Sep 20-26, 2017
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Bun B is Coming to San Antonio
Most recently, veteran Third Coast rapper Bun B, originally of UGK fame (R.I.P. Pimp C), has been in the news primarily for his political activism and his fundraising/aid efforts in the wake of Hurricane Harvey (largely via the Hand in Hand benefit). Indeed, the Trill OG’s seemingly tireless work in helping his hometowns of Houston…
There’s More Crawfish Pho on the Way From LA Crawfish
If you can’t get your fill of oysters, seafood boils and deep bowls of pho, you’ll be happy to know LA Crawfish is expanding its San Antonio reach with a second inside a former Mooyah Burgers. According to T. Pham, regional operator for SA market, the store will likely open by the end of the…
San Antonio-Area Chef Returns for More Heat in Hell’s Kitchen All-Stars
Seven years after finishing in third place during Season 7 of the reality culinary TV show Hell’s Kitchen, chef Benjamin Knack returns for the series’ first-ever all-star edition, which debuts on FOX this Friday, September 29. During his first taste of Hell’s Kitchen in 2010, Knack was a Boston-based chef de cuisine. Today, he is…
Savage Love: At the Palace
Q: I’ve been on the dating apps a while. What’s up with serial first daters? Back when people primarily met at parties, bars, clubs, etc., we established baseline physical/chemical attraction before learning someone’s name and long before a first date. (We eyeballed ’em, we said hello, we made a moment’s small talk.) With apps, however,…
Sangria on the Burg Now Dishing Out Sunday Brunch
Our prayers have been answered, y’all! San Antonio’s premiere sangria spot is adding a Sunday brunch for all of your sangria and waffle needs. That’s right, you can now enjoy the tasty lemon-raspberry or horchata hotcakes and pancake tacos on a Sunday! The restaurant is also changing its hours. Don’t worry, they’ll be open longer…
Puerto Rican Organization in San Antonio Accepting Donations for Hurricane Maria Relief
Texans were quick to help following Hurricane Harvey last month, and are still coming together for support and recovery. But after hurricanes Irma and Maria that quickly followed Harvey, many people are still in need. Most notably, the people of Puerto Rico. Much of the island does not have electricity stored. WHO reported that it…
Whataburger Sued For Allegedly Racist Hiring Practices
Whataburger is facing a federal lawsuit after a former manager claimed she was ousted for refusing to follow a “racially discriminatory hiring directive to hire White—not Black— applicants.” Vanessa Burrous, who had been a manager at a Whataburger location in Tallahassee, Florida since 2013, alleges she was forced to quit after being subject to “ongoing…
Texans Affected By Hurricane Harvey Can Get Free Therapy Sessions
Supplies and monetary donations were quickly sent to aid those affected by Hurricane Harvey last month and are still trickling in. Now, psychologists throughout the Lone Star State are offering their services free of charge. For those displaced or injured by the storm, or anyone who simply had to live through the ordeal, emotional healing…
The People’s Nite Market Is Back this Fall
The city’s first night market, launched by friends Jovanna Lopez and Valeria Hernandez, is back at Avenida Guadalupe with a a handful of vendors, DJs, food for purchase and more. The People’s Nite Market, first launched at La Villita in 2015, moved to Avenida Guadalupe last year. After a brief hiatus, the market is back with…
Natalia Lafourcade Brings Latin-American Pop-Rock Sound to Aztec Theatre
One of the most widely-beloved (and with damn good reason) artists in the Latin American pop-rock milieu over the past 15 years, Mexican singer-songwriter Natalia Lafourcade boasts a sound that encompasses an array of distinct Latin traditions (including Mariachi and bossa nova), French chanson vibes, and American indie-pop quirk and jangle. Lafourcade, who won a…
Celebrate the Rick and Morty Season Finale at 502 Bar This Sunday
We waited two years for season three, and it’s already over. Ugh. But that doesn’t mean fans aren’t going to end the season with a bang! 502 Bar is bringing Rick and Morty fans the best way to celebrate your favorite intergalactic comedy: a costume contest. It may be a month before Halloween, but the…
San Antonians Can Now Tend to Their Yard with a Lawn Mowing App
If you’re not wondering what a “lawn mowing app” is right now, you’re lying. You’re probably just as perplexed as we were. Just think of it this way: an Uber-like app is bringing lawn care services to San Antonio. GreenPal, which was first started in Nashville, bringing its technology to the Alamo City. The app…
Dallas Cowboys Kneel, and Then Stand, Before Monday Night Game
On Monday night, all eyes were on “America’s Team,” the Dallas Cowboys, to see how they would respond after a weekend of NFL athletes kneeling during the national anthem. Prompted by President Donald Trump’s Friday comments, in which he insinuated any player who peacefully protests by kneeling during the national anthem is a “son of…
Anti-Abortion Group Hit with Legal Complaints for Misusing State Funds
A national watchdog group has filed a pair of legal complaints against the Heidi Group, an anti-abortion organization that Texas hired to connect low-income women to reproductive health care. The Campaign for Accountability argues that the Austin-based group misused millions of state, county and federal dollars and misled the public by failing to deliver its…
10 Things You Have to Do in San Antonio This Week
Wed 9/27 Shea Couleé Upon entering the workroom on season nine of RuPaul’s Drag Race, Shea Couleé fiercely declared, “I didn’t come to play, I came to slay!” Flaunting an uncanny resemblance to fashion/music icon Grace Jones, the Chicago native quickly emerged as one of the top queens to beat, even giving eventual winner Sasha…
Learn About Tacos and Give to Mexico’s Topos at El Luchador this Wednesday
El Luchador, which opened this July, is paying homage to their Mexican luchador theme with a fundraiser on Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. The event, hosted by Mando Rayo (author of The Tacos of Texas) and Lesley Tellez (author of Eat Mexico: Recipes from Mexico City’s Streets, Markets and Fondas), will feature the authors in a…
The San Antonio Music Showcase Returns with Even More Acts and Venues
Back for its fifth year, the San Antonio Music Showcase returns to the St. Mary’s Strip (as well as a handful of venues not that far from our live music district) for a night of some of the best local talent the city has to offer. It’s hard not to be more than a little…
Jason Dady’s Newest Restaurant Will Open Next Week — But Limited Seatings Are Available Now
The west side of Houston Street is changing — and fast. And what bigger name in San Antonio to anchor its redevelopment than the city’s lone Iron Chef, Jason Dady? After a weekend of very exclusive openings for close family, friends and clients, Range — Dady’s latest restaurant — will open on Tuesday, October 3.…
Bexar Pub Is Helping Dreamers with DACA Renewal Fee Fundraiser
Bears might be the mascot of choice for Bexar Pub, the Eastside watering hole opened by chef Luis Colon and partner Daniel Eisenhauer. But this Thursday, it’ll be more like CareBexars. From 3 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Thursday, September 28, Bexar Pub will donate a portion of their proceeds to the Refugee and Immigrant…
SA Music Showcase: Metal at Limelight
San Antonio’s music community is rich and diverse, spanning multiple genres, however, it’s plain to see that our town still has an affinity for metal and its numerous subgenres. On top of the vast amount of touring metal acts that descend upon the Alamo City, like Mastodon and Gojira, who will be here in a…
Federal Court Allows Part of “Anti-Sanctuary City” Law to Go Into Effect
A federal court has ruled that part of Senate Bill 4 (the “anti-sanctuary cities” law) can go into effect while a case over the legality of the law itself plays out in court. In a Monday ruling, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals’ three-judge panel decided that it’s legal to require law enforcement agencies to…
UTSA Beat the Hell Out of Texas State On The Field – And On Twitter
You’ve probably heard some buzz about the I-35 Rivalry between UTSA’s and Texas State football teams. But, being Texas, we have a hard time keeping that rivalry to just football. Students from the two universities were quick to start throwing punches at each other on social media, most notably on Twitter. They talked smack for…
There’s A Chance Dwyane Wade Could Join the Spurs
Dwyane Wade may have been one of the star players of the Miami Heat team that beat the San Antonio Spurs in the 2013 championship (yes, it still hurts), but that hasn’t blacklisted him from possibly joining the Silver and Black team. Yep, Wade, who most recently played with the Chicago Bulls, might don a…
Coach Pop Sounds Off About Trump’s Attack on NBA, NFL
The Spurs media day couldn’t have come at a better time — at least for fans who are comfortable with mixing sports with politics. Monday’s media blitz followed a particularly momentous weekend for national sports leagues. It began on Friday, when President Donald Trump unexpectedly went off on NFL players who kneel during the national…
San Antonio May Increase Legal Age to Buy Tobacco to 21
San Antonians may have to wait until they are 21 years old to buy tobacco products, if a proposal from the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District (Metro Health) makes its way to City Council in the next couple of weeks. Nothing is set in stone yet — Metro Health is gauging community interest through a…
San Antonio Feminist Film Festival Hopes to Get People to Take Action
San Antonio Feminist Film Festival always brings you feminist-friendly content made my local artists as well as informative movers and shakers within the city. But this year’s festival will also encourage residents to take real action on issues plaguing society. The festival, in its third year, includes a call-to-action for attendees, with organizers asking them…
San Antonio’s Airport Leaves Travelers Unsatisfied, According to Survey
If you’ve ever said that San Antonio’s airport sucks, know that you’re not alone, and you’ve been heard. A survey from J.D. Power ranked San Antonio as one of the lesser airports among those similar in size. Of the 22 mid-size airports surveyed, San Antonio International Airport ranked 18th in traveler satisfaction. Sacramento ranked first…
The Temptations Are Coming to San Antonio
Before the term “pop music” became synonymous with Madonna and Britney Spears (facts, not shade, hunty), groups like The Temptations (one of the many groups to emerge through the Berry Gordy’s Motown Records) were on the forefront of music and were paramount in paving the way for generations of pop stars to come after. Yup,…
Rick Cavender Wrote A Song About Hurricane Harvey In Case You Forgot What Happened
When you’re a successful businessman and musician with Texas pride as big as can be, what do you do when disaster strikes? Write a song about it, apparently. Rick Cavender, owner of Cavender Toyota (you’ve probably seen him singing in his commercials), recently wrote a song about the hurricane that struck the Texas coast last…
EPA Removes ‘Potentially Hazardous’ Chemicals from Undisclosed Toxic Waste Sites After Harvey
The Federal Emergency Management Agency tucked an alarming note into a Friday media release: the Environmental Protection Agency has removed 517 containers of “unidentified, potentially hazardous material” from Texas toxic waste sites contaminated by Hurricane Harvey flooding. The one-sentence warning came without any real context. What chemicals? What toxic waste (also known as a Superfund)…
Tucker’s Reopens and Stays True to Its Kozy Roots
Earlier this summer it was announced that Tucker’s Kozy Korner would go through a change of hands, and was going to be taken on as a new project by Jeret Pena from The Boulvadier Group. The change in ownership came with a brief hiatus while the “Kozy” joint on the corner of Cherry and Houston…
Accidentally Gluten-Free: Taste-Testing Chickpea, Quinoa, Red Lentil and Black Bean Pastas
This is not, I repeat NOT, an article about gluten-free pasta. OK, maybe it is, kinda. But the gluten-free aspect of the products under consideration is incidental — at least to most of us. The real point here is that there may be some pastas out there, made from ingredients other than wheat, that are…
You Can Order Pumpkin Spice at Rosella Coffee Co.
The first day of fall brought with literally the same temperatures, but let’s will autumnal vibes by consuming as much pumpkin as possible. Rosella Coffee Co. is here to help. The coffee shop introduced an all-natural, house-made pumpkin syrup last Friday via quirky Facebook announcement. No, pumpkins won’t serve as vessels for your latte or…
Alamo Heights Is Getting a New Bubble Tea Shop
Bubble tea lovers will have a new spot to choose from beginning next month. Brew’s Lee Tea Station, which will be located on Broadway near the Witte Museum, is under construction but is set to be completed within the next two weeks. Owner Frances Lee said in an email that the shop will have a…
New Concert Series Aims to Make Live Music at Arneson River Theater a Regular Thing
Let’s be honest. There’s so much live music happening from week to week in the Alamo City that if you haven’t found a show you want to check out, you either haven’t discovered the “shows to see this week” column of our music section, orrrrr you’re just a sado-masochist weirdo who loathes opportunities to experience…
Texas Tries to Unblock Anti-Sanctuary Cities Law in Federal Court
The last time opponents of Senate Bill 4 faced the state of Texas in federal court, they won. Or, at least, they convinced a federal judge to temporarily block the so-called “anti-sanctuary cities” law from going into effect on its September 1st start date. On Friday morning, the two sides faced each other again — this time,…
Converse Is Making Limited Edition San Antonio Spurs Chuck Taylors
Now before you get too excited, realize that when I say limited edition, I mean limited edition. Converse, maker of the ever-classic Chuck Taylors, will launch a special NBA collection that will feature a design for all 30 teams. Yep, Spurs-specific Chuck Taylors will soon be a reality as part of the Chuck ’70 NBA…
Texas’ First Rosé All Day Festival Is Happening in October
Is this real life? Texans will soon be able to enjoy the state’s first-ever festival dedicated to all things rosé. The Rosé All Day Wine & Music Festival is set to take place in Dallas on October 29. While it is a bit of a drive for San Antonians, this fancy fest seems more than…
Centro Cultural Aztlan is Throwing it Down with Mole Throwdown
Holy Mole! Centro Cultural Aztlan will be hosting the 9th Annual Mole Throwdown. This fundraising event will unite art, music, culture and food in effort to promote Chicano/Latino culture, while benefiting Centro Cultural Aztlan’s year-long programming. Local restaurants and chefs will donate dishes, including an ice cold beer to compliment, that are sure to fulfill your cultural…
Old Main Ice House Welcomes Food Trucks for a Food Truck Throwdown
Old Main Ice House is having a Food Truck Throwdown on September 30 from 12 p.m. to 1 a.m. The patio is both indoor and outdoor, spacious enough to bring the whole family (kid-friendly until 8 p.m.). There will be plenty of food options to choose from, so bring your appetite. Food trucks that will…
La Vernia High School Teacher Sentenced to 12 Years for Child Pornography Charges
A former La Vernia High School math teacher has been sentenced to more than 12 years in federal prison for distributing child pornography. Theodore DeAubrey was initially arrested in May 2016 and plead guilty in November for distributing around 1,500 files (mostly videos) which “depicted prepubescent children, including toddlers, engaged in sexually explicit conduct,” according…
Little Italy Restaurant and Pizzeria is Dishing out Pasta Specials this October
October is just around the corner and along with cooler temperatures, pumpkin spice and Halloween, it’s is also known for being National Pasta Month. Little Italy Restaurant and Pizzeria is celebrating all month long with different pasta specials each week. This celebration begins on Monday, October 2 with spaghetti and meatballs. All pasta specials will…
How to Get Your Fill of Margaritas this Saturday
To all tequila lovers who have ever wondered, yes, there’s a perfect margarita thinking about you, too. And what better place to find it then at the 35th Annual Margarita Pour-Off (that’s a lot of margaritas). This event takes place this Saturday from 2 to 11 p.m. at the Nelson W. Wolff Municipal Stadium. Advance…
World’s Biggest Bounce House Coming to San Antonio
A San Antonio child’s birthday party seems almost incomplete without a bounce house, and for good reason. They’re fun and keep kids entertained for hours. So little ones in the Alamo City will be excited to hear that the biggest bounce house in the world is coming to Wheatley Heights Sports Complex next month. From…
Benjie’s Munch Truck Is Adding a Brick-and-Mortar Location
Benjie’s Munch Truck, owned by chef Ben De Los Santos, will move into the former spot held by the Original San Antonio Hot Dog House. The official opening date has been set for Monday, October 16. The food truck first rolled into SA in April of 2015 with a slew of sandwiches and elevated fair…
Toast the First Official Day of Fall with a Pumpkin #SoBasic Martini at Houlihan’s
…now. Today, the first day of fall, is when you can finally start enjoying pumpkin-filled desserts, breads and what-nots without unnecessary shade from people who care about seasons or seasonality or you know, the principle of it all. To celebrate the most gourd-tastic season through November 23, Houlihan’s is adding two new menu items as…
SA Music Showcase: Punk at Rumble
Armed with frozen daiquiri machines and classic cocktails that won’t destroy your wallet, Rumble, which opened in early 2016, arrived on the St. Mary’s Strip with automatic chill points. For this year’s San Antonio Music Showcase, the bar will be home to all things punk rock and feature bands like Pinko, Blank Side, American Swine…
Trump’s Pick for Texas Federal Judge Has Said Some Weird Shit
Transgender kids prove that “Satan’s plan is working.” Same-sex marriage is “disgusting,” and shows that “we’re going back to that time where debauchery rules.” Oh — and gay marriage is essentially the same as “marrying a tree.” These are just a few of the bizarre and generally offensive things that Jeff Mateer, a man President Donald…
Outlaw Kitchens Adds Tasty Neighborhood Spot to Alta Vista with Takeaway Dinner Concept
Imagine if Mr. Rogers invited you over for dinner. Now, imagine that Mr. Rogers had a Mrs. Rogers, an elaborate garden, a couple of kitchens and seats for 23 or so of his closest neighbors. You don’t have to imagine because chef Paul Sartory and wife Peggy Howe have made all that a reality with…
San Antonio Teacher Who Lost License for Soliciting a Minor for Sex Arrested for Doing it Again
Daniel Marcus Valdez had driven from San Antonio to Alice, Texas on September 15 in hopes of meeting up with an underage girl he had been sending inappropriate Snapchat photos to and asking to have sex with. Instead, the San Antonio teacher found Jim Wells County deputies waiting to arrest him. The girl’s parents had…
Chocolate Schwarma Is Now a Magical Treat Available at Baklovah Bakery
Chocolate lovers, listen up. As first reported on KSAT, Baklovah Bakery has added a new menu item that won’t be found anywhere in the city. It’s time for you to meet the Choco Kebab. The dessert starts with a crepe that’s fired up and ready in 25 seconds, followed by two scoop of ice cream…
Here Are Some Options for Helping Earthquake Victims in Mexico
San Antonio City Council encouraged residents to donate to the Mexican Red Cross during a meeting Thursday morning following two catastrophic earthquakes in Mexico during the last few weeks. The Consulate General of Mexico in San Antonio office said there are plenty of supplies in Mexico City, but said monetary donations were more necessary at…
Not Our Greatest Love of All: ‘The Bodyguard’ at the Majestic
The Bodyguard starts with a bang. Unfortunately, that’s not a metaphor, with a gunshot so earsplitting that I spilled my drink and pretty much shat myself. It was also, alas, representative stagecraft for this undistinguished jukebox musical, which shovels a parade of Whitney Houston hits into an awkward version of the film. Like Ghost: The…
Wizard Feast Sold Out, Though There’s Still Hope For Fans and Foodies
The Aumont Saloon is offering the chance to taste a certain creamy beer without having to go to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Orlando, as well as eat, drink and take part in a costume contest. More than 1,000 people RSVPed to the occassion on Facebook, with more than 17,000 people interested. Chef Paul…
Razzle Dazzle: Fiery Legend Satan’s Angel Ignites Sixth Annual San Antonio Burlesque Festival
To cap off the first month of fall, the San Antonio Burlesque Festival plans to make a big splash. Friday night headliner Satan’s Angel describes the fest as “a tight little show everybody wants to be in,” and that rings pretty true when you take a gander at the long list of names attached to…
South Alamode Panini & Gelato Now Offering Gelato Donuts
Yep, you read that right. *heavy breathing* The Southtown eatery is partnering with Maybelle’s (Bakery Lorraine’s sister donut shop) to bring you a treat you never needed until now: gelato donuts. Aaron Soltero, an employee at South Alamode Panini & Gelato Co., said the donuts are sugar-coated and don’t have a hole, meaning less mess when you’re…
Cake Boss Chef Is Opening a Restaurant in San Antonio
The Learning Channel’s Cake Boss is coming to San Antonio. Well, at least his growing chain of restaurants is according to The Shops at La Cantera, which shared a photo of a barricaded window unit baring Buddy Valastro and announcing the fall opening of Buddy V’s Ristorante. The post, which went up September 16, has…
Second Man Charged in Fatal Immigrant Smuggling Case
A federal grand jury has indicted a second man for allegedly helping smuggle undocumented immigrants in a semi truck trailer in July — an incident that left ten dead and dozens more with life-threatening injuries. The indictment charges Pedro Silva Segura, a 47-year old undocumented immigrant living in Laredo, with three counts of “conspiracy to…
SA Music Showcase: Prog Rock/Alt Rock/Grunge at Amp Room
Back in 2015, the St. Mary’s Strip welcomed the Amp Room onto its bustling musical street amongst a few other new venues including Paper Tiger, a revamped Limelight, and Phantom Room (RIP, for now). Located in the former Bootleggers, the space has had a relatively eclectic musical offering ranging from darkwave and goth nights to…
Free Will Astrology (9/20/17-9/26/17)
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Psychologists say most people need a scapegoat — a personification of wickedness and ignorance onto which they can project the unacknowledged darkness in their own hearts. That’s the bad news. Here’s the good news: The coming weeks will be an excellent time for you to neutralize that reflex and at least…
California Sues Trump Administration Over Border Wall
California is suing the Trump administration, again. This time, it’s over construction of Trump’s beloved wall along the U.S.-Mexico border along the California coast. The lawsuit, filed Wednesday on behalf of the state of California, the California Coastal Commission and California Attorney General Xavier Becerra, seeks to protect California’s “residents, natural resources, economic interests and…
World–renowned Pianist Is Coming to Jazz, TX
Continuing their curation of high-quality jazz programming, Jazz, TX will be hosting the Tamir Hendelman trio on Friday, October 13 at 8 p.m., then again at 10 p.m. Influenced by composers like Ravel and Bill Evans, Hendelman moved from Tel Aviv to the United States in 1984 and went on to win Yamaha’s national keyboard…
Mother of Shooting Victim Urges Police to Build Trust with East Siders
A three-day spike in gun violence on San Antonio’s east side brought District 2 Councilman Cruz Shaw and San Antonio Police Chief William McManus together — yet again — to ask for the public’s help. San Antonio Police Department reported seven different shootings in the inner east side between Sunday and Tuesday which left nearly ten…
Diego From “Rebelde” Will Be at Lush Rooftop Bar This Friday
Whether you loved watching Rebelde during the 2000s or recently got into it thanks to it being on Netflix, you’ll be happy to know that your favorite eye-candy from the show will be in San Antonio this weekend. That’s right, Christopher Von Uckermann, who played Diego Bustamante on the teeny-bopper telenovela, said in a video…
San Antonio River Wins International Award
Charles Barkley might have referred to it as a “dirty creek” a few years ago, but those whose opinion actually matters think highly of the San Antonio River. So high that an organization in Australia granted it a prestigious award. International RiverFoundation named San Antonio River as this year’s 2017 Thiess International Riverprize Award recipient during…
Houston’s Day for Night Festival Releases 2017 Lineup Featuring Nine Inch Nails, Thom Yorke + More
Girrrrrrl! The lineup at Day for Night Festival this year in Houston has us SHOOK. Considering how sick their bills have been since the festival’s start in 2015, we were curious to see if the folks behind the fest will continue to match artists like Aphex Twin, Squarepusher, or Bjork. From the looks of it,…
West Nile Infected Mosquitoes Detected in Bexar County
Bexar County residents are once again being urged to take preventative measures to avoid mosquitoes, including using repellent and pouring out standing water (which attracts them), after mosquitoes carrying the West Nile virus were recently detected in unincorporated Bexar County. Bexar County Public Works announced on Wednesday they would be increasing mosquito abatement and continue…
American Idol Is Coming to San Antonio
You probably thought you heard the last of American Idol when the show ended in 2016 after 15 seasons. But the pioneer singing competition is coming back on air, and is making a stop right here in the Alamo City to find talent for its newest season. The reality show tweeted on Tuesday for Texans…
The Chef Lineup for the 5th Annual Harvest Feast Looks Kind of Insane
Hot Wells Harvest Feast started out as a chill dinner amongst friendly chefs and their fans, shared amongst a long communal table on the grounds of the former Hot Wells Hotel. But these days, with construction at the former ruins, the chill dinner has turned into one of the highlight food events of the season…
San Antonio’s New Area Code Is Almost Here
San Antonio, known for its immense pride in the catchy “210” area code, will soon receive an additional area code. It’s literally going to change the way we all make phone calls. At this point there’s too many phone numbers than 210 will allow, thanks to fast population growth in the area. While you might…
SA Music Showcase: Dance/Electronica at La Botanica
Alongside the St. Mary’s Strip’s Hi-Tones, Faust, and the ever-missed Phantom Room is another Danny Delgado and crew establishment, La Botanica. Perhaps the queerest bar on N. St. Mary’s, La Botanica has done their best to provide a curandera-themed vegan restaurant and drinkery for ALL San Antonians, and their history of empowering, eclectic shows, their…
SA Music Showcase: Indie Rock at The Mix
The term “indie rock,” much maligned these past several years, has been used to describe so many different sounds and bands as to have been practically rendered useless. When we use it in the case of this particular showcase, we’re trying to indicate bands that would have sounded right at home in the college radio…
Savage Love: Dicks Deluxe
Q: I am a 35-year-old straight guy. I met a nice lady through the normal methods, and we hit it off and have grown closer. I think we are both considering “taking it to the next level.” We are on the same intellectual wavelength, enjoy the same social experiences, and have a lot of fun…
Los Texmaniacs to Play Squeezebox
Max Baca and his band Los Texmaniacs are keeping the conjunto sound alive and well. Baca, perhaps best dubbed a neo-traditionalist, has been mentored by Flaco Jimenez (who quite frequently plays and records with the band) and is well-noted as a true master at his instrument, the traditional Mexican bajo sexto (a 12-string, guitar-like implement).…
