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Selena Forever/Siempre Selena
The McNay pays tribute to 90s icon, singer, designer, and Texas legend—Selena Quintanilla-Pérez—with five photographs by award-winning San Antonio photographer John Dyer. Selena was the subject of Dyer’s photo assignments for the cover of Más Magazine in 1992 and again for Texas Monthly in 1995, just months before she was tragically killed at age 23. Selena Forever/Siempre Selena is organized by the McNay Art Museum, curated by Kate Carey, Head of Education. Included with General Admission. Please note that the McNay will re-open on June 26, 2020.
Veteran’s Writing Collective with Sarah Colby
The Veteran’s Writing Collective encourages the art of writing in a workshop environment where participants are offered honest, positive, and constructive feedback. The workshop is geared to all active-duty military, veterans, and their immediate family members. This group is open to writers of all levels working in all genres. Email veteranscollective@geminiink.org for a Zoom invitation.
OrigamiintheGarden²
Making its Texas Debut, this outdoor sculpture exhibition created by American artists Jennifer and Kevin Box, captures the delicate nature of the origami paper art form in museum-quality metals. The exhibition opens to the public September 19, 2020 - May 9, 2021. Please note that visitors should make a reservation online for the San Antonio Botanical Garden.
Visual Voices: Contemporary Chickasaw Art
With nearly 60 artworks of present-day Chickasaw painters, potters, sculptors, metalsmiths and weavers, this exhibition conveys a beautiful and compelling contemporary visual story. From oil and watercolor to textiles and metals, glass, bronze and other materials, the artworks of 15 featured Chickasaw artists in this exhibition are unique, intrinsically Southeast in design and distinctive among today’s contemporary tribal artists.
Beautiful Minds – Dyslexia and the Creative Advantage
Dyslexia affects as much as 4% of the world’s population and often goes diagnosed. Although dyslexia is labeled as a learning disability, it can also be seen as a different way of thinking- it changes the way millions of people read and process information. In “Beautiful Minds – Dyslexia and the Creative Advantage”, explore the successes of those who think and thought outside the box when faced with the challenges of dyslexia and learn about some of the tools and…
La Cantera Resort & Spa Gives Back to Soldiers’ Angels
During the month of November, La Cantera Resort & Spa gives back to the military, veterans, and their families. A portion of all room revenue proceeds for reservations booked under the La Cantera Resort & Spa Give Back rate will go back to Soldiers' Angels. Additionally, one dollar from every Angels Envy Whiskey $15 drink specials, offered month-long at Sire Bar, will benefit the charity, as well as two events including an exclusive free barrel tasting at Sire Bar on…
Magik Theatre presents Snow White
The Magik Theatre’s first production of the 2020-2021 season performed at the theatre features the not-so-classic tale of Snow White and the Seven Dwarves. This comedic mix of theatre and drama, highlights two actors who play Snow White, the Huntsman, the Prince, and all seven dwarves in a funny, really, really funny way. So expect the unexpected in this fabulous fairy tale full of hilarious hijinks and meaningful lessons. For dates and times, visit www.magiktheatre.org/event/snow-white/ PRICES: Adults – $20 Children…
Ballet San Antonio’s The Nutcracker v. 2020
Ballet San Antonio, in partnership with the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, proudly presents The Nutcracker v. 2020, with socially distanced seating for the holidays! An original commission by Ballet San Antonio for Ballet San Antonio, The Nutcracker v. 2020 is co-choreographed by Easton Smith and Haley Henderson Smith. Ballet San Antonio’s The Nutcracker v. 2020 runs November 27th through December 13th in the H-E-B Performance Hall at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts. “I’m very excited for…
The Glassical Wonderland at Caliente | Holiday Shopping Experience
Glassical Wonderland at Caliente is your premier gift gathering adventure in art glass. It’s a carefully curated gift guide featuring, tree decor, drinkware, and gifts for well wishing. Come both for the shopping, and the experience of glass art. Stroll the grounds, experience glass in the wild, envision it on your tree, table, or mantel. Then let the glass go home with you. Shop clusters of glass droplets, tree decor, and even ornaments. Design your own drinkware and pick it…
Holiday Artisan Show, presented by Hiltons of San Antonio
Experience the beauty of the San Antonio River Walk at the Holiday Artisan Show by shopping at over 40 handmade artisan booths including pottery, textiles, jewelry, woodwork, paintings, beadwork, and more. Stay closer to the action with Hilton by booking any of their 50+ branded hotels in the San Antonio area at travel.hilton.com/ArtShow.
YOSA Winter Concerts
December 19 and 20, 2020, YOSA will present their first concerts of the 2020/21 season at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts. These six concerts will mark the first time YOSA musicians have performed on stage since March 2020. All concerts are free, but tickets are required in the H-E-B Performance Hall and are limited to five per family. Tickets can be reserved at music.yosa.org/concerts. To ensure the safety of attendees, YOSA will follow all safety protocols in place…