Walk through projections composed of over one million frames of video. | Provided by Lighthouse ArtSpace San Antonio
Whether it was on a school field trip or a weekend outing with the grandparents, chances are you have some memory of attending a local production of “The Nutcracker.”
Today, we’re sharing how you and your family can experience that same joy in a potentially whole new way.
❄️ The Immersive Nutcracker, A Winter Miracle
Date: Now-Saturday, Dec. 31 | Times vary 📍 Lighthouse ArtSpace, 221 Burleson St.
Date: Thursday, Dec. 29 | 12 p.m., 4 p.m., and 8 p.m. 📍 Majestic Theater, 224 E. Houston St.
Experience a magical production of the holiday tale featuring stars of the Ukraine ballet performing at the highest level of classical technique. Expect to be amazed by larger-than-life puppets, breath-taking acrobatics, and dazzling costumes all under the star-lit Majestic Theater.
❄️ Ballet San Antonio’s The Nutcracker
Date: Friday, Dec. 2-Sunday, Dec. 11 | 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. 📍 Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, 100 Auditorium Cir.
You can’t go wrong with a classic retelling of Hoffman’s 1816 fairy tale. Go on nostalgic journey with a cast of over 100 children and other professional ballet performers.
❄️ The Children’s Nutcracker
Date: Friday, Dec. 9-Saturday, Dec. 10 | 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. 📍 Lila Cockrell Theater, 200 E. Market St.
From a holiday market and photos with Santa to magical makeovers, this kid-friendly experience is straight out of a sugarplum dream. Condensed to a 1.5 hour performance, this show can captivate even the tiniest attendees.
USA v Wales World Cup Watch Party | Monday, Nov. 21 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Smoke BBQ + Skybar, 501 E. Crockett, San Antonio | Free | Head over to downtown for a community watch party — doors open at 11 a.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 22
Story Time | Tuesday, Nov. 22-Tuesday, Dec. 27 | 10-11 a.m. | Hemisfair, 434 S. Alamo St., San Antonio | Free | Visit the Reading Rug in Goliad Plaza for a Book of the Week and STEAM-related activity.
Public Tour: How It’s Made | Tuesday, Nov. 22 | 4:30-5:30 p.m. | San Antonio Museum of Art, 200 W. Jones Ave., San Antonio | Free | Learn about the fascinating processes, technologies, and discoveries behind the art on this new tour.
Lindsey Stirling | Tuesday, Nov. 22 | 7:30-9 p.m. | H-E-B Performance Hall at The Tobin Center, 100 Auditorium Circle, San Antonio | $59.50-$408.50 | For over a decade, Lindsey Stirling has enchanted audiences across the globe by performing a certain spellbinding magic with her electronic violin.
Judas Priest w/ Special Guest Queensryche | Tuesday, Nov. 22-Wednesday, Nov. 23 | 8 p.m. | Tech Port Center + Arena, 3331 General Hudnell Dr., San Antonio | $55.50-$175.50 | One of heavy metal’s all-time greats will celebrate their 50th anniversary at Tech Port Arena for two intimate nights.*
Wednesday, Nov. 23
Intocable | Wednesday, Nov. 23 | 8 p.m. | Majestic Theatre, 224 E. Houston St., San Antonio | $54.25-$124.25 | Don’t miss your chance to watch this iconic norteño and tejano band take the stage.
The Velveteen Rabbit | Tuesday, Nov. 22-Saturday, Dec. 24 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. | The Magik Theatre, 420 S. Alamo St., San Antonio | $18.50-$23.50 | Witness 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.
Thursday, Nov. 24
San Antonio Food Bank Turkey Trot | Monday, Nov. 21-Thursday, Nov. 24 | 8:30 a.m. | 622 S. Flores St.,San Antonio | $35 | Get your steps in while helping raise funds that will nourish families during the holidays.
Friday, Nov. 25
H-E-B Christmas Tree Lighting | Friday, Nov. 25 | 3 p.m. | Travis Park, 301 E. Travis St., San Antonio | Free | The tree lights will be illuminated for the first time at 6:20 p.m.
We have amonthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
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Last week, UTSA was approved for a $124 million downtown campus expansion. A new 180,000-sqft Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Careers building will house interdisciplinary and collaborative programs in business, engineering and sciences.. 🎓 (San Antonio Express-News)
Travel
Get ready for takeoff. Spirit Airlines announced it will add two nonstop services to Baltimore and Fort Lauderdale from SAT starting March 8, 2023. The Spirit Charitable Foundation commemorated the announcement with a $20,000 donation to Soldiers’ Angels. ✈️
San Antonio International Airport was also named one of the country’s best midsize airports, according to The Wall Street Journal’s “The Best and Worst Airports of 2022.” SAT ranked No. 4 based on 19 categories, including security waits, how often the flights run on time, and ticket prices. (WSJ)
Pets
The City of San Antonio Animal Care Services is sharing some tips for families looking to include pets in their merrymaking. For instance, turkey bones are a choking hazard and candies with the artificial sweetener Xylitol can be toxic to pets. 🦃
Announced
The annual Cowboy Breakfast is tentatively scheduled for Jan. 27, 2023. However, the Cowboy Breakfast Foundation announced it is facing financial insecurities that could lead to the event being canceled. Those interested in funding the event can reach out to Board President Brad Dietrich or Vice Chair Chuck Christian. (KSAT-12)
Cause
In the spirit of the upcoming season of giving, Habitat for Humanity of San Antonio and Guadalupe Valley is asking San Antonians to help them give the gift of coming home. Here’s how you can help: Volunteer or donate to the nonprofit, or apply for a home if you or a loved one needs access to affordable housing. 🤝*
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Shop a wide variety of art, artisan goods, and food from local vendors this holiday season.| Photo provided by Pearl
Every Wednesday leading up to Christmas — beginning on Nov. 30 — holiday shoppers can head to Pearl to check off those gift-giving lists while supporting over 40 local vendors.
The Holiday Night Markets will also feature live music curated by Stable Hall, slated to open Fall 2023, in the in the newly opened 1100 Springs Plaza.
Shoppers can also get into the season with carolers from Conroy Entertainment showcasing classic holiday tunes while fully-costumed in Victorian attire on select market dates (Dec. 14 and Dec. 21).
Head over to Pearl from 5-9 p.m. on market nights. Lastly, don’t forget to snag a photo in front of the nearly 25-ft-tall Fraser Fir Christmas tree sourced from Oregon and decorated by Ginger Diaz, owner of Feliz Modern POP and Rancho Diaz. Plus, we’ve got you covered with our guide to parking on property.
Editor’s pick: If you’ve been reading SATXtoday for a while, you might know that I’m a bit of a classical music aficionado.
While it’s been quite some time since I actually saw “The Nutcracker” in person, I’ve been attending (and, for some time, performing) the music from Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker Suite, Op 71 since middle school. Miniature Overture is my “All I Want For Christmas Is You.”
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