accept the…
El Paso County Throws Support Behind San Antonio Lawmaker’s Bill as an F.U. to Trump
El Paso County’s Commissioners Court flipped a middle finger at President Trump ahead of a rally he’s holding in the border city tonight to drum up support for a border wall. And the commissioners did it with the help of San Antonio State Rep. Roland Gutierrez. Let us explain. The court voted to adopt a…
Brick at Blue Star Hosting Art Show Tribute to Marvel Legend Stan Lee
In honor of the legendary comic creator and one of her “personal heroes,” Cindy Garcia, an event coordinator known as La Llorona, will host a mini convention at Brick at Blue Star Arts Complex featuring everything Stan Lee, from Father Time to Black Panther. More than 20 artists are confirmed for the gallery, along with…
Snooze to Open New Location at The Strand on February 20
If your favorite brunch spots are getting too crowded, you’re in luck: Snooze, an A.M. Eatery, will open its third San Antonio location at The Strand on Wednesday, February 20. The retro-style diner, which specializes in breakfast foods, will offer classic egg and pancake combos, as well as Texas specialties like the chile verde benny,…
Former Juniper Tar Manager to Open Two New Bars in Downtown San Antonio
The next round of musical chairs with downtown bars seems to be taking shape. For those keeping score, The Last Word and Juniper Tar both shut down in 2018. The owner of The Last Word, Jeret Pena, at the time expressed a desire to re-open once the right location was found. The financial situation with Juniper…
Formerly Hacienda, Alternative R&B Trio Idyll Green Release 8-Bit Themed Music Video
It’s always rad to see Alamo City bands repping their city by releasing new music. From witnessing folks like rapper Milli Mars rapping outside recognizable convenient stores in SA, to the dizzying footage caught by drones in music videos from Lonely Horse, it warms our hearts to see locally based artists keeping it puro AF.…
Teaness Heals What Ails You With Organic, Farm-to-Cup Tea
Vanessa Sanchez, owner of Teaness, a local organic tea company, discovered her love for tea in the most San Antonio way possible — with visits to Bill Miller’s BBQ. “I’d always go to Bill Miller’s for tea and get those 50-cent refills; I loved them with lemon,” she said. “But as a kid, I didn’t have…
Pau Gasol Reportedly Asked for Trade from San Antonio Spurs Ahead of Deadline Last Week
San Antonio Spurs center Pau Gasol has requested a trade from the team, according to an ESPN Deportes report. Although a prior story said the Spurs were hoping to trade Gasol, new reports suggest the 38-year-old asked to be traded ahead of the February 7 deadline. Obviously, that didn’t happen, since today is February 11…
King Jay Davila’s Grandmother Released From Jail After Judge Reduces Bond
Beatrice Sampayo, grandmother of King Jay Davila, was released from jail Sunday morning after a judge reduced her bond for her alleged part in the child’s staged kidnapping. Sampayo’s attorney Melissa Lesniak argued that the 65-year-old woman’s bond was “excessive” and “oppressive for her client’s situation.” Lesniak said Sampayo has ovarian and bone cancer and…
Texas Native Kacey Musgraves Wins Big at 2019 Grammys
Golden Hour proved to be Kacey Musgraves’ shining moment, as the country star won Album of the Year at Sunday night’s Grammy Awards. The East Texas native walked away with four gramophones at the end of the night, tying Childish Gambino for the show-high total. Album of the Year winner @KaceyMusgraves at the #GRAMMYs: "Life…
Kenneth Garrett, Owner of the Bonham Exchange, Has Died
This article was originally published by our sister publication Out In SA. Out In SA is saddened to learn of the passing of Kenneth Garrett, the owner of the Bonham Exchange. Gene Elder, archivist for the Happy Foundation who is a close friend, told Out In SA the 69-year-old Garrett died in his sleep during…
Cowboys Dancehall Names Potential Buyer and May Skip Foreclosure
The bankrupt owner of Cowboys Dancehall has named a possible buyer for the San Antonio two-step palace. Arlington-based Cowboys Far West filed papers asking a San Antonio bankruptcy judge to green light a sale of the property to Austin-based Heiser Development Corp. for $9.75 million, according to a report on MySA.com. While that offer is…
Soccer Mommy’s Approachable Vulnerability Enthralls Crowd at the Paper Tiger
“Yeah, let’s dance. This one’s an angry one.” The next words from Sophie Allison, the Nashville musician best known by the stage name Soccer Mommy, fulfilled the promise as everyone at the Paper Tiger last night mouthed in unison: “I don’t wanna be your fucking dog / That you drag around.” Even though Allison’s just…
San Antonio Commanders Pick Up First Victory — One of What AAF’s Founders Hope Will Be Many
The San Antonio Commanders kicked, picked and sacked their way to a 15-6 win over the San Diego Fleet in the inaugural game of the new Alliance of American Football Saturday night in the Alamodome. There was only one touchdown, scored by Commanders running back Kenneth Farrow II late in the game, but plenty of…
Greg Brockhouse Announces He’s Running for Mayor of San Antonio
Councilman Greg Brockhouse ended months of will-he-or-won’t-he speculation on Saturday by announcing he’ll run to unseat Mayor Ron Nirenberg. Brockhouse, a conservative outlier on the progressive-dominated council, would be the first serious rival for Nirenberg in the May citywide election. Because of his contrarian track record, he could pull in support from business groups eager…
Cursive Brought the Heat to Paper Tiger on a Cold Friday Night
On Friday, a respectable showing of locals with a taste for furious sadness (as opposed to the much less glamorous sad furiousness) braved the cold and filed into Paper Tiger to catch Cursive’s first SA show in a long while — since “probably 2008” (Cursive frontman Tim Kasher guessed from the stage). It’s no surprise that…
Cinematic Spillover: Short Reviews of High Flying Bird, Cold War and Bigfoot
Here are a few short reviews of movies that will be released on February 8 in San Antonio theaters or on VOD. Cold War Recently nominated for Academy Awards in the Best Foreign Language, Best Director (Pawel Pawlikowski) and Best Cinematography (Lukasz Zal) categories, the striking Polish drama Cold War is a passionate romance reminiscent…
San Antonio Food Bank to Accept Applications for SNAP Benefits Saturday
San Antonio’s population is rapidly growing — on average, 66 new people move here every day — and that means more families and individuals vulnerable to food insecurity. The San Antonio Food Bank will host a food distribution event at Family Life Christian Church on Saturday, Feb. 9, inviting families to apply for the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance…
Grammy Winning Vocalists Pentatonix Are Headed to San Antonio
We first learned about the beatboxing/singing group Pentatonix when they did a cover of “Jolene” a few years back with none other than Dolly Parton herself. With four and sometimes five-part harmonies, the group backed Parton as she sang lead on the country classic about fear of potential heartbreak. Over the years, the Texas-based group has…
Mythological Horses Bring Folk Punk Vibes to San Antonio on Saturday
Formed in Anchorage in 2005, Mythological Horses is composed of guitarist-vocalist Shawn Holley and drummer Jest Commons, who actually used to play in Moldy Peaches. Remember Moldy Peaches? Their childlike, weirdo-folk made up the majority of the Juno soundtrack, which contributed to the kitschiness of the whole film. Mythological Horses sort of sound like that, but a…
The Friendly Spot Is the Best Restaurant in Texas to Have a Beer, According to Report
A good percentage of local beer enthusiasts already know that having a few rounds at the Friendly Spot makes for a good time. Good enough, apparently, for the Southtown ice house to be named the best restaurant in Texas to have a beer by RateBeer, a website all about suds. The site’s comprehensive report also named…
Wake and Bake? No, Wake and Enjoy a CBD-Infused Cup of Coffee From Willie Nelson
Texans’ favorite pothead, Willie Nelson, wants you to start your day off right. Just like he does. While you might not be able to wake and bake like Willie (at least not legally), you can now enjoy CBD-infused coffee courtesy of the music legend. Earlier this week, Nelson launched the sale of special coffee beans…
San Antonio Rep Seeks to Strike Down the Law That Enabled a Voter Purge Debacle
A San Antonio state rep wants to repeal the law that let Texas Secretary of State David Whitley refer a poorly vetted list of 95,000 people’s names to the attorney general for investigation for voter fraud. Rep. Roland Gutierrez, a Democrat, this week filed HB 1450, which will strip the Secretary of State’s office of authority…
C-SPAN Bus Will Roll Into San Antonio College Campuses as Part of Educational Tour
Calling all news hounds and political junkies. C-SPAN’s tricked-out tour bus will roll into San Antonio February 13 as part of the public affairs channel’s “Southern Swing” through eight states. The two local stops will be at the University of Texas at San Antonio, from 10 a.m. to noon, and Texas A&M University-San Antonio, from 1…
Soccer Mommy Returns to Paper Tiger with Indie-rock Vibes
Last year, an awesome run of female-led indie rock groups rolled through San Antonio — all within a week or so of each other. Alongside Japanese Breakfast, Snail Mail and Football, Soccer Mommy might have been the most exciting of the bunch, considering how dope 2018’s Clean was. If you missed the indie rock-informed singer-songwriter…
NASA Engineer Will Guide You Through ‘Exploring Mars’ at Tobin Center Event
National Geographic makes science up close and personal with its National Geographic Live! series, covering topics that range from big cats to deep space. In Exploring Mars, Kobie Boykins will share his perspective as a senior mechanical engineer at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California. Boykins designed the solar arrays on the historic Spirit…
This Month’s Contemporary Whatever Brings Badass Saxophonist Michael Foster Who Pushes the Limits
This month’s installment of Contemporary Whatever — a gem of a monthly concert series curated by local percussionist-composer Claire Rousay and focused on presenting some of the best local and touring experimental acts — will feature New York-based saxophonist Michael Foster. And, while the saxophone might conjure tender daydreams of smooth, sonorous sonic silk, in…
R&B Singer Xavier Omär Comes Back Home with San Antonio Show
Even though R&B singer Xavier Omär left SA back in 2014, his parents still live here. And if that’s enough for us to claim him as a local, let’s do it. Even if we can’t, Omär has noted that Alamo City was a launch pad for his music, and since cutting his teeth back in…
Pick Three: Covina Frontman Eric Garcia Shouts Out to San Antonio Metal Outfits Making a Buzz
Continuing a series where we ask San Antonio musicians what three local artists they think are making a buzz, we hit up Covina frontman Eric Garcia to talk about acts on the heavier end of the spectrum. We first spoke to Garcia in 2017. Then a sergeant in the National Guard, he was juggling Hurricane…
Here’s How You Can Celebrate Galentine’s Day in San Antonio
Valentine’s Day is still a thing, but Galentine’s Day (Shoutout to Parks & Rec), which falls on February 13, is a day to celebrate badass women and strong female friendships. Here’s a roundup of places that you — you beautiful tropical fish — can enjoy the holiday with your best girl gang. Cheers! Saturday, February…
Concerns About Voter Suppression Dominate Hearing for Texas Secretary of State
A hearing this morning for embattled Texas Secretary of State David Whitley raises questions whether the gubernatorial appointee can convince the full Texas Senate to let him keep in his job. During a sometimes-testy grilling by members of the Senate’s nominations committee, Whitley tried to justify sending out an advisory late last month that suggested 95,000…
Yes, They Rhymed Stroganoff with Romanov: A Review of Anastasia at the Majestic
Anastasia, a musical version of two Fox motion pictures, strikes me as a missed opportunity, even as directed to the hilt by Darko Tresnjak. The set-up could be intriguing: a pair of con artists in Revolutionary Russia, Dmitry and Vlad, audition young women to impersonate Anastasia, the only Romanov still missing after the massacre of…
San Antonio Rock ‘n’ Roll Duo Lonely Horse Calls it Quits
Since the late 2000s, San Antonio’s Lonely Horse has put in the studio time, tour miles and local shows to make it one of the city’s most celebrated rock acts. Comprised of drummer Travis Hild and guitarist/singer Nic Long (with a slew of other musicians guest-spotting), the duo has commanded attention with a live show that’s…
Where to Score National Pizza Day Deals in San Antonio
Saturday, February 9, marks National Pizza Day, and plenty of chains are getting in on the fun. Here’s how you can celebrate the deliciousness that is pizza for cheap. Chuck E. Cheese’s // The kid-friendly chain has several discounts. You can score a medium one-topping pizza and two drinks for $16.99, or two large one-topping…
New Fast-casual Taqueria Macho Libre to Open in Medical Center
Macho Libre, a new fast-casual taqueria from the owners of 210 Ceviche and El Taco Tote, will open its doors later this month in the Medical Center. In a press release, the owners invoke the Lucha Libre folklore central to the concept, calling the restaurant a “unique place where the burritos and tacos fight in the…
Chinese Restaurant on Broadway Closes After 23 Years in Business
Broadway lunch staple King’s Palace has closed its doors after more than 20 years in business. The longtime Chinese restaurant, located across the street from Brackenridge Park, posted a note from its owners thanking customers for their patronage since its 1995 opening. “We are deeply grateful for your patronage during these past 23 years,” the…
Credit Where Credit’s Due: San Antonio’s Credit Scores Are Among the Worst in the U.S.
Ouch! Denied! San Antonio residents have some of the worst credit scores in the country, according to a new study by finance site WalletHub. Our median score of 651 — a meager “fair” rating by credit agency standards — ranks us at 2,233 among the 2,572 cities in the study. The Alamo City’s overall ranking was dragged…
Hip-hop Badass Vince Staples Blessing The Mic at Aztec Theatre
If you’re looking for honesty, audacity and artistry in contemporary hip-hop, you’d be hard-pressed to find someone more on point than Vince Staples. The Long Beach rapper first entered the limelight around 2010 as a satellite of the Odd Future craze — the only emcee who could keep up with Earl Sweatshirt. Since then, he’s proven…
San Antonio Book Festival Releases 2019 Event Schedule
The San Antonio Book Festival (SABF) has announced its 2019 literary lineup, featuring more than 100 regionally and internationally renowned authors including bestselling writers. An American Marriage author Tayari Jones, award-winning journalist Jose Antonio Vargas, historian Ron Chernow, comedian Cristela Alonzo and Pulitzer Prize winner Rick Bragg will discuss books that span every genre — from…
San Antonio Chamber Choir Taking Over Tobin Center for Classy Night of Elizabethan-inspired Performance
The San Antonio Chamber Choir beseeches thee to join them in the foyer of the Tobin for an Elizabethan-inspired performance. Dine on hors d’oeuvres as actors Anna Gangai and Allan Ross bring Shakespearean scenes to life, followed by choral renditions of the same texts, as set by a variety of composers. In addition to the…
Sheldon Vexler Theatre Debuts Leading Ladies This Weekend
Stuck peddling their Shakespearean repertory to a series of Moose Lodges in rural Pennsylvania, British actors Jack and Leo feel like they’ve struck gold when they discover that an ailing old woman in nearby York is seeking her long-lost English niblings, “Max” and “Steve,” in order to give them a share of her massive fortune…
River City Produce Starts Healthy Basket Series This Saturday
San Antonio communities — particularly those located in impoverished areas — have struggled to access healthy food for decades. River City Produce is working to close that gap and provide South Side residents with affordable fresh fruits and vegetables via a giveaway event series, which kicks off at Southside Baptist Church on Saturday, Feb. 9, from 9…
Woman Finds Mud in Whataburger Chicken Sandwich, Said It’s Because She Requested a Different Kind of Bread
On Sunday, Baytown resident Yesenia Sanchez uncovered a glob of mud in her Whataburger sandwich. While the particular location (Decker and Garth) is currently holding down a respectable 4.2 stars on Google, the photo and video evidence is nearly incontrovertible. A true sadist can watch a video in which the victim evinces the viscosity of…
Julián Castro Tells Jimmy Kimmel He’s Not Interested in Being Veep During Late Night Appearance
Presidential hopeful Julián Castro isn’t going to settle for second best — or so he tells Jimmy Kimmel. During a Tuesday night appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, the host asked Castro, former San Antonio mayor and Obama White House housing chief, if he’d settle for vice president “if the president thing doesn’t work out.” “No,…
San Antonio Artists Join YOSA to Revisit Michael Jackson’s Thriller in a Brand New Way
On March 11, the San Antonio Youth Orchestra will pay tribute to one of the greatest albums of all-time, Michael Jackson’s Thriller. Led by Troy Peters, music director of the San Antonio Youth Orchestra (YOSA), the album will be brought to life with lots of local help. Peters has reached out to singers and bands…
San Antonio Favorite Sandra Cisneros Wins Prestigious PEN/Nabokov Award
Sandra Cisneros has been announced as the 2019 winner of the prestigious PEN/Nabokov award for international fiction, which has been given yearly since 2016 to living authors whose work is written in or translated into English. The judges wrote, “Cisneros brings us astounding and lyrical voices from burning, maligned, devastated, as well as reassembled houses,…
Two San Antonio Steakhouses Among Top 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in the U.S., According to Report
Couples looking to go all out on Valentine’s Day may want to dine somewhere fitting for the evening. You’re in luck, because the Alamo City is home to not one, but two, of the most romantic places to dine in the entire country. OpenTable, the app designed for reserving tables at sought-after restaurants, recently revealed…
ICYMI, Bill Maher Made Another Racist ‘Joke’ – This Time Against Rep. Will Hurd
Comedian Bill Maher once again went racist for a cheap laugh, asking U.S. Rep. Will Hurd, who’s black, if he collected intel near Popeye’s Chicken when he was in the CIA. While appearing on Maher’s Real Time with Bill Maher Friday, Hurd was subject to the supposed comedian’s ignorance. First, Maher pressed Hurd, whose district includes…
Sad BB’s Beach Fossils Coming to San Antonio to Help Us Dance Out the Pain
Lo-fi, atmospheric, a little sad and a little poppy, Beach Fossils are perfect for dancing out your bad day. You know, when shit just doesn’t go the way you expected and you feel out-of-control. Beach Fossils’ songs sound like they were made for those moments. Their electronic beats and shimmery post-punk guitars bring Joy Divison and…
Chicano Neo Soul Artist Omar Apollo Headed to San Antonio in March
Pour two cups of Motown soul, add a tablespoon of avante-garde electronica, stir in a cup of blues guitar genius, bake for 5 minutes and you’ve got the electric sound of Omar Apollo. The 21-year-old Chicano singer-songwriter hails from Indiana and has been making waves since he first released SoundCloud tracks at the end of…
Enjoy Your Valentine’s Day Lunch with Food Trucks in Downtown San Antonio
This Valentine’s Day — coming your way on Thursday, February 14 — is the perfect time to break up with your “sad desk lunch” and cubicle views to explore new food and event options. Placemaking & Programming 101 | 10-11:30 a.m.If you’ve ever dreamed of hosting your own event or pop-up in downtown San Antonio, attending…
San Antonio Lawmakers React to Trump’s State of the Union Address
If didn’t take long for San Antonio’s congressional delegation — some of it, anyway — to react to President Trump’s I’m-for-unity-but-those-other-guys-are-wrecking-the-country State of the Union address. Shortly after the Tuesday night speech, Democratic U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro jumped on Twitter to dismiss Trump’s brief play at bipartisanship, saying it took a backseat to the president’s…
Texas Republicans Have a Lengthy History of Erroneous Voter Fraud Claims
Since Texas Secretary of State David Whitley issued an advisory on January 25 claiming more than 95,000 non-citizens may be registered to vote in Texas, that number appears to be slipping by the day. Election officials in Collin, Fort Bend, Harris, Travis and Williamson Counties received calls from Whitley’s office informing them many of the…
Time to Relive Your Emo Days with Cursive’s Show at Paper Tiger
Emo is back from the dead it seems. With bands like Thursday rocking a show in late January of this year and Cursive now coming to town, it seems like the universe may be telling us we’re overdue for a good cry. Emotive, indie and at times screamy, Cursive rose to popularity in the aughts-wave…
Savage Love: Quickies
Q: Can I still be considered sex-positive if I personally do not have sex? I’ve never had sex or masturbated—all my life, any type of sexual stimulation has been very painful and I’ve been unable to experience orgasm. I simply get a migraine and feel mildly nauseated instead. I am not looking for a possible…
Free Will Astrology (2/6/19-2/12/19)
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Climbing mountains has been a popular adventure since the nineteenth century, but there are still many peaks around the world that no one has ever ascended. They include the 24,591-fot-high Muchu Chhish in Pakistan, 23,691-foot Karjiang South in Tibet, and 12,600-foot Sauyr Zhotasy on the border of China and Kazakhstan. If…
Celebrate Anti-Valentine’s Day While Helping Le Strange Sideshow Travel to New Orleans Showcase
Billed as “the only large-scale gathering of sideshow performers, producers, and fans currently happening in the Southern United States,” the Southern Sideshow Hootenanny takes over New Orleans each March with performances, lectures, panels and workshops covering specialized topics ranging from fire safety to “schmoozing for bookings.” The Alamo City’s only troupe dedicated the genre, Le…
Catch Foreigner (Again) at the Majestic Theatre This Spring
With hits like “I Want To Know What Love Is,” “Juke Box Hero,” “Cold as Ice” and “Hot Blooded,” Foreigner have solidified themselves as legendary musicians. And with the band coming back to San Antonio on what seems like a yearly basis, you could say that the Alamo City isn’t going to end its love…
Here Are the Puro Artists, Bands You Can See at San Antonio’s Taco Fest This Year
Taco Fest: Music y Más is coming back for another year to spotlight some of the city’s delicious taco offerings and a day full of Tex-Mex tunes. Celebrating the greatness that is the taco, the second annual Taco Fest will return to La Villita Saturday, April 13, from noon-11 p.m. The festival brings together more than…
Border Wall Construction Already Poised to Upend South Texas Lives
As President Trump prepares to use tonight’s state of the union to sell his border wall to the nation, many in South Texas are already paying a steep price for it. As reported here and elsewhere, contractors are about to start work on a $650 million stretch of wall that will slice through the National…
Tejano Music Awards Announces Humongous 2019 Lineup
The 39th Annual Tejano Music Awards will take place at Market Square downtown from March 14-17 with a gigantic lineup that any fan of the genre will not want to miss. Starting in 1980, the Tejano Music Awards, along with other events affiliated with Texas Talent Musicians Association, were created to honor the artists and…
Get Slimed at Live Edition of Nickelodeon’s Double Dare
The ’90s are back. Nickelodeon’s Double Dare Live is coming to San Antonio. In case you forgot, Double Dare was one of the best game shows for kids during that decade (and the ’80s for that matter). Yes, it was the one that covered youngsters in slime. Now, here’s your chance to prove you’ve got what…
Pinch Boil House Celebrating Year of the Pig with Pork Belly Curry Udon Special
Pinch Boil House is serving lewks and taste this month with its special pork belly curry udon bowl, just in time for the Lunar New Year. The udon bowl features black-peppered slabs of pork and a thick, luxurious broth made with toasted chilies, house-made curry paste and chicken stock, said Pinch Boil chef Ben Annotti, who helps…
Employees at San Antonio-area Daycare Arrested for Failing to Report Sexual Abuse at the Facility
Three employees at Grandma’s House Child Care Center in La Vernia were arrested Monday after not reporting sexual abuse at the facility. A spokesperson for the La Vernia Police Department told reporters that Stella Coats, Douglas Coats and Amanda Tatum were charged with failing to report sexual abuse between children under their care. They each…
San Antonio-New Braunfels Sen. Donna Campbell Files Bill to Let Texans Pack Heat in Church
Praise the Lord and pass the ammunition. Texas Sen. Donna Campbell, whose district includes New Braunfels and North Bexar County, has filed a bill that would let Texans carry firearms in houses of worship. However, her bill doesn’t disallow churches from posting signs that prohibit weapons on their premises. “We have learned many times over…
Get Lost in Dante Elephante’s Dreamy Tunes During Imagine Books & Records Show
Braiding ’60s pop with ’90s alt rock and dreamy, lo-fi garage rock, Dante Elephante’s sound is about as West Coast as you get. Which makes sense, seeing as they’re from LA and that the band met while attending UC Santa Barbara. Their latest single, last year’s “Call me on the Phone” from the album Rare…
San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo 2019 Kicks Off This Week
For 69 years, the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo has celebrated the community’s adoration for Western culture with an assortment of family-friendly activities and entertainment. This year’s main events will include a College Rodeo that showcases the best competitive rodeo athletes from the Southwest region, a barbecue-themed Vaquero Cook-Off, a kid’s culinary experience at…
Big Band Pizzazz Takes Over Tobin Center with Glenn Miller Orchestra
The Glenn Miller Orchestra first struck big in 1938, showcasing Miller’s signature orchestration that put the clarinet and tenor sax at the forefront. Although it originated some of the greatest hits of the big-band era, the orchestra was forced to disband when Miller crossed the pond to the European theater of WWII. Things seemed dire…
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Is Seeking More Power This Session to Prosecute Voter Fraud and Abortion-Related Crimes
This article was originally published by the Texas Tribune. As he begins his second term, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is looking to expand the prosecutorial power of his office, asking the Legislature for more resources and expanded jurisdiction to go after crimes related to abortion and voter fraud. The Republican attorney general’s office has…
San Antonio Hip-hop Artist Plans Alamo Drafthouse Event to Spotlight Music Videos from Local Artists
Hip-hop artist and wordsmith Josiah “Amaze” Boone, 29, has partnered with Alamo Drafthouse Park North for a visual celebration of San Antonio music artists. The Alamo Drafthouse is, and has been, a staple in the city’s movie culture. Premiering not only what’s hot and new in Hollywood, but also catering to the more classic, indie…
The Average Person Apparently Spent $81 on Super Bowl Food
According to a study from the National Retail Foundation, people planned on spending an average of $81.30 on Super Bowl treats. The previous six years average out to $77.50, so that number is not some insane outlier. Here is a $81.30 expressed in Bud Light denominations: four 24-packs of Bud Light cans four 24-packs of…
San Antonio Judge Clears the Way for Lawsuit Against Academy Sports over Sutherland Springs Shooting
A judge has ruled that victims of the Sutherland Springs mass shooting can proceed with a lawsuit against the sporting goods chain where the gunman bought his weapon and ammo, the Associated Press reports. District Judge Karen Pozza in San Antonio issued the ruling today, allowing a suit to proceed against the Academy Sport &…
Garrison Brothers Bourbon Takeover to Include Select San Antonio Bars
San Antonio bartenders, chefs and restaurateurs will showcase their love for Garrison Brothers’ small batch bourbon in special cocktails and plates available during the 2019 Bourbon Takeover of Texas, February 24–March 2. The Bourbon Takeover is the first round in the distillery’s search to find the state’s best bartender and will include more than 50 participating…
Yngwie Malmsteen Gears Up for San Antonio Face Shreddage
Let’s face it, Yngwie Malmsteen has been ridiculous and problematic as fuck over the years. For instance, he started shouting gay slurs on a plane in 1988. After a woman poured ice and water on the guitarist for his outburst, Malmsteen called her the c-word and shouted, “You’ve released the fucking fury.” Lol, what? Of…
New San Antonio Law Case May Be the First Filed Under Anti-Bullying ‘David’s Law’
A San Antonio family has filed what may be the first lawsuit under “David’s law,” a 2017 Texas anti-bullying law named for Alamo Heights student David Molak, who killed himself after being harassed online. The law, championed by State Sen. José Menéndez of San Antonio, made it a crime to bully anyone under the age of 18…
Paesanos Celebrates 50 Years with a Promo for Its Signature Shrimp Dish
When restaurateurs Joe Cosniac and the late Nick Pacelli opened Paesanos in 1969, they wanted to create a welcoming place for San Antonians to enj oy Italian food and good company. In honor of their 50th year in the Alamo City, Paesanos will offer its classic Shrimp Paesano entrée — a five-piece shrimp dish served with…
Nathan’s Famous Brings 2019 Hot Dog Eating Qualifier to San Antonio
If you’ve ever dreamed of becoming a competitive eater, you’re in luck: Nathan’s Famous, the company behind the annual Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest, will kick off its national qualifying tour with a stop in San Antonio. The San Antonio Stock Show Rodeo will host the event February 23 at 2 p.m. Those interested…
Funeral Services Held for Bexar County K-9 Chucky Killed During Multi-County Chase
This morning, the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office is honoring Chucky, a K-9 killed in the line of duty on January 25. A funeral procession made its way across San Antonio on Monday morning to pay respects for Chucky, the trained dog shot and killed by a suspect who led authorities on a chase beginning in…
Report Reveals New Details in Mysterious Triple Shooting in Upscale San Antonio-Area Neighborhood
New details have been released in the mysterious deaths of a woman and her two daughters in their San Antonio-area home. It’s been almost a month since the bodies of Nichol Olsen and her daughters Alexa Montez and London Bribiescas were found in the upscale community of Anaqua Springs, though investigators are still working on…
‘Stupid Girl’ Singers Garbage Return to San Antonio in May
Contributing to the soundtrack for TV shows like The X-Files and Dawson’s Creek as well as blockbuster movies like Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo + Juliet, it’s safe to say that Garbage really encompassed a ’90s sound. Blending elements of dance music with pop, alt-rock and trip-hop, Garbage was definitely one of the mammoth female-led bands in the…
Staind’s Aaron Lewis Tells Rio Grande Valley Crowd ‘I Don’t Know How to Speak Spanish. I’m American’
With Donald Trump in the White House, we’ve grown used to witnessing ignorance on a near-daily basis. It’s almost to the point where we feel immune to it. But, boy, did Aaron Lewis prove us wrong this weekend. A week after his Alamo City performance, the former frontman for ’90s nu-metal band Staind stuck his…
Latino Voters Sue Texas’ Governor, Attorney General and Secretary of State Over Recent Purge
Here’s something that should come as little surprise, given Texas’ history of ginning up claims of voter fraud. A group of Latino voters has sued some of Texas’ top Republican officials, arguing that the state’s recently announced — and self-admittedly flawed — voter purge infringes on the civil rights of people not born in the…
Gorilla Biscuits Guitarist Alex Brown Has Died
Alex Brown of New York hardcore band Gorilla Biscuits has passed away at 52 from an aneurysm according to Pitchfork. The second guitarist for the punk stalwarts, Alex Brown actually played in the straight edge hardcore bands Side By Side and Project X, before joining Gorilla Biscuits in 1989, just in time for their most…
40-Year Reunion Tour of Bauhaus Members Casts a Pleasant Gloom Over San Antonio
Bauhaus is a gothic rock band with legendary status in post-punk culture. Since forming in England in 1978, it’s had a huge impact on countless dark and gloomy bands that followed. And, in case you missed it, former members Peter Murphy and David J have joined forces for the Ruby Celebration tour, which cast its…
Crash and Burn: Outlaws Blends Biker Subculture with Classic Themes for a Senseless Script
It’s taken two years for the Australian biker flick Outlaws to find its way out of cinematic limbo after debuting at the Toronto Film Festival in 2017 to little fanfare. Still, independent studio A24, whose track record has been mostly phenomenal since forming more than six years ago, picked up Outlaws’ distribution rights for a…
Dancy Indie Pop Dudes We Are Scientists Return to San Antonio in April
With a danceable indie-pop sound in the vein of Interpol, Foals and Bloc Party, New York-based We Are Scientists may be the perfect blend of pop and rock you didn’t know you needed. From the get-go, the group has pretty much been a big deal. Their debut record With Love and Squalor sold 100,000 copies in…
“Why Can’t I” Singer Liz Phair is Headed to San Antonio
While she’s best known for her pop hit “Why Can’t I” (yeah, it was 2003, but you probably still remember it), Liz Phair’s career has dipped into several genres. She started in the ’90s with an indie-rock sound then grew more poppy in the 2000s. Now, Phair has just re-released The Girly Sound Tapes, originally…
Scene 101: 6 Shows to Introduce You to San Antonio’s Music Scene
Despite the amount of local talent and touring acts performing in San Antonio virtually every night of the week, our city hasn’t grabbed a reputation as a huge music destination. But, honestly, that may be what makes us special — the ability to stumble onto an amazing house show or local bill on the St. Mary’s…
Tattooed Stunner Raquel Reed to Headline the Pastie Pops’ Va-Va-Valentine Burlesque Revue
With scrappy beginnings on the stages of divey bars all over San Antonio, the Pastie Pops burlesque troupe has evolved into a force to be reckoned with. Launched in 2011 with a mission to fill a void in the local scene, the scantily clad Pops have carved out their own unique niche with an inclusive,…
New Border Wall Construction Jeopardizes South Texas Tourism Dollars and Jobs
The Current has written lots about the environmental damage President Trump’s pinche border wall could wreak on South Texas. Among other things, there’s the damage to the Rio Grande River, the harm to wildlife habitats and potentially catastrophic flooding. Now, new reporting from news service UPI puts a dollar figure on what that destruction will…
San Antonio Boy Scouts Invite Girls to Join the Club
The Alamo Area Council Boy Scouts of America this week opened its membership to both boys and girls, a milestone in the organization’s 108-year history. Young women, ages 11-17 interested in joining the organization, as well as current scouts and their families are invited to attend the Alamo Area Council’s launch party — 2226 NW Military…
Media Flies Into a Frenzy Over Bats Delaying Thursday’s San Antonio Spurs Game
You’d think the national sports press had never seen bats before. The Washington Post, ESPN and Sports Illustrated all spilled more ink over the flying critters that delayed the Spurs’ Thursday matchup with the Brooklyn Nets than the game itself. In case you didn’t catch the reports, here’s the deal: A few bats swooped into…
“Someone did not do their due diligence.” How an attempt to review Texas’ voter rolls turned into a debacle
This story was originally published by the Texas Tribune. State Rep. Rafael Anchia had been alarmed by the actions of the Texas secretary of state’s office for days by the time the agency’s chief, David Whitley, walked into the Dallas Democrat’s Capitol office on Monday. The Friday before, Whitley’s staff had issued a press release calling…
Enjoy the Ethereal, Looping Soundscapes of Hyperbubble’s Jessica DeCuir at Highwire Art Gallery
Despite its reputation as a quirky source of 1950s sci-fi sound-effects (and the Doctor Who theme song), the theremin has much more to offer than the stereotypical glissandos that spring to mind. Most recognizable as one half of San Anto electronic duo Hyperbubble, Jessica DeCuir operates her Moog Etherwave Theremin Pro and Boss loop station…
Cinematic Spillover: Short Reviews of Free Solo, Orgasms, Piercing, Sharkwater and Velvet Buzzsaw
Here are a few short reviews of movies that will be released between February 1-5 in San Antonio theaters or on VOD. Free Solo Make a list of films that most would consider necessary to see on the biggest screen imaginable (Gravity, 2001: A Space Odyssey, Mad Max: Fury Road, etc.) and chances are not…
Fire Union Announces Plans to Negotiate at Virtually the Same Time Council Approves a New City Manager
How about that timing, folks? As council confirmed Erik Walsh this morning as San Antonio’s next city manager, the firefighters’ union held a near-simultaneous presser at its hall announcing it wants to get back to the negotiating table. The firefighters and the city have been locked in a bitter, years-long labor dispute. And the union’s…
How San Antonians Can Help Keep Chicago’s Homeless Community Warm During the Polar Vortex
Hip-hop has often been a platform for artists to galvanize groups of people into causing radical social change, even if it’s just to better the lives of a few people. Today, the Current caught wind of a rapper who comes down to play San Antonio once a year, Paulie Think (he’s released music on the…
Baileys, Bird Bakery Team Up for Valentine’s Day Treat
Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur and Elizabeth Chambers’ Bird Bakery have collaborated on a special treat— Baileys Love Bird Jar— just in time for Valentine’s Day. The Insta-worthy dessert features Bird Bakery’s classic vanilla cupcake blended with fresh strawberries, and tops it all off with Baileys-infused buttercream for a satisfying (and non-alcoholic) treat for yourself or a…
Archdiocese of San Antonio Report Names Nearly 60 Priests Accused of Sexual Assault Since 1940s
Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller of San Antonio today released a report naming clergy with credible allegations of sexual abuse, something the Catholic church has historically been reluctant to acknowledge. In an effort to address the accused crimes of dozens of clergy tied to San Antonio, García-Siller said it is “truly right and just” to name priests with allegations…
Texas Regulators Turn a Blind Eye to Air Polluters, According to New Report
San Antonio-area industrial plants spewed nearly 133,000 pounds of pollution into the air in 2017 without regulatory approval, according to a new research report by Environment Texas. The Austin-based watchdog group this week issued a 43-page report on Texas’ air quality, urging the Legislature to crack down on violators and close a loophole that lets…
Miss Chickpea’s Opens Saturday with Vegan-Friendly Desserts
Those with food allergies understand the never-ending struggle to find great desserts that are safe to eat. Chef Tatiana Martinez hopes to change that at Miss Chickpeas Bakeshop, which will celebrate its grand opening with free drip coffee and raffle giveaways on Saturday, February 2. A lifelong baker, Martinez attended the Cordon Bleu in Austin,…
Food & Wine Potentially Reignites Breakfast Taco War Between San Antonio and Austin
Let’s get this out of the way first. Nobody owns tacos. You can have good tacos pretty much anywhere. The idea of the pure, authentic quintessence of taco is basically El Dorado at this point. That’s the rational part of your brain talking. Your feelings may have another response to Food & Wine’s recent roundup…
Straight Up: Two New Distilleries are Getting Set to Serve in Downtown San Antonio
San Antonio has never been known as a whiskey destination, but expect that to change as two new distilleries prepare to open in the heart of downtown this year. Maverick Whiskey, a locally-owned distillery, and Devils River Whiskey, a Dallas-based brand shifting its headquarters to San Antonio, are among the most recent additions to the…
Dorćol Hosting Dog-Centric Groundhog Day Event Saturday
Be it six more weeks of winter or a fast-impending spring, yourself and your canines are invited to Dorćol Distilling this Saturday from noon until 4 p.m. For humans, Dorćol will be releasing Doghouse Brown Ale, a malty beer with American hops. The normal lineup of beers and apricot brandy cocktails will be poured and…
San Antonio City Council Unanimously Approves Erik Walsh as City Manager
City council this morning unanimously approved Erik Walsh as San Antonio’s new city manager, replacing outgoing Sheryl Sculley, the longest-tenured and perhaps most powerful executive to serve in that position. “This is a weighty moment for the city of San Antonio,” Mayor Ron Nirenberg said. “We haven’t done this in almost two decades.” Council members…
New Tim Duncan Mural Pops Up on San Antonio’s South Side
Spurs faithful may want to make a pilgrimage to the South Side in the coming days to take a picture next to a new mural honoring legend Tim Duncan. Joining numerous murals dedicated to Old Man Riverwalk, local artist Alex James is finishing up a new mural addition at Countdown City Cuts, located at 6730…
Gin Blossoms Bringing Their Early ’90s Vibes to the Aztec This March
Honestly, we don’t really hate the Gin Blossoms, as easy as it would be to rag on yet another ’90s band rolling through San Antonio. The band wrote some decent music and managed to secure some “Gold” certifications and a Grammy nomination, which isn’t something to sneer at. In the their heyday, circa early-1990-something, the…
Pegasus Only San Antonio Club to Make List of Top 50 Gay Bars in U.S.
This article was originally published by our sister publication Out In SA. San Antonio’s Pegasus Nightclub, located at 1402 N Main Ave., was the only local LGBT establishment to make this year’s NewNowNext list of 50 Most Popular Gay Bars in the United States. The list was released on January 15. The Pegasus was ranked…
Man Arrested for Allegedly Vandalizing San Antonio Police Headquarters
A man has been arrested for allegedly vandalizing the San Antonio Police Department headquarters over the weekend. On Wednesday, authorities arrested Bruce Jones, who is accused of spray-painting “RARIST OF VET FAMILY” on a building at the downtown headquarters on Sunday. Jones, 49, had an active warrant for a charge of criminal mischief between $2,500…
Justin Rodriguez Is Back and Ready to Focus on Ideas, Not Ideology
Editor’s Note: Jade Esteban Estrada is the writer of Glitter Political, a series of articles detailing San Antonio’s political scene. On January 12, a carefully curated tableau vivant sat behind former San Antonio mayor Julian Castro when he announced his candidacy for U.S. president at the West Side’s Plaza Guadalupe. That multicultural tapestry represented many…
After the Cocktail Revolution: Five Trends Highlighted at This Year’s San Antonio Cocktail Conference
The San Antonio Cocktail Conference and the late Sasha Petraske — a groundbreaking New York mixologist who was a fixture at the event — have helped make San Antonio a stage for new talent, spirits and techniques. Over its eight-year history, the conference allowed us to taste countless new beverages and connect with bartenders, brand reps and…
Winter Winners: Five Ongoing Exhibitions in San Antonio to Keep On the Radar This Season
The tallest building in the United Kingdom, a highly controversial 1972 exposition, remixed election signs and the concept of “pictorial reproduction” are among the unrelated subjects up for consideration in four new shows on view at the Southwest School of Art. Curated by David Platzker and circulated by the New York-based nonprofit Independent Curators International…
San Antonio Spurs Host New Orleans Pelicans for Final Home Game Before Rodeo Road Trip
The New Orleans Pelicans make their last regular-season stop in San Antonio this Saturday in the final home game before the Spurs’ annual rodeo road trip. This season’s eight-game gauntlet includes marquee matchups against the reloaded Warriors in Oakland, and a rematch with Kawhi Leonard and the Raptors in Toronto. Traditionally an elite road team…
Carver Center Welcomes Esteemed Jazz Bandleader Stefon Harris and His Ensemble Blackout
In the contemporary jazz world, it doesn’t get much better or bigger than Stefon Harris. The insanely talented vibraphonist, composer and bandleader has received heaps of accolades for his inventive work, including the prestigious Martin E. Segal Award from the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, an award for “young artists of exceptional accomplishment.” He…
Remembering Michael Jackson, Beyoncé and Other Iconic Super Bowl Halftime Performances
As Super Bowl LIII looms, it’s hard not to think about all the ridiculous, fun, poignant and down right entertaining halftime shows that have happened over the years. With the monumental event just days away, one that will feature Maroon 5 (really, NFL? Maroon 5?), we wanted to reflect on some of the most iconic…
San Antonio’s Joaquin Castro Files Bill that Would Ban Intelligence Officials from Lobbying for Foreign Governments
Congressman Joaquin Castro today filed legislation that would prevent top officials in U.S. intelligence agencies from lobbying for foreign governments. The San Antonio Democrat’s move appears to key in on relationships that Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn, the Trump administration’s sacked national security adviser, had with the governments of Turkey and Russia. Special counsel Robert Mueller’s…
Environmental Groups Blast CPS Energy Over Its Latest Board Appointment
Members of local environmental groups have taken aim at CPS Energy’s appointment of tech CEO Janie Gonzalez to serve on its board, saying the city-owned utility is “self-selecting” to eliminate diversity of option. In an open letter to Mayor Ron Nirenberg and city council, Climate Action SA warned that business representatives now dominate the board of…
San Antonio Gears Up for Fourth Annual Dilla Day Celebration
Whether you’ve heard the name James Yancey or Jay Dee, the world of hip-hop knows him as the legendary J Dilla. And San Antonio welcomes his legacy once again. Early in his career, James Dewitt Yancey, otherwise known as J Dilla, was a key element to the hip-hop powerhouses Slum Village and A Tribe Called Quest,…
Ask An Outsider: Are San Antonio Allergies Actually the Worst?
Every year my noses closes up for a few months in the January-March range, and I start to assume I am dying. Is this normal? Are allergies this bad everywhere? -Mike A., Medical Center area When I first moved to San Antonio a year and a half ago, someone gave me a welcome basket that…
Savoring Savor: Culinary Institute of America San Antonio Evolves with the Addition of Its New Restaurant
The Alamo City has always been a destination for great food, but the Culinary Institute of America arguably helped put it on the radar for the rest of the world. The CIA-San Antonio is hoping to further build on that reputation with Savor, its new restaurant, opened this month at the Pearl. “I’ve been coming…
Early Bird Tickets Set to Go On Sale for San Antonio Botanical Garden’s Brews and Blooms Event
Brews and Blooms, the popular annual craft beer event, returns to the San Antonio Botanical Garden on Saturday, May 25 for a celebration of local beers, food, games and live music. Early-bird tickets will be available for purchase Jan. 31- Feb.15, and are expected to sell out. This year, Brews and Blooms will partner with…
More Crawfish on the Way: Boils Start This Weekend at Shuck Shack
Weeks after introducing foodies to its version of hot chicken, Shuck Shack is bringing back a favorite menu item. That means it’s officially crawfish season at chef Jason Dady’s seafood eatery. Beginning this Friday, diners can (and should) come in groups to share three pounds of Cajun-boiled crawfish, served with corn on the cob, sausage…
Central Library Book Club Event Spotlights Like Water for Chocolate with Recipe Discussion, Food Tastings
Rincón Literario, the Central Library’s bilingual book club, will bring Laura Esquivel’s classic novel Like Water for Chocolate to life during a special tasting event — with Chiles en Nogada — on Saturday, February 9. Like Water for Chocolate follows the story of Tita, a young woman who struggles with unrequited love, family tradition and the…
Gourdough’s Public House Opening on the River Walk on Feb. 23
San Antonians salivating over the pending arrival of Gourdough’s Public House on the River Walk now have an opening date. The growing brand — recognized nationally for its over-the-top, sweet-as-can-be donut varieties — will open its Alamo City location Saturday, February 23. The new outpost will be the first outside its hometown of Austin. Co-owners Paula Samford…
Inaugural San Antonio Burger Week Planned for Next Month
Calling all burger lovers! The inaugural San Antonio Burger Week will feature a hefty helping of local restaurants spotlighting the American staple. From February 22 through March 3, foodies can visit dozens of dining spots to munch on $5 specialty burgers, with a portion of each sale benefitting the San Antonio Food Bank. The event,…
Stealing Our Heart: Shoplifters Explores the True Meaning of Family with Tenderness and Empathy
Recently nominated for an Academy Award in the Best Foreign Language Film category, Shoplifters, directed and written by brilliant Japanese filmmaker Hirokazu Kore-eda (Nobody Knows), is an affectionate, authentic and moving story about the importance and true meaning of family. That may sound ordinary to some — and in some sense it is — but…
Celebrate 40 Years of Bauhaus with Peter Murphy’s Show at Paper Tiger
Armed with baritone croons that will whisk you away into the deep dark of night, Peter Murphy is a living legend best known for his work in the band Bauhaus. Considered the Godfather of Goth, Murphy was a pioneer who helped create the template for the dark and gloomy genre. This tour, he’s celebrating 40…
Easy Target?: November’s Charter Vote Could Spell Trouble for Mayor Ron Nirenberg’s Reelection — Assuming He Has a Real Challenger
Editor’s Note: The following is City Current, a column of opinion and analysis. San Antonio voters’ November approval of propositions B and C, two of the punitive charter changes put forth by the city’s fire union, is the kind of rebuke no mayor wants — especially not six months before another election to keep his job.…
What to Expect at February’s First Friday
As San Antonians recover from bouts of Seasonal Affective Disorder (aka SAD) and pinch off the tails of flunked New Year’s resolutions, the local art scene is slowly but surely rebooting, giving culture seekers more than a few solid excuses to get out and about for First Friday. As the longest-running art space on the…
Savage Love: Omissions and Emissions
Q: I’m a 21-year-old woman, and I have an IUD. I’ve had sex with quite a few men, and one thing seems to be almost constant among them: trying to fuck without condoms. Many of the men I’ve been with seem to be perfectly fine and terribly eager to have sex without condoms. This has…
Free Will Astrology (1/30/19-2/5/19)
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Here are your fortune cookie-style horoscopes for the next five months. FEBRUARY: You’ll be invited to make a pivotal transition in the history of your relationship with your most important life goals. It should be both fun and daunting! MARCH: Don’t waste time and energy trying to coax others to haul…
Measuring Up: Why It’s Time for San Antonio to Get Over Its Longstanding Inferiority Complex
A few years back, I considered starting a boutique event-planning business but was warned against the idea. Local caterers told me it would never work, that I should move to Dallas instead. San Antonio was just too cheap to sustain any more event planners. Or maybe, I now realize, San Antonians just like to throw…
Christian Singer-songwriter Steven Curtis Chapman Brings Holy Tunes to Empire Theatre
If you grew up going to contemporary Christian churches or just occasionally skim through Christian radio, chances are you have come across Steven Curtis Chapman’s music. He is, after all, one of the biggest names in Christian music. In the 30-plus years that the singer-songwriter has been putting out releases, not much has changed in…
Former Megadeth Guitarist Marty Friedman Ready to Shred the Rock Box
While most probably know him from his 10-year stint as lead guitarist for beloved metal outfit Megadeth, Marty Friedman has carved out a long musical career, and one that’s earned him bragging rights for his technical chops. He’s also a super-interesting cat with a totally unpredictable trajectory — the kinda dude who’s worth following even…
San Antonio Symphony Honoring Tejano Legend with Emotional Tribute
Known to many by the mononym Emilio, Emilio Navaira III’s award-winning Tejano and country music career spanned decades, earning him the title the “King of Tejano.” Responsible for chart-climbing hits like “Por Siempre Unidos” and the Selena duet “Tú Robaste Mi Corazón,” Navaira is credited with helping spur the popularity of Tejano in the 1990s.…
Expect Fun Hijinks When the Harlem Globetrotters Return to the AT&T Center
During the Spurs’ recent home loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, Harlem Globetrotter Orlando Melendez traded tricks with the Coyote to the delight of the AT&T Center crowd. Hoops fans can expect similar hijinks when Melendez, the first Puerto Rican to join the legendary team, returns to San Antonio with his full squad. The Globetrotters’…
At 78, Hometown Hero Augie Meyers is Releasing a New Album
When we talk about Augie Meyers, there are a couple of non-negotiables. These are the things that you must know, that you hopefully already know, if you are a self-respecting local music fan. One is that Meyers is as puro San Anto as they come, a living incarnation of all the contradictions, curiosities and character that…
Anastasia the Musical Gives the Slain Grand Duchess of Imperial Russia a Happy Ending Fit for a Princess
Despite her untimely demise at the age of 17, Anastasia Romanov left a strangely romantic impression befitting her title of the Grand Duchess of Imperial Russia. The youngest daughter of Nicholas II (the final tsar of Russia), she lived in royal fashion until her father surrendered the throne amid a mutiny that evolved into a…
RuPaul’s Drag Race Star Manila Luzon to Unleash Her Campy Glamour on the Main Strip
Serving up a winning blend of old-school sophistication, outré glamour and campy theatrics, Manila Luzon sashayed her way into our hearts and living rooms on the third season of RuPaul’s Drag Race, where she joined the polished clique the Heathers (alongside fellow contestants Raja, Delta Work and Carmen Carrera) and ultimately finished in second place,…
San Antonio Legend Rita Vidaurri Has Passed Away at 94
Renowned Tejana legend Rita Vidaurri, who was known for songs like “San Antonio Hermoso,” “Por Que Señor,” “Sacrificio” and “La Esposa Del Caminante,” has died at 94. A post from the Esperanza Peace & Justice Center states that Vidaurri passed away Wednesday evening. She was reportedly surrounded by people who loved her. Born on the West…
5 Must-See Acts Coming to the San Antonio Rodeo This Year
Oh, the rodeo. Few events, save Fiesta, come close to drawing the amount of people the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo brings to the Alamo City every year. And for good reason. On top of feeling like a big state fair with rides, food and chances to kick it with cute animals, the rodeo…
