Tobin Hill Arts Alliance presents:

A walking tour of neighborhood art galleries and studios featuring local artists every 2nd friday of the month.

Unveiling of ” ——-’n Diamonds Aint Easy

Date:	Friday, May 14, 2010
Time:	6:00pm – 10:00pm
Location:	Avi’s Home / studio
Street:	2317 McCullough
City/Town:	San Antonio, TX

Delight in the sounds of MARCUS RUBIO. Dance to the beats of GOLD TRASH — Rock out w/COLA-COLA from Los Angeles!! starts at 9

5 bucks at the door — pays the band to keep touring & the DJ to keep rocking!

Jennifer Ling Datchuk’s first solo exhibiton in San Antonio, Texas.

Impromptu Complete – Jayne, Alex, Judith, Enrique

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Date:	Saturday, May 8, 2010
Time:	7:00pm – 10:00pm
Location:	FL!GHT Gallery
Street:	1906 S. Flores
City/Town:	San Antonio, TX

Come join us in celebration of Printmaking Month with new works by Adriana Barrios and Yuko Fukuzumi

KELLY O’CONNOR AND WESLEY HARVEY IN – APPROPRIATE

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Date:	Thursday, May 6, 2010
Time:	6:00pm – 9:00pm
Location:	Joan Grona Gallery
Street:	112 Blue Star
City/Town:	San Antonio, TX

Come join us in celebration of Printmaking Month with new works by Adriana Barrios and Yuko Fukuzumi

KELLY O’CONNOR AND WESLEY HARVEY IN – APPROPRIATE

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Music/Arts -

Date:	Thursday, May 6, 2010
Time:	6:00pm – 9:00pm
Location:	Joan Grona Gallery
Street:	112 Blue Star
City/Town:	San Antonio, TX

Curator David S. Rubin interviews Alex Grey about his life and art. Followed by a book signing. Alex Grey’s painting “The Journey of the Wounded Healer” is part of the exhibition “Psychedelic: Optical and Visionary Art since the 1960s.” Several of Grey’s books are available in the Museum Store. COME EARLY FOR A SEAT. OVERFLOW VIEWING WILL ALSO BE PROVIDED.

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to save literally thousands of dollars on paintings, sculpture, collage/assemblage, and retired painter’s pants from Ed Saavedra.

Every piece in the main gallery will be 50 per cent off it’s original sticker price from 7-10 pm Tuesday ONLY. Can’t make it, but still want in on the action? Check http://www.edsaavedra.com for available work, and simply call to place your order.

The Wicked Wit of Wickes Street:
A Toast and Roast of Craig Pennel

Thursday, May 20, 2010 at 7 p.m.
at The Friendly Spot, 943 S. Alamo

$25 general admission, $50 reserved seating
Fabulous food and refreshing non-alcoholic beverages provided by The Friendly Spot. Cash bar.

This is an evening honoring (and skewering) Craig Pennel and will include food, various tributes to and roasts of Craig, a special video, music and other surprises. We will celebrate and mock Craig’s “long” history at Trinity U., in the King William neighborhood, and with the original Friendly Spot and Liberty Bar, as well as his commitment to Latino art – including Tienda Guadalupe – his support of individual artists, and his work for local causes such as AGUA and Jump-Start.

Purchase tickets at www.jump-start.org

The AIA San Antonio Committee on the Environment (COTE) Presents Citizen Architect, a film on the late architect Samuel Mockbee and the radical educational design/build program known as the Rural Studio. See http://citizenarchitectfilm.com for info and trailer.

See this free COTE CINEMA screening of the 1-hour touring documentary before it’s released nationwide. Bring a blanket and sit back on the Pearl Stables lawn, with local vendors serving consessions and craft food. An introduction will be given by Sam Wainwright Douglas, director and producer. A Q&A session will follow the film.

Special thanks to sponsors Alamo Architects and Lake|Flato Architects with special support from Slab Cinema, Alamo Beer, and the Pearl Brewery. More sponsors to follow…

You are invited to a very special screening of the documentary food film FRESH on Saturday, May 1st from 7:00-9:00 pm at The Friendly Spot Ice House. There is no charge for admission. ABOUT THE MOVIE: Local, organic and sustainable food movements are gaining ground across our country. FRESH provides a vivid glimpse into our nation’s broken food system and celebrates the farmers, thinkers and business people across America who are re-inventing our food system and working for change. Come out and learn about the policies that are responsible for our current food system and see what we need to change so we can all access food that sustains our health, our farmers, and our planet. “I viewed this movie one year ago at the Marfa Film Festival and have been both overwhelmed and delighted by the possibilities ever since. It’s a terrific blend of provocative content and sustainable call to action with the potential for a very happy ending.” – Cortney

After screening party/discussion at Cortney and Beto’s: 215 Riddle Street San Antonio, TX 78210

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.

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!