The Briscoe Launches Its Summer Film Series with Kirk Douglas Cowboy Epic Lonely Are the Brave
This weekend, the Briscoe Western Art Museum launches its Summer Film Series in conjunction with its latest exhibition, “Into A New West: Contemporary Art from the Booth Museum.” Showcasing art on loan from Castroville, GA’s Booth Museum, “Into A New West” collects modern Western art produced from the 1960s to the present day, “[examining] an ongoing…
San Antonio International Claims a Soaring Success, but the Numbers Offer a Grounding in Reality
Editor’s Note: The following is City Scrapes, a column of opinion and analysis. “San Antonio International Airport is flying high,” declared the headline of a press release sent out earlier this year by the City’s Aviation Department. The release brought the announcement of a “record-breaking year” in passenger volumes — an “unprecedented milestone for an…
Legendary Ska Outfit the Toasters Hit San Antonio This September
Following behind UK ska acts like the Specials, the Selecter and Madness, the Toasters helped usher the two-tone sound into the United States. The only remaining original Toasters member, Englishman Robert “Bucket” Hingley, moved to NYC in 1980 and managed the Forbidden Planet comic book store. The story goes that, after seeing the Beat perform…
DEA Conducts Sweep Against the Tango Orejon Street Gang in San Antonio
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency on Tuesday conducted raids across the Alamo City to round up drug traffickers with ties to the Tango Orejon street gang, KSAT television is reporting. Will Glaspey, special agent in charge for the DEA’s Houston Division, told the station officials have indicted 31 people as part of the operation. Of…
San Antonio’s First Vegan-Friendly Festival Happening This Summer
The inaugural VegFest 2019, San Antonio’s first vegan food festival, will bring dozens of vegan-friendly food vendors, speakers and live music performances to Sunset Station on Saturday, August 31 and Sunday, September 1. The two-day event, hosted by local nonprofit Vegan Initiative Dynamic Association (VIDA), aims to highlight vegan food vendors, educate residents about factory…
State Sen. Donna Campbell’s Firearms-in-Church Bill Gets Preliminary Approval in Texas House
The Texas House on Monday gave a preliminary vote of approval to a bill by Sen. Donna Campbell, R-New Braunfels, that would let licensed handgun owners legally pack heat in churches and other places of worship. Campbell’s Senate Bill 535 would erase language in current state law that bans guns from places of worship. Under…
No Smoking Policy at San Antonio Parks, Plazas Takes Effect June 1
San Antonio will enforce a new smoke- and tobacco-free policy for many major public plazas and recreation areas — including all city parks, Greenway Trails, Market Square, La Villita and the River Walk — starting Saturday, June 1. The new non-smoking ban, similar to those adopted by more than 50 other municipalities in Texas, aims…
Organizers Behind Barbacoa & Big Red Festival Respond to Criticism
The folks behind the annual Barbacoa & Big Red Festival have heard your complaints about the lines and heat at this year’s event, and say they’re dedicated to making improvements. In a post on the festival’s Facebook page, organizers said they’ve been receptive to feedback from years past about the need for a bigger venue…
San Antonio Man Arrested After ‘Large Amounts’ of Child Pornography Found on His Phones, Computers
The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office teamed up to take down a local man who allegedly produced, received and distributed child pornography. Lynn Maxwell Gerstner was arrested Monday on child pornography charges, according to a KSAT report. Authorities found that the 69-year-old man was in contact with “multiple underage female…
Rising Latin Star Brytiago Bringing the Party to the Aztec
Described by Rolling Stone as the leader of the freshman Latin Rat Pack, Brytiago is ascending from the massive shadow of Daddy Yankee, the Reggaeton giant responsible for getting the young Puerto Rican artist his record deal. Although Brytiago has no full-length projects to his name, his steady release of banging singles makes him someone…
Women’s Group Calls On Voters to Sign Petition Calling Out Greg Brockhouse for Domestic Violence Allegations
A group repenting San Antonio women is conducting an online petition drive charging that mayoral candidate Greg Brockhouse hasn’t done enough to address a pair of allegations of past domestic violence — and therefore shouldn’t be elected mayor. The group Mētú — whose name plays on the #MeToo Twitter hashtag used to out famous perpetrators of…
San Antonio Public Library Jumps on the Bad Movie Bandwagon with the New Cinema Terrible Film Series
Sometimes there’s just nothing better than kicking back and watching a schlocky piece of cinema that can only be described with various synonyms of “awful.” Now, with easy online access to a back catalog of niche content, bad movies are more beloved than ever, and the San Antonio Public Library is here to help you…
First All-Texas Pale Ale Arrives at Southerleigh
For most Texas breweries, hops — a crop that thrives in cool climates — is one beer ingredient that has never been sourced locally. Until now, that is. Hanks Hops, a Texas-based hydroponic hops farm, recently shared their first harvest with Southerleigh’s head brewer, Les Locke. Thanks to the locally-sourced hops, Locke was able to create…
All Hail the Queen: Todrick Hall Returns to San Antonio this November
Actor, dancer, director, drag queen, choreographer, songwriter and YouTuber, Todrick Hall is a driving force in the entertainment world that cannot be stopped. First gaining attention when he made it onto the ninth season of American Idol, Hall then started a Youtube Channel and became a judge and choreographer on the Emmy Award-winning show RuPaul’s…
Active Rockers Blue October Return to San Antonio
Although Blue October has shifted its vibe to a more mainstream “active rock” sound in the vein of bands like Nothing More and Imagine Dragons, if you listen hard enough, you can hear whispers of their Americana-influenced roots. After somehow grabbing the attention of Kid Rock’s former manager in the late ’90s, Blue October wound…
Dallas Transgender Woman Brutally Attacked in Viral Video Found Fatally Shot
A black transgender woman who was seen being brutally attacked at a Dallas apartment complex parking lot in April was found dead over the weekend. According to reports, Muhlaysia Booker, the woman in question, was fatally shot and left in the street Saturday. Police responded to a call of a shooting, at which time officers…
All Shows Must Die: What to Watch Next in a Post-Game of Thrones World
If Game of Thrones has left a dragon-sized hole in your heart, never fear! While your love for Jon, Dany, et. al will never be diminished, you’ll be able to get your fantasy TV fix from a myriad of new and returning shows this and next year. Currently Airing Gentleman Jack on HBO If what…
Canna Chill’s First San Antonio Event Offers CBD-Friendly Drinks, Eats and Community
CBD, the non-psychoactive compound extracted from cannabis, has sparked a new industry — with food, drink and tincture products — that promise to help with everything from anxiety to epilepsy, without getting a high. While the legal future of cannabis in Texas has yet to be decided, the U.S. CBD market is projected to become…
Driver Crashes Into Home After Leading Police on Chase Through San Antonio’s South Side
A Chrysler PT Cruiser sped through San Antonio’s South Side Monday morning and crashed into a home as the driver tried to get away from police. KENS 5 reports that a DPS trooper attempted to pull over a 24-year-old driver of a PT Cruiser near Loop 410 and Roosevelt around 7 a.m. Instead of obeying…
At Least 1,712 Other Migrant Children Might Have Been Separated From Their Families by the Trump Administration
Federal authorities have identified at least 1,712 migrant children that may have been separated from their parents in addition to those pulled away during the Trump administration’s “zero tolerance” immigration crackdown, NBC reports, citing transcripts from a recent court hearing. U.S. District Court Judge Dana Sabraw ordered the administration to identify children separated before its…
Man Allegedly Paid Teen Girl $100, Sexually Assaulted Her at Leon Valley Motel with His Daughter in the Room
A man has been arrested after a teen girl said he sexually assaulted her at a motel in Leon Valley earlier this month. Markus Williams was taken into custody last week after the victim’s older sister found the 14-year-old girl with a large amount of money. When asked about where the money came from, the…
Texas House Gives Preliminary OK to Bill Stopping Cities from Partnering With Planned Parenthood on Health Services
Under a bill passed by the Texas House on a preliminary vote Friday night, municipalities would be barred from working with Planned Parenthood or other abortion providers to offer services such as teen pregnancy prevention education, HIV tests and cancer screenings. Senate Bill 22 stops government entities from providing funds to any abortion provider or…
World Premiere: San Antonio-Based British Musician Joe Walmsley’s Music Video for Liverpool FC
There is a Red Fever rapidly spreading throughout San Antonio. Consider yourself warned. It all started on August 10 of last year, when England’s five-time European champion Liverpool started its amazing run in the 2018-19 English Premier League season (they just lost the tournament against Manchester City by one point). It reached full-blown proportions on…
It’s Her World, We’re Just Living In It: Ariana Grande Wows San Antonio During Sweetener Tour Stop
Days after a surprise stop at the Heat Nightclub, pop diva Ariana Grande appeared in front of an energetic AT&T Center crowd to prove why her mere presence is reason enough to freak out. The girl is damn talented — and her career is at an all-time high. As a fan that tuned into Grande’s…
“I Drink and I Know Things”: Enjoy This Drinking Game for the Game of Thrones Finale
WARNING: Spoilers lie ahead! Read at your own risk! Game of Thrones has been driving us to drink since 2011, and after pulling the rug from under us yet again with the controversial #DrogonGate, showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss have set the stage for a shocking finale. Despite the show’s insistence on subverting audience…
TYGA, PnB Rock, Chief Keef and More to Headline the Inaugural Sound of Summer Music Festival
Apparently, it’s the year of the music festival in San Antonio. On the heels of Essex Fest and Taco Fest comes Sound of Summer Music Festival, happening Thursday, August 30 and Friday, August 31. Brought to you by I-35 Live, a “Texas grown concert production company,” the inaugural Sound of Summer Music Fest will be…
Bexar County District Attorney’s Office Announces Policy Update, Including Cite-and-Release Changes
Bexar County District Attorney Joe Gonzales held a press conference Thursday to share updates on new policies aimed at curbing unnecessary prosecution. “It is my hope that these new policies will ensure a more efficient and just manner to prosecute crime while keeping our community safe,” Gonzales said. What follows is rundown of the new…
Devin the Dude Returns to San Antonio This Summer
Devin the Dude has become so much of a household name that it wouldn’t be surprising if he followed in Snoop’s footsteps and ended up on a Martha Stewart-type cooking show. Maybe with Bobby Flay or somebody. And although he’s not quite as famous as Snoop, Devin’s longevity in the game is a testament to…
Texas House Committee Moves Forward Bill That Would Make It a Felony to Incorrectly Fill Out a Voter Application
The Elections Committee of the Texas House voted Friday to advance a controversial voter fraud bill that critics say could send people to jail for making an error while filling out a voter application. The committee approved Republican state Sen. Bryan Hughes’ Senate Bill 9 on a 5-4 party-line vote two days after sitting through…
Texas Police Department Releases Parody of the Night King as an Officer
The one-and-only Night King has found a new job following his defeat at the Battle of Winterfell. According to a post on the Keller Public Safety Facebook page, the Game of Thrones villain has been “recruited” onto the force. The Texas town’s police department shared a parody of the Night King’s training, and it’s fair…
Freshman San Antonio Congressman Chip Roy Has a Meltdown Defending Drug Company Profits
Freshman U.S. Rep. Chip Roy of San Antonio may want to leave the acting to the professionals. Because his performance during a recent hearing on drug prices isn’t exactly pulling rave reviews. The magazine Elle took a lengthy sideswipe at the San Antonio Republican for launching into a sour-faced, hand-waving tirade after a Democratic colleague…
Twitter Users Criticize Houston Students Who Wore Racist Costumes for ‘Jersey Day’
A group of students at a Houston high school are being criticized for their “jersey day” outfits during spirit week. Rather than wear the jerseys of their favorite athletes, as many as 30 students at Houston’s Memorial High School instead came to school dressed in jerseys, yes, as well as chains, fake tattoos and corn…
Stacked Lineup Headed By Hatebreed Taking Over Vibes Event Center
Alongside acts like Throwdown, Bury Your Dead, Terror and Sworn Enemy, Hatebreed paved the way for metal-inspired hardcore in the late-’90s, called metalcore by those in the know. Thanks to bruising tracks like “I Will Be Heard,” the band quickly became an unstoppable force in the genre. And if having Hatebreed heading to SA wasn’t…
Fifth Annual YOSApalooza Spotlights San Antonio’s Young Talented Musicians at Tobin Center Performance
The Youth Orchestra of San Antonio (YOSA) is putting its budding musicians to work via this concert extravaganza. All of the nine of the organization’s youth orchestras will perform at the fifth annual affair, showing off the young virtuosos’ rapidly developing skills. The concert is free, but tickets are limited to three per family. Get…
Special Bike Tour Explores Artwork of San Antonio Ceramicist Diana Kersey
Around this same time last year, Portland transplant Carye Bye (aka the “Museum Lady”) inaugurated the program ArtCycle as a means to combine her passions for public art and organized bike rides. Encouraging locals and visitors alike to “stay curious” about San Antonio and “explore our city as a museum,” the initiative launched with a…
Sueños Sin Fronteras to Host Benefit Show for Asylum-Seeking Families at Paper Tiger
With the growing need to provide resources for asylum-seeking immigrant families, Sueños Sin Fronteras has organized a benefit show at Paper Tiger on Sunday, May 19. Chulita Vinyl Club’s San Antonio chapter, Faith Delhpi, Los De Esta Noche, and Nicolas Valdez of Los Nahuatlatos will provide the tunes. Attendees can also expect to enjoy food, drinks,…
Jamaica Jamaica is Stepping Up San Antonio’s Brunch Game
Look beyond that basic taco-and-mimosa brunch, because Chef Angello and Dee Gordon, the husband-and-wife team at Jamaica Jamaica, are blessing us with a new Sunday brunch menu, starting May 26. Jamaica Jamaica’s menu — inspired by Angello’s Jamaican roots and Dee’s Soul food background — offers daily lunch and dinner options, with brunch to fall on…
San Antonio City Council Approves $141,000 in Funding to Aid Asylum Seekers
San Antonio’s city council has approved $141,000 in funding to manage a surge in the number of Central American asylum seekers arriving in the city. The funding, approved at Thursday’s council meeting, includes $86,000 for Catholic Charities, the San Antonio Food Bank and Travis Park Church to provide food and shelter through the end of…
Texas Accent Named Sexiest U.S. Accent in Study by Travel Website
The U.S. is full of a diverse array of dialects, some sensual and others, well, kinda irritating. Fortunately, the Texas drawl lands solidly in the former camp. In a new study from Big Seven Media’s travel website, the Texan accent was ranked the sexiest accent in all of the good ol’ U.S. of A. The…
Nico LaHood Releasing New Podcast, and Yes, It Really Is Called ‘R-Rated Christianity’
Nico LaHood is keeping busy after his one-term stint as Bexar County District Attorney. Since losing his seat to Joe Gonzales, LaHood has gone back to practicing law. And he’s got a brand new podcast. LaHood’s “R-Rated Christianity” is set to debut tonight on Facebook. Described as an “unfiltered gospel message,” the podcast comes after…
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Rapper Bizzy Bone Talks About His Relationship with San Antonio
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony member Bizzy Bone is making an appearance at Fitzgerald’s this Friday on the heels of two newly released singles, “Enigma” and “Carbon Monoxide.” Both songs feature the rapper caroming around the track, demonstrating several different styles as if he’s reminding his audience, “Yes, bitch, the throne is still mine.” The Current caught up…
Ariana Grande Spotted at Heat Nightclub Last Night
Revelers at Heat Nightclub on Wednesday night were treated to a special appearance by the one and only Ariana Grande. While the pop princess didn’t perform, she did appear to be enjoying the high-energy drag performers onstage. Patrons of the LGBTQ nightclub pulled out their phones to snap pictures and videos of the “thank u,…
Food Trucks Stop at Hyatt Regency San Antonio This Month
A great food truck experience will require you to move, connect and explore eats outside of your comfort zone. This month, Hyatt Regency San Antonio, located on the corner of Losoya and Crockett, is hosting several food trucks, so there’s plenty of opportunities to fall in love with new dining options and destinations. Poke Man Sushi Bowl //…
After Texas House Kills ‘Save Chick-fil-A Bill,’ the Senate Passes a Similar ‘Religious Liberty’ Proposal
The Texas Senate — over the objection of Democrats and LGBTQ advocates — has blessed a toned-down version of a so-called religious liberty measure dubbed the “Save Chick-fil-A Bill.” Senate Bill 1978 was approved 19-12 Wednesday, largely along party lines. It faces one more Senate vote before heading to the House, where the body’s LGBTQ Caucus last…
Neon Indian, Empress Of, Bidi Bidi Banda and More Coming to San Antonio for ¡Eso Es!
Concert promoter Margin Walker Presents has announced a new four-city Texas tour called ¡Eso Es! (Spanish for “That’s It!”), booked for Labor Day weekend. The lineup includes chillwave tio Neon Indian, singer-songwriter Empress Of, rap outfit La Goony Chonga, Selena tribute Bidi Bidi Banda and Dallas indie-rockers Luna Luna. The multi-city event begins in Houston…
Attorney for Dismissed Bexar County Democratic Party Precinct Chairs Says Judge Has Cleared Their Return
An attorney for four precinct chairs removed from the Bexar County Democratic Party says a Bexar County district judge’s ruling on Monday allows them to return to their positions. During a Wednesday news conference on the steps of Bexar County Courthouse, attorney Robert “Woody” Wilson said Judge Cathy Stryker determined that the chairs were removed…
Boozy ‘Poptails’ Program Returns to Hotel Valencia for the Summer
Poptails, your favorite frosty summertime treats all grown up, are back at Hotel Valencia Riverwalk until September 15. The cocktails are available to order at both of the hotel’s bars — Dorrego’s and Naranja Bar. “These cooling treats are always a big hit with both hotel guests and local residents,” stated Stacy Seaborn, Hotel Valencia Riverwalk’s sales…
Here’s Who Won Big Last Night at the Artist Foundation of San Antonio Awards Ceremony
Local artists of all stripes gathered on Artpace’s rooftop yesterday evening for the announcement of seven grants awarded by the Artist Foundation of San Antonio, a nonprofit that’s distributed more than $700,000 directly to Bexar County artists since its formation in 2005. After a bit of mixing and mingling over drinks and bites provided by…
The Sissies and Over the Top Will Play a Joint Show at Faust Tavern to Debut New Releases
A pair of local outfits with fire-spewing guitars will celebrate new releases Saturday, May 18, at Faust Tavern. Over the Top, the evening’s headliner, is releasing a new six-song EP called Alcoholics Unanimous. OTT specializes in riff-wrangling hard rock with one foot in metal, the other in punk and some other appendage dripping raw attitude.…
Customer Finds Bug Cooked Inside Chicken Tender from Bush’s on Potranco Road
A San Antonio rapper got more than he ordered after getting an Uber Eats delivery from the Bush’s Chicken location on Potranco Road. Miguel Portillo, who raps under the moniker Neptune Cowboy, took to Facebook to share photos and video of a chicken tender with a bug cooked into it. “I got my food, clocked…
Heat Nightclub Hosting Benefit Event for San Antonio Drag Queen in Coma
San Antonio’s LGBTQ community is lifting up one of its own with a benefit event this week. The Heat Nightclub will not charge a cover on Thursday night, instead taking donations to benefit Freddie Cortez, who performs in drag as Sweet Savage. MySA.com reports that Cortez is in a coma after being hospitalized last week…
Mexican National Soccer Team Announces Return to Alamodome
The Mexican National soccer team is heading back to San Antonio later this year. The team announced Tuesday that it will have a match at the Alamodome on Tuesday, September 10, against an unnamed opponent. Mexico has gone up against Curacao, South Korea and the U.S. in previous games at the Alamodome. The San Antonio…
Neighbors Share Details About San Antonio Man Who Reportedly Robbed Home, Assaulted Police Officer in Front of His Daughter
Details of a father committing a robbery and assaulting a police officer in front of his 9-year-old daughter have emerged after neighbors who witnessed the incident spoke to local TV stations. Police say 42-year-old Alexander Garza on Tuesday morning broke into a home and assaulted a man inside with his daughter in tow. Giovanna Rojas told…
Austin Terror Fest Reveals Full Lineup and Complete Schedule
Just a few weeks shy of downbeat, Austin Terror Fest has revealed its full-lineup plus the entire day-to-day schedule. If you’re unfamiliar with ATF, the fest was started back in 2016 by local entrepreneurs and talent bookers Dusty Brooks and Dorian Domi to celebrate underground and independent heavy metal music and rock culture. While the…
San Antonio Female Chefs, Activists Will Host ‘F$#K CANCER Luau’ at Still Golden
Local activist Tori Santos is no stranger to taking a stand. Santos— a proud LGBTQ ally and a 2019 nominee for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Woman of the Year — is using her voice to raise funds, awareness and celebrate local women during the F$#K CANCER luau at Still Golden on Saturday, May 18. Inspired by…
Pop Diva Ariana Grande and Her Ponytail Stopping By AT&T Center for Sweetener Tour
Ariana Grande is returning to San Antonio on the first leg of her Sweetener World Tour to make sure we get another dose of her pony-tail whipping pop magic. Kicking off in Albany, the tour winds around the country before finishing up at Madison Square Garden. If you dig all things cutesy pop, then you…
Vicente Fernández Reveals He Refused a Liver Transplant, Was Concerned His Donor Could Be Gay
In a recent interview at his home with De Primera Mano, ranchera legend Vicente Fernández revealed he refused a medically-necessary liver transplant back in 2012 after doctors discovered a cancerous mass. In his interview, the singer states, “They wanted to give me some other cabrón’s liver, and I told them ‘I’m not going to sleep…
Japanese Noise Gods Boris Will Turn San Antonio’s Ears Inside Out This Summer
If you like your music heavy, noisy and marinating in weird, then today’s your lucky day. Mere moments after an announcement that the Melvins are heading to SA this fall, we got word that Japan’s Boris will put in an appearance as well. The Tokyo-based trio is booked for Thursday, August 22, at Paper Tiger.…
Swine House Bodega Brings Whole-Animal Eating to Downtown San Antonio
Whole-animal eating isn’t as much of a food trend as it is a return to the way most of our ancestors ate, but Swine House Bodega is ready to bring it back in style — opening San Antonio’s first whole-animal sandwich shop on Thursday, May 30. Swine House owner Joe Saenz will open the new restaurant inside…
New Kids on the Block Dances Along to Selena’s “Bidi Bidi Bom Bom” During Corpus Christi Concert
During a stop in Corpus Christi on Monday night, ’80s stars New Kids on the Block likely made the 30- and 40-something crowd fall that much more in love with them. The boyband performed a tribute to late Tejano queen Selena during their show. In between hit singles — and with loud fangirl screams in…
Gina Ortiz Jones Gunning for Will Hurd’s Congressional Seat Again in 2020
After a close loss to Republican U.S. Rep. Will Hurd in 2018, Democrat Gina Ortiz Jones says she’ll run against him again in 2020. Ortiz’s last race against Hurd ended up close enough to warrant a recount, but the Hurd — a three-term incumbent — managed to keep his seat in one of the costliest…
Manu Ginobili and Boris Diaw Reunite in Tim Duncan’s Native U.S. Virgin Islands for Celebrity Basketball Game
Former Spurs players gathered for a special basketball game on the U.S. Virgin Islands, and yes it was likely as glorious as it sounds. According to a tweet shared Monday by Patrick “Pat the Roc” Robinson, Tim Duncan invited the basketball trainer and retired Spurs favorites to his stomping grounds for a “celebrity basketball game”…
Sludge Kings the Melvins Return to San Antonio This October
After nearly three-and-a-half decades of releasing no-fucks-given, groove-heavy tunes, the Melvins have announced a return to San Antonio for a show at Paper Tiger on Tuesday, October 29. Hailing from the birthplace of Kurt Cobain — Aberdeen, Washington — the Melvins were the Pacific Northwest’s answer to the hardcore punk explosions happening further down the…
Ex-Angry Samoan Gregg Turner Bringing a Quieter — But Still Irreverent — Sound to the Limelight This Friday
Gregg Turner might be the world’s hippest math prof. He’s one of the founders of the Angry Samoans, the smart-ass ’80s SoCal punk outfit with one foot in hardcore and the other in ’60s garage rock. He also had a multi-year run as a music critic for Creem Magazine (go ask your older brother or…
Tesla Returns to San Antonio in Support of a New Album
Since making its debut during the ’80s hair metal boom, Sacramento’s Tesla has continued to tour and sell out crowds with its own blend of anthemic rock ‘n’ roll. Now, on the heels of newly released record Shock, the band is returning to San Antonio for a show at the Aztec Theatre on Saturday, September…
San Antonio Man Arrested After Dog’s Bloated, Decomposed Body Found in Apartment
A man is in police custody after a decomposing dog carcass was found in his apartment. Jose Torres-Vidaurri was arrested Saturday after one of his neighbors complained about a foul odor coming from his apartment on March 25, according to KSAT. The complaint prompted a maintenance worker to enter the apartment, where he found the…
Only Clear Plastic Bags Will Be Permitted at the Ariana Grande AT&T Center Show on Friday
If you’re headed to the Ariana Grande show on Friday, May 17, at the AT&T Center, you might be asked to throw your purse in the trash. Yup. According to Grande’s camp, fans attending the singer’s Sweetener World Tour may bring one clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bag measuring up to 12” x 12” x…
Violent Femmes and X Bash Out More Than ’80s Nostalgia at San Antonio’s Aztec Theatre
There’s been no shortage of bands from the ‘80s rock underground heading out on reunion tours lately. And, no doubt, many of them can competently deliver an evening of post-boomer nostalgia. While Monday’s Aztec Theatre performance by Violent Femmes and X certainly falls in that category, there’s one big difference: watching both bands, it was…
’80s Heartthrobs New Kids On the Block Stopping By AT&T Center for Jam-Packed Throwback Tour
Before the Backstreet Boys-N*SYNC-boyband invasion of the ’90s, the New Kids on the Block provided the PG-sexy soundtrack for ’80s teens. On this tour, the New Kids are also supported by a who’s who of the era’s pop, including OG girl power hip-hop duo Salt-N-Pepa, “I Think We’re Alone Now” mallrat Tiffany, hit-machine Debbie Gibson…
Beloved Irish Musical Once Comes to Life at Public Theater of San Antonio
In 2007, the lyrical Irish indie flick Once made waves with its relatable romantic story and soulful music. A chance meeting on a Dublin street brings together musicians Guy and Girl, as Girl stops Guy from discarding his guitar, and thus his pursuit of music, in a symbolic gesture. The two are magnetically drawn to…
Alamo Drafthouse Announces La Cantera Location Expected to Open in 2020
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema announced Monday plans to open its fourth San Antonio location – this time at La Cantera – by late 2020. The new drafthouse will anchor La Cantera Crossing, a separate partnership development between USAA Real Estate and Barshop & Oles Company, that will feature approximately 38,000 square feet of retail and shopping…
New Bar Lilly’s Greenville to Open at St. Paul’s Square
Steve Mahoney is getting ready to introduce his newest bar, Lilly’s Greenville, at the historic St. Paul’s Square later this month. The “good solid neighborhood bar” will offer classic drinks and a beer menu — with final menu details to be announced later this month — as well as interior seating and a back patio area…
Early-2000s Heavy-Hitters Mewithoutyou and Pedro the Lion Slated for Summer Show in San Antonio
The dissimilar sounds of metalcore and folk had parallel heydays in the early 2000s. On the metalcore side, bands like Norma Jean and As I Lay Dying commanded big audiences of angsty teens, while Sufjan Stevens and Jose Gonzalez ignited a folk resurgence with their intricate and offbeat songcraft. Meanwhile, Mewithoutyou became one of the more intriguing…
Former Houston Congressman Chris Bell May Run Against John Cornyn in 2020
Well, if U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro won’t run against Sen. John Cornyn, a growing number of people just might. Chris Bell, a trial lawyer and former Democratic congressman from Houston, is the latest possible contender. Bell told the Texas Tribune he’s considering a 2020 challenge against the three-term Republican senator after Castro recently announced his…
San Antonio Police Helicopter Catches DWI Suspect Hiding Out on Roof of Blanco Cafe
A man has been arrested after leading police on a chase that ended at Blanco Cafe. And, no, he didn’t treat officers to a plate of enchiladas for the trouble. Police told News 4 San Antonio that the chase began after officers pulled over a driver of a black pickup truck around 12:30 a.m. Monday near…
Teen Arrested After Punching Elderly Walgreens Employee, Pepper-Spraying Nail Technician During Robberies
A man is in police custody following a two separate robberies in which police say he punched an elderly man and pepper-sprayed another. According to an arrest affidavit obtained by KSAT, Gabriel Anthony Gonzales, 19, robbed a Walgreens on Nacogdoches Road last Tuesday. The report indicates that Gonzales and a woman, who was not named in…
San Antonio Food Entrepreneurs: Meet Katie Danielson of Zen Monkey
Army veteran Katie Danielson was transitioning to civilian life in Los Angeles and looking for a new career when she met Eric Glandian, her future partner, in 2012. Together, the couple co-founded Zen Monkey, a company that specialized in overnight oats, a nutrient dense meal with oats, greek yogurt and fruit, without additives or artificial…
Garbage Decimated the Aztec Theatre Sunday Evening
At a nearly sold-out show last night at the Aztec Theatre, Garbage reminded the audience why it continues to be a driving force in rock ‘n’ roll. The venue was jam-packed with 20- to 40-somethings, mostly rocking black t-shirts advertising female-led bands. Opening the night was Austin’s Pleasure Venom, a five-piece noise-punk outfit fronted by…
Rep. Joaquin Castro Calls for Federal Investigation of Immigration Backlog Under Trump Administration
More than 80 members of Congress signed onto a letter by San Antonio U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro asking for a Government Accountability Office probe into the Trump administration’s record backlog of immigration cases. “Processing delays for applications and immigration benefits have reached crisis levels and these delays are hurting families and businesses that depend on…
TxDOT References The Waterboy on Road Signs for Mother’s Day Weekend
Another quality round of road signs are gracing Texas highways this Mother’s Day weekend, prompting drivers to remember Bobby Boucher and his “foosball” hating mama. In an effort to encourage safe driving across Texas, TxDOT displays clever messages on its road signs in honor of the holidays. Many of the messages, such as “Gobble Gobble,…
Hot Joy’s Weird One Night Pop-Up Heading to Paper Tiger for Peelander-Z Show
Hot Joy’s tiki-centric cocktails and new, Korean-inspired menu are taking over the Paper Tiger — before “anime punk weirdos” Peelander-Z take the stage — on Thursday, May 16. From 6 to 8 p.m., Hot Joy chef John Pilpot will give a sneak peek of the restaurant’s new Korean-inspired dishes (like a bulgogi that features pastor), while the…
Put Some Local Art in Your Life: Seven New Exhibitions Opening Across San Antonio This Weekend
Fri 5/10 ‘White Blue: Gold’ An Ohio-based artist and educator whose work “straddles the boundaries between printmaking and installation-performance,” Melissa Haviland’s new series of prints and paper sculptures draws creative inspiration from travels to India, motherhood, domesticity and “objects that are gendered and classed, like fine china.” Free, 7-10pm Fri, Clamp Light Artist Studios and…
San Antonio Express-News Places Its Downtown Building on the Sales Block
The San Antonio Express-News has put its building up for sale. Hearst Corp., the newspaper’s corporate parent, is exploring a possible sale of the iconic Art Deco building at 301 Avenue E, according to a story posted on its website. The downtown structure has housed the paper’s operations for 90 years. Hearst has no set…
Viva Tacoland Shuts Its Doors After Year-Long Dispute Between the Developer and Bar Owner
Viva Tacoland, the Pearl-area nightspot once occupied by legendary and decidedly downscale underground rock venue Taco Land, has closed. Developer David Adelman, who co-owns the property with Desperate Housewives actor and University of the Incarnate Word grad Ricardo Chavira, told news site MySA he now plans to open a restaurant at the site. Multiple posts…
Rising Star Courtney Marie Andrews is Bringing Her Shrewd and Soulful Brand of Alt-Country to Lonesome Rose
For someone that’s only 28 years old, singer-songwriter Courtney Marie Andrews has put in work — as a writer, as (my god what) a singer and as a musical force. She has put in work… and it shows. The talented, young alt-country artist put out her first (self-released and now impossible to find) efforts in…
It’s Finally Our Shot: A Review of Hamilton: An American Musical at the Majestic
It is a measure of the cultural elation surrounding Hamilton that you can happily devour a minute-by-minute account of somebody else watching Hamilton. (In other words, you don’t even need to see it yourself: you can live vicariously through the transcendent bliss of others. It’s what Jesus would do.) For those who still prefer to…
Texas House LGBTQ Caucus Scores Victory Over ‘Save Chick-fil-A Bill’ Protecting ‘Religious Freedom’
Members of the Texas House’s LGBTQ Caucus on Thursday struck a procedural death knell for a so-called “religious freedom” bill that civil-rights advocates considered an assault on the state’s LGBTQ residents. Members of the five-member caucus used a parliamentary move called a “point of order” to force the bill from the debate calendar, effectively removing…
Puro San Antonio Tejano Conjunto Festival Returning to Rosedale Park
Conjunto music is San Antonio’s musical soul, and the Tejano Conjunto Festival its Mecca. Now in its 38th edition, the festival offers a wide array of activities starting on Tuesday (see the full schedule on the Guadalupe’s website noted below), but if I have to choose the main pillars of this year’s celebration I must…
Cinematic Spillover: Short Reviews of Tolkien, Wine Country and The Professor and the Madman
Here are a few short reviews of movies that will be released on Friday, May 10 at San Antonio theaters, VOD platforms or on Netflix. The Professor and the Madman After a couple of years of legal battles (Oscar-winner Mel Gibson sued the production studio for breaking the terms of their contract), The Professor and…
Tool Unofficially Releases Two New Songs Ahead of Album
On the heels of a newly-announced album – the first in more than 12 years – prog gods Tool have just unofficially released two new songs. During their headlining set at Welcome to Rockville in Florida, the band treated fans to a first listen of “Descending” and “Invincible.” Earlier this week, heavy rock and metal…
Pub Run San Antonio Celebrating Game of Thrones Finale with Themed Bar Crawl
Pub Run San Antonio will toast to the end of the “drinking and knowing things” era — the final episode of HBO’s Game of Thrones — with a downtown bar crawl and dancing on Saturday, May 18. Come dressed as your favorite character, house or dragon and kick off the night at Pat O’Brien’s before moving…
David Robinson Commends Spurs for “Bouncing Back” After Kawhi Leonard Drama
David Robinson still has a lot to say when it comes to Kawhi Leonard, who he has been critical of since the star player’s departure from the Spurs. In a recent interview with Express-News writer Tom Osborn, the retired Spur said that he was proud of the team for “bouncing back” following a dramatic split…
Man Stabbed at West Side H-E-B While Waiting for Family Member to Get Off Work
A man was stabbed while waiting in the parking lot of a West Side H-E-B on Culebra Road early Friday morning, according to reports. San Antonio police say a man in his 40s was waiting for a family member to get out of work around 2:30 a.m. when two men walked up to his truck…
Miami Rapper Pouya Slated for Show at the Aztec Theatre This Summer
Haling from Miami, Florida, Pouya, born Kevin Pouya, began his rap career in 2011. However, it wasn’t until 2016 did he started gaining traction releasing his debut studio album Underground Underdog, which peaked at No. 156 on the Billboard 200. Part Iranian and part Cuban, the biracial rapper’s style is likened to Bone Thugs-N-Harmony and…
Beer Buddies: Local Brewers Collaborate on Special Pilsner for San Antonio Beer Week
Each year, area breweries come together in the time leading up to San Antonio Beer Week to collaboratively craft a brew that celebrates the city’s burgeoning beer culture, community and history. Now in its ninth year, San Antonio Beer Week, which runs June 15-22, has expanded to include special beer dinners, pub crawls and — of…
Get Your Dose of Avant-Garde with Helado Negro’s Paper Tiger Show
Roberto Carlos Lange, who performs under the name Helado Negro, seems intent on catching pop music up with the United States’ cultural evolution. He sings in English and Spanish, often veering into the political, and his sample-driven tunes bear influence from the balada, boleros and Caribbean dance music he heard from his Ecuador-born parents. Don’t…
The Iconic Violent Femmes Coming Back to Blow Away All of San Antonio
By all accounts, the Violent Femmes blew the roof off the Tobin Center — and mopped the stage with tour mates Echo & the Bunnymen — when they swung through last summer. This time around, the Milwaukee-based folk-punk trio is touring with a band more likely to match its energy and intensity. Part of LA’s fertile late-’70s…
Pile Hitting Up Paper Tiger This Weekend Following New Album Release
Pile, a band that just uncomfortably enough straddles the lines between indie rock, noise rock and post-punk, puts on an impressive live show. Active since the late aughts, the Boston four-piece has put out seven albums to date, with its latest Green and Gray released on May 3. From the taste we have gotten so…
Relive That ’90s Sound When Garbage Plays the Aztec Theatre
Garbage showed up on the soundtracks for many a ’90s show, from The X-Files to Dawson’s Creek. And with good reason. With vocalist Shirley Manson at the helm, the band forged an amalgam of alternative rock and pop with unexpected electronic textures that had an adventurous feel while remaining radio-accessible. Also on the bill is…
Snoop Dogg Bows Out of Essex Arts & Music Festival, Ashanti Filling His Place
A fledgling East Side music festival has pulled in R&B singer Ashanti as headliner after Snoop Dogg disappeared from the top of its bill in a puff of smoke. The Essex Arts & Music Festival has announced the last-minute switch via Facebook and offered refunds to ticket holders who no longer want to attend the…
13,000 Immigrants Now Wait for U.S. Asylum in Mexico After Trump Administration Slows Border Crossings
After visiting eight cities along the U.S.-Mexico border, the Associated Press found 13,000 immigrants on waiting lists to cross into the United States to start immigration proceedings. Many, the news organization reports, are camped out in dangerous and unhealthy conditions that are outstripping the resources of local aid groups. Immigrants seeking U.S. asylum started lining…
San Antonio Chefs, Brands to Host Backyard BBQ This Month
Six local chefs — working with Dean & Peeler Premium Beef and Seersucker Southern Style Gin — will bring specialty eats, cold cocktails and outdoor games to the Chefs Backyard BBQ Party at Meadow on May 19. Event attendees will have a chance to try a variety BBQ favorites, each prepared by a different chef, and…
UK Bubble Gum Pop Rockers Kero Kero Bonito Gear Up for November Show in San Antonio
London-based Kero Kero Bonito may be the pop confection you didn’t know you needed in your life — and, lucky for you, they’re coming to Paper Tiger Thursday, November 7. Consisting of singer Sarah Midori Perry (known by her stage name Sarah Bonito) and producers and multi-instrumentalists Gus Lobban and Jamie Bulled, the trio meld…
Police Arrest Man Who Reportedly Filmed Underneath Woman’s Dress at San Antonio-area Walmart
A man has been arrested after a woman accused him of recording underneath her dress while shopping at an area Walmart store. Police said the woman was shopping at a Walmart Neighborhood Market in Converse when she felt something on her thighs. According to a KENS 5 report, the woman turned around and saw a…
Texas Named One of the Worst U.S. States for Working Moms
Ahead of everyone taking a day to appreciate their mother this Sunday, a new study is pointing out that being a working mom is, well, a tough gig. Apparently, it’s especially tough here in the Lone Star State. A WalletHub study looked at the best and worst states for working moms across the U.S., and…
How to Imbibe Around La Cantera and Keep It (Mostly) Local
Changing weather often requires a wardrobe update, and if you’re like me, it’s nice to unwind after a stressful shopping session with a nice drink. In the area around La Cantera’s shopping mecca, where strip malls and chain restaurants run amok, it can be tempting to settle for your go-to seat at The Cheesecake Factory.…
H-E-B Leads ‘Retail Revolution’ in San Antonio, Industry Magazine Writes
It’s no secret that San Antonians love H-E-B, but according to industry publication Produce Blue Book, the homegrown grocery giant is using technology to change and shape the way we shop for local produce. H-E-B currently controls nearly 60% of the South Texas grocery market, Blue Book writer Cristina Adams reports. What’s more, its investments in…
San Marcos Police Say Serial Rapist Suspect Formerly Studied Criminal Justice at Texas State
San Marcos police say a former criminal justice student at Texas State University is responsible for a string of sexual assaults in the college town. On Tuesday, police arrested Tyshane Vris Thomas after a community member reportedly found a BB gun modified to appear like a real gun, a black hooded sweatshirt, a black mask as…
Historic Woolworth, Crockett Buildings Still Standing in Conservation Society’s Alamo Plaza Proposal
The San Antonio Conservation Society on Tuesday released its own plan for an Alamo museum that would incorporate the historic Woolworth and Crockett buildings, rather than raze them, which remains an option. The conservation society’s concern over the fate of the Woolworth building hasn’t waned since drafts of an Alamo Plaza master plan last year…
Texas Senate Passes Bill Making It Harder for Cities to Remove Confederate Monuments
The Texas Senate has passed along party lines a bill that would make it harder for municipalities such as San Antonio to take down Confederate monuments. Under Senate Bill 1663 — which received approval from all 19 Senate Republicans — city councils, commissioners courts and other local government bodies would need a two-thirds majority to remove…
Sheldon Vexler Theatre Presenting Classic Cabaret On Its Stage
To close out its 20th season, the Vexler is putting on a timeless classic: Cabaret. A subversive, sexy musical set in Berlin on the eve of Nazi rule, Cabaret made a huge splash when it premiered in 1966, sweeping the Tonys for that year, and has been a mainstay of both Broadway and touring productions…
County Commissioner Tommy Calvert Thrives in the Belly of the Beast
Editor’s Note: Jade Esteban Estrada is the writer of Glitter Political, a series of articles detailing San Antonio’s political scene. It could be argued that Tommy Calvert’s 2014 election as Bexar County Commissioner marked a turning point in local leadership. It wasn’t only that he was both the youngest person and first African American person…
May’s Second Saturday Brings Two New Exhibitions at Freight Gallery
For this month’s Second Saturday, Freight Gallery is hosting two new exhibitions. Inspired by both surrealism and The Wizard of Oz, Kim Bishop presents her work from a new angle in “Paradise.” While her past work featured large woodcut prints monochromatically inked in black, Bishop has now taken the woodcuts themselves and inlaid them with…
Rising Hip-hop Star Dizzy Wright Ready to Wow Us All at Paper Tiger
Dizzy Wright might singlehandedly save hip-hop. While his beats are relatively commercial, his lyrics and flow are some of the most impressive and technical to come out of the genre in a long while. That’s something we can’t exactly say for his trap and mumble counterparts. Born La’Reonte Wright, the rapper is tied to the…
Take Mom to Special Event ‘Listen to Your Mother’ at the Tobin
Originated in Madison, Wisconsin in 2010, Listen to Your Mother takes the audience on “a well-crafted 90-minute journey of diverse true stories about motherhood — being a mom, having a mom, losing a mom, finding a mom” and more. Each production brings together a collection of local authors for a unique evening of storytelling, akin…
San Antonio-Based Lemonade Company Rebrands, Expands as Būjē Bev Co.
If you’ve bought lemonade from a regional grocery store, restaurant or farmers market within the last decade, chances are you’ve tried lemonade from the newly rebranded Būjē Bev Co. If you haven’t tried Būjē (formerly known as the Lemonade Co.) just yet, you’re in luck — the locally founded drink brand will hit shelves at all…
Texas House Passes Bill to Prohibit Telemarketers from Falsifying Caller ID
This article was originally published by the Texas Tribune. The Texas House gave an initial stamp of approval Wednesday to a bill that aims to prohibit telemarketers or businesses from falsifying their phone numbers. The measure, House Bill 1992, would prohibit caller ID spoofing — when a caller tampers with information transmitted to people’s caller…
Divided We Fall: The River and the Wall Spreads Itself Thin, But the Nature Photography is Breathtaking
Over the last four years, President Donald Trump’s ludicrous idea to build a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border has shifted more than a Jell-O mold sitting on a tectonic plate. His guarantee to construct a “big beautiful wall” and get Mexico to pay for it has slowly transformed into erecting “artistically designed steel slats” and…
Shiny Indie-Pop Babies Bad Suns Will Once Again Shine on San Antonio
When we took a listen to indie-pop band Bad Suns ahead of their first appearance here in the Alamo City a few years ago, our immediate reaction was “neeeeexxxxxxxt!” However, after further delving into the catalog, it’s apparent the LA-based band is actually doing something amazing with its compositions. By balancing just the right amounts…
Tool to Debut First New Album in More Than a Decade
While we admit that Tool is certainly not everyone’s cup of tea, the band’s been held in high regard in San Antonio since bursting onto the alt-metal and heavy rock scene in the early ’90s. For those who do care, the band has announced on Twitter that its first new album in 12 years is…
Another Avengers Star is Heading to This Year’s Celebrity Fan Fest
With plenty of DC Comics actors already on the lineup, organizers behind Celebrity Fan Fest are now adding folks from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Anthony Mackie, who plays Sam Wilson/Falcon, will make an appearance at the pop-culture convention. Mackie made his MCU debut in Captain America: The Winder Soldier and also appeared in Avengers: Age of…
Inmate Caught After Trying to Escape Bexar County Jail Through Ceiling
A San Antonio man is facing additional charges after authorities caught him trying to escape from Bexar County Jail. Matthew Fields snuck out of his cell, climbed into the ceiling and lowered himself into a stairwell in order to escape custody. He didn’t get very far, though, as the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office told reporters…
Inspired by San Antonio City Council, Student Government Calls for Removal of Chick-fil-A from Trinity University Campus
The senate of Trinity University’s Student Government Association last week passed a resolution recommending that a Chick-fil-A outpost be removed from campus. The resolution, which comes after San Antonio’s city council voted against including the chain in the city’s airport concessions contract, was unanimously approved by student leaders. Sophomore Senators Claire Carlson, Carson Bolding and…
Citizens Weigh in During City’s First Public-Input Meeting for Maverick Plaza
More than 80 residents gathered at the Central Library Tuesday evening to hear city officials and design experts discuss the revitalization of Maverick Plaza at La Villita, which will include three new restaurants. In contrast to recent gatherings to discuss plans for the Alamo — another significant downtown landmark undergoing changes — this meeting was not…
Despite Claims That Immigrants Are a Drain, They Contributed $4.6 Billion to San Antonio’s Economy in 2017
Immigrants in San Antonio — including those here without documents — contributed $4.6 billion to the city’s economy in 2017 and paid $1 billion into federal, state and local taxes, according to a study released Tuesday. The report was compiled by New American Economy and Welcoming America, a pair of bipartisan organizations that advocate on immigration issues.…
A Tale of Two Patties: In a Burger Battle Between Diana’s and Chris Madrid’s, Only One Fully Cuts the Mustard
The fire that gutted Paris’s Notre Dame Cathedral in mid-April put me in mind of other iconic, sacred structures that have burned in recent memory. Closer to home, and considered sacred by many, is Chris Madrid’s, an iconic local burger joint established by the city’s “patron burger saint” in 1977. Five years after Madrid’s death…
Parting Wishes: Late San Antonio Eccentric Gene Elder on Confronting Mortality and the Need for Artists to Keep a Last Will and Testament
As told to Sarah Fisch Gene Elder has a message for you. The veteran San Antonio artist, activist, archivist, writer and raconteur died of complications from colon cancer on April 28 at the age of 69. Born and raised in Dallas, Gene Elder moved to San Antonio to attend Trinity University and never left. You…
If Looks Could Kill: Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil, and Vile Puts Hollywood Sheen on Serial Murderer Ted Bundy
Just in case viewers of the recently released original Netflix true-crime drama Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil, and Vile were unaware that serial killer and rapist Ted Bundy was considered to be easy on the eyes, Oscar-nominated documentarian Joe Berlinger (Paradise Lost 3: Purgatory) seems to want to remind everyone of the celebrity status Bundy received…
Get Your Americana Fix and Catch the Avett Brothers at Whitewater Amphitheater
Seeing the Avett Brothers in a sweet outdoor spot like Whitewater is ideal. In this situation, the stalwart folk/pop/rock band’s occasionally bland yet usually deft Americana mish-mash has not only the benefit of being liberated from the studio — which hasn’t always done the band justice — but also being ensconced in its proper setting. With the…
Indulge in Some Dreamy Tunes When TV Girl Hits Up Paper Tiger
TV Girl sounds like what would happen if a French record shop in LA specializing in 1960s pop got swallowed by a Tandy computer from the 1990s, which then got turned into a music-making apparatus by a guy on acid who loves Phil Specter’s girl groups, Dilla and disco in equal measure. The solo project…
Savage Love: Best Wishes
Q: I’m a 43-year-old straight woman, and I spent the majority of my 30s celibate. At 40, I realized that while I wasn’t interested in dating, I was tired of my vibrator. I also realized that it was time to go forth and fuck with the body I had instead of waiting for the idealized…
How San Antonio’s Politically Charged Band Amygdala’s Deal with a Top Metal Label Gives It a Bigger Platform — and New Challenges
“I just want to express that, before we play, punk rock has given me an outlet to cope with being a victim of sexual assault and being a victim of child sex abuse, and has given me a way to find solidarity with people,” Bianca Quiñones Cruz Benitez, vocalist of San Antonio band Amygdala said…
Our Nation’s Birth, Remixed: A Bit of Critical Thought on the Cultural Phenomenon Hamilton: An American Musical
First Avengers: Endgame broke our hearts, then Game of Thrones shocked us to our core, and now San Antonians get to be “in the room where it happens!” The national tour of the Broadway mega-hit and cultural phenomenon Hamilton: An American Musical finally parks itself at the Majestic Theatre for a three-week run in May.…
SNL Alum Jim Breuer, Better Known As Goat Boy, Stopping By Aztec Theatre This Week
Known to most for his three-year stint on Saturday Night Live and starring role in Half Baked, Jim Breuer will always be dogged by fans eager to recapitulate his work from the ’90s. While he admits to still getting bleated at periodically (a callback to his SNL character Goat Boy, who has irrevocably linked him…
Esteemed Opera Faust Comes to Life at the Tobin for Special Performances
Whether it’s in the form of a country song (“The Devil Went Down to Georgia”), an animated sitcom (Futurama’s “The Devil’s Hands Are Idle Playthings”), or a classic horror flick (Rosemary’s Baby), a deal with the devil remains a popular motif in modern media. While the religious roots of the archetype reach deep into the…
Saturday’s Election Shows Nirenberg’s Failure to Connect with San Antonio Voters
Editor’s Note: The following is City Current, a column of opinion and analysis. Somebody needs to tell Mayor Ron Nirenberg that winning in politics takes more than being the smartest guy in the room. Clearly, Nirenberg has a vision for San Antonio. He’s put considerable thought into preparing the city for growth and remedying the…
Councilwoman Shirley Gonzales Attacks Chamber President for Saying Domestic Abuse Isn’t “a Business Issue” After Mayoral Debate
Councilwoman Shirley Gonzales said she’s “furious” over San Antonio Chamber of Commerce President Richard Perez’s dismissal of a question about why Thursday’s mayoral debate didn’t include a question about allegations of spousal abuse by candidate Greg Brockhouse. Following the televised debate between Brockhouse and Mayor Ron Nirenberg — the last before Saturday’s citywide election —…
Crocodiles Take Center Stage in Unusual Exhibition Exploring Mythology, Absurdity and Trump’s America
Crocodiles as we know them today have roamed the Earth for about 80 million years. With this staggering history comes an endless assortment of baggage to unpack — from fear and folklore to myths and misinformation. Associated with ancient deities and dragons, immortalized in Disney classics (who can forget Tick-Tock, the alarm-clock-swallowing croc from Peter Pan or…
Portrait Artist Sam Wilson Explores the Human Experience in New Solo Exhibition at FL!GHT Gallery
Although he studied ceramics, sculpture and design, Sam Wilson considers himself a “self-taught oil painter” — which might be tough to fathom when you’re face-to-face with his nearly photo-realistic portraits. Growing up in Wichita, Kansas, Wilson was drawn to art at an early age but didn’t start painting until the age of 23. During a…
Presa House Gallery Celebrates NALAC’s 30th Anniversary with the Group Exhibition ‘A Common Vision’
Proof that big things can indeed come in small packages, Southtown’s quaint and homey Presa House Gallery traffics in far-reaching ideas and collaborations with artists, galleries and curators from beyond the San Antonio orbit. The latest example of co-directors Rigoberto Luna and Jenelle Esparza’s thoughtful programming takes shape in a multimedia exhibition organized in…
Upcoming Essex Music Festival Announces Full Lineup with Snoop Dogg, Liveola, Carlton Zeus and More
Organizers behind the inaugural Essex Music & Art Festival have announced its full lineup, which will include a mix of national, regional and local hip-hop talent. While the art portion of the festival will run for a week, attendees will have just one day — Saturday, May 11 — to get their fill of tunes.…
