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53º | Partly cloudy | 20% chance of rain | Sunrise 7:29 a.m. | Sunset 5:48 p.m.
 
You’re a poet and we know it
A stack of books on a wooden porch swing.
Think you’ve got what it takes to turn this newsletter into a poem? | Photo by Karolina Grabowska via Pexels
Calling all readers: In honor of National Poetry Month, you’re officially invited to enter SATXtoday’s first poetry contest.

This contest is open to all, and the rules couldn’t be more simple: Turn today’s newsletter into a poem.

We’ll clarify. Using only the words that appear in this newsletter, craft an original poem of up to 75 words. Unlike an erasure poem, the words do not have to appear in the order they’re found — mix and match how you please. Any English word appearing anywhere in today’s newsletter is fair game, including the ones you’re reading right now (we’ll throw some fun ones at you: Pink. Gusto. Enchilada.). If a word appears once, you can only use it once.

The rules:
  • Submit your poem here by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, April 16.
  • Include a title + author’s name in your submission. Titles are an exception to the rule, and do not need to pull words from the newsletter.
  • Poems, excluding title and author’s name, must be 75 words or less.
The fun stuff:
  • While we’ve placed a pretty big limitation on your poem’s words, the form + direction is up to you — and we can’t wait to see what you all come up with.
  • The Editorial team behind SATXtoday will narrow submissions down to a group of finalists based on style, originality, artistic quality, and creativity. Finalists will be announced in our Friday, April 21 newsletter and we’ll ask our readers to vote for their favorite poem. The winner’s poem will be featured in our Wednesday, April 26 newsletter.
  • Pro tip: To make the process easier on yourself, we recommend printing out today’s issue, highlighting the words you find most interesting, and crossing them out as you include them in your poem.
  • Don’t forget to keep track of your articles (words like “the” or “and”).
Happy writing, San Antonio!
 
Events
 
Wednesday, April 5
    • 01 Farmer’s Market at Woodlawn Pointe | Wednesday, Apr. 5 | 1:00 p.m. | 702 Donaldson Ave., San Antonio | Free | Join in on a neighborhood producers-only market.
    • Antarctic Dinosaurs | Wednesday, Apr. 5 | 10:00 a.m. | The Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway St., San Antonio | $6+ |You’ll step back in time to discover the dinosaurs that ruled these now-fossilized forests.
    • Karaoke at Picks Bar | Wednesday, Apr. 5 | 9:30 p.m. | 4553 N Loop 1604 W #1101 | Cost of purchase | Join in on live band karaoke and drink specials for service workers.
    • Musician Open Mic Jam Night | Wednesday, Apr. 5 | 9:00 p.m. | 437 McCarty Suite 101 | Cost of purchase |Get your 15 minutes of fame at the venue where every nights a weekend.
    Thursday, April 6
    • Geeks Who Drink Pub Trivia | Thursday, April 6 | 7:00 p.m. | Tech Port Center, 3331 General Hudnell Dr., San Antonio | Free |Weekly trivia is free to play. Prizes will be given away for answering bonus questions. Top teams of the night will receive gift cards.
    • Storytime in the Garden | Thursday, April 6 | 10:00 a.m. | San Antonio Botanical Gardens, 555 Funston Pl | Included with general admission purchase | Each session features different nature-themed books designed to stimulate young minds and foster an appreciation for the great outdoors.
    Friday, April 7
    • Twilight at Confluence Park | Friday, Apr. 7 | 7-9 p.m. | Confluence Park, 310 W Mitchell St, San Antonio | Free | This will create a magical core memory for neurodiverse older teens, adults, and caregivers.
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    News Notes
     
    Transit
    • Starting today, bus service in the Naco Pass area will be detoured at Uhr Lane due to construction. Service affected includes transfers between VIA Routes 9 Broadway Frequent, 14 Perrin Beitel Skip, and 502 Thousand Oaks with direct connections to VIA Link Northeast. Stay up-to-date with service alerts by subscribing to VIA Alerts.
    Eat
    • San Antonio-based restaurant Yellowfish Sushi announced the extension of its all-you-can eat sushi offer. Now through Sunday, April 30, customers can indulge in 17 different rolls, six nigiri options, and nine temaki rolls for $28. (MySA)
    Announced
    • The Majestic and Empire Theaters announced ticket sales for “Saturday Night Live” comedian Colin Jost’s show will go live on this Friday, April 7 at 10 a.m. Colin is coming to the Majestic on Friday, June 16 at 8 p.m.
    Active
    • Yoga Under the Stars returns for its 2023 season — at a new location. Join the free weekly yoga class from Nomadik Yoga now at The Historic Pearl on Tuesdays from 8-9 p.m. Bring your own yoga mat, towel, and water. RSVP online.
    Arts
    • The San Antonio Art Commission’s funding committee meeting will be held virtually tomorrow, April 6 at 10:30 a.m. The committee will discuss individual artists grants, facility improvement grants, and make a call for panelists. If you want to speak, submit a request by noon tomorrow.
    Trivia
    • Calling all Adam Sandler fans. Burleson Yard Beer Garden is hosting an Adam Sandler-themed trivia night, alongside Matador Production House, tonight at 7:30 p.m. Come hang out for the free event, and enjoy an extended happy hour and prizes to boot.
    Show
    • The Public Theater of San Antonio’s 2023-24 season subscriptions are now available for purchase. The theater is rolling out a “pick your price” model with different tiers of subscriptions, starting at $125 for adults. Attendees can look forward to shows like “Footloose” and “American Mariachi” this season.
    Civic
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    Drink
     
    🐶 It’s a ruff life
    SATXtoday: Texas dog co drink
    Try the That’s Fetch Margarita at Texas Dog Co. | Photo by SATXtoday team
    Check out San Antonio’s newest dog-friendly bar, where the patio bar meets the dog park. Texas Dog Co. opened near Huebner Rd. and I-10 on the northside of town last month, and it’s pawsitively delightful.

    Brian Correa, the former longtime owner of Bar America, brings his newest vision to life in a 24,000-sqft facility where San Antonians can sip on margaritas and watch their dogs socialize. The bar has two dog runs (for small + large dogs), a beer garden, space for food trucks, sand volleyball courts, and hosts pup meetups.

    City Editor Adriana recommends the That’s So Fetch Margarita, asada street tacos from El Mitote, and of course — a pup cup for her dog Benny.

    Pro tip: UTSA students can show their college ID to receive 15% off their bill.
     
    The Wrap
     
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    Adriana
    From the editor
    It’s been warm and humid this week but that hasn’t stopped Benny and I from venturing to the east dog park at Hardberger Park for some exercise.

    What’s your favorite dog park in the city?

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