April 2010
Monthly Archive
Fiesta Arts Fair
Posted by thomas-cummins on 15 Apr 2010 | Tagged as: upcoming events
| Sat, Apr 17 10:00 am | to | Sun, Apr 18 5:00 pm |
Insiders Guide to Fiesta Arts Fair
Plan ahead for a great time!
What is Fiesta Arts Fair?
What began as a small art fair 37 years ago has grown into one of the highlights of Fiesta® San Antonio. In both 2008 and 2009, readers of The SA Current ranked Fiesta Arts Fair as the “Best Arts Fair” in San Antonio, citing the outstanding juried artists and the Southwest School of Art and Craft’s “gorgeous grounds.” Readers also ranked Fiesta Arts Fair as one of the three “Most Family-Friendly” Fiesta events.
The 2010 Fiesta Arts Fair showcases the contemporary art of 119 artists from all over America. Ceramics, paintings, jewelry, glass, photography, wearable art and other high-quality artworks are for sale to accent one’s home, table, or body.
The art fair is nestled among the shady trees of the school’s historic Ursuline Campus adjacent to San Antonio’s River Walk, and in the art school’s gothic chapel. This event draws over 12,000 people to enjoy art along with regional music and favorite Mexican fiesta food.
Fiesta Arts Fair has something for everyone – especially children. At the Children’s Art Garden, kids work with professional artists and volunteers to create their own mini-masterpieces. From stained glass to clay to creative new fiesta medals, there is an art project for everyone to discover.
Admission to the art fair sustains educational programs at the non-profit Southwest School of Art & Craft.
Helpful Information
Fiesta Arts Fair provides a fun-filled experience for the entire family, but with so many options it can be overwhelming. Get basic information and tips from the regulars to plan out your strategy and have a great time!
Hours
Fiesta Arts Fair is open to the public:
Saturday, April 17 from 10A – 6P, and
Sunday, April 18 from 11A – 5P.
Admission & Coupons
$12 weekend pass; $8 daily for adults; $4 daily for children 5-12, and free for children under 5 accompanied by adults.
Buying advance tickets at the SSAC gallery Shop, the Fiesta Store, or H-E-B saves you $1 on daily admission.
May I leave and come back inside?
Yes, but you must have the gate attendant to stamp your hand first.
What and where are the Coupon Booths?
There are two coupon booths in the parking lot, and one in both the Convent Garden and the Children’s Art Garden. Coupons are required for the purchase of food, drinks and the activities in the Children’s Art Garden.
Do I need to buy different coupons?
The same coupons may be used for food & drinks or for the Children’s Art Garden Activities.
Can I get a refund on unused ticket coupons?
No refunds are given for coupons; however, they can be applied to the purchase of t-shirts and medals at the Information Booth only.
Forms of Payment
Admission and coupon booths accept cash only. Coupons are required for the purchase of food, beverages and children’s activities. Many vendors accept credit cards, but it is not guaranteed.
Where’s the nearest ATM (automated teller machine)?
An IBC mobile ATM is located in the parking lot near booth #79.
Information Booth
The Information Booth is located in the Frost Garden off the parking lot in front of the two-story Dormitory Building. Stop by to purchase t-shirts and medals, pick up a class catalog, inquire about classes, become a member or just say ¡viva fiesta!
Where can I get information about anything related to the Fair or School?
At the Information Booth and at the tented area in the Children’s Art Garden.
May I sign up for classes at the Fair?
You may enroll children and teens in Summer Art Camp in the Children’s Area. For adult classes, please visit the information booth for a class catalog and call our registration office Mon – Fri, 8:30A – 5:00P to register or enroll on-line.
Art Demonstrations
Take a look at the creative process in action. Stop and watch demonstration by staff, faculty and students taking place in the Frost Garden, located next to the Information Desk.
Saturday, April 18
10:30 – 11:30 | Stone Carving
12:00 – 1:00 | Metalworking
1:30 – 2:30 | Clay – Wheelthrowing
3:00 – 4:00 | Papermaking
4:30 – 5:30| Printmaking
Sunday, April 19
11:30A – 12:30 | Weaving on Loom
1:00 – 2:00 | Surface Design on Fabric
2:30 – 3:30 | Photography
4:00 – 5:00 | Clay – Wheelthrowing
Children’s Art Garden
Sponsored by CPS Energy Windtricity and Target
The Children’s Art Garden is the place for the little ones to get creative and make some art.
Activities are led by a talented artist volunteer. Activities include clay, stained glass, printmaking, stamp art, face painting, fiesta medals, fiesta crowns, beading & paper quilling, and metal embossing. Each activity costs $2.50.
Where is the Children’s Art Garden?
The Children’s Art Garden is located in the River Garden. PLEASE, no alcoholic beverages or smoking while in Children’s Area.
May I leave my child while I enjoy other parts of the Fair?
The Children’s Art Garden is a participatory learning experience. Parents are expected to participate alongside their child. We request that you remain with your child.
T-Shirts and Medals
Where can I buy a Fiesta Arts Fair medal or t-shirt?
Medals are available at the Information Booth and in the Gallery Shop. T-shirts are available at the Information Desk only.
Getting to Fiesta Arts Fair
Fiesta Arts Fair takes place on the ground of the Southwest School of Art & Craft’s Ursuline Campus, 300 Augusta at Navarro.
Street Closures
Please note that Augusta is closed during Fair hours between Navarro & Giraud:, Sat. 9A – 6P & Sun. 10A – 8P
Parking
There are many paid parking garages and self-pay parking lots within two blocks of the Southwest School of Art & Craft along St. Mary’s, Navarro, Augusta and Soledad streets. Visit the Downtown Alliance website for a map of nearby parking, http://downtownsanantonio.org/park/parking.
Where can I pick up artwork I purchase?
Individuals needing to pick-up large items purchased during the Fair may pull in to the Club Giraud’s parking lot (entrance on St. Mary’s) to pick up their item.
Public Transportation
Riding the bus is a great option to get to Fiesta Arts Fair. The School is located on several major VIA bus routes; connect to VIA for a trip planner.
Where do I catch the bus/trolley?
Just outside the Fair, on Navarro St, is a major north/south bus artery and the stop for the BLUE LINE Trolley.
Wheel Chair Accessibility
Guests may use the Club Girard parking lot (entrance on St. Mary’s) as a drop off/pick-up location for individuals with mobility issues. This is for drop off/pick-up only; no parking allowed at this location.
Food& Beverages
The menu runs the gamut from gorditas to roasted corn and pralines to palettas, and a special kids area will serve items sure to quell youngsters’ appetites.
Hungry fairgoers can enjoy Mexican favorites by La Margarita, an anchor restaurant in the city’s Market Square and the chief food vendor for Fiesta Arts Fair.
Beverages available at the Fair include beer, margaritas, soft drinks and aguas frescas. The vendors and their locations are as follows:
Parking Lot:
La Margarita (Mexican, hotdogs, palettas & drinks); Corn Wheel (corn & baked potatoes); Saweet Cupcakes (cupcakes & coffee)
Convent Garden:
La Margarita (Mexican, hotdogs, palettas & drinks)
Children’s Art Garden:
La Margarita (Mexican, hotdogs, palettas & drinks)
Restrooms
Portable facilities are located in the corner of the parking lot near booth # 64. There are also restrooms down the hall from the Gallery Shop and in the breezeway to the Convent Garden.
Pets
We love animals too, but the Fair is not the place for them. While service animals are permitted with proper identification, absolutely no pets are allowed on the grounds of Fiesta Arts Fair in order to ensure the security of visitors and artwork. This includes animals in small carriers or bags. Please leave your pets at home.
Volunteer Information
Volunteers are essential to the Fair’s success and we love them!
How can I volunteer to help with the Fair?
Volunteer by signing up online here. Not only do you get a warm fuzzy by giving back to your community, but volunteers also receive free admission on the day of the Fair as well as 2 complimentary drinks.
What do volunteers do?
Volunteers help at the admission & coupon booths, greet patrons, pass out Fair Programs, Artists Relief, and Children’s Art Activities.
How long are the shifts?
Volunteer shifts are either 2.5 to 3 hours. Volunteers can sign-up for as many shifts as they like.
Where do volunteers enter?
The volunteer gate is on Augusta at Giraud Street, in front of the historic Chapel. Follow the signs around the perimeter of the campus to the gate.
Where do volunteers park?
Volunteers can park in any of the nearby paid parking garages or lots or we recommend that you take the bus (see parking above.)
Parking is available on a first-come, first-serve basis to volunteers that work 3 or more shifts during the Fair; parking passes are required and will be provided by the Volunteer Coordinator.
Other things to see while at the Fair
While on the Ursuline Campus be sure to visit the Visitor Center Museum (located near the Information Booth) and the Gallery Shop (inside the Urschel Dormitory Building.) The Visitor Center Museum details the early days of the Ursuline Convent and Academy and the Southwest School of Art & Craft. The Gallery Shop features an eclectic mix of art work by nationally recognized artists year round.
While there will be no exhibitions open during Fiesta Arts Fair this year, we encourage you to visit the Navarro Campus, located just across the street, where most of our adult classes take place.
Sponsorship
Who sponsors Fiesta Arts Fair?
To view a current list of sponsors, click here.
How can my company to sponsor Fiesta Arts Fair next year?
We welcome new sponsors of Fiesta Arts Fair. For more information, contact , Director of Development, at (210) 224.1848 ext. 304.
Dr. Sketchy at PediCab
Posted by thomas-cummins on 15 Apr 2010 | Tagged as: upcoming events
| Sun, May 9 | ||
| 6:00 pm | to | 9:00 pm |
Dr. Sketchy’s San Antonio Kick Off
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Pedicab Bar
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Join us for the birth of Dr. Sketchy’s – San Antonio on Sunday, May 9th, from 6-9pm at the Pedicab Bar at 415 East Cevallos. Our model for the month of May is S.t. Shimi, a local bellydancer, hula hooper and burlesque dancer with Stars and Garters Burlesque. Bring your sketch pads, pencils, chalks, water colors, ball point pens, cocktail napkins or your medium of choice and enjoy a night of performance, art, music and the great beer selection that Pedicab has to offer. It doesn’t matter if you are an established artist or just starting out or just a supporter of local art. Everyone is welcome.
$8 will get you a table, $5 will get you a chair right in front of the stage for those wanting to draw. Table and chair space is limited so sign up now. Want to “rough it” and sit at the bar or stand and enjoy the night, cover is just $3. You can purchase your reservation for a chair or table spot below. We fully expect table and chair spots to sell out well in advance of the event. If you wish to just pay the $3 cover, you may do so at the door.
Cameron lecture in Austin
Posted by thomas-cummins on 15 Apr 2010 | Tagged as: upcoming events
| Mon, Apr 19 | ||
| 6:30 pm | to | 7:30 pm |
Dan Cameron Lecture: The Making of Prospect New Orleans
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Monday, April 19, 2010
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6:30pm – 7:30pm
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Carver Museum, Boyd Vance Theatre 1165 Angelina St, Austin, TX 78702
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Description
Art Alliance Austin, in partnership with Landmarks and the Department of Art and Art History’s Visual Arts Center, presents Dan Cameron.
Cameron is a world-renowned contemporary art curator and the artistic director of Prospect New Orleans, the international biennial of contemporary art produced by U.S. Biennial, Inc. Cameron discusses how contemporary art brought hope to a post-Katrina New Orleans when nothing else could, what it takes to mount the largest contemporary art biennial in the United States, and insights into current trends in contemporary art. He will also discuss his artist selection process for Prospect.2, scheduled for November 2011.
This lecture is also made possible by the support of the The Marie and Joseph D. Jamail, Sr. Regents Professorship in Fine Arts.
C4 film
Posted by thomas-cummins on 14 Apr 2010 | Tagged as: upcoming events
| Mon, Apr 19 | ||
| 7:00 pm | to | 10:00 pm |
Local 782 meeting/film-screening
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Monday, April 19, 2010
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7:00pm – 10:00pm
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C4 workspace
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108 king william st. and s.st.marys
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San Antonio, TX
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We will be holding a free film screening at our meeting this Monday. The film Copyright Criminals focuses on the history and the impact of music sampling. We will also be discussing fundraiser efforts for those interested in attending the Allied Media Conference in Detroit,which we will be a part of.
Allison reading
Posted by thomas-cummins on 13 Apr 2010 | Tagged as: upcoming events
| Wed, Apr 14 | ||
| 7:00 pm | to | 8:00 pm |
Dorothy Allison Reading and Book Signing
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Wednesday, April 14, 2010
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7:00pm – 8:00pm
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OLLU – Thiry Auditorium
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The appearance of Dorothy Allison has been made possible by a grant from the Russell Hill Rogers Fund for the Arts.
Dorothy Allison gained mainstream recognition with her novel, Bastard Out of Carolina, a finalist for the 1992 National Book Award. Cavedweller (1998) became a national bestseller, NY Times Notable book of the Year, finalist for the Lillian Smith prize, and an ALA prizewinner. Sandra Cisneros will introduce Allison.
Cooper, Herrera at Klusoz
Posted by thomas-cummins on 13 Apr 2010 | Tagged as: upcoming events
| Tue, Apr 13 | ||
| 6:30 pm | to | 8:30 pm |
Klusoz April Art Event & Mixer
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Tuesday, April 13, 2010
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6:30pm – 8:30pm
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19314 US Hwy 281 N Suite 101 (@ Redland/281 N Intersection)
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4/13 is our local artist event mixer featuring fabulous pieces from San Antonio area artists for our April collection. This month we are featuring Michael Herrera and Janice Cooper.
We provide the complimentary house wine and domestic draft beer along with select tapas from our new Spring menu! Event is 6:30 p.m…. – 8:30 p.m. but happy hour starts at 4 p.m. Come… out and join us and support your local artists – event is open to all!
Final Friday BikeRide
Posted by thomas-cummins on 11 Apr 2010 | Tagged as: upcoming events
King William Fair
Posted by thomas-cummins on 10 Apr 2010 | Tagged as: upcoming events
| Sat, Apr 24 | ||
| 10:00 am | to | 6:00 pm |
Join us for the King William Fair
Saturday, April 24, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Admission $5/adult. Children 12 & under free.
The King William Association is a non-profit with membership open to all. The Fair is the association’s primary fundraiser, which allows us to preserve and protect the oldest historic district in the state of Texas and to promote the unique cultural heritage of San Antonio. The King William Fair is an official Fiesta® San Antonio event. Your admission and purchases during the Fair help pay for this event and allow the proceeds to support the arts, education, and community improvements.
No coolers or ice chests allowed into the Fair zone.
For underwriting opportunities, please contact our office.
Buttercup at Olmos Perk
Posted by thomas-cummins on 09 Apr 2010 | Tagged as: upcoming events
| Fri, Apr 9 | ||
| 8:00 pm | to | 11:00 pm |
Bedlamb Acoustic Showcase
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Friday, April 9, 2010
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8:00pm – 11:00pm
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Olmos Perk
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5223 McCullough Ave.
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Buttercup
Cartographers
Chris Maddin
The Gospel Choir of Pillows
Cartographers
Chris Maddin
The Gospel Choir of Pillows
Come out to this free show! Pre-launch launch of Bedlamb Records! Support one of our favorite local businesses!
Andrade at AnArte
Posted by thomas-cummins on 09 Apr 2010 | Tagged as: upcoming events
| Fri, Apr 9 | ||
| 6:00 pm | to | 9:00 pm |
Bruno Andrade “Scenes of Life”
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Friday, April 9, 2010
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6:00pm – 9:00pm
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AnArte Gallery The Collection Shopping Center 7959 Broadway #404
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Art Exhibit with artist
Bruno Andrade
“Scenes of Life”
Margarita reception
Private viewing @5
with Artist
Curated by Alice Carrington-Foultz
with LevelEdge
music by “The Ten Strings”
Closing reception”May Day Picnic” with artist
Saturday, May 8th
Valet parking
‘A Todo Maquina’ at Main Plaza
Posted by thomas-cummins on 08 Apr 2010 | Tagged as: upcoming events
| Mon, Apr 19 | ||
| 7:00 pm | to | 10:00 pm |
| Title: | Pedro Infante Fan Club Meeting & Film Screening |
| When: | 15.04.2010 |
| Description: | “The Annual Meeting of the Pedro Infante Club de Admiradores, San Anto Chapter” commemorates the 53th Anniversary of Mexican film legend Pedro Infante’s death. Kicks off CineMundo 2010. http://www.mainplaza.org/ |
| Location: | Main Plaza, San Antonio TX, 78205 |
Oaks at Carver
Posted by thomas-cummins on 08 Apr 2010 | Tagged as: upcoming events
| Thu, Apr 8 | ||
| 6:00 pm | to | 9:00 pm |
Susan Oaks- Opening reception for her show “Textures” is tonight, April 8
Carver Community Cultural Center
226 N. Hackberry
207-7211
The show will run till April 30, 2010
AmeriVespa
Posted by thomas-cummins on 08 Apr 2010 | Tagged as: upcoming events
| Fri, May 28 | to | Mon, May 31 |
Amerivespa 2010
Friday, May 28th
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM – Rally Registration
Location: El Tropicano Hotel pool veranda.
11:00 AM to 12:30 PM – Alamo Ride
Starts from the El Tropicano Hotel
Official police escorted ride to the Alamo. We will take a panoramic photo with our scooters in front of the Alamo. Official proclamation and keys to the city presented by The Mayor’s Office.
Sponsored by Ben Brewer and The Downtown Alliance.
Refreshments at the gazebo in Alamo Plaza provided by Whole Foods Market San Antonio.
1:00 PM to 5:00 PM – Multiple city rides
A selection of 30-40 minute rides will leave from El Tropicano and return to El Tropicano
1.Mission Ride Will James and Third Coast Scooter Club (Corpus Christi).
2. El Mercado Ride led by Brett Harris and Piston Broke SC Austin, TX. Proceeds from this ride will benefit Scooter Relief Fund and Ronald McDonald House
3. Museum reach ride (SAMA, Brackenridge Park, Contour Drive, The Quarry, Cootey’s Tavern and Kitchen, etc.) – led by Jan Edwards and Alamo Scoots.
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM – Amerivespa’s Dinner Ride
Location: Blue Star Complex
BBQ Sponsored by Blue Star Brewing Company
8:00 PM – Amerivespa’s Past Art Exhibit
Artwork from Amerivespa’s past and present.
Location: The Friendly Spot
Curated by: Robert Tatum
9:00 PM – M.A.L.L. Lucha Libre
Match at
8:00 PM to 10: PM – Music, food, beer, dancing, etc.
Amerivespa Music
Music Line up for AmeriVespa
At The Friendly Spot
The In and Outlaws Country / Americana / Hillbilly
King Pelican – Surf
11:00 PM to 2:00 AM – Other venues to check out
Playing at The Korova as Dash Rip Rock, The Hickoids, Sons of Hercules and Dixie Hammer southern rock/punkabilly, punk
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Spies Like Us and Channel One – Ska
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Suede Uppers Bigbeat/Soul/Powerpop
Members Only – Rock/Punk
Blue Star Brewing Company bus will be available for those who want to leave their scooters at the hotel. Sponsored by Joey and Maggie Villareal.
Drink specials TBD
Music details to come.
Westside Dog Show
Posted by thomas-cummins on 08 Apr 2010 | Tagged as: upcoming events
| Thu, May 6 | ||
| 6:00 pm | to | 9:00 pm |
The Life of the Westside Dog Show
moved to may 6th due to weather
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Thursday, April 15, 2010
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Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center Gallery, 723 S. Brazos, 78207
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BYOP (Bring Your Own Perro – ON A LEASH!)
Is your perro smart, talented, and/or ugly? Well bring him/her out to the Guadalupe Gallery parking lot and show everyone just how smart, talented, and/or ugly he/she really is!!! ALL DOGS WELCOME!
We’re closing off our parking lot and rolling out the runway for the Perro competitions, which begin at 6:30 PM, with new contests every half hour. Prizes will be awarded in the following categories: ugliest perro, owner/perro look-a-like, best dressed perro, most talented perro, and the audience pick: Mr. and Mrs. Màs Rudas.
Treats for perros and hot dogs for their humans! Doggie disco courtesy of DJ JJ Lopez.
Please join us for what promises to be a howling good time!
Thursdays at McNay
Posted by thomas-cummins on 08 Apr 2010 | Tagged as: upcoming events
| Thu, Apr 8 | ||
| 4:00 pm | to | 9:00 pm |
Open to 9 and free after 4
Thursday, April 8
6:30 pm, Patio Gallery
Artists Looking at Art: Rob Ziebell
Photographer Robert Ziebell’s images of bridal gowns and paraphernalia explore the traditions and memories of weddings, many photographed at shops on Avenida Lerdo in Juarez, Maxico. For a new series of photographs, Ziebell is seeking bridal gowns from the past.
Art on the Hill
Posted by thomas-cummins on 08 Apr 2010 | Tagged as: upcoming events
| Fri, Apr 9 | ||
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Art on the Hill (2nd Friday Art Walk)
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Friday, April 9, 2010
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6:00pm – 10:00pm
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Tobin Hill Neighborhood
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2926 N St. Marys (Tycoon Flats: Recommended Start Venue)
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We want to personally thank all of the art lovers who came by to participate during CAM, we hope you enjoyed yourself. In keeping with the momentum, we are inviting you to our upcoming art walk on April 9th from 6pm to 10pm. We also want to welcome Serendipity ArtSpace to the neighborhood and to the art walk, please add them to your usual tour.
(SEE MAP FOR EXACT LOCATIONS)
McChesney at SoHo
Posted by thomas-cummins on 07 Apr 2010 | Tagged as: upcoming events
| Sat, Apr 10 | ||
| 7:00 pm | to | 10:00 pm |
Art at SoHo by Marcy McChesney
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Saturday, April 10, 2010
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7:00pm – 10:00pm
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SoHo Wine & Martini Bar
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214 W. Crockett Street
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Join us for an opening of Marcy McChesney’s work at SoHo Wine & Martini Bar on Saturday, April 10, at 7:00 P.M.
Urban 15 Incognito Masked Ball
Posted by thomas-cummins on 07 Apr 2010 | Tagged as: upcoming events
| Fri, Apr 16 | ||
| 8:00 pm | to | 11:59 pm |
The Urban 15 Group announces “Incognito” Fiesta’s Masked Ball Assembly Hall
at La Villita Assembly Hall, 401 Villita St. This fiesta event is Friday, April 16 from 8 p.m. to midnight. Live music is from Grammy-Award winners Brave Combo. Floorshow will feature the dancers and drummers of Carnaval de San Anto. Tickets are available at the Fiesta Commission Office at .
Amado at Library
Posted by thomas-cummins on 07 Apr 2010 | Tagged as: upcoming events
| Thu, Apr 8 | ||
| 6:00 pm | to | 8:00 pm |
Reception for Jesse Amado Commission
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San Antonio Central Library
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San Antonio, March 9 , 2010. — Days, a meditative new art installation by contemporary artist Jesse Amado, will be dedicated in the lobby of San Antonio’s Central Library at 6 p.m. April 8, 2010. Commissioned by the Linda Pace Foundation, the public artwork commemorates the life of Linda Pace, an artist, collector and philanthropist, who founded Artpace San Antonio, an international laboratory for the creation and advancement of contemporary art. Days marks what would have been Linda Pace’s 65th birthday and celebrates the 15th anniversary of Artpace, located near the central library at 445 N. Main. The artwork will be owned by the San Antonio Library Foundation.
A prismatic grid of 22,722 tear-shaped chandelier crystals, the sculpture will hang inside the windows of the entrance lobby. Each crystal represents a single day of the life of Linda Pace, who was born on April 17, 1945 and died on July 2, 2007. In six colors and three different sizes, the crystals are both subtle and exuberant: their straightforward composition charts the days as their lively spectrum surrounds and welcomes viewers. Amado has realized a work that is deeply personal yet generously public.
“This placement within the window will allow an exterior view of the work as well as an interior one and will serve as a metaphor for the outer and inner being of sources – the internal and external, the physical and metaphysical, the body and the spirit,” Amado said.
Amado, who divides his time between San Antonio and New York, was one of three residents who inaugurated Artpace’s residency program in 1995. Fifteen years later, the Linda Pace Foundation is honored to underwrite this major conceptually driven sculpture. Amado created Days in San Antonio, working in the Foundation’s facilities with a dedicated team of artist assistants and Foundation staff.
“The Foundation is delighted to provide such an exquisite, vibrant work as a gift to the San Antonio Library Foundation and all who live and visit San Antonio,” said Jan Jarboe Russell, trustee and interim director of the Linda Pace Foundation. “Linda believed in investing in human creativity. This work is such an investment. We hope it inspires others to live each day creatively.”
Guillermo Nicholas, former chairman of the San Antonio Library foundation, said, “It has been my goal to bring world class artwork to the library and adding Jesse Amado to works by Fernando Botero and Dale Chihuly is an honor. The fact that this work celebrates my friend Linda Pace’s life makes it even more special.”
The Linda Pace Foundation is committed to the charitable giving vision of Linda Pace. The Foundation commissions and acquires works of contemporary art, publicly exhibits Pace’s collection, manages CHRISpark, and helps support Artpace. In addition to this commission by Amado, in 2010 the Foundation made two new acquisitions: Cornelia Parker’s sculpture Heart of Darkness and Robyn O’Neil’s large-scale drawing, “Staring into blankness, they fell in order to begin.” Artpace, an independent public institution, serves as a cornerstone of contemporary art in San Antonio and internationally through its artist residencies, exhibitions, and education programs.
2nd Thursday Poetry at Bihl Haus
Posted by thomas-cummins on 07 Apr 2010 | Tagged as: upcoming events
| Thu, Apr 8 | ||
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Please join us for 2nd Thursday Poetry at Bihl Haus this week (April 8th). Featured guest JIM LAVILLA-HAVELIN will read from his brand new book of poems, due out from Pecan Grove Press later this month. Jim’s reading is silhouetted against the “Wordworkers” exhibit—Critic Sarah Fisch’s “Pick” by in The Current*—, intimate pinhole ph…otographs by Melanie Davis Rush of 22 of San Antonio’s most important authors accompanied by poems scrawled on the gallery walls. Carmen Tafolla will also be on hand Thursday to pen a poem on the wall and to join us for open mic, starting at 7:00 pm.
Poets Jim Brandenburg, Mo Saidi, Carolyn Sanchez, and Josie Mixon host this event, co-sponsored by Bihl Haus Arts and Voices de la Luna, the quarterly SA poetry & arts magazine. 2nd Thursday starts at 6 pm with a poetry workshop by Josie Mixon
2ND SATURDAY: Coar at Flight, LoneStar
Posted by thomas-cummins on 07 Apr 2010 | Tagged as: upcoming events
| Sat, Apr 10 | ||
| 7:00 pm | to | 11:00 pm |
Kerri Coar – Lost in FL!GHT
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Saturday, April 10, 2010
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7:00pm – 10:00pm
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FL!GHT Gallery
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1906 S. Flores
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An experience in FL!GHT, specially prepared for you, by Kerri Coar.
Call for more info, or visit the website at www.turnitoff.tv .
FL!GHT Gallery is located on beautiful (1906) S. Flores street, situated just south of southtown, on the oldest thoroughfare in town.
“An evening with Morris Orchids: A Well Intentioned Ordeal”
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Saturday, April 10, 2010
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8:00pm – 11:00pm
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LoneStar Studios
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An evening with Morris Orchids.
Music by:
Morris Orchids,
Bad Breaks,
Chris Maddin
Video art by:
Matt Daly
LoneStar Studios is located at 107 Lone Star Blvd. 78204
At the intersection of S. Flores and Lone Star Blvd.
Second Saturday @ Zollie Glass Studio
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Saturday, April 10, 2010
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6:45pm – 10:30pm
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1913 S. Flores
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Description
This weekend is Second Saturday! Come on out for an evening of arts and music. Zollie Glass Studio will be holding demonstrations as well as showing new work in the recently completed Gallery 33. We are just a few short steps across Flores from 1906, come on over!
SAMA Tuesdays
Posted by thomas-cummins on 07 Apr 2010 | Tagged as: upcoming events
| Tue, Apr 13 | ||
| 4:00 pm | to | 9:00 pm |
Open to 9 free after 4
Public Tour: Museum Highlights
Tuesday, April 13, 4:30 pm
Meet at the Front Desk. Free.
More Information
Sketching in SAMA’s Galleries
Tuesday, April 13, 6 to 8 pm
Led by Lloyd Walsh. Offered every Tuesday. Meet in the Great Hall. Free.
A Conversation with Daniel Pinchbeck
Tuesday, April 13, 6:30 pm
Auditorium. Free. First Come, First Seated. Overflow viewing will be provided. Followed by a book signing.
JR’s Bike Opening
Posted by thomas-cummins on 07 Apr 2010 | Tagged as: upcoming events
| Tue, Apr 27 | ||
| 5:00 pm | to | 11:00 pm |
| Time: | 6:00pm – 11:00pm |
| Entry Type: | Party |
| Location: | The Wiggle Room |
| Street Adr: | 2301 S. Presa |
| City: | San Antonio |
| State: | Texas |
| Notes: | FREE |
| Sharing: | Share w/ Friends |
Sala Diaz
Posted by thomas-cummins on 07 Apr 2010 | Tagged as: upcoming events
| Fri, Apr 9 | ||
| 7:00 pm | to | 11:00 pm |
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Thiebaud at Markey
Posted by thomas-cummins on 07 Apr 2010 | Tagged as: upcoming events
| Fri, Apr 9 | ||
| 5:30 pm | to | 7:30 pm |
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