The National Endowment of the Arts has bequeathed one of 2019’s nine National Heritage Fellowships to Beatriz “La Paloma Del Norte” Llamas and Blanca “Blanquita Rosa” Rodríguez, the remaining two members of Las Tesoros de San Antonio. Originated in 1982, the fellowship is granted each year to a selection of “master folk and traditional artists”…
With the legislature adjourned and the Sunday veto deadline past us, 477 new laws have already taken effect in Texas. Governor Greg Abbott has signed so many bills into law, you might have lost track of what is exactly changing. Here are some of the most notable changes coming to Texas law now and later…
Blending hard-hitting pop with Latin rock, Paulina Rubio has paved her own way in both genres. After starting out as a member of the pop group Timbiriche, Rubio struck out on her own in the early ’90s and has built a career that’s expanded beyond touring and recording. She’s served as a judge on La Voz……
Comedian, actress and writer Jen Kirkman may not be an A-Lister, but you’ve still probably seen her around. She was a frequent guest on Chelsea Lately and @midnight, and also brings the laughs from behind the scenes as a writer for Amazon Prime’s The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. A master monologuer who produces a weekly podcast…
The historic Majestic Theatre – a premiere entertainment destination for generations in downtown San Antonio – will celebrate its 90th anniversary this month with a lineup of special food and drink events. The festivities will kick off with Lunch Break on Houston Street on Friday, June 21. The event will feature live music, bites and…
The Toronto Raptors’ NBA championship celebration Monday included a little shade thrown at Gregg Popovich. Raptor Fred VanFleet took to Instagram Live to show Toronto fans celebrating the team’s first-ever NBA championship. And as he did, a voice can be heard making the comment, “It wasn’t like this in SA, huh? Fuck Pop.” There are…
Democratic presidential contender Julián Castro has lifted the curtain on more of his “People First” policy proposal aimed at helping Americans whose paychecks are unable to keep up with rising housing costs. “Despite the progress we’ve made in recent generations to advance fairness in housing, too many Americans are denied a home on the basis…
Looks like more of President Trump’s pinche border wall will be cutting through South Texas. This time in Cameron County. An email circulated late last week by the Rio Bravo Property Owners Association and obtained by the Brownsville Herald warns residents near Brownsville’s River Bend Resort & Golf Club that U.S. Customs and Border Protection wants…
Editor’s note: Details in this article may not be suitable for young or sensitive readers. More than two years after La Vernia High School students were accused of sexually assaulting fellowing classmates in an athletics hazing scandal, four former students have been indicted on new charges. Alejandro Ibarra, Dustin Norman, Christian Roberts and Colton Weidner…
Look out Bill Miller Bar-B-Q, there’s a new drive-thru barbecue spot in town. Papa’s Quickdraw BBQ, the long-awaited restaurant concept from Papa’s Burgers owner Robert Walker and business partner Catherine Gerch, opened Tuesday morning. Where many fast-food customers are overwhelmed by the sheer number of menu options, Papa’s Quickdraw BBQ will offer a simple sandwich menu –with a choice between…
Guitar hero Jeff Beck has added five more solo shows to his 2019 U.S. tour schedule, including a stop in the Alamo City. In addition to the previously announced appearances at the Crossroads Festival and a show at the Hollywood Bowl, where he will join former bandmate Rod Stewart, Beck will touch down at the…
Grounded Solutions Network, an affordable housing advocacy nonprofit based in Oakland, Calif., has awarded San Antonio a $150,000 grant for the development of an anti-displacement strategy. The ForEveryoneHome grant is funded through the Ford Foundation. Under the agreement that was approved by the City Council on Thursday, the city will pay Grounded Solutions Network $75,000…
Ida Claire, a restaurant chain best-known for its Southern dishes and weekend brunch, will open its first San Antonio location at the Alamo Quarry Market this fall. The restaurant’s 6,800-square-foot space, previously home to chef Johnny Hernandez’s El Machito restaurant, at 7300 Jones Maltsberger Road will offer a mix of indoor table and bar seating.…
When Dallas Morning News staff photographer Tom Fox got up on Monday morning, he likely didn’t expect to be at the epicenter of an attempted mass shooting. According to the Dallas Morning News, a gunman identified by authorities as Brian Issack Clyde, 22, opened fire on the downtown Dallas federal courthouse. As he approached the…
The air traveler who recently made headlines while trying to join the “Mile High Club” on his way to San Antonio will have to pay up for that distinction. U.S. Magistrate Judge Richard Farrer slapped Enrique Gonzalez with the maximum $500 fine for allegedly jerking off while on a United Airlines flight in February, MySanAntonio…
San Antonio artist and owner of FL!GHT Gallery Justin Parr and Lubbock legend Jeff Wheeler have teamed up to celebrate new beginnings: Wheeler’s recent relocation to San Antonio and the start of a new partnership between himself and Parr. On Wednesday, the duo will showcase the talents of a bevy of artists both local and…
Birthed of the primetime metalcore era of the mid-2000s, In This Moment drew an audience with a ferocious sound that married violent distortion with beautiful vocal and guitar melodies. Over the years, the band’s sound has become more approachable, although it still retains some of the darkness and energy that’s been its hallmark. That darkness…
There’s no need to wait for Culinaria Restaurant Week, August 10-24, to explore the city’s best restaurants, at a fraction of the price. More than 30 local eateries will participate in Culinaria’s Tasty Tuesday initiative – offering $15 prix-fixe lunch and $30 dinner menu options for diners – every Tuesday in June, July and August. Culinaria, a nonprofit…
Starset is the quintessential modern rock band, and it’s heading to San Antonio for a show at the Vibes Event Center on Friday, September 27. Employing segments of hard rock, djent, symphonic rock and pop, the band’s sound is triumphant and big, without stepping too far outside of the active rock scene. And, at something…
A Northeast Methodist Hospital nurse is facing multiple felonies after authorities allege that he stole drug vials to use on himself and replaced them with an anesthetic to use on patients. Kyle Evans was booked into Bexar County Jail last week and has been charged with tampering with a consumer product and drug diversion, according…
A University of Texas at San Antonio student was arrested last week after he was accused of indecency with a child by contact. A KSAT report reveals that Zachary Altman, 19, hosted an underage relative in his dorm room earlier this year. According to an arrest affidavit, the male relative lived out of state and…
Apparently, the folks at the Black Hat computer security conference aren’t convinced South Texas Congressman Will Hurd wears a white hat. The well-known security group disinvited the Republican lawmaker — a former CIA officer — from giving the keynote address at its upcoming conference, website TechCrunch reports. The organizers backtracked on their offer after concerns…
A teen has been hospitalized with a gunshot wound after burglarizing a home early Monday morning. According to reports, a couple was awakened by noises and flashlights at their home on Westville Road on the city’s Far West Side. The homeowner grabbed his firearm to confront the group of burglars and fired on them, according to…
If the banality of evil weren’t apparent before, then receiving a spam letter from neo-nazis might clear that up for you. On Friday, Folklores Coffee House posted an image on Facebook of a form letter they received from a Milwaukee-based group calling themselves “New Order.” If there’s any question about their affiliation, you need only…
Iconic Texas psych band Bubble Puppy is returning to San Antonio on Friday, July 19, for a show at Sam’s Burger Joint. And we couldn’t be more stoked. Many listeners know the band from “Hot Smoke and Sassafras,” a song reissued on countless ’60s garage and psychedelic compilations, but its legacy goes beyond that. Bubble…
The San Antonio Museum of Art is launching its newest exhibition, “Men of Steel, Women of Wonder,” on June 21, and local band Deer Vibes is helping them kick it off. Deer Vibes, a self-described “miniature indie rock orchestra,” released their first full-length album in 2015 and have been a staple in the local music…
Here are a few short reviews of movies that will be released at San Antonio theaters, on Netflix and on VOD June 14. Late Night From a comedy standpoint, the script that actress/screenwriter Mindy Kaling penned for Late Night is a delight—a smart and playful narrative that is at its best when Kaling and two-time…
The group that backed Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s run for Congress is now throwing its support behind another dynamic young candidate — a 26-year-old immigration lawyer who’s taking on Laredo Democrat Henry Cuellar. With the Justice Democrats’ blessing, Jessica Cisneros this week launched a campaign to challenge Cueller in the Democratic primary for Texas’ 28th District. Calling…
Eleven Texan female artists challenge the notion that embroidery is simply “women’s work” with the exhibit, “The State of Hand Stitch: New Embroidery by Texas Artists,” now on display at UTSA through Aug. 9. The art varies in size, textures, subjects and materials, but is united by the common thread of needlework. Walking into the…
Whataburger, the iconic Texas fast-casual dining chain, has announced plans to sell its majority interest to BDT Capital Partners, a Chicago-based bank, as the company explores its expansion options. According to the company, the acquisition will take place later this summer. BDT Capital Partners will work with existing Whataburger leadership to develop a strategy for long-term growth. “As…
An alligator found with a knife stuck in its head has angered Fort Bend County residents who believe someone purposely hurt the animal. In the community of Orchard Lakes Estates outside of Houston, it’s common for residents to see the reptiles in and around the lake. This week, however, residents were startled to find an…
Beloved but troubled Texan company Schlitterbahn Waterparks has finally buckled under the pressure of the continued financial and legal problems the company has faced in recent years. Park owners have reached a deal with Ohio-based Cedar Fair Entertainment Co. to sell the New Braunfels and Galveston Schlitterbahn properties for $261 million. According to a statement…
H-E-B has a plastic problem. Or so says Greenpeace. In a new report, the environmental group called out the San Antonio-based supermarket chain as the worst of 20 large grocers in dealing with plastic waste. Not in the lowest quartile. Not they-kinda-didn’t-place too well. But dead fucking last. H-E-B was not responsive to inquiries about its…
The best way to explore San Antonio? With great food and drinks. We found the latest diners, talked to up-and-coming chefs and released the newest print issue of Flavor Magazine, so you can enjoy your city. There’s no vegan illuminati in the Alamo City, but local restauranteurs and entrepreneurs are determined to make San Antonio’s…
In April, Kiddie Park announced its plans to relocate to the San Antonio Zoo, and San Antonio residents are pulling out their photo albums and making last-minute pilgrimages to the beloved landmark before it closes July 4. Moises Cruz is a structural engineer designing the foundations of the rides at the park’s new location. He…
When the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society decides to stage a performance of The Murder at Haversham Manor, they soon discover that it should have been titled Murphy’s Major Murder Mystery, as everything that could possibly go awry, does. Thus opens The Play That Goes Wrong, a slapdash comedy that follows the hapless antics of a…
Purveyor of irreverent hits Weird Al Yankovic originated a brand of satirical pop with major staying power, proven by a four-decade back catalog that includes everything from geek rap “White and Nerdy” to 11-minute deep cut “Albuquerque.” Although he hasn’t released an album since 2014’s Mandatory Fun, Weird Al still tours regularly, and now follows…
On any given day, San Antonians have so much to see and do. However, this time of year, residents and tourists alike hit the roads in search of things to do. Here are some local spots on the city’s South Side to visit that won’t break the bank and promise a good time. Confluence Park…
Vying to end a years-long battle over development around the historic Hays Street Bridge, city council on Thursday approved a plan to swap city-owned land for property adjacent the bridge that will be designated as a public park. Under the transaction, developer Mitch Meyer would give up land next to the bridge where he’d planned…
Officials have identified the charred human remains found earlier this year off of Texas State Highway 211 near the Government Canyon State Natural Area. When the corpse was found in April, officials from the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office said they were “cautiously optimistic” it was that of Andreen McDonald, a mother and business owner who went missing…
Chef Tim Rattray of The Granary at the Pearl will open his second restaurant, Fontaine’s Southern Diner & Bar – a new, late-night dining destination for the St. Mary’s Strip crowds – on Friday, June 14. The Southern-style diner will open Friday for dinner service, starting at 4 p.m., and close at midnight. Fontaine’s food menu features Southern classics…
Jonathan Van Ness, First of His Name, Protector of the Tresses, Slayer of Gender-Normative Style and Wearer of Bomb Ass Red Carpet Lewks will be gracing San Antonio with his glorious gay presence in December. The host of hit web series Gay of Thrones and resident hair guru for Netflix’s Queer Eye reboot has taken…
Metalcore giants Atreyu will return to the road this summer as part of the inaugural Rockstar Energy Disruput Festival, which also features The Used, Thrice, Circa Survive and Sum 41. The tour kicks off on Friday, June 21, in Dallas with a stop the next day in Austin, but it won’t be showing any love for…
Surf Curse’s name gives you hint what to expect from its music: it’s a touch surfy and also a touch post-punky. What you may not glean from the name alone is that the band’s songs make a great addition to a summer playlist. The Reno, Nevada-based outfit has been making infectious, edgy pop since its 2013…
This article was originally published by our sister publication Out in SA. Pride Month is in full swing in San Antonio and the LGBTQ community and its allies are marking the most of the celebration with events all over town. From community discussions, to art exhibits, to parties and mixers, there’s something for everyone, culminating…
San Antonio police are asking the public for help identifying a suspect who robbed a local fruteria. Police said a man walked into Señor Mango Ice Cream and Fruit on West Avenue on June 3 and placed an order. While waiting, he reportedly asked the clerk if she had change for a $100 bill. According…
Staying cool amid San Antonio’s rising summer temperatures is a challenge for residents, but there’s good news: swim season begins this weekend. The City of San Antonio will officially open all 24 outdoor public pools, including the long-awaited Elmendorf Lake Park Pool at 235 Shore Drive, on Saturday, June 15. The new Elmendorf Pool will host a free,…
Chad Prather is responsible for “Snowflake Cry,” a retooling the ’60s classic “American Pie” into a song bashing the liberal response to Trump’s election. In case you missed that gem, here’s the lowdown: comedian and musician Prather is a redneck mouthpiece for Trump, Fox News and anyone else offended by the politically correct. Basically, a…
Roughly 70 activists staged a protest in front of San Antonio’s municipal building Wednesday evening to demand city council adopt a plan to address global climate change. And, in what’s a likely sign of contentious debate to come, the conservative think tank Texas Public Policy Foundation held a competing forum at the city’s downtown library…
Scooter-haters rejoice: one member of the dread armies of dockless vehicles has apparently been vanquished. In the wake of new city regulations, Uber has decided to take its ball and go home several weeks before the first wave of permit reductions will go into effect. At the end of this week, the ride-share giant’s Jump scooters…
Citizen Cope’s new album Heroine and Helicopters continues to blend elements of hip-hop, blues and rock furthering the rap-songwriter amalgam that’s won him a loyal following over a 17-year career. While Cope’s voice carries a bluesy, almost Americana grit, there’s enough true soul in his delivery to make it stand apart. The Memphis-based artist continues…
The duo North by North consists of a drummer and a singer-guitarist, both bringing to mind the White Stripes and proving that a two-piece band can rock as hard as a four-piece. The music is also a little more complicated than the member count suggests, frequently starting slow with melodic guitar before erupting into full-on…
Just when you think you can’t get enough Selena, the image of the Queen of Tejano pops up time and time again. One of the newest murals dedicated to the late singer can be found on the side of the Alamo Candy building at Interstate 10 at Hildebrand Avenue. Artist Alan Calvo painted the massive image…
A month after singlehandedly delaying a $19 million disaster-aid package to make a point about border security, U.S. Rep. Chip Roy is at it again. The freshman San Antonio-Austin congressman joined a handful of fellow GOP lawmakers and forced procedural votes to adjourn the U.S. House so they could call attention to President Trump’s demand…
Gov. Greg Abbott signed SB 1828 into law Tuesday, requiring Texas public schools to establish a Holocaust Remembrance Week. Four San Antonio women who were concerned about the lack of students’ Holocaust awareness brought the bill to Sen. Jose Menendez, who sponsored it. The bill passed unanimously in the House and 31-0 in the Senate Chamber,…
Summertime, and the living is easy. Well, it is if you enjoy live music. As sweltering season arrives, it brings with it a spate of music festivals worth enduring the Texas heat for. And, lucky for you, one is even located near water so you won’t have to walk far to cool off. These five South…
Wing lovers and beer guzzlers may want to mark their calendars. A second Pluckers Wing Bar will open in San Antonio next month. Pluckers will begin serving in a location on Interstate 10 starting Monday, July 8. The opening comes about a year after San Antonians celebrated Pluckers finally making its way down Interstate 35 with…
Garcia Street Urban Farm, a 4.1-acre farm designed to bring fresh produce and food education to San Antonio’s East Side, broke ground Wednesday morning. The farm, which cost an estimated $500,000, will be managed via a partnership between San Antonio Housing Authority (SAHA), San Antonio College’s Eco Centro and other community stakeholders. The project was nearly a decade…
Curated by Sarah Castillo, the latest exhibition at Clamp Light Artist Studios and Gallery features six Texan artists whose “trajectories of contextual and material choices that all work to address personal questions that are captivating and spatial in their art form.” The exhibition, which opens Friday June 14, will feature installations crafted from a variety…
Fans of the Dude may want to head to Bowl and Barrel this Sunday for an event dedicated to the pop culture icon. On Sundays throughout June, the Texas-based venue will host an event all about the Big Lebowski. Fans of the movie are invited to show up in their pajamas to make strikes and…
A man is facing a federal charge of lewd, indecent or obscene conduct after an airplane passenger caught him masturbating during a flight to San Antonio in February. According to a report in the Express-News, California resident Enrique Gonzalez traveled from Los Angeles to San Antonio on a February 3 United Airlines flight. An affidavit…
La Botánica is hosting horror film series Revoltingxreviews for a special pop-up double feature of two cult classics: Peter Jackson’s entry into the zombie oeuvre Dead Alive and shocking summer camp slasher Sleepaway Camp. An early directorial entry by Jackson, Dead Alive (originally released as Braindead in New Zealand) is a low-budget slapstick zombie comedy with…
A man was hospitalized early Wednesday morning following a dramatic rollover crash at North Star Mall. According to reports, a driver was speeding through the mall’s parking lot around 2 a.m. and missed a curve, causing him to collide with some trees and roll his car. When officers arrived at the scene, they were unsure…
In case anyone needed more proof that U.S. Rep. Will Hurd will face a tough 2020 election fight, Republicans have named it one of the 10 districts where its incumbents are most vulnerable, McClatchey reports. The GOP plans to pump additional money and resources into hanging onto Hurd’s 23rd District, which includes both a slice of…
Sungaze’s gauzy, ethereal music and polaroid-tinted videos almost make the band seem like purveyors of propaganda for trendy resale shops like Buffalo Exchange. But don’t think the flowing cotton and tranquil echoes mixed with contemplative guitars their music a hipster exclusive. The vibe really does transport you to a spaced-out realm of infinite chill. Free,…
Yummi Japanese Restaurant on Bitters will celebrate its grand re-opening under new management with an all-you-can-eat sushi menu for $19.95 per person. The special is available June 28-30. Until recently, chef Deuk Bok was managing both Yummi Japanese Restaurants — the Bitters location and the original eatery in Leon Springs — but his brother Deuk Cha has…
Forget the round top — the San Antonio Symphony is bringing the circus to the Tobin stage for Cirque Musica: Crescendo. Cirque Musica’s troupe of international cirque artists have choreographed aerial and acrobatic feats to accompany a program of beloved music featuring everything from Gustav Holst to John Williams. Immerse yourself in the historic world…
Seven months after its launch, Celebrity Fan Fest is back again, this time in a new venue — the Freeman Coliseum and Expo Hall. After last year’s DC Comics-centric event, CFF is riding the Avengers: Endgame wave with a guest list featuring Marvel stars Benedict Wong (Wong), Jeremy Renner (Hawkeye), Anthony Mackie (Falcon), and Lee…
Although Together Pangea’s name, based on the science of plate tectonics, brings nerd rock to mind, it seems more likely this band is made up of the kids who used Bunsen burners to light their cigarettes. Its music, stonewashed in lo-fi production and strung-out vocals exudes effortless cool to the molten core. The band will…
Comedian Eric Andre will make a quick stop at San Antonio’s Tobin Center in October as part of what he’s calling his “biggest world tour ever.” Andre cemented his style as a surrealistic shock jock with his 2012-2016 Adult Swim parodic talk show The Eric Andre Show, which featured pranks, sketches and what can only…
The VIVA SA Healthy Corner Store Initiative, a pilot program aimed at making healthy fruits and vegetables accessible to hundreds of food-insecure District 3 residents, is now operating at five corner store locations: Gas N Go (4674 S. Presa), Highland Food Mart (2402 Hicks Ave.), Papa Zipps (2101 S. Hackberry), Red Rooster (10637 S. East Loop 410)…
If you’re headed up to ACL later this year, you might be stoked to know that the folks behind the music festival just announced the daily lineup for both its first and second weekend. For Weekend One, the headliners on Friday, October 4, are Guns N’ Roses, Tame Impala and The Raconteurs. The main acts…
On the eve of Saturday’s runoff election, a political action committee called Texans Opposed to Professional Politicians (TOPP) mailed a flyer using an image of MOVE Texas’ non-partisan voter guide to attack incumbent Mayor Ron Nirenberg. Now, both MOVE Texas — which said it never granted permission to use its logo or survey — and…
Author, photographer and screenwriter Bill Wittliff has taken his final ride off into the sunset. On Monday, Wittliff, 79, suffered a heart attack and died. Most famous for writing the screen adaptation for the 1989 Lonesome Dove miniseries, Wittliff is also known for his collaborations with Willie Nelson, which began with 1980’s Honeysuckle Rose. In…
Former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julian Castro visited Flint, Michigan this past weekend, becoming the first 2020 presidential candidate to do so. Five years later, Flint is still dealing with the fallout of the water crisis after then Gov. Rick Snyder (R) decided to change the city’s drinking water source to the Flint River…
Father’s Day celebrations are often overshadowed by summer breaks and vacations, but come Sunday, June 16, there’s still plenty of restaurants where you can show your favorite father figure that you care. Snooze, an A.M. Eatery // Snooze is serving up one-day specials including the Bacon Dad Happy, a buttermilk pancake topped with maple syrup, bourbon…
Big K.R.I.T., whose name is an acronym for King Remembered In Time, has set himself apart from his rap counterparts by producing cleverly written lyrics with intricate rhyme flows. On the heels of a new album K.R.I.T. IZ HERE releasing July 12, the rapper will head to San Antonio for a show at the Aztec…
A San Antonio teen was taken into custody more than two months after police said he fatally shot a man during a pickup basketball game at Lady Bird Johnson Park. Brandon Jay Clark is accused of killing Ramiro Longoria and injuring two other men on April 2. Police said the men got into an argument…
A man who reportedly made terroristic threats toward the office of a city councilman is now in police custody. According to an arrest affidavit, Nathan Harrell called the field office of District 10 Councilman Clayton Perry last week, requesting a face-to-face meeting when “the conversation became hostile” and “confrontational.” KSAT reports that during the phone…
After Mark Richter’s sudden death in late April, the fate of his opera company, Alamo City Opera, hung in the balance. At first, the organization cancelled Soldier Songs, the planned final entry in its 2018-2019 season, but as of last Thursday the board decided to dissolve the company as a whole. Known for chamber performances…
A federal jury awarded a local man $63,000 after determining that a San Antonio police officer used excessive force when he fired three shots during a confrontation, MySanAntonio reports. On Friday, the jury found that former SAPD officer Ernesto Juarez overstepped his bounds by firing his weapon, although it rejected claims Juarez and another officer…
Even if you wanted to run away from the poppy sensibilities of the Local Natives circa 2010, you probably couldn’t have. In constant rotation at coffee shops everywhere, the LA band’s sound embodied all the lushness of that era’s indie rock: pop aesthetics, acoustic textures, layered vocals and harmonies, clever guitar licks and danceability. Alongside…
A new play has risen from the depths and washed ashore at The Public Theater. As part of The Public’s Fresh Ink program, Shannon Jarrell-Ivey directs the world premiere of David Kimple’s near-future, semi-apocalyptic drama Sink, Florida, Sink. In the face of a 12th successive hurricane (climate change much?), Violet (Alyx Irene Gonzales), Sebastian (Ivan…
After one season with the Charlotte Hornets, longtime Spur Tony Parker has announced his retirement from basketball. Parker, now 37, shocked fans Monday by revealing in an interview with The Undefeated that he is retiring. “I’m going to retire,” Parker told the sports site. “I decided that I’m not going to play basketball anymore.” Monday’s…
You’d think a play about a couple of Dada performance artists who play out their lives at home in front of an audience each evening would be enough of a premise, but Mad Gravity has even more in store for the audience — including but not limited to its active participation. When performance artists Archie and…
There are folks who, for one reason or another, end up seeking out the psychedelic experience, and there are folks that are thrust into it. In other words, there are drifters and there are lifers. Roky Erickson, psych-rock and horror rock progenitor, 13th Floor Elevator, incarnate spirit of the wild Texas night and earnest seeker…
The brainchild of Brandon Pittman and Megan Solis, Powdered Wig Machine operates on a pretty basic premise: ultimately, it’s just an interview show. But that’s not the whole story. Infused with a sardonic surrealism that would be perfectly at home on the “dank memes” subreddit, the series features Pittman and his interview subjects casually conversing…
San Antonio isn’t the only municipality where fast-food chain Chick-fil-A is ruffling feathers. An official with Northern California’s San Mateo County is calling for protests against a soon-to-open Chick-fil-A location there in hopes the chain withdraws its permit and flies the coop, according to the Daily Journal newspaper. “Chick-fil-A’s values don’t represent our values,” County Supervisor David…
Chris Brown is headed out on tour in support of new album Indigo, which features contributions from heavy-hitters including Justin Bieber, Drake and Nicki Minaj. And he’ll make a stop in San Antonio on Tuesday, October 8, at the AT&T Center with support from Tory Lanez, Ty Dolla $ign, Joyner Lucas and Yella Beezy. More than…
Fans of Moshe’s Golden Falafel may want to pay a visit to the restaurant this week. Just call ahead first to make sure it’s still open. Owner and chef Andrew Weissman announced Friday that he would be closing the Mediterranean staple in Olmos Park to focus on a new venture. By the end of the…
Born Destin Route but better known by his stage name, J.I.D. is an Atlanta-based rapper signed to J. Cole’s Dreamville Records. Don’t let the mumble rap and trap vibes throw you, though. This guy isn’t another of those dreadlocked, face-tatted knuckleheads with nothing lucid to say. Though disguised as a mumble rapper, J.I.D. has some…
If you need a bit of heartwarming news to brighten your Monday, here it is. The ever-loyal Dejounte Murray, who sat out the past season with a devastating ACL injury, took to social media to congratulate his brother Nate for graduating from Brandeis High School with honors. He also posted a video of his baby…
Gender-bending, surreal storyteller Eddie Izzard always has a few irons in the fire, dividing his time between an ever-lengthening list of film and television roles, political activism, live performances and literally running marathons. On top of it all, five years ago Izzard began performing in French, German and Spanish, despite lacking fluency in the latter…
Sometimes the most unexpected people will give you the affirmation you never knew you needed. Sometimes, it turns out, those people are gangsta rappers. Geto Boys rapper Bushwick Bill died peacefully Sunday at the age of 52, surrounded by his immediate family, his publicist told Rolling Stone. The rapper, born Richard Shaw, had been diagnosed with stage…
Sweet Paris — a Texas-based chain of French-inspired cafes from husband-and-wife team Allison Young Chavez and Ivan Chavez — will open its first San Antonio location at La Cantera in late June. The couple developed the eatery as a way to recreate and reimagine the classic crêpes found in Paris sidewalk cafes. It will offer a…
After manifesting in court battles , votes to remove key officials and allegations of money laundering , the internal power struggles at the Bexar County Democratic Party are now playing out in dueling same-day meetings. A recently emailed flyer for a Tuesday, June 11 meeting of the Bexar Democrats at Winston Churchill High School warns…
San Antonio voters on Saturday gave Mayor Ron Nirenberg two more years, narrowly rejecting a populist campaign by opponent Greg Brockhouse that tapped into national political divisions. With nearly all votes counted shortly after 9 p.m., Nirenberg declared victory with 51.1% of the vote. Brockhouse pulled in 48.9%. “We had clear differences in this race,”…
Editor’s note: Another story will follow with additional analysis of the voting results. Mayor Ron Nirenberg holds a small lead with 51.6% of the vote over challenger and District 6 Councilman Greg Brockhouse, who captured 48.4%, early voting results in today’s runoff election show. “It feels very good to be in the driver’s seat right…
We’re just days into June, and San Antonio’s culinary scene is already buzzing with restaurant openings, closings and food-friendly events. To start, we found some of the best San Antonio spots for you to celebrate National Donut Day on Friday, June 7. Need a way to celebrate rosé all day this weekend? Dress in your…
Around 2008, Johnny Arredondo began to experience an extreme pain on the left side of his neck. He says it was sheer chance that he found one of four doctors in the U.S. that could have diagnosed his condition: a glossopharyngeal neuralgia. Damage to the ninth cranial nerve was forcing him to suffer through an…
Parts of San Antonio may look like a tornado whipped through Thursday evening, but the National Weather Service attributed the damage to straight line winds. “Based on radar data, we don’t suspect that there was any tornadic activity with the storms that rolled through San Antonio Thursday, just very intense straight line winds in excess…
As I sit across from Adriana Rocha Garcia, a first-time candidate for the District 4 seat on San Antonio’s city council, it’s clear she understands the stakes in Saturday’s runoff election. Rocha Garcia led with 47% of the vote in the general election, which could bode well for her success. However, one factor isn’t running…
From his start in the ’80s as a member of Menudo to the publication of a cookbook promoting detoxing, Draco Rosa’s had a colorful Latin music career that’s drawn comparisons to Prince and David Bowie thanks to its ambition and eclecticism. Rosa, who hails from Puerto Rico, will be supporting Monte Sagrado, his most recent…
Two groups that have emerged as elder statesmen of the Rock en Español movement will join forces on the Majestic stage as part of their Huevos Revueltos tour. Enanitos Verdes — roughly translated, that’s “Little Green Men” — is a legendary pop-rock outfit that’s cultivated a generational following across Latin America thanks to a sound that…
San Antonio’s chapter of PechaKucha (literally Japanese for “chit-chat”) has, since its inception in 2011, provided a vibrant space for all manner of smart and successful people to share their interests, expertise and inspiration. The PechaKucha rules, first developed in Japan, are beautifully straightforward: eight presenters get 20 slides each, which are each shown for…
Here are a few short reviews of movies that will be released at San Antonio theaters, on Netflix or on VOD June 7 and one we missed last week. Changeland Actor Seth Green (TV’s Robot Chicken) makes his directorial and screenwriting debut with Changeland, a woebegone dramedy that is painfully short on laughs and overdone…
As a small business owner and designer, Karen Saunders is all about shopping small. At Bambinos, Saunders clothing store, she loves to help outfit the local community’s kiddos for all of the fun family vacations and backyard barbecues. Bambinos Boutique, San Antonio’s finest baby and children’s boutique, is so thankful to have the city’s support…
Hemisfair is soon to be transported to a galaxy far, far away. That’s right – the Star Wars original trilogy is about to be screened for free in San Antonio for the very first time! Hemisfair and Slab Cinema teamed up to bring Star Wars to our fair city in three special screenings that will…
The Sprouts Farmers Market at Henderson Pass will close its doors on June 25, and a new San Antonio store, located at 22135 Bulverde Road, will open for business on Wednesday, June 26. “We’re looking forward to serving San Antonio shoppers at the new store which offers a fresh experience with ample parking, enhanced décor, and the knowledgeable…
The federal government is opening a new detention facility for migrant youths in Carrizo Springs, 100 miles southwest of San Antonio. The camp, located on a site once used to house oilfield workers, will hold as many as 1,600 teens. The feds are also considering shipping additional youths to U.S. military bases to add capacity,…
French writer-director Olivier Assayas has been on an impressive run for the last decade with a handful of incredible productions, including Summer Hours, Clouds of Sils Maria and Personal Shopper. Assayas continues his streak with Non-Fiction, a dramedy about the unpredictable Parisian publishing industry — his first fully French film in nearly 20 years. While…
Rosalinda “Rosey” Ramos Abuabara, organizer of a 2017 LGBTQ pride flash mob across the street from the home of then-mayor Ivy Taylor, has filed to run for the congressional seat now held by Republican Will Hurd. Her bid to represent the 23rd District will pit her in a 2020 Democratic primary against Air Force veteran Gina…
So much for a sweet and sunny June – between the muddy aftermath of the midweek downpour and a weekend heat index expected to reach up to 104 degrees, you may be reconsidering any outdoor plans you previously had in mind. Instead of braving muggy weather, biting insects and risk of sunburn, why not take a…
After taking some downtime for acting, Puerto Rican singer Pedro Capo is riding high on a successful 2018, which included his first Latin Grammy and the hit single “Calma,” which has racked up over a billion views on the YouTubes. $35, Sun June 9, 7pm, Aztec Theatre, 104 N. St. Mary’s, theaztectheatre.com. Get our top…
Remember when Texas Republicans’ biggest fear was the wrath of the Tea Party? Not anymore. The recently wrapped 2019 legislative session showed that the party controlling both the state’s governorship and legislative branch is now more afraid of the wrath of mainstream voters, political watchers say. Sure, there were plenty hard-core conservative plays during the…
Indie rockers Haybaby will release a new full length, They Get There, on June 7 and have a “thousand” dates lined up in support — even one here in San Antone. No extra points awarded if you heard the word “Haybaby” in Butthead’s voice. Huh huh. The band will be joined by Lloronas and Noise…
With the wistfully titled “I’m Simply Missing the Mountains,” UTSA’s offsite gallery Terminal 136 opens a window into the creative minds of three young artists attending the Germany’s State Academy of Fine Arts Karlsruhe. Assembling works by Anna Bläser, Veronica Moroder and Lukas Picard, the group show conjures travels both real and imagined while referencing architecture,…
Since her release from prison, wrongfully convicted member of the “San Antonio Four” Anna Vasquez has dedicated her life to preventing injustices akin to what she suffered, most notably serving as the director of outreach for the Innocence Project of Texas. As of Wednesday, she will now be able to further her cause as a…
Over the past six years, River City Rockfest has brought in a gnarly collection of headliners, including last year’s top-billed Nine Inch Nails. But organizers announced Thursday that they’re postponing until 2020 because they were unable to secure enough high-caliber talent. They had planned for the September 21-22 event to be the first two-day RCR. “Due to…
A San Antonio chef made his national television debut on the hit series Man Fire Food Wednesday night. Chef Pieter Sypestyn appeared on the Cooking Channel show hosted by Canadian grilling guru Roger Mooking. The show highlights regional styles of barbecue, allowing Sypestyn to get TV time for his creative way of cooking pork. In…
EVO Entertainment Group is heading into summer with a new menu featuring cinema-inspired bites and cocktails to pair with your new blockbuster of choice. EVO currently manages six entertainment locations throughout Texas, with movie screenings, arcade games, bowling and special events available for guests. “Our family is excited to offer our guests a summer entertainment destination,…
Launched with a nod to disruptive art critic Dave Hickey and his unconventional Austin gallery A Clean, Well-Lighted Place (1967-1971), Dirty Dark Place (DDP) is billed as “an errant, artist-run project space” that’s dedicated to creating challenging programming and “disrupting the hierarchical and socioeconomic systems that shape access and patronage of contemporary art.” An irreverent…
A growing number of San Antonio restaurants have said goodbye to the single-use plastic straw following the #StopSucking campaign of 2018, but it’s been difficult to replace them in certain drinks, like boba tea – a drink made with tapioca balls – that require a larger straw. Plastic straws are small, but they are one of…
Most of the Lone Star State’s Democratic voters would prefer Beto O’Rourke hang up his presidential aspirations and challenge John Cornyn for his Senate seat in 2020, according to a new Quinnipiac University poll. Sixty percent of Democratic and Dem-leaning voters said the former El Paso congressman should scrap his White House run and gun…
Hoods — a Sacramento-based band influenced by hardcore punk acts Madball, Sick of It All, Minor Threat and Cro-Mags — is headed to San Antonio for a Rock Box show on Sunday, August 11. Based on those influences, it’s easy to peg Hoods’ sound: typical tough-guy hardcore with distorted guitar riffs nestled behind growling vocals. If…
We’ve all been there – you start getting serious with your significant other, then after a fateful trip to the mall you come home wearing a snazzy new outfit only to find them shaking their head in disbelief. Every time you try to pull it out, they demur, saying something like, “Why don’t you put on…
Austin-to-LA pop artist Max Frost is headed out on tour with a stop in San Antonio on Wednesday, July 24. Frost got his start in Austin at the tender age of 12, opening up for the likes of Ruby Jane and Bob Schneider. After hearing musicians like Erykah Badu and D’Angelo in his late teens, he…
Ahead of Saturday’s charged mayoral runoff, local activist group Mētù has requested that the Texas Rangers probe the disappearance of a 2009 police report detailing an allegation of domestic abuse by candidate Greg Brockhouse. “Greg Brockhouse has claimed that the incident described in the report never happened, that he had no knowledge of the police report…
San Antonio’s homegrown music doesn’t always command as much attention as the city’s visual art scene, yet there’s likely to be some kind of free show happening here almost daily. While it’s easy to assume that any act worth seeing is going to demand a cover charge, that’s not always true. A number of local…
Police arrested 22-year-old Miranda Guerrero more than a month after a viral video showed two women being struck by a car in the parking lot of a San Antonio bar. SAPD allege Guerrero used her vehicle to hit the two victims outside of The Well on May 2. An arrest affidavit claims Guerrero had been arguing with…
If your summer plans include festivals, pop-ups and other excuses to nosh, luckily those will be abundant around San Antonio as the weather warms. And here’s an added bonus: plenty of those food-centric summer events have a low admission price. Others are free. What follows is a sampling of worthwhile events with admission prices that…
Although its title might conjure the sights and sounds of crowded London Underground stations, Ruiz-Healy Art’s new exhibition “Minding the Gaps” is not an artistic exploration of railway safety. Rather than addressing the potentially life-threatening distances between subway platforms and train cars, the gaps to be mindful of here are substantially more conceptual in nature.…
Staying at home and streaming movies on Netflix still can’t compare to catching them on the big screen, but the price tag at the theater can really take a bite out of your paycheck. But what if we told you that you can have it both ways? Thats right — there are plenty of ways…
When you’ve been voted “Black America’s Favorite White Comedian” by Ebony Magazine, starred in your own 2018 docuseries on BET examining your interracial family life, and worked with Mike Tyson and Shaquille O’Neal, that’s translation for “this white boy’s got game.” And plenty of laughs to boot. Don’t miss the chance to see Gary Owen…
Summer is a time to celebrate the simple pleasures, whether it be a jaunt down the river in a tube, an afternoon enjoying native flora and fauna in a state park or just going out in the backyard with a container full of suds to blow bubbles. To that end, Ruby City has partnered with…
Headlining Randy Rogers Band released its first album in three years, Hellbent, on April 26. And when you hear the new track “Comal County Line,” you’ll know they’ve finally come home. The super Texas band will be joined by William Clark Green for Saturday’s performance. $25.40-$1,230.49, Sat June 8, 8:30pm, Whitewater Amphitheater, 11860 FM 306,…
Editor’s Note: Jade Esteban Estrada is the writer of Glitter Political, a series of articles detailing San Antonio’s political scene. It’s early Thursday afternoon when I walk into Jim’s Restaurant on Blanco Road and 410 and spot Andy Greene waving to me from a corner booth. Block walk-ready, he’s dressed in a seafoam-colored shirt, beige…
About 500 households who face displacement are on a waiting list to receive assistance from the city of San Antonio. Already, 112 households—or, 288 people—have tapped into a $1 million anti-displacement fund the City Council approved on March 21 for families on the verge of being displaced, or who are in the process of being…
Economists have almost universally blasted President Donald Trump’s threatened tariffs on Mexican goods, with one calling the move “crazy” and “a textbook case of how to inflict self-harm.” Now another practitioner of the “dismal science” has estimated how many Texans will lose their jobs if Trump follows through with his threat come Monday. Hint: It’s a shitload.…
Businesses – especially restaurants, food trucks and pop-ups – tend to operate in silos, but during San Antonio Entrepreneurship Week (SAEW), June 23-26, local entrepreneurs can easily connect with industry leaders and free business events. SAEW was developed by Launch SA, an entrepreneurial center inside the San Antonio Central Library, in 2016. Now in its fourth year, SAEW…
From a large swath of properties at the Pearl to the retail locations of Local Coffee, Clayton & Little’s fingerprints are all over San Antonio, recognizable by the industrial modern aesthetic that characterizes the firm’s designs. Although the firm has worked on both commercial and residential projects, Clayton & Little expanded into slightly new territory…
Here are some of the Alamo city’s best donut shops offering super sweet deals (and events!) in celebration of National Donut Day this Friday. The Art of Donut // This St. Mary’s staple will be offering a free donut with any order to the first 30 customers of the day, and the first 25 to…
Is Bistro9 the restaurant chef Damien Watel has been working toward his entire professional life? Discounting his short-lived restaurant ventures in Stone Oak, Bistro9 would seem to be the logical culmination of a culinary career that began with Chez Vatel Bistro — Watel’s Olmos Park dining institution — in 1999. “There was a small market…
Celebrating the 30th anniversary of Skid Row’s eponymous debut album, frontman Sebastian Bach and his band are headed out on a U.S. tour. The trek kicks off in Nashville, Tennessee on August 30 and will end in Pinellas Park, Florida, on November 2. But not before touching down in the Alamo City for an Aztec Theatre…
If you had any question about how DeMar DeRozan is taking the Toronto Raptors’ first-ever NBA Finals appearance, wonder no longer. The Spur was dramatically traded from his longtime team as part of the deal that sent Kawhi Leonard to the Great White North. During DeRozan’s nine-season tenure, he was the star of the Raptors and helped…
A San Antonio man has been arrested after police say he fatally shot his aunt. Michael Todd Phipps, 42, was arrested Tuesday and charged with murder in the death of Becky Ibarra. According to reports, police officers responded to a family disturbance call at a Castle Hills home and found Ibarra, 65, with a gunshot…
Local artist Kellen Stanley’s oeuvre is centered on her roots. She weaves her connections to family, place and memory into experiential installations that integrate performance and scent to envelop viewers into the work in a way that cannot be achieved by simply gazing at a painting. Stanley’s latest exhibition, “Rite of Passage,” is on a…
More San Antonians turned up to cast ballots during early voting for the June 8 runoff than in the lead-up to last month’s citywide general election, according the Bexar County Elections Department. At the close of early voting Tuesday, 81,769 people cast early ballots for the runoff, compared to 73,104 early votes for the May…
Lucky for tourists and locals alike, San Antonio’s diverse cultural landscape can be experienced largely on the cheap. Our sprawling River Walk, UNESCO-designated Spanish Colonial Missions and iconic Alamo are all free to visit, as are unique, urban green spaces like Hardberger Park, Brackenridge Park and the picturesque Japanese Tea Gardens. And there’s more good…
Kawhi Leonard has filed a federal lawsuit against Nike over the use of his “KL” hand logo that became popular during his time with the San Antonio Spurs. Leonard, now star of the Toronto Raptors, signed an endorsement deal with New Balance after his Jordan endorsement, a Nike subsidiary, fell through. In the lawsuit, obtained…
Actor, director and five-time Oscar nominee Kenneth Branagh has William Shakespeare running through his veins. Not since filmmaking icon Orson Welles has anyone captured the breadth and passion for the works of the English playwright with such confidence and vibrancy. From his 1989 directorial debut in Henry V, which earned him Academy Award nods for…
Jamey Johnson has emerged as a powerful force in country music. The roots-rocking and soulful intensity he brings to his music is matched by the high caliber of his songwriting. $25-$59.50, Fri June 7, 7pm, Aztec Theatre, 104 N. St. Mary’s St., (210) 812-4355, theaztectheatre.com. Get our top picks for the best events in San…
In the ’70s, NASA scientists gathering data from seismometers placed on the moon by Apollo astronauts made a surprising discovery. Unlike earthquakes, in which underground vibrations decay quickly, seismic activity on the moon — called “moonquakes” — causes Earth’s orbiting body to vibrate for long spans of time. As it turns out, the moon’s rigid…
The Texas Folklife Festival — which celebrates the many different cultures that make up Texas’ identity, like a slightly nerdier and (barely) more sober NIOSA — comes each June as a welcome entré to summer. This year’s 48th annual Folklife Festival will feature everything that regular attendees have come to know and love, as well…
Editor’s Note: The following is City Scrapes, a column of opinion and analysis. Thirty years ago, Gary Cartright in Texas Monthly dubbed San Antonio’s historic King William area the “snootiest neighborhood in Texas.” Whether accurate or not then, the King William area has managed another distinction far more recently — in the May 4 citywide…
Burdened with his family’s failing shoe factory upon his father’s death, Charlie Price is faced with a choice: sell out, or innovate. A chance meeting with drag queen Lola gets Charlie’s gears turning, and soon a partnership is born between the staid Englishman and vivacious queen. Based on the 2005 film of the same name,…
This state may be ruled by Willie and George, but it also loves and respects a certain “cosmic cowboy” – yes, we’re talking about Jerry Jeff Walker – who’s still going strong at 76 years of age and celebrating 50 years since his debut solo effort, Mr. Bojangles. Seating is first come, first served, and…
Q: I’m a 27-year-old, male, adult baby/diaper lover (AB/DL). I’ve been in the closet about my fetish basically since puberty. As a consequence, I never dated or became romantically involved. I thought if I buried my kink with enough shame, it would go away and I would somehow turn normal. It obviously didn’t work, and…
Marshall Crenshaw is a musical journeyman with a nearly 40-year career under his belt and an admirable devotion to songcraft. Although primarily known for the 1982 hit “Someday, Someway,” he’s penned plenty of tunes for other artists, and his own rock ’n’ roll remains steeped in soul. $20-$120, Wed June 5, 7pm, Sam’s Burger Joint,…
No Vacation’s lo-fi, danceable dream pop essentially embodies the sound of 2019. Nonchalant and seemingly without effort, the band makes pretty music that easily could become your summer soundtrack. $15-$18, Wed June 5, 8pm, Paper Tiger, 2410 N. St. Mary’s St., (210) 841-3771, papertigersatx.com. Get our top picks for the best events in San Antonio…
For someone who has logged a 20-plus-year career, released around 10 albums and toured with the everyone from Lisa Loeb and Edwin McCain to Jason Isbell and ZZ Top, Americana/southern rock artist Will Hoge has flown under too many radars. Both a talented songwriter and prolific recording artist, Hoge — anchored in Nashville — has probably influenced…
