Beloved San Antonio Spot Mama’s Cafe to Reopen This Spring
After closing for renovations in June, Mama’s Cafe is poised to reopen to the public this spring. Local restauranteur Cappy Lawton launched Mama’s Cafe in 1981 — serving home cooked specialties including chicken fried steak, pot roast, and fried mushrooms — and eventually handed over restaurant operations in 1988. More than 30 years later, Cappy…
Lonesome Rose Offering Free Honky Tonk Dance Lessons Every Thursday
Alt-country and Americana continue to two-step their way into the musical zeitgeist, and that’s probably left some new converts wondering just how to move to their favorite tunes. Cast your worries to the wind, y’all. The Lonesome Rose has you covered. Starting January 2, professional dancer Angelique McDaniel will teach honky tonk-style dancing at the…
Pinch Boil House to Launch New Laotian Dinner Series Starting in New Year
Pinch Boil House is kicking off the new year with a monthly Laotian Dinner series, starting January 21. Led by chef Keopraseut “Kap” Sounraj, the limited ticket series will celebrate the culture and cuisine of Laos with a meal that includes three dishes, paired with beers and small bites. It will run through 2020. The…
Charming Country Star Josh Turner Returning to San Antonio for Cowboys Dancehall Performance
Heart-throb country singer Josh Turner will perform at Cowboys Dancehall on Friday, January 3. The baritone-voiced artist is known both for both gospel and country tunes, including “Firecracker” and “I Serve a Savior.” Cowboys Dancehall Facebook will offer a meet and greet for fans via drawing. Details are available on the venue’s original Facebook post…
Houlihan’s Live Oak Location Closed as Part of Bankruptcy Proceedings
After nearly a decade in business, Houlihan’s Restaurant + Bar in Live Oak has closed its doors. The restaurant was among a slew of Houlihan’s locations across the nation to close on Sunday, joining shuttered Texas locations in Dallas and Fort Worth. Located at the intersection of I-35 and 1604, the restaurant served a mix of globally inspired dishes…
San Antonio Offers Hotline to Report Illegal New Year’s Eve Fireworks
Many San Antonians stock up on fireworks well ahead of New Year’s Eve, have a dazzling display on the big night and keep popping them well into the new year. But keep in mind some residents like to abide by the rules. That’s right, SA. It’s illegal to pop fireworks within city limits. Those who…
Man Resigns from Bexar County Sheriff’s Office After Shooting Relative During Argument
A civilian employee with the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office has resigned after he was arrested for shooting a family member. According to reports, a 38-year-old man was found with a life-threatening gunshot wound to the abdomen around 9:15 p.m. on Saturday. Police responded to the scene at the 3300 block of West Avenue and arranged…
Trump Administration Sues to Seize Land From Private Property Owners for Border Wall
The Trump Administration has filed three lawsuits this month to take property from landowners to build the president’s promised border wall, the Associated Press reports. Department of Justice lawyers moved to seize land in one case ahead of a scheduled February court hearing, according to the AP. Federal officials also say they’re prepared to file…
Bloomberg Campaign Unveils Big Ground Game in Texas, Including San Antonio Office
After a $3 million Texas ad blitz, Democratic presidential hopeful Michael Bloomberg is rolling out a sizable ground operation in the state, the Texas Tribune reports. The billionaire businessman’s campaign will open a Texas headquarters and 16 field offices, including one in San Antonio, officials told the Tribune, adding that the operation will be bigger…
San Antonio Rap Duo Chisme Returns With Stellar 5th Album
San Antonio rap duo Chisme has made a triumphant return with the fifth installment of boom-bap inspired hip-hop Still Breathing. The seven tracks were written over the course of two years in two cities: San Antonio and Seattle. The group had to split time between locations after producer Erik “Progeny” Frias moved away due to…
San Antonio Band the Krayolas Land in Rolling Stone With a Review of ‘Christmas With My Dad’
San Antonio musicians have been working hard this year, and the Current isn’t the only publication taking notice. Last week, Rolling Stone — one of the biggest pop-culture publications in the world — did a full-on interview with local riot grrrls Fea about their latest release, No Novelties. Then, a few days ago the same mag…
Acclaimed San Antonio Food Truck to Open Restaurant at Hemisfair in 2020
The Box Street Social, an acclaimed food truck and catering company, is preparing to open its first brick-and-mortar in 2020. Box Street co-owner Daniel Treviño has confirmed plans to open the restaurant at The ’68, a mixed-use development at Hemisfair, sometime in April or May. The 3,600-square-foot space will feature an “American Eclectic” menu from chef Edward Garcia III, in…
This Week in San Antonio Food News: Upcoming Boozy Spots Opening in 2020, Coffee ‘Bar’ Now Open and New Year’s Eve Parties
The holidays are in full swing, and we’re ready to ring in 2020 with new cocktails, bars and parties. Whether you’re looking for a themed bash or simply want to say a boozy goodbye to the year, there’s plenty of free and inexpensive ways to celebrate 2020. The San Antonio Cocktail Conference will return to…
Deputies Bust Four Juveniles in San Antonio After Chase in Allegedly Stolen Vehicle
Bexar County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested four juvenile suspects early Friday for what authorities allege was a wild ride in a stolen vehicle, News4SA reports. Around 12:30 a.m. Friday, a deputy spotted a vehicle driving recklessly on the wrong side of the road in East San Antonio, the station reports. The deputy pursued the vehicle down Farm-to-Market…
Where to Find New Year’s Eve Parties in San Antonio
Whether you’re looking for a themed bash or simply want to say a boozy goodbye to 2019 — and hello to 2020 — here’s where you’ll find poppin’ free or inexpensive parties to ring in the new year. 800 Live Bar & Nightclub // This night spot promises to transport revelers back to the Roarin’…
City of San Antonio Throwing New Year’s Eve Party at Hemisfair
Ring in the New Year in the heart of San Antonio with the San Antonio Parks Foundation as it hosts the city’s official end-of-the-year celebration at Hemisfair. The loud sounds of fireworks and live music will fill the night until the clock strikes midnight. The Countdown City ranks No. 13 on WalletHub’s “Best Places for…
San Antonio Spurs Ending 2019 with New Year’s Eve Matchup Against Golden State Warriors
Following Kevin Durant’s free agency departure to the Brooklyn Nets over the summer and injuries to Splash Brothers Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, the Golden State Warriors return to San Antonio in the unfamiliar role of underdogs. They’ll receive no sympathy from the Spurs, who have faced plenty of adversity this season — often at…
Prog-Metal Royalty Symphony X Will Bring Epic Sounds to Aztec Theatre Next Year
Symphony X is galloping into San Antonio for a show at the Aztec Theatre on Friday, June 12. The band formed in New Jersey in the early-’90s and performs an amalgam of prog, neo-classical and symphonic metal with elements of thrash. Symphony X’s polyrhythms, key-changes and technical guitar melodies evoke imagery of epic medieval battles between…
‘Daddy-O’ Wade, the Artist Who Created the Giant Cowboy Boots Outside San Antonio’s North Star Mall, Has Died
Bob “Daddy-O” Wade, the larger-than-life Texas artist who crafted the enormous cowboy boots outside of North Star Mall, has died at age 76. Wade succumbed to heart failure at his Austin home on Monday, according to a report by the Austin American-Statesman. Wade’s 35-foot-tall boots were installed at North Star Mall in 1979. Nearly four…
San Antonio Council Members Want to Create Ethics Officer Position, but the City Charter May Not Allow It
Two members of San Antonio’s city council want to add a new independent ethics officer to the city payroll to oversee campaign finance and lobbying complaints. The problem, according to an Express-News report, is the city charter may not allow them to move ahead with the plan. District 1 Councilman Roberto Treviño and District 4…
San Antonio Woman Charged with Intoxication Manslaughter After Crashing Into Patrol Car, Killing Man
Charges against a San Antonio woman have been upgraded after a man died from injuries suffered when she crashed her vehicle into a patrol car over the past weekend. According to reports, the victim was traveling from Arizona to Florida with his wife and daughter when their vehicle was struck by another motorist on Sunday.…
San Antonio Man Allegedly Choked Girlfriend After Watching TV Show About Cheating
A local man is accused of choking his girlfriend after watching a TV show about infidelity. KSAT reports that Rudy Esparza was watching the show with his girlfriend of six years on Christmas Day when he “grew agitated.” The 40-year-old woman told police she “curled up in a ball,” suspecting that Esparza would assault her.…
Pop Punkers The Ataris Descending Upon San Antonio Next Spring
The Ataris is returning to San Antonio for a show at Paper Tiger on Sunday, April 5. Best known for their cover of “Boys of Summer,” the band helped take the genre of pop punk to the mainstream masses through the late ’90s and early-2000s. It’s worth noting that this tour may not have even…
Old-Timey Australian Blues Singer C.W. Stoneking is Headed to San Antonio
Australian artist C.W. Stoneking is making his way to Texas — and he’ll be stopping in San Antonio for a show at Paper Tiger on Friday, January 31. The singer composes music in a genre that was popular almost a hundred years ago — a blues sub-genre known as vaudeville blues. The style of music…
New Details Revealed in Case of San Antonio Woman Who Claimed to Have Miscarriage, Flush Baby Down the Toilet
New details have been revealed about a woman who claimed she flushed her baby down the toilet following a miscarriage. Those details point to authorities not believing the woman’s claims — and a search for the baby in question. On December 12, police were alerted after a patient, identified as 36-year-old Victoria Ochoa, at Southwest…
TABC Reportedly Reviewing The Well’s Alcohol License After Wild Night Results in Hospitalization, Arrest and Multiple Crashes
A local bar’s alcohol license could be in jeopardy following a wild night on Christmas. Reports indicate that several incidents took place at The Well, a watering hole near the University of Texas at San Antonio. Police said the eventful night began as the crowd began to leave the bar at closing time at 2…
Pregnant San Antonio Woman Shot in Head By Ex-Boyfriend on Christmas Day While Exchanging Children
San Antonio police have identified the pregnant woman fatally shot by her ex-boyfriend on Christmas Day. According to multiple reports, Gabriella Rodriguez was at her ex-boyfriend’s house Wednesday afternoon to exchange her two children, ages two and six, for the holiday. Rodriguez, 24, was also reportedly 33 weeks, or eight months, pregnant. Rodriguez’s new boyfriend…
Award-Winning Stage Production of The Color Purple to Fill San Antonio’s Majestic Theatre
The winner of two 2016 Tony Awards — Best Musical Revival and Best Lead Actress for Cynthia Erivo — the stage production of The Color Purple first hit Broadway in 2005 with music and lyrics by Brenda Russell, Allee Willis and Stephen Bray. The musical is based on the 1982 epistolary novel of the same…
SNL Cast Member Melissa Villaseñor to Spend New Year’s Eve in San Antonio with Sets at Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club
Saturday Night Live cast member Melissa Villaseñor is celebrating New Year’s Eve in San Antonio with a one-night-only tour stop at the Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club. Villaseñor, who is the first-ever Latina comedian hired on the show, joined the SNL cast in 2016. Since making her debut, she has impersonated everyone from Sarah Silverman…
San Antonio Cocktail Conference: How to Imbibe and Celebrate the Alamo City’s Drink Scene in 2020
The San Antonio Cocktail Conference — a weeklong festival filled with spirited seminars, paired dinners and excuses to drink and socialize — will return to the Alamo City January 15-19, 2020. Now in its ninth year, the celebration of craft cocktails promises to entertain attendees while raising funds to benefit Houston Street Charities, a nonprofit developed by…
Five Booze-Friendly Spots Opening in San Antonio in 2020
San Antonio has new restaurants and bars opening all the time, but those who imbibe have plenty of reason to toast the new year. From a satellite location for a local brewpub to a near East Side craft cocktail establishment, there promise to be plenty of new drinking options on tap in 2020. Here’s a…
Well-Regarded San Antonio Visual Artist Katie Pell Has Died at Age 54
San Antonio visual artist Katie Pell died Saturday at age 54. Pell was regarded as a pillar of the local art scene for her innovative and attention-grabbing work — which included an Artpace installation featuring a flame-jetting hotrod stove — and for her role as an educator. She battled cancer for a year before recently transitioning…
San Antonio Synthpop Duo Hyperbubble Selected As One of the Winners of Dolly Parton’s #JoleneChallenge
Hyperbubble is here to peppily pluck at our heartstrings — and Dolly Parton is apparently a fan. Back in November, Parton tweeted that she wanted to hear cover versions of her iconic heartbreaker “Jolene” as part of the #JoleneChallenge, a social media tie-in to promote her new Netflix series Heartstrings. Hyperbubble was one of thousands…
Moscow Ballet to Perform Great Russian Nutcracker at San Antonio’s Majestic Theatre
What kid can’t relate to the fantasy of their favorite Christmas present coming to life? In 1892, audiences at the premiere of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker initially balked at the abrupt leap from scenes of yuletide revelry to an epic battle between a Rat King and toy soldiers, but Tchaikovsky’s enchanting score has since…
Favorite Son’s Cooper Greenberg to Play Solo Show at The Rustic
Although best known as frontman for the Americana/blues-inspired Favorite Son, Cooper Greenberg’s upcoming Rustic show puts him in a solo setting. Thanks to Greenberg’s compelling guitar work, intimate lyrics and charming baritone, he doesn’t necessarily need a band to hold your attention, though. Recently relocated from San Antonio to Austin, Cooper has been releasing music…
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime Opens at The Public Theater of San Antonio This Week
The neurotypical masses might have an unhealthy obsession with savant-syndrome, but Christopher Boone — the young protagonist of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime — isn’t wrong to compare himself to Sherlock Holmes. When he discovers a murdered neighborhood canine and is suspected of the crime, the mathematically gifted teen confronts his…
Cowboys Dancehall Celebrating Freakfest with DJ Set from Steve Aoki This Weekend
EDM super-producer Steve Aoki is headed to San Antonio and if you’re in the crowd you’ll be in danger of getting a cake thrown at you. Yes, you read that right: as part of his act, the DJ and producer throws a cake at a willingly (un)lucky fan in between room-rattling, bass drops. Collaborating with…
Carlos Mencia to Perform at Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club All Weekend In Case You Care
Is Carlos Mencia even still a thing? As it turns out, yeah, he’s around. After making a splash in the aughts with three seasons of the sketch comedy series Mind of Mencia on Comedy Central, the comedian has been largely absent from the public eye, unless he’s been used as a punchline. Mencia’s been plagued…
San Antonio Spurs’ Tim Duncan and Becky Hammon Shortlisted for 2020 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
You’d think all that championship bling would be enough for Tim Duncan and Becky Hammon, but the pair are up for yet another win. On Thursday, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced that the longtime Spurs superstar turned assistant coach and former San Antonio Stars player turned first female full-time NBA assistant coach have…
Los Azulejos Restaurante Bar Opens With Traditional Mexican Food, Casual Vibes
Los Azulejos Restaurante Bar, a new restaurant serving traditional Mexican dishes with a modern flair, recently opened to the Castle Hills area. Located at 2267 NW Military Highway, Suite 101, the restaurant offers a mix of classic and inventive dishes like a New York-strip steak with mole verde, ceviche and a lasaña de cochinita pibil.…
San Antonio Riot Grrrl Punkers Fea Just Landed in Rolling Stone
Even though San Antonio’s Fea rated a mention from Iggy Pop a Rolling Stone interview a couple years back, the band had never received a full-fledged feature from the venerable pop-culture mag. Until now. “Fusing a riot grrrl ethos with steely-eyed Chicana grit, the band Fea have become American punk trailblazers,” Rolling Stone gushed before jumping into…
Politifact Calls Ted Cruz’s Claim of Ukrainian Election Interference ‘False’
If you’ve been following the cable news circuit, you’re likely aware Sen. Ted Cruz recently make the rounds to talk shows in an unsuccessful attempt to spare President Trump from impeachment. While one can credit the Texas Republican for being tireless, ubiquitous and maybe even persuasive to some, he hasn’t necessarily been truthful — at least not according…
Scotch for the Heretic: Compass Box’s Unconventional Approach to Whisky Makes It Accessible and Even Delicious
John Glaser doesn’t admit to being the Bad Boy of Scotch whisky, at least not on the record. But that doesn’t mean Glaser observes the norms of the entrenched scotch establishment. In fact, he created Compass Box — a now successful and critically respected scotch blending and barrel-aging operation — to challenge tradition. “Somebody with…
Overkill, Exhorder and More Bring ’80s Thrash Metal Back to San Antonio
New Jersey thrash metal titans Overkill are making their way to San Antonio for a show at the Aztec Theatre on Wednesday, March 4. Groove-heavy mongrels Exhorder and Denver prog act Hydraform will round out the bill. And that sounds like as good a prompt as any to ask the question: are the ’80s officially…
Emme Smith Trio Weaves Haunting Folk Covers of Classic Christmas Songs on Debut EP
Let’s face it, Christmas music can be cheesy as fuck. And by the time December 25 rolls around, most of us are so sick of Mariah’s “All I Want for Christmas” we wonder if there’s enough tinsel in the house to hang ourselves with. However, there are some holiday tunes like those from indie-folk icon…
Spurs Coyote Professed His Eternal Love for Baby Yoda at Thursday’s Game
Spurs Coyote — he’s just like us! The Spurs declared Thursday’s game against the Brooklyn Nets Star Wars night in honor of the theatrical release of the final entry in the Skywalker saga. Instead of shouting out The Rise of Skywalker, though, the Coyote revealed that he’s just as obsessed with The Mandalorian’s Baby Yoda…
A Mixologist, Distiller and Brewer Serve Up Predictions on What to Expect in San Antonio’s Beverage Scene in 2020
San Antonio expanded its beer, spirits and cocktail landscape in 2019. We saw new breweries and distilleries make their debut, while the bar scene gained some significant and creative new players. Next year promises to be yet another winning year for those who imbibe. To get a sense of what to expect, we corralled a…
Sound of a Decade: The 2010s Brought Big Changes to San Antonio’s Music Scene — Mostly Positive Ones
Some folks argue San Antonio has a sleepy music scene compared to other Texas metros. However, the major shifts in our city’s musical landscape over the past decade show it was anything but asleep. These highlights certainly don’t encapsulate everything that transpired, but they do provide the high points of an active 10 years. 1.…
Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Musical is Coming to San Antonio, and It’s Just As Horrifying As It Sounds
Holiday cheer? More like holiday fear. Christmas-themed treacle is no new phenomenon, but the news that the combination toy and surveillance tool Elf on the Shelf would be touring a musical this year certainly raised a few eyebrows. The production centers on a particularly enthusiastic “Scout Elf,” whose saccharine sweetness and ever-present eye will somehow…
This Week in San Antonio Food News: Looking Back at the 2010s, A Glimpse of the New Brews and Restaurants Ahead
As the decade comes to an end, we’re looking back at the trends, chefs and changes that defined San Antonio’s food culture during the 2010s, and preparing to make room for new things in 2020. Remember life before fried chicken sandwiches, Beyond Meat burgers and delivery apps? Here’s how the trends and tech of the…
Highway Signs Across Texas Display Star Wars-Themed Safety Messages to Honor the Release of The Rise of Skywalker
Well known, it is, that the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) loves to serve up dad jokes on its signage. Now, in honor of the final entry in Disney’s new Star Wars trilogy, TxDOT has reserved the latest of those jokes for a series of “End the Streak” safety messages shouting out The Rise of…
Netflix Announces New Animated Series from Adventure Time Creator and San Antonio Native Pendleton Ward
Come on and grab your friends, Pendleton Ward is back! On Thursday, Netflix announced that its ordered a new series from the animator, screenwriter and voice actor behind Adventure Time and Bravest Warriors, which is slated to premiere in 2020. Ward is collaborating with actor and comedian Duncan Trussell on the new adult animated series…
The Number of Migrant Kids Held in Texas Shelters Plummeted in 2019
The number of migrant children Texas shelters has dwindled to its lowest level in two years, according to reporting by the Texas Tribune. The decline comes after the Trump administration’s hardline immigration crackdown overwhelmed the state’s shelter operators and forced thousands of kids into the system for prolonged periods. Texas’ 35 state-licensed shelters now house…
Two Bexar County Deputies Recently Suspended for Inappropriate Facebook Posts
Two Bexar County sheriff’s deputies have been disciplined for posting inappropriate comments on social media, the Express-News reports, citing county records. Patrol Deputy Marin Mata — a former department spokesman — received a 10-day suspension for a “profanity-laced” Facebook post about the LGBTQ+ community, the paper reports. Mata reportedly declined to take down the post after…
Trans-Siberian Orchestra Returns to San Antonio for Annual Christmas Show at the AT&T Center
It’s hard to believe that Trans-Siberian Orchestra has now been around for more than two decades. Maybe time flies when you’re shredding Christmas carols and entertaining holiday crowds with over-the-top stage shows. Augmenting its metal orchestration with plenty of lights and lasers, this year’s Christmas Eve and Other Stories show is being billed as a…
Whiskey Rebellion: Texas Craft Distillers are Battling to Keep a Tax Break That Helped Enable Their Brisk Expansion
The past couple of years have been good for Texas’ craft distillers. From just a handful of distilleries 15 years ago, the Lone Star state now boasts roughly 160. And spirits produced here — from Garrison Brothers’ whiskey to Dripping Springs Distilling’s vodka — are gaining regional or national followings. But distillers warn that unless a temporary…
East Coast Seafood Chain to Open First San Antonio Location
East Coast chain Hook and Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar will open its first San Antonio location at 4903 Northwest Loop 410 in 2020. Founded by an individual referred to as Mr. Miller, the New York-based restaurant chain offers New Orleans-style specialties like customizable seafood boils, sliders and baskets prepared with shrimp, crab, crawfish and…
Flannel Time: 90s Alt-Rockers Candlebox Returning to San Antonio
Nineties alt-rockers Candlebox are returning to San Antonio for a show at the Aztec Theatre on Sunday, February 23. Formed in 1990, Candlebox hit the Seattle club circuit in ’91 and eventually snagged the attention of Maverick Records, home of Alanis Morisette and the Deftones. Combining elements of the Seattle sound with singer-songwriter lyricism and…
Central Texas Music Festival Float Fest Announces a 2020 Return
After being forced to postpone due to weather-related obstacles, music festival Float Fest has announced it will return next summer. The event will take place Saturday and Sunday, July 25-26, in the town of Gonzales and feature a genre-spanning bill. Though a lineup has not yet been announced, past headliners have included Weezer, Tame Impala, Snoop Dogg,…
San Antonio House Delegation Speaks Out About Impeachment Process on Twitter
San Antonio’s delegation to the U.S. House of Representatives voted 3-2 along party lines Thursday evening to impeach President Donald Trump. All five members took to Twitter to explain their actions. Democrat Joaquin Castro was the most succinct in his comments following the vote. I voted to impeach Donald Trump for abusing his office and…
Dance Gavin Dance, Animals as Leaders and More Returning to San Antonio
Post-hardcore mainstay Dance Gavin Dance is headed to San Antonio on Wednesday, March 18, for a show at the Vibes Event Center. Sweetening the deal, the “We Own The Night” singers are bringing some heavy-hitters in the hardcore and metal world. Math-metal giants Animals as Leaders, metalcore stalwarts Veil Of Maya and fellow post-hardcore outfits Royal Coda…
San Antonio-based Company Ricos Unveils New Look to ‘Connect With Millennial Moms’
It’s an awkward moment when you can’t understand what that can of condensed cheddar cheese is trying to tell you. After decades of using cursive letters on its packaging, San Antonio snack bar institution Ricos is rolling out a new design for its canned cheese products in a bid to avoid confusing younger customers. The…
A Christmas Story Named Favorite Seasonal Movie in 24 U.S. States, Including Texas
Texans won’t have to do much to catch their favorite Christmas movie this holiday season. A new survey conducted by House Method got responses from all around the U.S. to determine the favorite Christmas movie in each state. Popular answers includes the likes of It’s A Wonderful Life, Elf and Home Alone. Less common answered…
San Antonio Historic Design and Review Commission Approves Moving the Alamo Cenotaph
Let the meltdowns begin. In a 7-4 vote, San Antonio’s Historic Design and Review Commission on Wednesday approved parts of the Alamo’s redevelopment plan, including a new placement for its Cenotaph monument — the source of much fiery rhetoric surrounding the $450 million redevelopment. The plans call for shifting the Cenotaph — which was erected…
Incredibly Talented Performer Jimmy James Will Stop By the Bonham Exchange for ‘A Legendary Christmas’ Celebration
Multitalented performer Jimmy James will forever be in the glamorous shadow of Marilyn Monroe — and that’s not a bad thing. Born in Laredo and raised in San Antonio, James spent the better part of the 1980s perfecting a spot-on impersonation of the late blond bombshell (breathy voice and all) and performed his act everywhere…
Celebrate Christmas in the Pit When Upon a Burning Body Plays Paper Tiger
Fresh off the heels of newly released album Southern Hospitality, the hometown hardcore heroes Upon a Burning Body are returning with a show billed as Christmas in the Pit. If you’re a metalcore fan and haven’t yet listened to Southern Hospitality, we don’t know what’s stopping you. Quite possibly the band’s best release to date,…
Get a Unique Look at the Museum Reach Light Display During Special Kayak Ride Down the River
Sure, the River Walk has been lit up for several weeks, but now’s our chance to see it in a whole new way. The San Antonio River Authority has announced a special nighttime version of its Be River Proud Kayaking Event Series, which will send more than 50 kayaks down the Museum Reach portion of…
Friendship in Dark Mode: Dear Evan Hansen Stops in at the Majestic Theatre
The U.S. tour of the multiple Tony Award winning musical Dear Evan Hansen — at the Majestic Theatre through Sunday — brings intimate realism to pop-anthem musical theatre and complex compassion to the fraught social relationships among 21st century high school students and their parents. Benj Pasek and Justin Paul’s score is quietly moving, while Steven…
San Antonio’s Inside Joke: BarbacoApparel Designer Nydia Huizar Talks T-Shirts, Tacos and Texpats
A few minutes before my recent coffee date with BarbacoApparel designer Nydia Huizar, I opened her company’s website to scan through its latest designs. Among the colorful illustrations and slogans Huizar and her crew of collaborators have become known for, a simple sticker design caught my eye. At first glance the image registered as a…
Revolución Coffee + Juice Will Open Third San Antonio Location in 2020
Revolución Coffee + Juice, a group of plant-based coffee shops owned by entrepreneurs Manny and Angie Carral, will open a new location at The Rim. The new spot, located at 5846 Worth Parkway, Bldg. 1, Ste. 109, is projected to open during the first half of 2020. “What we want to do is bring better food…
Illegal Air Pollution Has Increased Exponentially in the San Antonio Area, According to New Report
The amount of illegal air pollution in the San Antonio area grew a staggering 22-fold from 2017 to 2018, according to a new study analyzing industrial facilities’ filings with state environmental regulators. Unauthorized emissions in Bexar and 14 surrounding counties jumped from 132,741 pounds in 2017 to 3,034,059 last year, according to the report Illegal…
San Antonio Artist Rebekah Hurst to Release Zine in Conjunction with Solo Exhibition at Brick Gallery
San Antonio multimedia artist Rebekah Hurst’s solo exhibition “awaken my love” may have a quiet, meditative energy, but that doesn’t mean that the Alamo City should sleep on it. In conjunction with her exhibition at Brick Gallery, which opened earlier this month, Hurst has teamed up with new indie publisher flowerpot books to create a zine…
Artists Announced for 2020 CAM Perennial Exhibition at the McNay Art Museum
Contemporary Art Month (CAM) enters a new decade with a prestigious new partnership with the McNay Art Museum, the largest and most historic venue to host the annual CAM Perennial Exhibition. On Saturday, Glasstire announced the upcoming CAM Perennial Artists, who were selected by Associate Curator of the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth Lee Hallman.…
Plants, Politics and Pop-Ups: Running Down the Trends That Defined San Antonio’s Food Scene in the 2010s
During the 2010s, San Antonio foodies saw restaurants come and go, chefs create and move on and culinary fads percolate and decline. Here are some of the trends, changes and movements that shaped our local food scene during the decade. 1. Food Politics: What and how we eat has always been political, but San Antonians…
Online Grocery Delivery Options Expand for San Antonio Shoppers
Major companies like Amazon and H-E-B are competing to corner San Antonio’s digital delivery market with new grocery services — Amazon Fresh and the new H-E-B mobile app. Amazon already offered grocery delivery via Whole Foods Market, but the Amazon Fresh service in San Antonio will allow locals to order thousands of additional products —…
Mötley Crüe, Def Leppard, Poison and Joan Jett & The Blackhearts to Bring Tour to San Antonio After All
Just when we thought the Stadium Tour 2020 — the mammoth package featuring Mötley Crüe, Def Leppard, Poison and Joan Jett & The Blackhearts —might miss SA, producer Live Nation has confirmed a date at the Alamodome. That’s right, tios and tias. It’s time to track down your fingerless leather gloves and Ray-Bans. What’s shaping up to…
New Tote Bag Celebrates Puro San Antonio Culture with H-E-B Prayer Candle Design
Texans love H-E-B, and a new design from Austin-based pin maker Name Pinding aims to cater both to those folks — especially ones who love prayer candles. That means the design is hot for Mexican abuelitas and the abuelas at heart. Name Pinding has released new items in its Etsy shop featuring prayer candles complete…
Mexican Mafia Member Reportedly Punched Bexar County Deputy, Fled on Foot Before Hiding in Drainage Ditch
A member of the Mexican Mafia is in police custody after an eventful arrest Tuesday afternoon. According to reports, Joseph Garcia was reporting to the Probation Pretrial Services near downtown when officials discovered he had an arrest warrant for felony possession of a firearm. Deputies arrived to arrest Garcia, but the 39-year-old walked out of…
Finding the Groove: From Museums to Comic Cons, San Antonio Arts and Culture Hardly Missed a Beat in the 2010s
San Antonio has always been a city with vibrant arts and culture scene, but something really locked in during the 2010s. Longtime institutions experienced significant growth and evolution, and new organizations stepped up to make a major mark. However, while most of the changes during the past decade have been for the city’s benefit, the…
Cher Gives High Praise to Hotel Emma During San Antonio Stay
Ahead of her show at the AT&T Center Tuesday night, Cher took to Twitter to sing high praises of San Antonio’s very own Hotel Emma. The music and fashion icon stayed at the Pearl’s elite hotel, saying that Hotel Emma may take the cake — she used the cake emoji — even compared to the…
At Least 125,000 Texans Could Lose Access to Food Stamps Under Trump Policy
A proposed change to the federal food safety net program could boot as many as 125,000 Texans from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, otherwise known as food stamps, according to a Texas Tribune analysis. The change, which is still under review, would override Texas’ requirement that people make no more than 165% of the federal poverty…
Hark! The Winter Movies Screen: Plenty of Holiday Viewing Options are Heading to San Antonio Cinemas
There are only so many gifts you can unwrap and tamales you can scarf during the holidays. Plus, the Spurs don’t even play a game on Christmas. What are you supposed to do with all that extra time besides argue with your idiot cousin about the impeachment inquiry? The movie theater looks like a solid…
San Antonio Band Pinko to Celebrate Album Release with Show at Paper Tiger
At a glance, some might think this relates to the classic Price Is Right game Plinko. Sorry to disappoint, kids. Pinko’s something even better: a noisy, punk-y band that lists genre legends Drive Like Jehu as an influence. They also just released a new album called You and You and will be celebrating with a…
Ten Years of Tumult: The Past Decade Brought Big Changes to San Antonio — and No Easy Answers
The closing decade brought an unprecedented period of expansion to San Antonio and plenty of growing pains to go along with it, from a still-ongoing housing crisis to voter anger over the power wielded by the former city manager. It also showed the power residents can wield when they organize for change. Here’s a rundown…
Houston’s Waterparks Coming to San Antonio for Aztec Theatre Show
Landing somewhere between pop-punk, indie pop and alternative rock, Waterparks has enjoyed a steady rise since forming in the early 2010s. The Houston-based band has extensively toured and supported acts in the pop-punk world including Never Shout Never and Sleeping with Sirens. They’re also managed by Benji and Joel Madden of Good Charlotte, which is…
The Friendly Spot Screening Seasonal Favorite A Christmas Story This Week
Feeling a little “fra-gee-lay” this holiday season? Humbuggy San Antonians can conjure up Christmas cheer and commiserate with like-minded fans of a cult classic at the Friendly Spot this Wednesday. Visitors to the Southtown watering hole can chant “You’ll shoot your eye out!” along with the chorus of Ralphie’s naysayers in A Christmas Story, the…
Brighten Your Week with Some Tunes When Nova Charisma Plays Paper Tiger
Nova Charisma blends the seemingly incongruent genres of technical post-hardcore and indie pop rock. The Sacramento-based duo is composed of Donovan Melero and Sergio Medina of prog-rock outfit Sianvar, who juggle math rock components and jazzy riffs with a surprisingly poppy end result. It’s a strange amalgam that works and helped the band find its…
Here’s How the New Trump Administration Methane Rollback Would Affect Bexar County Residents
The Trump administration’s proposed rollback of methane restrictions for the oil industry could have air-quality implications for thousands of Bexar County residents, according to data from the Environmental Defense Fund. Bexar County is home to 2,013 oil and gas wells, according to the EDF’s methane mapping tool, an online resource that shows the location of every…
