We cannot find a single snarky thing to say about the Botanical Garden. It's gorgeous, luscious, tremendously fun, niftily organized ito different geographical regions full of educational information, and hosts terrific special events. Truly a great place to spend the day, whether with the kiddos (keep their little hands off th cacti in the South Texas succulent garden, though!) or with a date (making out clandestinely in the Orangerie is awesome).
Thursday marked the first night of the resurrected La Semana Alegre music festival, which featured amazing performances from artists including Toadies, Girl…