Eat Like Tony Parker: The Spurs Point Guard on French Food in SA and Why You’ll Want to Eat At Crème de la Crème
This should literally come as no surprise, but Spurs point guard Tony Parker is a full-blown gourmand. So when he’s not touring wineries in Bordeaux, or leading cooking classes in H-E-B commercials, or helping raise funds for the San Antonio Food Bank with the rest of the squad during Champions Against Hunger, the 33-year-old enjoys…
Live and Local: YOSA presents Abbey Road Live at the Tobin Center
Last night the Youth Orchestras of San Antonio (YOSA), along with 12 local bands, presented Abbey Road Live at the Tobin Center. The atmosphere was wrought with anticipation as the young players of the YOSA Philharmonic, led by consistently brilliant and impossibly cool director Troy Peters, prepared to follow up the huge success of last…
Talking Tacos, Black Holes and Billie Holiday with Surf Babes La Luz
Lookin’ for a place to unwind and celebrate the end of SXSW madness? Come kick it this Sunday with some babes, booze, and badass bands at Paper Tiger for the Fourth Annual Burger Hangover Festival! Tickets for the daylong festival are available here for $25. Burger Records (Independent record label based out Fullerton, CA) is…
Chief of Police Reverses Course on Punishment for Officer Who Killed an Unarmed Black Man
News broke late Monday afternoon that San Antonio Police Department Chief William McManus rescinded the indefinite suspension he previously ordered for an officer who shot and killed an unarmed black man in early February. KSAT reported that SAPD Officer John Lee will undergo additional training and no disciplinary action for shooting and killing Antroine Scott,…
Sugar, You Can Win Third Row Tickets for Fall Out Boy and AWOLNATION!
Wanna win some free merch and floor seats for the Fall Out Boy and AWOLNATION concert this Sunday at Freeman Coliseum? Well, here’s your chance to be up close and personal with Pete Wentz and the rest of the aught-emo heartthrobs, presented by Red Bull Records. To snag this swag, post a selfie with a Red Bull, in…
SA Native Kevin Alejandro Butts Heads with the Devil in Fantasy Series Lucifer
Fantasy show Lucifer, which aired its eighth episode of season one yesterday, follows the Lord of Darkness as he abdicates his throne in Hell and moves to Los Angeles to live among humans and try to understand what makes them tick. While in LA, Lucifer Morningstar (Tom Ellis) becomes a night club owner and consultant for the Los…
We Have Another James Beard Award Finalist, San Antonio
Cured (306 Pearl Pkwy., Suite 101, 210-314-3929) fans won’t be surprised to learn that chef/owner/Paella Challenge winner Steve McHugh can now add “James Beard Award Finalist” to his business card. McHugh joins chefs Andrew Weissman and Bruce Auden in this exclusive circle of SA chefs nominated as finalists. The awards ceremony, known as the Oscars…
Rubik’s Cube Exhibition Now Open at the DoSeum
Five-year-old Josiah Alvarez stares intently at a robotic arm as it picks up an unsolved Rubik’s cube. Moments earlier, Alvarez placed the toy inside a small chute leading into a glass case where the robot is housed. In what could almost be described as a scene from a sci-fi movie (you know, the one where…
Today Could Be San Antonio’s Hottest March 15 Ever
Today is going to be a hot one, San Antonio. Maybe the hottest ever. For March 15, at least. The scorching forecast this morning shows a high of 92 degrees. That would set the record for March 15, which has stood for over 100 years. The previous record high was 91 degrees, set in 1908 according…
San Antonio FC Unveils First Uniforms
Or do we call it a kit? Apologies — soccer vernacular isn’t yet our strong suit. San Antonio FC unveiled the team’s alternate uniforms last night at Toyota Field. The all-white jerseys will primarily be worn on the road. The club has not yet revealed what the team’s primary jersey looks like. It will do…
Should the Rest of the Country Adopt ‘Y’all’?
One of the first lessons in my introductory high school French class centered around the word “vous.” My teacher, Mrs. Gelzleichter, explained that the word could sometimes be used as formal form of “you,” but more often served as a plural of that word. It didn’t quite click at first. There didn’t seem to be a…
Peaking Behind Kendrick’s Curtain: A Review of Lamar’s Latest untitled unmastered.
Fresh off his 11 nomination Grammy night for the groundbreaking To Pimp a Butterfly, wordsmith extraordinaire Kendrick Lamar has startled us all by releasing demos from TPAB, titled untitled unmastered. untitled unmastered., comprised of eight tracks with a hint of To Pimp a Butterfly magic, picks up where TPAB left off, if that’s even possible. A crow left of the murder…
A Freelancer’s Guide to Must-See SXSW Shows
The South by Southwest music festival in Austin is a Cerberus, sprouting multiple heads in various locales for each one lopped off. It’s a labyrinthine excursion through the small, congested Texas capital wherein, year after year, the myriad music blogs of the internet take form and walk en masse, usually around 6th St. or Red…
The Pigpen: A Friendly Spot for Beer, Barbecue and Music
The Pigpen is located at 106 Pershing, across from the Witte Museum on Broadway and directly behind Smoke Shack BBQ. We are a full service Bar and have a food truck in the back patio area which serves food from 5pm – 10pm M-F, 12pm to 10pm Saturdays, and 12pm to 7pm on Sundays. There…
Texas Civil Rights Project Sues State, Alleges It’s Disenfranchising Eligible Voters
The Texas Civil Rights Project says eligible voters who updated voter registration while renewing driver’s licenses online through the Department of Public Safety were turned away at the polls. The organization sued the state in a San Antonio federal court Monday morning. Here’s the TCRP allegation in a nutshell: Under the National Voter Registration Act,…
Jenny Browne Named San Antonio’s Third Poet Laureate
In 2012, San Antonio became the first major Texas city to name a poet laureate. Today, the city named the third poet to take the role: local writer and educator Jenny Browne. “I’m incredibly honored to have the opportunity to serve as San Antonio Poet Laureate,” Browne said in a news release. “I’m thrilled that…
Your Guide to SA’s Imagine Fest, Day 2
Catch some badass music without the long lines and sweaty crowds of SXSW at Imagine Fest. As the inaugural festival for SA’s locally owned book and record store that hosts live music, Imagine Books and Records isn’t holding back, featuring a total of 35 bands. Day 2- Monday, March 14th 7 p.m. to Midnight $7 Cover, All Ages Invision Love (11pm -…
The Tobin Announces Upcoming Concerts for Taylor Hicks, Jo Dee Messina, Vicki Lawrence and Ted Nugent
With all tickets going on sale this Friday, March 18 at 10am, the Tobin box office will be busier than Grand Central Station! Amiright!? Tickets for all four events can be purchased online at tobincenter.org, via phone (210) 223-8624 and at the Tobin Center Box Office at 100 Auditorium Circle. Taylor Hicks got his start on American Idol with…
16 Selena Songs You Should Know All the Words To
How embarrassing would it be if you were the only one at the Biddi Biddi Banda show this Friday who wasn’t singing along? Don’t worry, we’ll set you up with 16 Selena (and Selena y Los Dinos) songs that you should know the words to by the end of the week. And if that’s too much to…
Here’s Your Recap of the Last Tumultuous 72 Hours of Disrupted Donald Trump Rallies
Before Donald Trump cancelled his Friday night rally in Chicago over “security concerns,” he was in St. Louis, where protestors managed to shut his rally down. Throughout the weekend, from trips to Ohio and to Kansas City, Trump has been constantly bombarded by protestors who are clearly spooking and frustrating the candidate. Two of the San Antonio…
Biddi Biddi Banda Is Playing Your Favorite Selena Songs in SA This Friday
If you have yet to see Biddi Biddi Banda, a Selena tribute band that hails from Austin, then you’re really missing out. Made of members from some of the capitol’s Latin bands, Biddi Biddi Banda is “the refried dream of Stephanie Bergara,” who grew up like a lot of us — singing in to a…
Have You Seen One of These Fake Signs About Mexican Restaurants Banning Donald Trump Supporters?
Editor’s note: Story updated to include comment from Taco Cabana. At least two fake signs purporting to ban Donald Trump from Mexican restaurants in San Antonio popped up over the weekend. Circulating widely on social media, one sign, riddled with grammar errors, says Trump supporters cannot “HAVE YOUR TACO AND EAT IT TOO” at Taco…
South by South What? Here’s Sunday’s Imagine Fest Lineup
Catch some badass music without the long lines and sweaty crowds of SXSW at Imagine Fest. As the inaugural festival for SA’s locally owned book and record store that hosts live music, Imagine Books and Records isn’t holding back, featuring a total of 35 bands. Day one takes place tomorrow, Sunday, March 13, and showcases five Texas bands. Count ’em $7, 7 p.m., seven shows and seven days. The holiest…
15 Songs That Are Less Annoying Than Donald Trump (But Still Super Annoying)
Honestly, it’s hard to find something that is more annoying than Donald Trump, but these songs put up a mean fight. Still, we’d rather listen these 15 crappy tunes before listening to that man speak. Kid Rock – “Bawitdaba” “My name is DRRRRUUUUUMMMMPPPPFFFFFF!!! It’s Donald DRUMPF!!” As Last Week Tonight host John Oliver recently outed Trump…
Stomp is Coming to the Majestic Theatre in April
For those unfamiliar with Stomp, it’s a jaw-dropping stage performance based around the concept of rhythm and beats, but with unconventional percussion instruments. Items, ranging from wooden poles, plungers, boots, hubcaps, plastic bags and trashcans, are used to captivate and compel the audience with its infectious beats and rhythms. Under the direction of Luke Cresswell…
You’ll Never Guess Where Taylor Swift is Playing in Texas
OK, maybe you will. In celebration of the fifth Formula One United States Grand Prix, which draws celebrities of all stripes to Austin and the new Formula One racetrack just east of town, Circuit of the Americas has announced that Taylor Swift will headline the three-day event taking place October 21-23. T. Swift, who convinced…
Is Sesame Street’s Cover of Bone Thugs-n-Harmony’s “Tha Crossroads” the Cutest, Most Gangsta Thing Ever?
Grover takes verse one, that’s obviously badass (and adorable). He then passes the mic to Elmo to finish up, dooking all over the joint as they take it to the breakdown, wherein the baddest snack-stealing anthropomorphic shag carpet, Cookie Monster, recites the soulful, “Aaaayyyy, and we pray, and we pray, and we pray, and we…
Here’s an Update on Possible Bexar County Zika Virus Cases
The San Antonio Metropolitan Health District says 26 people are now under investigation for possible Zika virus infections. An additional six people who were tested came back with negative results from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. There are still three confirmed cases in Bexar County, who all acquired the infection while traveling abroad.…
Let’s Take a Moment and Reflect on Molly White’s (Thankfully) Short Term in the Legislature
One of the Texas Tea Party’s favorite circus performers has lost her bid for re-election. Muslims, women and LGBT communities all across the state should breathe a huge sigh of momentary relief. At least one Texas hate-monger won’t be returning to the capital. Former Rep. Molly White narrowly lost her primary race to Republican Hugh…
Knight of Cups: Experimental Poetry For a Commercialized World
I feel quite confident in saying that the world – and the cinematic audience at large – isn’t quite ready to fully appreciate the idiosyncratic stylings that characterize director Terrence Malick’s rather small body of work. Starting with Badlands in 1973 and ending with his most recent output of Knight of Cups in 2016, Mr. Malick has only put…
Open Carry Activists to Tote Guns at SXSW Near Where President Barack Obama Will Speak
What better way to celebrate the annual film, interactive media and music festivals that is SXSW, which, this year, brought in the president of the United States, than by openly carrying a weapon? Open Carry Texas plans to do just that. It will be the third year they bring their guns to SXSW — except…
Second Thursday at the McNay Moves Inside On Account Of Rain
With more rain expected in the forecast tonight, the McNay is moving all scheduled events for its monthly Second Thurdsay into the Leeper Auditorium. Contingency plans are being enacted to make sure the event goes off without a hitch. Sadly, there won’t be as many food trucks as there could be, as the McNay only…
4 Cheap Places to Get Drunk Before the GOP Debate Tonight
Tonight’s GOP debate promises to piss off thousands of viewers as Donald Trump, Ted Cruz, John Kasich and Marco Rubio face off in Miami. The debate is slated for 7:30 p.m. Central, which means you still have time to stop off and down a few cheap brews to get you warmed up for dealing with…
Mapped: Where Have Natural Disasters Occurred in Texas?
Texas is known for its quick-trigger, tumultuous weather patterns. Now a new interactive map from an environmental nonprofit shows a full account of recent violent weather in the state. The map, released by advocacy group Environment Texas, shows where natural disasters have occurred in the Lone Star State over the past five years. It also…
10 Things You Have to Do This Weekend
Thu 3/10 Spurs vs. Bulls As in seasons past, the spirited potential of the Chicago Bulls has been derailed by injuries. Joakim Noah is out for the season after shoulder surgery; Jimmy Butler has been battling a bum knee; and Derrick Rose is day-to-day due to a pesky hamstring. Injuries are a daily occurrence in the…
San Antonio City Council Approves Purchase of 24-Hour Downtown Public Restroom
Soon, you won’t have to buy a pack of gum or a sweet tea to use the bathroom Downtown. San Antonio City Council approved a $97,700 expenditure today to buy a Portland Loo, a stand-alone, 24-hour, unisex public bathroom. Councilman Roberto Treviño, an architect, spearheaded the effort. Few public bathrooms currently exist Downtown. “We want…
Who Needs Austin? SOUTHxSouthtown Announces 2016 Lineup
One week after the perpetually corporate, exponentially crowded and supremely overindulgent clusterfuck that is the South by Southwest music and everything-pop-culture festival, San Antonio’s R Gallery will host the SOUTHxSouthtown festival. As part of the city’s annual Contemporary Art Month 20 bands will perform over the three day festival and, as an additional bonus, this…
10 Shows to See This Weekend
Thursday, March 10 Electric Six Detroit’s Electric Six is best known for their debut single “Danger! High Voltage,” a revamped novelty song that makes “Purple People Eater” and “Hello Mudduh, Hello Fadduh!” sound like kitschy tripe in comparison. With Parlour Tricks. $14, 8pm, Paper Tiger, 2410 N. St. Mary’s St. Thursday, March 10 Metalachi…
Coolio to Play Tonight’s Spurs Game for Matt Bonner’s Rock On Foundation
The third Spurs Rock On Night, an evening of music curated by none other than the Red Mamba, Matt Bonner, will take place this evening and feature “Gangsta’s Paradise,” which just celebrated its 20th anniversary, and “Fantastic Voyage” rapper, Coolio. Also featured for the event, meant to raise awareness about the foundation which aims to…
Comedian Hannibal Buress Sells Out Paper Tiger, Adds Second Show
The man who almost single-handedly brought Bill Cosby’s alleged sexual misconduct into the fore of popular discussion (unfortunate that it takes a another man’s opinion to draw light to such damning accusations, I know), as well as a seriously funny motherfucker, Hannibal Buress, sold out this Saturday’s impromptu show at Paper Tiger (2410 N. St.…
Head to Mozie’s for March Madness Specials and More
You’re into domestics and whisky, and you love NCAA basketball. My friend, you’ve found your niche this March. Situated just across from the historic Gruene Hall, Mozie’s Bar & Grill (1601 Hunter Rd., 830-515-1281) — home to succulent sliders, mouth-watering hot dogs and signature jalapeño mustard — is hosting March Madness bracket competitions this month in addition to…
Celebrate Pi Day at Urban Bricks Pizza
March 14… a date that lives on in infamy next to its predictable puns and tests of real mathematical knowledge, like the fact that there are over a trillion digits within the incalculable constant, and ironically, Albert Einstein was born on 3/14. Anyway… Pi Day celebrations will take place all across the world in just a…
Jazz on the Rocks, Broadway Nights and Happy Hour at St. Anthony Hotel
The elegant St. Anthony Hotel (300 E. Travis St., 210-227-4392) first opened its doors in 1909 as the only luxury hotel within San Antonio limits. During historic periods of Prohibition, the establishment was one of the few environments in which patrons could safely (and legally) drink, and throughout the years, higher-to-dos such as former President Lyndon B.…
Dear Peter Holt: Thanks for All You’ve Done for San Antonio
When my family moved to San Antonio in 1995, I was an adolescent entering the sixth grade. At the time, one of the most important values in a place to live was a championship sports team. You see, I was born in Cleveland, Ohio, a city that hasn’t won a championship since the Browns triumphed…
First-Ever CarFest Promises to Combine Charity, Education and Fun
Attention gear heads and auto aficionados: there’s a new, free two-day event called CarFest in mid-April at the Joe and Harry Freeman Coliseum. Organized by San Antonio’s Community of Automotive Professionals (CAP), Alamo City auto mechanics will showcase their skills by repairing 25 vehicles for people in need, who were identified and selected through regional…
Hop + Vine Coming to Alamo Ranch
Hop + Vine (5619 W. Loop 1604 N. #109) is bringing craft beer, wine and a menu that owner Angelo Cavazos describes as “beyond your typical pub fare” all to the flourishing sphere of Alamo Ranch late this spring. The Hop + Vine concept sprouted from husband/wife duo Angelo and Kelly Cavazos, who both share an enthusiasm for locally…
Comedian and Cosby Accuser Hannibal Buress Will Perform at Paper Tiger This Saturday
On Saturday, March 12, comedian, actor and screenwriter Hannibal Buress will grace San Antonio as a part of the Paper Tiger’s recent expansion into the comedy game. Famous for his recurring role as pediatric dentist Lincoln Rice in Comedy Central’s Broad City and as the comedic foil to a very manic Eric André on The Eric Andre…
This Is Why We Don’t Litter
The Mission and Museum Reaches are a wonderful extension of the River Walk that have helped beautify San Antonio for residents and tourists alike. So why do we continue to trash them? The San Antonio River Authority posted photos to Facebook today showing all the litter that is accumulating in the river after last night’s…
See Kawhi Leonard on the Cover of this Week’s Sports Illustrated
With a bold declaration from Sports Illustrated calling Kawhi Leonard the biggest roadblock to a Warriors repeat, the popular magazine has placed the young Spur on its newest issue that hit stands today. Sports Illustrated Senior Writer Lee Jenkins features Leonard in an in-depth profile exploring the cool calm that is Leonard,…
George Martin, the Fifth Beatle, Has Died
The iconic producer behind the biggest pop band of all time has died. George Martin, often referred to as “the fifth Beatle,” passed away in his sleep on the night of March 8. His trademark production, arrangements and instinct for all of the aural possibilities of a song, much like a British Brian Wilson, (surely…
Fundraising Campaign Started for Suspended SAPD Officer Who Killed Antroine Scott
A supporter of suspended San Antonio Police Officer John Lee, who shot and killed Antroine Scott on February 4, started a campaign to raise money for the officer, even though he is still being paid by SAPD according to a department spokesman. Krystal Tijerina started a GoFundMe campaign for Lee on March 5 to “help…
Keep those Umbrellas Handy — There’s More Rain in the Forecast for San Antonio
After days of threatening to do so, rain clouds finally burst over San Antonio last night. Most of the city received over an inch of rain, with some areas getting closer to two inches. And there’s more to come. The National Weather Service predicts that more thunderstorms will hit San Antonio through Friday. The storms could…
SAWS Spring Bloom Combines Monarchs and Water Conservation
The San Antonio Water System’s annual front-yard party will feature Monarch butterflies this year. SAWS’ Spring Bloom is Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the water utility’s headquarters at 2800 U.S. Hwy. 281 N. at Mulberry Avenue in the front parking lot. The first 1,000 guests get a drought-tolerant plant, for free, that…
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There’s nothing more brutal than the life of the body. It’s utterly physical, locked in constant struggle with the spirit — and after the spirit departs, is left rotting on the earth, pinned down with its own weight. If that sounds like a William Faulkner writing prompt, well, Chip King and Lee Buford are from…
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I had given up on relationships after a failed marriage and another partner trying to kill me (no joke). Then, after five years single, abstinent, and lonely, I met a man who frustrated me, turned me on, and was understanding about my trust issues. I’m excited about a future with him — except for two…
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ARIES (March 21-April 19): “He in his madness prays for storms, and dreams that storms will bring him peace,” wrote Leo Tolstoy in his novella The Death of Ivan Ilych. The weird thing is, Aries, that this seemingly crazy strategy might actually work for you in the coming days. The storms you pray for, the…
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