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The ultimate gift guide for the holidays

Shopping this season is made easy with Six & Main holiday gift guides. | Photo provided by Six & Main

Have you made a list, checked it twice, but still feel like you’re missing that special gift? Don’t worry because we’ve got you covered with a gift guide featuring everything from clothing and accessories to candles and coffee from artists and brands in our online shop, Six & Main.

Whether you’re shopping for the ultimate party host, your favorite homebody, or someone in between, there’s a gift for everyone.

Party host 🎉

Be the life of the party by gifting uniquely scented candles from Wixology Candle Company, syrups from Portland Soda Works, or cocktail glasses by AlanaKay Art.

Homebody ☕

If you’re shopping for someone who prefers to stay at home, make them feel cozy with a mug reppin’ their favorite city (and make sure it’s filled with Methodical Coffee or tea from Matcha Nude).

Influencer 🛍️

Dress the influencer in your life with bracelets and necklaces from M+H Beads, earrings from Eleven + Jane and AlanaKay Art, or buttoned printed shirts by Block + Ink. Finish the look with a wristlet or messenger bag by Carry Courage.

Adventure seeker 🏕️

Adventurers can relax in outdoor chairs from Trippy Outdoor, keep their brews cold with Kanga Coolers, and catch a big one with fishing supplies from Toadfish. To fully equip them to explore the great outdoors, add a Jack Foster hat + Rheos floating sunglasses.

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Friday, Nov. 18

The Light Park | Friday, Nov. 18-Sunday, Jan. 1 | 5:30-11 p.m. | Retama Park Parking Lot, 1 Retama Pkwy., Selma | $30-$125 | Witness millions of lights synchronized to an electric mix of music powered by DJ Polar Ice.
Christopher Wilkins conducts Vaughan Williams and Holst’s The Planets | Friday, Nov. 18 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | First Baptist Church of San Antonio, 515 McCullough Ave., San Antonio | $30-$65 | Let yourself be transported on a musical expedition stretching from the frozen terrain of the South Pole to the infinite vacuum of space.
Q: The Music of Queen | Friday, Nov. 18 | 9 p.m. | 330 E. Grayson St., San Antonio | $5-$200 | Q will take you through the 21-year history of Queen, from the early days to their triumphant performance at Live Aid in 1985.

Saturday, Nov. 19

Turkey Talk | Saturday, Nov. 19 | 10-11:30 a.m. | Mitchell Lake Audubon Center, 10750 Pleasanton Rd., San Antonio | Free | Learn some fun Wild Turkey facts, see their feathers up close, and hear their many different sounds.
Yanaguana Indian Arts Festival | Saturday, Nov. 19 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | The Briscoe Western Art Museum, 210 W. Market St., San Antonio | Free | Get a glimpse into traditional and contemporary Native American culture with pow wow-style drum circles, art, musical performances, and food.
The Velveteen Rabbit | Saturday, Nov. 19 | 5-6 p.m. | The Magik Theatre, 420 S. Alamo St., San Antonio | $18.50-$23.50 | Watch a delightful Magikal retelling of the classic children’s story of a child who receives a stuffed rabbit sewn from velveteen as a present on Christmas Day.

Sunday, Nov. 20

3rd Sunday Garden Fitness: Pilates with Jill Wittry/MBS | Sunday, Nov. 20 | 10 a.m. | The Good Kind Southtown, 1127 S. St. Mary’s St., San Antonio | Donation based | Bring your favorite mat and join the community for some fitness in the garden.
Gong Bath with Michael Enderle! | Sunday, Nov. 20 | 2-4 p.m. | Honest Soul Yoga Stone Oak, 20079 Stone Oak Pkwy., Unit 3110, San Antonio | $40 | Relax, let go, and bathe within the currents of sound and waves of vibrations from the Universal Gongs played in concert.
Alamo City Arts presents The Heart of Texas Concert Band- “Classics 2022" | Sunday, Nov. 20 | 3-4:30 p.m. | OLLU - Thiry Auditorium, 411 SW 24th St., San Antonio | Free | This concert will feature the music of Berlioz, Mendelssohn, Grainger, and more.
Vegano November | Sunday, Nov. 20 | 7 p.m. | Brick at Blue Star, 108 Blue Star, San Antonio | Free | Don’t miss out on vendors selling plant-based products, live music, and good vibes.

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Weather

54º | Cloudy | 20% chance of rain

Sports

Designated Bidders LLC, a group formed by local business executives, acquired the Texas League’s San Antonio Missions. Former Rackspace CEO Graham Weston, Manu Ginobili, and La Familia Cortez are just a few notable San Antonions involved in the ownership group. ⚾ (KSAT-12)

Development

The Artista hotel project, an eight-story boutique hotel planned for 151 E. Travis St., was approved by the Historic Design and Review Commission. The project will be led by Harris Bay and designed by SATX-based CREO. 🏨 (San Antonio Business Journal)

Coming Soon

The much-anticipated Mitchell’s Landing, a massive pirate-themed and inclusive playground, will break ground this Sunday, Nov. 20. The project will honor the memory of Mitchell Chang, a three-year-old boy who tragically drowned in February 2018. 🏴‍☠️ (MySA)

Community

H-E-B issued a recall on 94,000 pounds of ground beef. The SATX-based grocery store giant cited that the recall is due to possible contamination of “mirror-like material.” The items that are affected have a freeze-by date of Nov. 25, 2022. 📢 (San Antonio Express-News)

Festival

This is your friendly reminder to plan to attend the Luminaria Contemporary Arts Festival tomorrow. Check out the Luminaria Art Gallery, featuring over 200 artists, from 6 p.m. to midnight all happening near the Tobin Center and Travis Park. 💡

Ranked

San Antonio ranked among the top 20 in 42 Floor’s list of Best Cities to Start a Business. The commercial real estate news site put the Alamo City in the No. 19 spot, along with Austin, Houston, and Dallas also landing in the top 10. 💼

Correction

Pump the brakes. We received some clarification on updates regarding parking at Pearl, including where you can still find free parking and accurate ticket charges. Take a second look at our updated article. 🅿️

Health

It’s a good idea to review your Medicare plan options each year to see if you could get more benefits or save more money. This free seminar from Devoted Health is an easy, no-pressure way to do that — and learn about their Medicare Advantage plans. RSVP online or call 210-548-1022. (Disclaimer H7993_23P54_C).*

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Have an ice day ⛸️

Disney On Ice presents Frozen & Encanto at the Alamodome next spring

Sing-along to their favorite songs while embracing world-class ice skating. | Provided by Disney On Ice

Disney’s Elsa, Anna, and the entire Madrigal family are skating their way to the Alamodome next spring.

For the first time, Disney On Ice will invite families to step inside the magical adventures of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Frozen” and Disney Animation’s “Encanto.”

Audiences will see characters from these two beloved franchises take to the stage (er, rink), as well as fan favorites like Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald, Goofy, and many more.

Shows will run from Thursday, March 30-Sunday, April 2, 2023 with multiple shows to choose from on the weekends.

Tickets will go on-sale for the general public on Tuesday, Nov. 22.

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Iván.

Editor’s pick: Do you remember the 50-ft serpent installation that was stolen (and eventually recovered) days prior to last year’s Luminaria event? It was one of the most interesting stories I kept up with during that time. If this is your first time hearing about it, I recommend you check it out.

Missed our last newsletter? Check our guide to (not) getting ticketed at Pearl.

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Editorial: Ivan Briones, Dayten Rose, Josh Kranzberg, Emily Shea | Send us a scoop, question, or feedback.

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