10.23.2023

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53º | Partly cloudy | 20% chance of rain | Sunrise 7:29 a.m. | Sunset 5:48 p.m.

🌳 We speak for the trees

United Nations names San Antonio as the Tree City of the World

Bike across the lake and watch the sunset. | Photo by San Antonio Parks & Rec

We just keep growing, in sustainable practices that is. The City of San Antonio Parks and Recreation announced that the Alamo City has been crowned as a “Tree City of the World” by the United Nations’ Food + Agriculture Organization and the Arbor Day Foundation.

San Antonio is the first city in Texas to receive the international recognition that honors our sustainability efforts. Here’s how we got it.

🌳 Better be-leaf it

San Antonio had to meet five standards made by the Arbor Day Foundation.

A designation made by city leaders, a team and staff member within the city are responsible for tree management and conservation.
The implementation of tree policies and regulations that preserve our urban canopy, which provide clear guidelines for tree protection and maintenance.
Taking inventory of local trees to track the health, growth, and needs to properly preserve saplings.
Providing increased funding to support programs to demonstrate a commitment to sustainable urban forestry.
Celebrating and showcasing the City’s collective commitment to cultivating a greener and more sustainable community through free and annual events.

🌳 How can I celebrate?

Whether you have a green thumb or are hoping to grow one, San Antonio has these upcoming tree giveaways + events to celebrate this milestone.

Westside Resource Fair & Tree Giveaway | Oct. 21 | 9 a.m.–12 p.m. | Rosedale Park, 303 Dartmouth St.
Dia Del Arbol: Texas Arbor Day Celebration | Nov. 4 | 9 a.m.–12 p.m. | Mission Marquee Plaza, 3100 Roosevelt Ave.

Adopting a tree can be rewarding for the entire family (and not just the planet). City Editor Nicholas’ family adopted a plum tree and his baby sister would like to birdwatch as the hummingbirds stole the plums.

Events

Monday, Oct. 23

Fall Pickleball League | Monday, Oct. 23 | 6-9 p.m. | Farichild Tennis Center, 1214 E. Crockett St., San Antonio | Free | Register for this advanced pickleball league and play against skilled opponents.
Movie Mondays | Monday, Oct. 23 | 7 p.m. | Food Hall at Bottling Department, 312 Pearl Pkwy. Building 6, San Antonio | Free | Show up early with your own pillows, blankets, or chairs and enjoy a showing of “Beetlejuice.”
Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night | Monday, Oct. 23 | 7-9 p.m. | Southtown 101, 101 Pereida St., San Antonio | Free | Test your knowledge across TV, music, science, sports, and more at this trivia night.

Tuesday, Oct. 24

Wine Not Wednesdays | Tuesday, Oct. 24 | 9 a.m.-9 p.m. | The Hayden, 4025 Broadway St., San Antonio | Cost of purchase | Stop by for all day half-price wine glasses + bottles.
10% Back Night | Tuesday, Oct. 24 | 6-8 p.m. | Chicken N Pickle, 5215 UTSA Blvd., San Antonio | Cost of purchase | Stay for dinner where proceed are going towards a local nonprofit children’s shelter, Boysville.
Dungeon of Drunks | Tuesday, Oct. 24 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Our Bar, 4032 Vance Jackson Rd., San Antonio | Free | New and veteran D&D players are welcomed for a night of beer, food, and plunder.

Events calendar here

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News Notes

Civic

Need help around the house? The City of San Antonio’s applications for its Home Repair and Lead Remediation program opened today. Check out our guide detailing the program, and find resources to apply. Submissions close on Monday, Nov. 20.

Outdoors

The San Antonio River Authority will release over 600 catfish into the San Antonio River for the Family & Friends Fishing Day at Brackenridge Park on Saturday, Oct. 28. The event is free and registration is now open. Grab those fishing poles for an afternoon of nature fun.

Art

The San Antonio Museum of Art (SAMA) received an $800,000 grant from the Art Bridges Foundation. The grant will be used to support + enhance its Bexar County Free Tuesdays over a three-year period. Try this: Visit SAMA for free on Tuesdays from 4 to 7 p.m., and Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to noon.

Plan Ahead

Twin Productions is putting on a Taylor Swift “1989 (Taylor’s Version)” listening + dance party with bracelet swapping, a lip syncing contest, themed drinks, a photo booth, and more. The party starts this Friday, Oct. 27 at the Vibes Event Center with doors opening at 8 p.m. Tickets are on sale now and start at $19.

Tech

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Announced

Meet the McNay’s newest curator

The McNay Art Museum names Mia Lopez as Curator of Latinx Art

The Latinx art curator at the McNay, Mia Lopez. | Photo courtesy of the McNay Art Museum

The McNay Art Museum has welcomed its newest curator of Latinx Art, Mia Lopez. Lopez will collaborate across departments with the museum’s other curatorial areas to expand + infuse representation of Latinx artists through acquisitions and public programming.

Lopez’s position is the first of its kind and fully funded by the Leadership in Art Museums (LAM) initiative through 2028. LAM’s mission is to increase racial equity in leadership roles and within public art by funding museums.

The McNay is the only museum in Texas to be awarded this prestigious funding. “[Lopez] will substantially expand the scope of the McNay’s curatorial team while bringing a new, crucial expertise and perspective to our already outstanding group of curators,” said McNay Head of Cultural Affairs René Paul Barilleaux.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Nicholas

From the editor

We are four days away from the “1989 Taylor’s Version” album release, and I am so excited. I leave for vacation on Friday and you best believe the album will be on the entire flight. My boyfriend isn’t ready for the person I will become when I hear the “Style” intro.

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