01.18.2024

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The 2024 Gurwitz International Piano Competition returns to San Antonio

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Jiale Li performs with the San Antonio Symphony at Round IV of The Gurwitz 2020 International Piano Competition. | Photo by Robert Michaelson

Starting Friday, Jan. 26 through Sunday, Feb. 4, San Antonians can see a mix of free and paid concerts by domestic + international musicians in the quadrennial Gurwitz International Piano Competition. From young adult prodigies to a concert by pop icon and Gurwitz 2024 Honorary Chair, Dionne Warwick, here’s what you need to know about this musical event.

🎹 About the competition

The Gurwitz International Piano Competition (formerly known as The San Antonio International Piano Competition) was founded in 1983 by Dr. Richard Ferguson, Ruth Jean Gurwitz, and a group of music lovers. The mission of the competition is to discover + highlight the next generation of pianists. Since then, the four-year annual event has seen contestants from across the world.

The musical contest showcases the piano abilities of 12 musicians from around the world who were selected by an international panel of instrumentalists. The performers have a chance at Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medals as well as cash prizes.

🎶 Must-see performances

Ready to see some musical talent? We are too. Here’s some of the events we are looking forward to:

Grand Opening Concert | Friday, Jan. 26 | 7-9 p.m. | UTSA Southwest Campus | $75 | Celebrate the beginning of the competition with a performance by the 2024 judges panel and students.
Round I | Saturday, Jan. 27 + Sunday, Jan. 28 | Various times | University of the Incarnate Word | Free | See 12 musicians perform in the first round of voting.
Dionne Warwick | Wednesday, Jan. 31 | Majestic Theatre | 7:30 p.m. | $49-$370 | Watch this pop-superstar perform as an honorary guest of the competition.
Marta Sánchez | Friday, Feb. 2 | 7-9 p.m. | UTSA Southwest Campus | Free | Catch a performance by this New York City-based jazz musician + composer.

Events

Thursday, Jan. 18

DreamWeek Sound Bath Meditation | Thursday, Jan. 18 | 6-7 p.m. | Contemporary at Blue Star, 116 Blue Star, Building C, San Antonio | Free | Register for a self-reflection session with Pamela Martinez.
Women & Whiskey With a Twist | Thursday, Jan. 18 | 6-9 p.m. | La Cantera Resort & Spa, 16641 La Cantera Parkway., San Antonio | $18 | Try the January-themed drink, the Winter Whispers with food pairings.
Brooklyn Michelle and Wes Denzel | Thursday, Jan. 18 | 8 p.m. | Stable Hall, 307 Pearl Parkway, San Antonio | $15 | See these two musical artists perform at San Antonio’s newest music venue.

Friday, Jan. 19

Come Cowork | Friday, Jan. 19 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Dulce Suenos Coffee, 1904 Fredericksburg Rd., San Antonio | Free | Switch up your office space and bring a friend to co-work with other creatives.
Soup Taste-Off | Friday, Jan. 19 | 4-6 p.m. | Kneaders Bakery & Cafe, 11018 Westwood Loop, San Antonio | $16 | Pick up your taste kit and cast your vote for the best soup + bread pairing.
Villa-Lobos and Mahler | Friday, Jan. 19 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | First Baptist Church of San Antonio, 515 McCullough Ave., San Antonio | $35-$75 | Experience the Grammy-nominated soprano Laura Strickling perform with the San Antonio Philharmonic.

Events calendar here

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News Notes

Transit

VIA Metropolitain Transit is hosting another Community Conversations meeting today at the Holy Cross High School Convocation Center (426 N. San Felipe St.) from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. for input on its Advanced Rapid Transit project. Read more about the upcoming proposal and find out if you’ll be impacted.

Real Estate

Park at Stone Oak, a new luxury apartment complex, is coming soon to San Antonio’s Far Northside. The property will offer one, two, and three bedroom options ranging from 620 sqft to 1,400 sqft. Featured amenities include a dog wash station and resort-style pool.

Cause

The Harlandale Southside Pantry is seeking donations for its free pantry program. Preferred donations include jackets, gloves, water, and oatmeal. You can drop off donations at 935 Drury Lane or shop virtually through its Amazon wishlist.

Arts

April Foos, a street photography + art exhibit, will return for a part two on Saturday, April 6. The event highlights San Antonio-based photographers and artists. Keep an eye on EternoSteeLo Culture’s Instagram for future details about featured artists and time announcements.

Wellness

The San Antonio Road Runners announced its 21st annual Prickly Pear 50K, 15K, and 5K running event will be held at McAllister Park on Sunday, March 10. Can’t make it in person? There’s a virtual sign up option. Registration fees start at $45, with a price increase on Sunday, Feb. 11.

San Antonian

Break a leg, Mateo. Local mariachi singer and viral sensation Mateo Lopez is set to perform on the Kelly Clarkson Show tomorrow at 2 p.m. on NBC. Fun fact: Mateo is the Guinness World Record holder for youngest mariachi singer.

Active

Is there a gym or fitness studio around town you’ve been wanting to check out? Get a free month of ClassPass + sample multiple gyms with just one membership.*

Announced

SAISD temporarily closes all schools

San Antonio ISD temporarily closes all campuses

After frigid classroom temperatures, SAISD announces the closure of all of its campuses until Monday. | Photo by Caleb Oquendo

The San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD) announced it is closing all campuses until Monday, Jan. 22 to address repairs to issues relating to burst pipes and water boilers.

Here’s what we know.

What happened?

Due the frigid temperatures the Alamo City experienced this week, about 70% of the campuses across the district witnessed heating system failures, with anywhere from 20% to 100% of those buildings not being able to heat appropriately. As a result, the district has decided to temporarily close the schools.

During this time, SAISD plans to:

Make repairs
Perform quality control checks at all schools

Parent + student resources

While the campuses are closed, SAISD is excusing student absences. SAISD students who are in need of a lunch can pick up sack lunches today and Friday, Jan. 19, at campus locations from noon to 1:00 p.m. Students are not required to be present for the sack lunch pick up.

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The Buy

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Sleep mist, a cozy sweatshirt, or tea from Six & Main’s homebody collection. That’s right, there’s a collection specifically devoted to staying comfy and cozy at home (count us in).

Answered

Have you tried Kerbey Lane Cafe?

SA_Exterior (1).jpg — Kerbey Lane Cafe’s location in San Antonio at the Rim shopping center.
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Photo by Kerbey Lane Cafe

We asked you earlier this week if you have tried the Austin staple, Kerbey Lane Cafe, here’s what you said: 66% of you have tried it, 20% say that they have yet to try, and the remaining 14% haven’t tried the food but are planning to.

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The Wrap

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Did you catch my “Shrek 2" reference? For those who aren’t obsessed with the Fairy Godmother from the film, feel free to check out the moment that lives rent-free in my head.

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