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👋 Meet Adriana + Nicholas

Meet the team behind SATXtoday

Give a big San Antonio hello to Sales Executive Milo (left), City Editor Nicholas (middle), and City Editor Adriana (right). | Photo by SATXtoday team

Hey San Antonians, Nicholas + Adriana here. Between the two of us, we get the privilege of sharing local news, events, and conversations with Alamo City readers, daily — here, and on our socials.

After our first couple of stories and learning the ropes of SATXtoday, we thought we should formally introduce ourselves. Consider this us going in for a fist bump, then switching to a handshake, then settling on a hug.

📸 Meet Nicholas

Q: Describe San Antonio’s personality in three words.
A: Vibrant, community, and soulful.

Q: You’re ordering a drink from a San Antonio coffee shop/bar: What’s in it?
A: It would either be a standard mocha (chocoholic here) or a chai latte. Hot or iced, it depends on the day.

Q: What are your tips for parking downtown on a weekend night?
A: Don’t park at a church — you will get towed. I found that out the hard way. With that being said — I recommend the VIA park- and -ride system, or carpooling with friends at a parking garage.

🤩 Meet Adriana

Q: What makes you the local expert in San Antonio?
A: I’m a native San Antonian. I was born + raised here and I love everything about it. I moved away for college for a few but I was always coming home on the weekends to visit. Once I was done with school and after a few contracts, I officially moved back to San Antonio at the end of 2018.

Q: What were the last 3 things you did downtown?
A: I listened to live music at Jandro’s on St. Marys, grabbed a beer at Alamo Beer Co., and attended Gartenfest at Beethoven Maennerchor during Fiesta.

Q: What’s something every new San Antonioian oughta know about?
A: The best conchas in town can be found at Alebrije on N. New Braunfels Ave.

Events

Friday, May 5

Blue Star’s Novel Ideas Art Book Fair | Friday, May 5 | 5-9 p.m. | Contemporary at Blue Star, 116 Blue Star, San Antonio | Free | The Book Fair returns featuring 26 vendors of artist books, zines, monographs, and other printed ephemera from around the world.
San Antonio Dance Festival | Friday, May 5-Saturday, May 6 | Times vary | Jo Long Theatre, 226 N. Hackberry, San Antonio | $12 | The S.A. Dance Festival is a two-day long event featuring a showcase with artists and a gala with local, national + international professional dancers.
Grand Opening Celebration | Friday, May 5 | 3-9 p.m. | Breakaway Brewing Company, 1518 E. Grayson St., San Antonio | Free | This latest themed bar is having its grand opening celebration with live talks and beer specials.

Saturday, May 6

First Saturday Guided Hike | Saturday, May 6 | 8-11 a.m. | Government Canyon State Natural Area, 12861 Galm Rd., San Antonio | Join the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for a guided hike through 40+ miles of trails.
Barkitecture San Antonio | Saturday, May 6 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Woodlawn Lake Park, 501 S. Josephine Tobin, San Antonio | Free | Enjoy this city-wide competition featuring construction, architect, and engineering students from around the Alamo City while they build the best dog house in town.
Asian & Pacific Islander Pop Up Market and Celebration | Saturday, May 6 | 12-5 p.m. | Alamo Beer Co, 202 Lamar St., San Antonio | Free | Come join this market and celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with local vendors, food, and live music.
Art for Autism | Saturday, May 6 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | The Shops at La Cantera, 15900 La Cantera Parkway, San Antonio | Free | Works of artists with autism will be on display.

Sunday, May 7

Locals Day at the Briscoe | Sunday, May 7 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | The Briscoe Western Art Museum, 210 W. Market St., San Antonio | Free | SATX neighbors can enjoy a free day of art and culture of the West.
Day of Unity | Sunday, May 7 | 12-5 p.m. | Peacock Alley San Antonio, 110 Broadway, San Antonio | Free | Join in on a celebration of collaboration within the San Antonio community from different backgrounds and sharing experiences to find a state of commonality + understanding.
To Kill a Mockingbird (Touring) | Friday, May 5-Sunday, May 7 | Times vary | Majestic Theatre, 224 E. Houston St., San Antonio | $45-$160 | Come and see Aaron Sorkin’s adaptation of Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning master work “To Kill a Mockingbird”.

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News Notes

Cause

The Autism Treatment Center and KRW Lawyers are partnering for the second year in a row, on The KRW Kicks for Autism raffle + art contest. Donate by Saturday to be entered for a change to win custom shoes created by local artists Nathaniel Garza and Dimas Anthony Martinez.

Award

Four Boerne locations won first prizes in their categories at the 2023 Texas Travel Awards. The Hill Country Mile won Best Destination Social Media Account, the “Wild Bill” Hickock sculpture was named the Best Instagrammable Spot, The Kendall was named Best Hotel, and Boerne City Lake was named Best Lake. (MySA)

Outdoors

Summer is around the corner and the city has the kids in mind with summer camps and programs. From the SA Parks and Recreation to the SA Public Library, there’s something for every kid and teen to enjoy.

Opening

Any brunch fans? Box St. All Day — the Hemisfair-based Instagreammable brunch spot — is gearing up for its second location in the La Cantera area. Construction is slated to begin in late May with completion set for October. (MySA)
Let’s talk about this, over wine. A new wine bar is opening in Southtown on Sunday, May 14 at 11 a.m. The Cellar at Mixtli will feature over 1,200 bottles from around the world with an emphasis on Mexican wines.

Announced

We have an update on Rosario’s y’all. Rosario’s Comidamex & Bar has officially opened its rooftop terrace and bar, with stunning downtown views. This adult-only (25+) space is where you can enjoy signature cocktails like the Pink Cactus and an open bar, with food items coming soon.

Event

Keep calm and wake up early — King Charles III will be crowned on Saturday, May 6 in Westminster Abbey — that’s 5 a.m. in San Antonio. Did you know (then) Prince Charles visited San Antonio in 1986? He took a stroll along the River Walk and rode a barge with Governor Briscoe. (MySA)

Finance

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Wellness

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Holiday

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Development

LEED the way

What is a LEED certification?

Green leaves backdropped by a blurry building.

Everything from a house to an entire city can be LEED-certified. | Photo by Arun Thomas from Pexels

Have you seen a local building described as “LEED-certified” and wondered what that means? We won’t leed you on — here’s everything you need to know.

What is LEED?

LEED — which stands for “Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design” — is an international green building system developed by the US Green Building Council (UGBC). The certification encourages more efficient buildings and communities through all phases of development, from new builds to maintenance.

Intrigued? Learn more about UGBC’s mission.

What are the levels?

A project earns its LEED certification through points. Points are awarded through 20+ categories which address carbon, energy, water, waste, transportation, materials, health, and indoor environmental quality.

The more points a project earns, the higher its certification level. The four levels are:

Certified: 40-49 points
Silver: 50-59 points
Gold: 60-79 points
Platinum: 80+ points

Looking for local LEED-certified projects? Search the database to find certified projects, organizations, communities, and people.

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The Wrap

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From the editor

It’s looking to be a rainy weekend which means I’ll be staying indoors playing “Star Wars Jedi: Survivor” and having a glass of blue milk. How do you spend your weekend on rainy days? Tell us!

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