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Local artists bringing awareness to San Antonio waterways
Dam — no literally, step foot into this performance. | Photo by Chris Castillo
Local composer and sound artist Pamela Martinez will present free sonic art performances at two San Antonio dams this March.
These performances explore water as a carrier of culture throughout our city and are sponsored by the City of San Antonio Department of Arts & Culture.
With a rotating cast of collaborators creating sound and ceremony under the name Teletextile, the free public series seeks to bring awareness to local waterways and their importance in cultural connection.
đź’§ First event | Saturday, March 4 at 5 p.m.
The first act, dubbed Transformation, is a 30-minute immersive performance. The audience is invited to walk into the labyrinth dam’s teeth and experience a collaborative interpretation of transformation as it relates to the different states of water and a person’s ability to transform. The second act, Our Power Together, features an original score for percussion, horns, and choral elements.
Location: Lake Elmendorf’s 19th Street Dam
đź’§ Second event | Saturday, March 25 at 5:30 p.m.
The sonic experience will begin with musicians floating on kayaks on the San Antonio River for a reprisal of Our Power Together. The second act, titled Flow, invites guests to parade with singers and musicians along the river up to the floating pavilion and the unseen three-mile water tunnel beneath their feet. As a conclusion, a repeat rendition of “DAM! A Song of Water” will be performed — which originally opened the event series in October at the Spanish Colonial Mission.
Location: Roosevelt Flood Control Tunnel Outlet Park
These costumes are giving major Björk vibes. | Photo by Chris Castillo
đź’§ Know before you go
Both performances are about an hour long. Guests need to RSVP via Eventbrite to reserve a program. There will be wet areas, so attendees are encouraged to dress appropriately in closed-toe or waterproof shoes with traction.
National Margarita Week | Monday, Feb. 20-Friday, Feb. 24 | 11 a.m. | Costa Pacifica, 434 N. Loop 1604 W. Acc. Rd., San Antonio | Price of purchase | Grab half-priced cantaritos all week long.
Karaoke at Picks Bar | Wednesday, Feb. 22 | 9:30 p.m. | Picks Bar, 4553 N. Loop 1604 W., San Antonio | Free | Show off your vocal skills with live band karaoke.
Thursday, Feb. 23
BLAST with Judy | Thursday, Feb. 23 + Saturday, Feb. 25 | Times vary | Hemisfair, 434 S. Alamo St., San Antonio | Free | Move your body in this community workout class.
LEGOLAND Rodeo Adult Night | Thursday, Feb. 23 | 6:30-9 p.m. | LEGOLAND Discovery Center San Antonio, 849 E. Commerce St., San Antonio | $34.99 | Take part in a family-friendly rodeo costume contest, lasso competition, and rodeo building competition.
Friday, Feb. 24
The Artful Landscapes of Ancient Rome | Friday, Feb. 24 | 6-7 p.m. | San Antonio Museum of Art, 200 W. Jones Ave., San Antonio | $0-$5 | In this lecture, curator Jessica Powers offers a behind-the-scenes look at the exhibition.
Saturday, Feb. 25
Kawacon San Antonio | Saturday, Feb. 25 | 11 a.m. | Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, 900 E. Market St., San Antonio | $35 | Check out the 210’s winter anime and gaming convention.
United We Brunch | Saturday, Feb. 25 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | San Antonio Botanical Gardens, 555 Funston Pl., San Antonio | $55-$90 | This event brings together the city’s top brunch spots for the ultimate brunch event.
Sunday, Feb. 26
The Glenn Miller Orchestra | Sunday, Feb. 26 | 3 p.m. | H.E.B Performance Hall at Tobin Center, 100 Auditorium Cir., San Antonio | $54.50-$78.50 | Over 18 musicians and singers will bring the unforgettable Glenn Miller sound and perform those songs that everyone remembers.
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$1 million. That’s how much money was awarded to the City of San Antonio’s newly created Resiliency, Energy Efficiency and Sustainability fund. The money will provide grants to local public, charter, and private schools for developing climate action and sustainability projects. Learn how to get involved. 🌎
Traffic
Leon Valley City Council will vote on Tuesday to either keep or phase out red light cameras. While state lawmakers banned them in 2019, the 210 was allowed to continue due to a running contract. The cameras have brought in nearly $7 million in fines. 🚦 (San Antonio Express-News)
Edu
Graebner Elementary School will receive a nearly $28 million expansion. According to a public filing, the scope of the project includes addinga new building for academic spaces as well as renovating existing buildings and classrooms. Construction is expected to be completed by mid-2026. 🏫
Legacy
Billy Joe “Red” McCombs, founder of Red McCombs Automotive Group, died on Sunday. He was 95 years old. The local billionaire is remembered for his generosity, donating millions to the community, and even owning the Spurs on two separate occasions. (MySA)
Biz
The San Antonio-based Southwest Research Institute is celebrating a huge milestone. During its 75th annual meeting, the nonprofit institute announced it raised nearly $798 million in 2022 — the highest amount ever in a single year. 🔬 (San Antonio Report)
Shop
A European fashion retailer is coming to both The Shops at La Cantera and North Star Mall. Mango — based in Barcelona, Spain — selected San Antonio ahead of Chicago for its first wave of stores. It’s set to open at La Cantera in April 2023 and later at North Star. 🛍️ (San Antonio Business Journal)
Today Is
Today is National Margarita Day. Celebrate with Simple Time Mixers by sipping on the Margarita Bundle or the Margarita Madness 3-Pack. Will that be salt or sugar on the rim? 🍹
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You should be revisiting your budget + financial plan every six months? During times of inflation (cough, cough, like right now), this is even more crucial. With less money to spend, it’s important to find (and follow) inflation-fighting strategies to maximize your hard-earned dollars. Here are six to start with.*
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CIVIC
Has your council district changed? 🗳️
The race is on: ballot order set for May general election
Find out what district you reside in with CoSA’s interactive map. | Map via City of San Antonio
Just like this week’s forecast, the race for the city’s official General Election is starting to heat up.
Earlier this week, the CoSA City Clerk held its lottery to determine the position of candidate names on the May 2023 General Election ballot. See the order online.
Here are a few things to keep in mind:
Early voting begins Monday, April 24 and runs through Tuesday, May 2.
Last day to register to vote is Thursday, April 6.
In June 2022, the San Antonio City Council approved new council boundaries. Pro tip: Residents can use the interactive mapping tool to verify which council district they reside in after this change.
The map also features neighborhood-level information, such as the location of SAPD substations, school districts, and waste collection service days.
Editor’s pick: I’m totally here for these warmer days. I’m a Texan, after all. Hoping to take full advantage of the upper 70s + cloudy combo this weekend with a bit of hiking at Government Canyon.
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