01.10.2024

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68º | Mostly sunny | 0% chance of rain | Sunrise 7:29 a.m. | Sunset 5:53 p.m.

“I have a dream”

The history of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. March in San Antonio

The San Antonio MLK March in 2023. | Photo by the City of San Antonio

DreamWeek is almost here and the annual MLK March is quickly approaching, honoring the late civil rights activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The San Antonio MLK March is the largest in the country, with over 300,000 participants each year. Let’s take a look back at how the march started and how you can participate this year.

The backstory

The San Antonio MLK March began in 1968 by Rev. Dr. Raymond Callies who at the time was bringing awareness to the infrastructure needs for communities on the city’s Eastside, while also promoting the message of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Over the years the march has added momentum, especially with the creation of the MLK Commission by the City of San Antonio in 1986. Notable civil rights activists that have participated in San Antonio’s march include Rosa Parks and the Freedom Riders.

Let Freedom Ring SATX MLK March — Join the San Antonio community and honor MLK’s legacy.
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Photo by the City of San Antonio

What’s the message?

The march and the MLK Commission’s shared goal is to promote these four principles in our communities:

Human equality
Fundamentals of nonviolence
Understanding + acceptance of racial harmony
Respect and goodwill

Get involved

Ready to lace up your walking shoes? We rounded up key information to make your morning trek easier.

Date: Monday, Jan. 15 at 10 a.m.
Key tip: March lineup begins at 9 a.m.
Starting point: Martin Luther King Jr. Academy, 3501 Martin Luther King Dr.
End point: Pittman-Sullivan Park, 1101 Iowa St.
Length of march: 2.75 miles
Weather watch: The high is predicted to be in the 30’s so make sure to bundle up.

Need assistance getting to the event? VIA Metropolitan Transit is offering free bus service to the starting point of the march at the Freeman Coliseum + St. Philip’s College, 8-10 a.m. Bus service will return passengers to their original pick up locations from 12 to 3 p.m. at Pittman-Sullivan Park.

Asked

Have you participated in the San Antonio MLK March?

A. Yes, I have
B. No, but I want to
C. No, I haven’t

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Events

Wednesday, Jan. 10

Certified Bourbon Steward | Wednesday, Jan. 10 | 12-3 p.m. | The Alley On Bitters, 555 W. Bitters Rd., Ste. 103, San Antonio | $82.40 | Take a course with Bending Branch and learn about bourbon descriptors, the heritage, aging, and distilling.
Rockstar Connect Networking Event | Wednesday, Jan. 10 | 6-8 p.m. | Yard House, 15900 La Cantera Pkwy., San Antonio | Free | Learn how to build meaningful relationships with other business professionals in the Alamo City.
Emo Yoga: Stretch & Rest | Wednesday, Jan. 10 | 7 p.m. | The Rock Box, 1223 E. Houston St., San Antonio | $20 | Bring your mat, some water, and a friend to this hour-long class featuring early 2000 acoustic emo music.

Thursday, Jan. 11

Color Cuba: San-Havana Photo Exhibit | Thursday, Jan. 11 | 5-7 p.m. | Dos Carolinas, 303 Pearl Pkwy. #102, San Antonio | Free | Browse artwork from Anthony Garcia and the San-Havana photo project, try some rum samples, and enjoy light refreshments.
Tito’s Cocktail Dinner | Thursday, Jan. 11 | 6:30 p.m. | Meadow Neighborhood Eatery + Bar, 555 W. Bitters Rd. #110, San Antonio | $75 | Join Chef PJ Edwards for a five-course meal paired with cocktails.
Addams Family Musical | Thursday, Jan. 11 | 7-8:30 p.m. | O’Connor High School Auditorium, 12221 Leslie Rd., Helotes | $5-$15 | See local students perform a musical production of “The Addams Family.”

Events calendar here

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Active

5 ways to up your workouts

Protect your feet during high-impact exercise with thoughtfully designed HOKA sneakers. | Photo via Amazon

Focused on movement this month? Increase comfort and results with beloved gym staples.

Glide through cardio workouts with HOKA Women’s Clifton 9 Sneakers (your feet will thank you).
Use a yoga mat with alignment lines to refine your form.
These buttery-soft leggings are considered a Lululemon alternative by reviewers.
Wear Bala Bangles during familiar workouts and avoid plateauing.
Say goodbye to earbuds slipping out at the gym with silicone ear tips for AirPods.

Shop health + fitness finds

News Notes

Civic

Heads up y’all. Museum + Mission Reach Portions of the San Antonio River are scheduled to be drained for routine maintenance + cleaning starting this Friday, Jan. 12 and running through Sunday, Jan. 21. Fun fact: The river was last drained in 2022.

Sports

The Spurs updated the tip off times + broadcasting channel for their upcoming games this weekend. The home game against the Charlotte Hornets on Friday, Jan. 12 will now start at 7 p.m. As for the next game on Saturday, Jan. 13, it will be broadcast on KENS 5 at 7:30 p.m.

Wellness

Namaste. Pure Prana Path Yoga & Wellness announced its early morning classes are returning on Mondays and Wednesdays. Early yogis can get into a flow starting at 6 a.m. Here’s a deal: Check out this intro special for new customers that includes an unlimited 14 day pass for $33.

Family

Epic Bounce, a 25,000-sqft. bouncy park, is returning to the Nelson W. Wolff Municipal Stadium for a limited time only, beginning on Friday, Jan. 12. Tickets start at $26 and multiple options are available for purchase.

Announced

Drank Soda Shop has been renamed to Sodamigo, shared by owner Roman Huerta via Instagram. Keep an eye out on its social media today for more information from the business owner about the name change. City Editor Nicholas’ pick: The Chupacabra features Big Red, blue raspberry + coconut syrup.

Eat

What does the rodeo taste like? According to a new collab between the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo and H-E-B, the new limited time Creamy Creations flavor has 1905 Chocolate, roasted pecans, and chocolate cookie swirls. The sweet treat commemorates the 75th year of the rodeo.

Try This

Oh snap. Submissions are now open for our SATXtoday Picture of the Year contest. To participate, submit a local photo that you took in 2023 by Wednesday, Jan. 17. Make a submission for the chance to win a $25 gift card to our online marketplace, Six & Main.

Correction

On Monday’s newsletter we accidentally misspelled a key author’s name in our Street Names City Guide. The correct spelling is Eric C. Mapes, thank you to reader Gloria K. for catching it and letting us know. We apologize for the error.

Eat

⏲️ Try the grey stuff it’s delicious

Where to find cooking classes in San Antonio

Learn how to cook with the Culinary Institute of America at the Pearl. | Photo by Visit San Antonio CA

We are always on the lookout for new experiences in the Alamo City, and a cooking class sounds like our kind of sauce.

Whether you’re a beginner or a master chef preparing for your reality TV debut, be our guest and try some of the classes + resources that will have you cooking like a pro in no time.

Delectable cooking classes

Central Market Cooking School, 4821 Broadway
It’s okay, you can put the TikTok recipe down. Try this instead: Head over to the Alamo Heights area for a culinary class with topics ranging from seafood to tea party’s. Reminder: Make sure to register in advance because these classes sell out quick.

Pharm Table, 611 S. Presa St. Ste. 106
This local farm to fork restaurant hosts unique culinary classes each month. Don’t miss: The restaurant is offering a class about bitters and what its used for on Tuesday, Jan. 30.

More classes + resources

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Nicholas

From the editor

I love a home cooked meal. My favorite dish to make (and it seems to by my family’s favorite too) is some sweet + spicy salmon bites. No gatekeeping here, check out the recipe. I’m just glad I don’t have to do the dishes after cooking.

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