Pep Up Your Holiday Playlist with 8 South Texas Christmas Songs That Don’t Suck
It sure drains the life out of any holiday get together when the soundtrack is populated by the same old well-tread Christmas classics. With that in mind, here’s a double handful of yuletide tunes from South Texas artists to liven up your playlist. Of course, technology makes it possible to load any and all of…
As City Moves on Fossil-Fuel Reduction Goals, CPS Energy Considering a No-Bid Contract to Use More Natural Gas
Just a month after San Antonio adopted its Climate Action and Adaptation Plan to curb fossil-fuel emissions, CPS Energy is weighing a no-bid contract to buy power-generating capacity at a natural gas plant. At a board meeting Monday, CEO Paula Gold Williams said the city-owned utility needs up to 10 years of capacity to meet…
Gig Photographer Oscar Moreno Wants to See San Antonio Bands Touring More Often
If you’ve been to shows in San Antonio, chances are you’ve seen curly-haired photographer Oscar Moreno weaving in front of the stage to get the perfect shot of a band’s performance. Born in Monterrey, Mexico, Moreno moved to San Antonio when he was 7 and now plays bass for local outfits Volcan, Hyperlight Driveship and…
San Antonio Lands Perfect Score on Human Rights Campaign’s Rating of Cities for LGBTQ+ Equality
San Antonio has earned a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign’s latest Municipal Equality Index, which assesses LGBTQ+ equality in U.S. cities. The seventh annual MEI, conducted in partnership with the Equality Federation Institute, assigned scores to 506 cities, including 25 in Texas. It ranks municipalities based on non-discrimination laws, employment practices, services, law enforcement…
The Office Pub Crawl Returns to Downtown San Antonio with Christmas Edition
Wannabe Dunder Mifflin employees will have the chance to celebrate all things The Office during a bar crawl next month. Fans who missed the themed trivia night-bar crawl earlier this year can get in on the fun when Office enthusiasts gather downtown for a Christmas edition of the event on Friday, December 13. Fans can…
Converge, Swans and More Head to Texas Next Summer for Oblivion Access, Formerly Austin Terror Fest
Austin Terror Fest has been renamed Oblivion Access — and the rebranded music festival’s lineup already sounds killer. Featuring metallic hardcore outfit Converge, experimental rockers Swans and dark singer-songwriter Anna von Hausswolff among others, the fest will return to downtown Austin from Friday, June 5, through Sunday, June 7, of next year. The name change…
H-E-B-Owned Favor Delivery is Now Providing Runners with Car Insurance
The online food delivery market is expected to grow into a $365 billion global industry by 2030, with more job opportunities for food runners. Most gig economy workers don’t receive the same protections or job benefits as those with traditional salaried jobs, but Texas-based company Favor has announced plans to provide its 80,000 contract delivery drivers with…
Jason Dady’s Christmas-Themed Pop-Up Bar Now Open on Grayson
Chef Jason Dady’s restaurant Shuck Shack has closed, but a new holiday pop-up — Santa Shack — has opened in its place with tavern-style bites and wintery drinks like boozy Nutella hot cocoa and cranberry margaritas. The pop-up will also offer classic beverages like hot toddies and house-made egg nog, in addition to beer and wine. Dady’s…
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Tweets That He’s ‘Headed to Bill Miller’s’ After Chick-fil-A Stops Donations to Anti-LGBTQ Groups
Apparently, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott likes his fast food with an extra helping of identity politics. On Monday evening — hours after Chick-fil-A announced it would no longer fund a pair of Christian groups criticized for being anti-LGBTQ — the governor tweeted a link to a news report on the decision and added, “I’m headed…
SAY Sí Announces Move to New Campus on the West Side in 2020
SAY Sí is inaugurating the new decade in a big way. On Tuesday, the award-winning arts nonprofit announced that it will move to a massive new campus on the West Side in late 2020. SAY Sí’s new home is a former industrial warehouse located at 1310 S. Brazos Street. Maintaining the original industrial design, the…
WWE Monday Night RAW Headed to San Antonio in January
San Antonio wrestling fans should get pumped, because the WWE is returning to the Alamo City early next year. In late January, WWE’s Monday Night RAW Live is headed to the AT&T Center for a one-night show featuring its trademark action, drama and acrobatics. The card has not been set, likely because the lineup will…
The Super Talented Todrick Hall Guaranteed to Put on Quite a Show at the Aztec Theatre This Week
Actor, dancer, director, drag queen, choreographer, songwriter and YouTuber, Todrick Hall’s entire career so far has been a tour de force. Jumping into the public eye when making it onto the ninth season of American Idol, Hall propelled his fame further with his active YouTube presence and ultimately became a mainstay in the homes of…
Amber Alert for Missing Hondo Teen Discontinued Because Residents Complained About Notifications
An Amber Alert for a missing San Antonio-area teen has been discontinued after residents complained about the frequent notifications sent to their phones. Hondo teen Eva Garcia has been missing since October 16, when she missed curfew and got into an argument with her father, Robert Garcia. After fleeing in the middle of the night,…
San Antonio Woman Robbed at Gunpoint in North Star Mall Parking Lot After She Finds Man in Her Backseat
A woman was robbed inside her vehicle when leaving North Star Mall Monday night. According to a News 4 San Antonio report, a woman exited the mall around 9 p.m. and got into her car. Once she was already inside, she saw a man in her backseat. Police told the news station the man pulled…
Trump’s Use of Eminent Domain to Grab Texans’ Land for Border Wall Isn’t the First Time He’s to Tried Seize Property
With the clock ticking down on President Donald Trump’s plan to build a “big, beautiful” border wall before the 2020 election, the administration appears to be readying to seize property from Texas landowners. The White House is preparing to go to court to seize private land for construction of the wall without confirming the amount…
Artea Brings Asian Eats and Bubble Tea to Northwest San Antonio
There’s a new San Antonio spot for all things tea — Artea recently opened at 6362 De Zavala Road with loose leaf, bubble teas and small bites. Artea’s extensive food menu includes everything from Japanese udon and Taiwanese popcorn chicken, all inspired by the business owners’ travels to various Asian countries. Though unavailable for comment, the owners…
The City of San Antonio Opens Nominations for the Next Poet Laureate
It’s not just the presidential race that’s heating up for 2020. The City of San Antonio has just announced that nominations are open for the next poet laureate, who will follow in the footsteps of Octavio Quintanilla, the position’s current occupant. The city’s poet laureate serve a two-year term with a $3,500 honorarium per year.…
Video Dungeon Theatre Will Resurrect Brandon Lee on Thursday with a Free Screening of The Crow
From Rebel Without a Cause to The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus, films whose stars died prior to release have a particular allure for fans. When it comes to legendary movie star deaths, though, nothing holds a candle to Brandon Lee — son of martial arts icon Bruce Lee — who was killed on the set of…
San Antonio Police Searching for Three Suspects Who Robbed Gas Station, Killed Man With Baseball Bat
A San Antonio man is dead after being attacked by robbers at a gas station Sunday night. According to multiple reports, three men attacked the victim while robbing a Citgo gas station in Northwest San Antonio after 10 p.m. on Sunday. KSAT reports that at least one of the thieves used a baseball bat to…
Dozens of Fire Trucks Respond to Blaze at Church’s Chicken on San Antonio’s East Side
Firefighters spent hours battling a blaze at a historic San Antonio eatery early Monday morning. Multiple reports reveal that crews responded to a fire at a Church’s Chicken on the city’s East Side around 2:30 a.m. Heavy smoke and fire filled the restaurant, which mySA.com reports was the fast-food chain’s third restaurant. It had been…
Kanye West Calls Himself the ‘Greatest Artist God Ever Created’ — and Other WTF Moments from His Texas Visit
Dear Jay Z, come get your boy. If you were on social media this weekend, you probably saw at least one one headline on your feed about rapper Kanye West’s wild visit to Texas. The “Jesus Walks” singer performed with his choir at Joel Osteen’s Lakewood Church on Sunday. During the church’s day service, he…
Fans Confused When Tim Duncan Steps Up as Head Coach, Not Becky Hammon, After Gregg Popovich Ejected During Spurs Game
When Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich was ejected during Saturday’s game, it was assumed that the lead assistant coach would step up. That meant, in theory, Becky Hammon would take the reins from the sidelines. Except, that’s not what happened. Hammon, a former WNBA player, became the first female to hold a full-time assistant coach…
Number of Texas Abortion Clinics Has Dropped by Nearly Half Since 2013
The number of abortion clinics in Texas has fallen by almost half since the state legislature enacted controversial regulations on the facilities, according to an investigation by National Public Radio. The number of Texas clinics has dropped from 40 to 22 since the rules went into effect on July 12, 2013. Those controversial measures required…
Drive By Truckers Brought Politics, Overdriven Country Rock to Texas’ Gruene Hall on Saturday
Pioneering Americana act the Drive-By Truckers unloaded a double-barrel shotgun blast of its signature overdriven, power-chord-and-punk-flavored country this weekend at legendary Central Texas venue Gruene Hall. The band’s lengthy Saturday night show mixed new songs with cuts spanning the band’s 20-year-plus career. Part of the magic of Athens, Georgia’s DBT is the way the band…
The Children’s Ballet of San Antonio’s Annual Nutcracker Production Will Feature 200 Young Performers
Two things are inevitable each December: performances of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker. The Children’s Ballet of San Antonio, or CBSA, is jumping into the fray early this year with a three-day engagement of The Children’s Nutcracker at the Lila Cockrell Theatre next week. Notable for its inclusive casting,…
Five San Antonio Concerts to Get You Through the Rest of the 2010s
We’re a month and a half away from finishing the shitstorm that was the 2010s. From reality stars getting elected president to mass shootings, it was a chaotic, often depressing, time to be alive. To help pass waning days of this decade, her are five upcoming concerts that promise to take our minds off the…
Historic Denman Mansion on Grounds of San Antonio Park Renovated and Converted into Event Venue
Hidden in the Medical Center near the junction of Interstate 10 and Loop 410, Denman Estate Park is oft overlooked in favor of San Antonio’s more popular outdoor oases. So, it’s no surprise that big changes have come to the property without garnering much notice. In 2010, the park opened as a joint venture between the…
Texas Parole Board Votes Unanimously to Recommend the Governor Halt Rodney Reed’s Execution
The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles voted unanimously on Friday to recommend that Gov. Greg Abbott delay the November 20 execution of Rodney Reed. The recommendation comes as a national chorus of lawmakers, celebrities, human rights groups and petitioners ask Abbott, a death-penalty advocate, to stop Reed’s execution on the grounds of new evidence…
Emerging Artist Thomas Stokes III Featured in the McNay Art Museum
This fall, visitors to the McNay Art Museum may find themselves walking the gallery halls alongside one of the artists on display. As part of its Artists Looking at Art Series, the McNay is showcasing work by Thomas Stokes III, who’s employed as a gallery services officer at the museum. Stokes, 21, is a San…
Tex Pop and the San Antonio Blues Society Honor Delta Blues Giant Robert Johnson This Saturday
The San Antonio Blues Society and the South Texas Museum of Pop Culture will host a tribute to Robert Johnson this Saturday, celebrating the Delta blues pioneer who recorded in the Alamo City. Miss Neesie and the Tin Can Trio will provide music for the celebration at Tex Pop, which benefits the San Antonio Blues…
Cinematic Spillover: Short Reviews of The Report, Lady and the Tramp and Noelle
Here is a short review of The Report, which opens exclusively at Santikos Silverado Theater on November 15, and a pair of short reviews of the first two original films available on the Disney+ platform, which debuted earlier this week. Lady and the Tramp The live-action Disney remake parade continues, this time with a retelling…
Tucker’s Kozy Korner Has Reopened Under New Ownership
After months of sitting empty, storied Tucker’s Kozy Korner celebrated a soft re-opening Thursday night. The iconic bar, which closed in the spring, is now being led by the same management team behind local drinking spots including Lilly’s Greenville, Francis Bogside and George’s Keep. Tucker’s originally opened in 1948, and has since become a San…
Pop-Up Chi Chi Birds Hot Chicken Finds Permanent Home at San Antonio Bar
Fans of Chi Chi Birds Hot Chicken will be happy to know the pop-up concept is settling down at a local watering hole. Rather than keep chicken-lovers guessing where he’ll show up next, chef and owner Caleb Lott has decided to post up at Shenanygans Sports Bar & Lounge on Babcock Road. Foodies familiar with Chi…
Retiring U.S. Rep. Will Hurd Endorses Republican Tony Gonzales to Run for His Seat
Retiring Republican U.S. Rep. Will Hurd has endorsed one of the nine GOP candidates now running to represent his battleground 23rd District. This week, Hurd threw his support behind Tony Gonzales, saying the Navy vet has the best chance of keeping the sprawling district in Republican hands. In a statement, Hurd hit on a familiar…
Nothing More Releases Haunting Acoustic Version of “Fade In / Fade Out” Along With Music Video
Even if you’re not exactly a fan of the active rock genre, San Antonio’s Nothing More add enough dynamics and texture to their songs to keep their audience engaged. And with 3 Grammy nominations from 2017’s critically acclaimed Stories We Tell Ourselves album, it’s safe to say the band is doing something right. The newest…
Man Arrested After Flashing Multiple Women at San Antonio Park
Police have picked up a San Antonio man after multiple women accused him of exposing himself at a local park. Police arrested Andres Arredondo Wednesday nearly a month after reports of a man flashing “several females” at Friedrich Wilderness Park. Police responded to the scene October 17, the day of the alleged incidents, and interviewed…
Fire Breaks Out at New Braunfels’ Wurstfest Grounds
Two fires broke out this week at the festival grounds for New Braunfels’ annual sausage-and-beer celebration. According to reports, crews responded to a fire on the Wurstfest grounds Thursday evening. The fire was contained to the food court area — the historic Wursthalle and Marktplatz area — and extinguished, KENS 5 reports. Then, around 6:30…
Julia’s Bistro & Bar Brings French Cuisine to Beacon Hill
Jean-Francois Poujol, the San Antonio restaurateur behind SoHill Café in Beacon Hill, has launched his newest spot, right next door. Named for Julia Child, the iconic chef who made French cooking accessible to America, Julia’s Bistro & Bar offers an accessible approach to modern French dining. Led by Chef de Cuisine Zack McKinney, the restaurant…
San Antonio Man Killed After Argument with Girlfriend Ends with Him Getting Run Over
A local man is dead after getting into an argument with his girlfriend that ended in a freak accident. According to a News 4 San Antonio report, Armando Pete Hinojosa was arguing in his car while parked on the 2100 block of Clamp Avenue on the city’s South Side. The 24-year-old got out of the…
The Tedeschi Trucks Band Evoked the Magic of Blues-Rock Interplay at its San Antonio Performance
The Tedeschi Trucks Band brought its collaborative brand of blues-rock magic to the Tobin Center on Thursday night to a sold out, highly attentive crowd. Guitar hero Derek Trucks famously joined the Allman Brothers Band in 1999 at age 19, having guested with the group previously and grown up around its music via his uncle,…
This Week in San Antonio Food News: Con Huevos Tacos Opens, Weekend Happy Hours and Special Thanksgiving Menus
Thanksgiving is approaching, and we’re thankful for the new delicious coffeeshops and restaurants that are preparing to open in San Antonio. Stay tuned for an exclusive look at the city’s changing food landscape in the coming weeks. Here’s a sneak peek of all the treats you’ll find at Dulce: Candy Land. The sweet wonderland comes…
Lyft Scooters Will Leave San Antonio After Being Recommended to Stay in City Over Other Companies
Lyft Scooters, we hardly knew ya! Shortly after San Antonio city staff recommended Lyft as one of three finalists for contracts to rent e-scooters here, the company is bowing out of the market. Lyft Scooters expects to close down in six U.S. markets, including the Alamo City, by the end of next week. The company’s…
San Antonio Restaurants Offering a Special Thanksgiving Menu
Range // Chef Jason Dady’s downtown restaurant will serve a prix fixe turkey dinner (11 a.m.-9 p.m.) with dishes like the herb-crusted turkey breast, creamy Yukon Gold Potato mashers, crispy Brussels sprouts, cranberry jam and homemade blueberry muffins. Dinner costs $50 per person, but the regular menu is available as well. Make reservations online or via…
Watch Metalachi Combine Metal and Classic Rock When They Play Paper Tiger
LA-Metalachi have become mainstays at this point, thanks to the band’s mariachi-inspired covers of classic rock and metal songs from artists like Black Sabbath and Guns N’ Roses. What could be more puro than that? 10-$15, Sunday, Nov. 17, 8 p.m., Paper Tiger, 2410, N. St. Mary’s St., papertigersatx.com. Paper Tiger 2410 N. St. Mary’s…
Debate Over Protected Lanes on Broadway Ends With Unanimous Vote to Shift Bikes to Side Streets
City council voted unanimously on Thursday to construct protected lanes that would shift cyclists off of Broadway just north of downtown. But it was apparent that months of disagreement over the plan hasn’t faded. Mayor Ron Nirenberg and Roberto Treviño, downtown’s councilman, have engaged& in a public pissing match over whether the mile-long stretch of…
Last Call Before Christmas: Two Plays Worth Seeing in San Antonio Before Holiday Content Takes Over
San Antonio fans of the dramatic arts may soon be awash in Yuletide fare, but before then a pair of local theaters are set to open productions with absolutely nothing to do with the holidays. This weekend, The Overtime Theater brings back a well-received production for a special two-night engagement, and Trinity University will premiere…
Santikos Rialto to Reopen After Extensive Remodel with Throwback Name
Santikos Rialto is set to reopen after an extensive remodel — and with a new name. Sort of. The local theater closed in July for an extensive remodel, including updates to 10 auditoriums with recliner seating, a bar and arcade. The changes in the amenities and aesthetic will be in line with the theater being…
San Antonio Students Can Earn Free Admission to the Witte’s Mythic Creatures Exhibit By Reading
Move over, Bluebonnet Books — there’s a new reading challenge in town. San Antonio students fascinated by myths and monsters can earn free admission to the Witte Museum’s Mythic Creatures: Dragons, Unicorns & Mermaids exhibit by reading 10 books or participating in 10 local library activities. The Witte and San Antonio Public Library dreamed up…
The Youth Orchestra of San Antonio Is Giving Away Selena Tumblers. Here’s How To Get One
Think there couldn’t possibly be anything else to collect with Tejano superstar Selena’s name on it? Think again. To commemorate the Youth Orchestra of San Antonio’s Monday, March 9, Selena tribute performance at the Tobin Center, the organizers behind the show are giving away Selena tumblers to the first 100 folks who buy tickets when…
Pop-Up Ice Skating Rink to Open at Travis Park Next Month
It’s about time to lace up those skates and show off your best moves, as downtown San Antonio prepares to transform into a winter wonderland, complete with an outdoor ice skating rink at Travis Park. The Rotary Club of San Antonio announced plans to make Travis “the coolest place in town” earlier this year, but…
Latin Star Prince Royce Returning to San Antonio in 2020
It may be chilly outside right now, but Prince Royce is heading to San Antonio next year to make fans melt. The Latin music star will stop at the Tobin Center on Wednesday, April 1, 2020, as part of his Alter Ego tour. His biggest U.S. jaunt yet, the tour will support his Alter Ego…
Board Looks Ready to Approve African American Studies for Texas Public Schools
The Texas State Board of Education, which has long stood in the way of approving ethnic studies courses for public schools, appears ready to clear the way for an African American studies course. After hearing input from dozens of educators, students and experts at a Wednesday public hearing, board members indicated readiness to green light…
Bexar County DA Joe Gonzales Joins Calls for Gov. Abbott to Stop Rodney Reed Execution
Bexar County District Attorney Joe Gonzales is the latest public figure to join the outcry over the pending execution of Texas death row inmate Rodney Reed. In a letter to Governor Greg Abbott, Gonzales calls for further investigation into the case, which would require a stay of Reed’s scheduled November 20 execution. Reed was found…
Spurs Taking On Portland Trail Blazers at the AT&T Center on Saturday
When the Spurs hosted the Trail Blazers back in October, San Antonio squeezed by with a 113-110 victory, thanks to a narrowly missed three-pointer by Damian Lillard at the buzzer. After a cold start, Lillard heated up in the fourth quarter, scoring 18 consecutive points while showcasing his reputation as perhaps the most dangerous late-game…
Local Bakers to Compete in British Bake-Off Inspired By San Antonio Museum of Art Exhibition ‘Victorian Radicals’
“On your marks, get set, bake!” Local culinary whizzes will gather to celebrate the San Antonio Museum of Art’s exhibition “Victorian Radicals” in the most British way possible: a bake off. Inspired by the wildly popular BBC series, SAMA invited both amateur and professional San Anto bakers to strut their stuff in a competition to…
39th Annual Tejano Music Awards, Dance with Special Performances Happening in San Antonio This Saturday
Bringing the heat just in time for this cooler weather, the 39th Annual Tejano Music Awards and Dance returns to San Antonio to turn up the heat. The event will include an award ceremony featuring performances by Las 3 Divas’ Stefani Montiel, “Mi Vida Mi Mundo” singers Roger Velasquez & The Latin Legends and the…
Artpace’s Fall 2019 International Artists-In-Residence Have Created Surprisingly Synchronous Exhibitions
It’s no surprise that Artpace’s residents often find common ground. They’re lumped together, noses to the grindstone for two months, after all. However, this fall’s three Artists-In-Residence seem to vibrate on an especially united wavelength, cross-pollinating ideas as they developed three distinct bodies of work. United by curator Kelly Baum (New York) — who confessed…
Julián Castro Won’t Qualify for the November Debate — Here’s Why He Isn’t Just Throwing in the Towel
Julián Castro’s presidential run has been fun for San Antonians to watch. Fans got to see him chew up debate opponents and be the local guy sounding smart on the national stage. Detractors got to look at his perpetually low numbers and say, “See, no one could ever take this guy seriously.” With it now…
Folklores Coffee House Poised to Open Second Location Near The Pearl
Folklores Coffee House, a Southside establishment known for its specialty CBD-infused drinks and over-the-top coffee cups, is opening a second location in East San Antonio. Chef and Folklores co-owner Joel “Tatu” Herrera recently announced the new location would open at 1522 E. Grayson St. in mid-January 2020. Located down the street from Fort Sam Houston and next…
Former One Direction Star Harry Styles Has Announced 2020 Performance at AT&T Center
Former One Direction singer Harry Styles is headed to San Antonio in support of new album Fine Line, which releases on December 13. The pop singer/songwriter will land at the AT&T Center on Tuesday, August 11 of next year. Yeah, that’s pretty far out, but tickets go on sale this week. Leaving the bubble gum…
New Breakfast Taco Spot Con Huevos Opens on San Antonio’s East Side
In a city filled with breakfast taco options, chef Hugo Garcia is taking a bold approach to San Antonio’s most important meal of the day. Garcia, who previously worked next door at Dignowity Meats, opened his restaurant Con Huevos Tacos on Monday with just that in mind. Working with partner Amanda Fagan and employee Mari…
Comedian Franco Escamilla to Bring PAYASO Tour to San Antonio for All-Spanish Show at the Majestic
Franco Escamilla’s sense of humor is pretty much everything you could ask for in a comedian — he’s raunchy, he’s sarcastic, he’s fun — and he’s coming to San Antonio for his 2019 PAYASO world tour. The only catch? His entire set will be en Español. His sharp wit and biting observational expressions are not…
Chris Perez Releasing New Hot Sauce, Meeting Fans at Traders Village on Saturday
Chris Perez, the widower of the late Selena Quintanilla, is proving just how much he loves the heat. An avid fan of all things spicy, the guitarist is releasing his own hot sauce, dubbed Perez Pepper Sauce. The small-batch condiment, which features a lion as its logo, will make its debut at an event Saturday…
As Trump Impeachment Hearings Go Public, Previous Transcripts Shed Light on Roles Texas Lawmakers May Play
WASHINGTON — If past is precedent, Republican U.S. Rep. John Ratcliffe of Heath will be the Texan to watch during the public impeachment inquiry hearings aimed at President Donald Trump beginning this week. An ardent Trump supporter, Ratcliffe was by far the most adversarial Texan when it came to questioning people testifying in the closed-door…
H-E-B Receipt Helps San Antonio Police Track Down Murder Suspect in 2016 Stabbing
A man has been arrested after an H-E-B Grocery Co. receipt found on a murder victim’s body led police to the evidence incriminating him. According to multiple reports, Ruth Valdez’s body was found along Isom Road on February 17, 2016. She had been stabbed to death and had an H-E-B shopping bag over her head.…
Farruquito, Considered One of the Greatest Flamenco Dancers, Will Perform in San Antonio on Friday
In 1995, the Spanish dancer Farruquito made his international debut performing alongside his grandfather, “El Farruco,” in Carlos Saura’s classic film Flamenco. In the film, an 11-year-old Farruquito performs an explosive soleá in what was largely seen as the passing of the torch by an older generation. Fast-forward two and a half decades later, and…
San Antonio Ranks in Top Five Cities Where Rent Is Becoming Less Affordable
If it seems like rents in San Antonio are outpacing your boss’ willingness to give you a raise, well, that’s because it’s true. Statistically, anyway. A new study by financial site SmartAsset ranked San Antonio 5th on the list of U.S. cities where rent is becoming less affordable relative to income. The report is the…
Relive the Days of Warped Tour When Simple Plan, We the Kings Play the Aztec
Ah, Simple Plan and We the Kings — two bands that represent the peak of the Warped Tour era of pop-punk. The headliners are joined by State Champs, a prolific act that formed in 2010 and now has three EP’s and three full-length albums. For a nostalgia-filled night, post up at this show to kick…
Jesus Walks: Kanye West Will Perform at Joel Osteen’s Church in Houston on Sunday
Increasingly erratic rapper Kanye West has announced he’ll perform with a choir during the Sunday, November 17, nighttime service at Joel Osteen’s Lakewood Church in Houston. The appearance comes shortly after the release of his new record Jesus is King, which basically sounds like Kanye listened to a gospel rap record once and was like,…
Last Weekend’s Levitation in Austin Hints at the Future of Music Festivals
Those in Austin last weekend for Levitation 2019 were part of an experience like no other Texas music festival. From the curation of acts, to the overall communal feel, the psychedelic music showcase was clearly a different kind of event. Besides getting to see internationally recognized artists in spaces fractions the size of a normal…
Gov. Greg Abbott Is Likely to Follow Examples of Prior Republican Texas Governors and Let Rodney Reed Die
More than 2.7 million people have signed a petition asking the State of Texas not to execute Rodney Reed on November 20, and hundreds gathered outside the governor’s mansion in Austin over the weekend to rally for his release. Celebrities such as Beyoncé and a bipartisan group of politicians ranging from Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth…
Three San Antonio Artists Selected for ‘State of the Art 2020’ at Crystal Bridges and The Momentary in Arkansas
A few of San Anto’s artists will be making a road trip to good ol’ Arkansas in early 2020. To inaugurate the new contemporary art space The Momentary, American art museum Crystal Bridges is presenting a joint exhibition of 60 working American artists that will be hosted at both campuses, which are located a few blocks…
Foreigner Returns to San Antonio for The Hits Tour This February
Rock ‘n’ roll songs about rocking and rolling to rock ‘n’ roll will always be kind of hilarious. And Foreigner’s “Juke Box Hero” may well top that list. Expect the English-American rock outfit to trot out said tune when it returns to San Antonio for a show at the Majestic Theatre on Monday, February 10,…
Netflix Releases First Look at Christian Serratos Playing Selena in New Series
Selena fans anxiously awaiting the latest project honoring the Queen of Tejano can indulge in behind-the-scenes tease released Tuesday by Netflix. The minute-long video shows actress Christian Serratos of The Walking Dead fame made up in the likeness of Selena. Complete with long red nails, Serratos is seen putting on lipstick and overlooking the script…
Report: Two of Energy Secretary Rick Perry’s Political Backers Won ‘Potentially Lucrative’ Ukraine Oil and Gas Deal
Two key supporters of U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry landed an oil and gas exploration deal with the Ukrainian government a month after the former Texas governor recommended one of them as an advisor to the country, the Associated Press is reporting. Longtime Perry backer Michael Bleyzer was one of four people the secretary recommended…
YUMiCON and its Large-Breasted Logo Want to Take On San Japan
Thought the war of the cons was over? Think again. At the end of the month, baby anime convention YUMiCON hopes to horn in on San Japan’s territory with a one-day event hosted at the Henry B. González Convention Center — a feat that we admit Alamo City Comic Con couldn’t even manage this year.…
Inspired By Its ‘Waking Dream’ Exhibit, Ruby City to Offer Free Screening of The Matrix
This past May, months before Ruby City’s official ribbon cutting, the art center teamed up with Blue Star to screen the highly-acclaimed film Moonlight to the public under the banner of “The Contemporary Film Series.” Following up on their promise to host these film screenings twice annually, the two groups will show the Wachowskis’ 1999…
Spurs Fans Give Tony Parker a Sendoff Fitting for His Contributions to Four Championships, the Big Three
Growing up in France, Spurs icon Tony Parker never dreamed that his jersey would be retired by an NBA team. Prior to Monday night’s emotional jersey retirement ceremony, Parker called the honor “surreal” while reflecting on a professional basketball career that tipped off in Paris when he was a teenager. “My favorite moments, obviously the…
The Spurs’ Tribute Video to Tony Parker Has a Lot of Fans in Their Feelings
While Tony Parker’s jersey retirement ceremony was sure to bring tears to the eyes of fans at the AT&T Center and those watching online, the Spurs’ tribute video to its former point guard has also made fans plenty emotional. When the clip includes interviews with Parker, Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili and other Spurs greats as…
Step into Linda Pace’s Subconsciousness at Ruby City’s Dream Tour on Thursday
While Linda Pace built Artpace in life, Ruby City is a testament to her posthumous legacy. The 14,000 square foot complex is literally built on a dream and a promise. Two months prior to her death, Pace drew a “ruby city” that appeared to her in a dream and made esteemed architect David Adjaye swear…
Tedeschi Trucks Band Pulling Into the Tobin Center for Sold-Out Performance
Once upon a time, there were two bands. One was fronted by a former teenage prodigy, a blues and psychedelic guitar wizard descended from classic rock royalty. The other was fronted by a newcomer to the scene, a woman with a mastery of the blues well beyond her years and a set of pipes most…
TEDx’s Return to San Antonio Brought Powerful Female Speakers
TED talks have been giving speakers from around the world a unique platform to share big thoughts and ideas since 1984. Last weekend, TEDx — an independently organized TED-like event — paid its second visit to San Antonio’s Charline McCombs Empire Theater. TEDx events are a subsidiary of the official TED conference, which occurs annually…
Make Your Friends Jealous by Watching Hotly Anticipated Whodunnit Knives Out a Week Early in San Antonio
This fall, Clue may lose its crown as the preeminent murder-mystery send-up. After wowing audiences at Austin’s Fantastic Fest in September, Rian Johnson’s Knives Out is getting wide release at the end of this month. However, there’s good news for anyone champing at the bit to see this satirical whodunnit: theaters across San Antonio are screening…
Mac & Cheese Throwdown Returns to The Block SA This Weekend
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