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Disney Animation: Immersive Experience coming to San Antonio, TX

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Visitors will be immersed in scenes from some of Disney Studio’s most beloved animated films. | Provided by Walt Disney Animation Studios

Come February, a magical new experience will make its way to San Antonio. Walt Disney Animation Studios will collaborate with Lighthouse Immersive Studios, the producers of Immersive Van Gogh, to debut a new concept at Lighthouse ArtSpace venues: Disney Animation: Immersive Experience.

The immersive installation will feature both the music and imagery from Disney Animation’s canon of films, including modern favorites like “Encanto,” “Zootopia,” and “Frozen,” to all-time classics like “The Lion King,” “Peter Pan,” and “Pinocchio.”

J. Miles Dale — the Oscar-winning producer for “The Shape Of Water” (Best Picture, 2018) — is leading the production of the show.

“With such a wealth of material and a treasure trove of memorable characters, it will be a thrill to bring the work of all the great Disney animators and performers to life in a 360-degree immersive environment,” shared Dale.

Mexico City-based Cocolab is working with Dale and the Creative Legacy team at Walt Disney Animation Studios to develop the program for Lighthouse Immersive Studios.

Visitors can also expect never-before-seen interactive lobby elements before or after entering the gallery developed by Lighthouse Immersive’s Global Creative Director David Korins, a Tony Award-nominee whose credits include shows like “Hamilton” and “Grease Live.”

The show will debut in San Antonio on Feb. 28, 2023 and will run through the end of May. Tickets are now on sale with pricing beginning at $39.99.

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Today

Big Blue Blocks | Mon., Oct. 24 - Mon., Dec. 12 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Kelleher Family Lawn, 434 S Alamo St, San Antonio | Free | Bring the little ones to practice creative building on the Kelleher Family Lawn.

Tuesday

Artist Talk with Santa Barraza | Tue., Oct. 25 | 6 p.m. | San Antonio Museum of Art, 200 W Jones Ave, San Antonio | $5.00 | Join Kingsville-based artist Santa Barraza in discussing the female visual manifestation, archetypes of the identity, and hybridization of a people at the borderlands.

Wednesday

Metalcore Yoga | Wed., Oct. 26 | 5:30 p.m. | The Rock Box, 1223 E Houston St, San Antonio | $15.00 | Bring your own yoga mat, water, and head to bang at this beginner-friendly class.

Thursday

Spiritlandia (Day of the Dead) Parade | Thu., Oct. 27 | 7:45 p.m. | San Antonio River Walk, 849 E Commerce St, San Antonio | Free | See elaborately decorated floats with altars, catrinas, and costumed riders all celebrating life and loved ones.
Tarot and Tequila Night | Thu., Oct. 27 | 7 p.m. | The Bang Bang Bar, 119 El Mio Dr, San Antonio | Free | Celebrate the spooky season with mystical vendors selling crystals, jewelry, and spell jars.
Tasting Texas Wine + Food Festival | Thu., Oct. 27, Sun., Oct. 30 | 11 a.m. | Travis Park, 301 E Travis St, San Antonio | $100.00 - $1,025.00 | Visit San Antonio and Culinaria have partnered with the James Beard Foundation to bring the Tasting Texas Wine + Food Festival to the heart of downtown San Antonio.

Friday

Sips and Sounds of the West | Fri., Oct. 28 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | The Briscoe Western Art Museum, 210 W Market St, San Antonio | $0.00 - $14.00 | The museum will celebrate the Hispanic influence on the American West with a night of great tunes in the heart of San Antonio.

Saturday

Art Under the Oaks | Sat., Oct. 29 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | The Garden Center, 10682 Bandera Rd, San Antonio | The 13th annual festival will feature local artists, crafters, jewelers, wood workers, and more.
Día de los Muertos at Hemisfair (Muertos Fest) | Sat., Oct. 29 - Sun., Oct. 30 | 10 a.m.-11 p.m. | Hemisfair, 630 E. Nueva St, San Antonio | Free | Muertos Fest returns to Hemisfair for its 10th anniversary, merging traditional Día de los Muertos elements with local art, food, live music, and entertainment.

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Holiday

It’s Diwali, the “Festival of Lights” in Hindu tradition. Celebrated on the darkest day of the lunar month, observers light candles, lanterns + fireworks to reflect the triumph of light over darkness. Plan to join the festivities at Diwali SA 2022 at the Arneson Theatre and Hemisfair on Sat., Nov. 5. 🪔

Civic

Today marks the start of the early voting period for the November election. Bexar County residents can cast their ballots at any of these polling locations until Fri., Nov. 4. Visit the Bexar County Election Department’s website for more information. 🗳️

Announced

Multiple SATX groups, including Visit San Antonio, are slated to open an office in London to serve as a recruiting hub for outreach efforts. The office hopes to attract international airline access + improve corporate and travel recruitment. 🇬🇧 (San Antonio Business Journal)

Biz

Rackspace Technology Inc. will leave its longtime 1.2 million-sqft Windcrest headquarters, known as The Castle, and downsize into a four-story office building near Stone Oak. The decision was made amid recent growing hybrid and remote work trends. 🖥️ (San Antonio Express-News)

Sports

The Spurs announced their 50th anniversary promotional schedule, including Fiesta nights and bobblehead giveaways — given to 10,000 fans at each game. Take a look at the full promotional schedule online. 🏀

Open

Southerleigh Fine Food and Brewery will officially reopen its doors today after its brief closure since August for renovation. The Pearl restaurant will also feature a brand new menu. Reservations are now open online. 🍻

Edu

St. Mary’s University and its School of Science, Engineering and Technology broke ground on a three-story Innovation Center building last week. At the event, the university also announced plans to create a new Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. Read all about it. 🩺

Eat

San Antonio-based Project Pollo announced the return of its popular vegan s’mores shake. The 100% plant-based chain is set to launch the new menu item on Mon., Nov. 7 at all locations. 🥤

Pets

The City of San Antonio Animal Care Services Department shared a few tips to keep your family members safe this Halloween season — whether they have two legs or four. For instance, chocolate of any kind + treats with Xylitol can be toxic and potentially fatal to dogs. 🐕

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City Editors Iván and Amy both agree that it should be pronounced S-A-T-X.
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Editor’s pick: While the great SATX pronunciation debate is all in good fun, I recognize that this may a bit of a larger problem for our Spanish speakers. As of now, mi familia hispanohablante has settle for calling it “Iván’s trabajo.”

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