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🩰 Ballets Russes backstory

The McNay Art Museum unveils its fall exhibition
SATXtoday: Natalia Gontcharova, curtain design for the prologue in "Le Coq d'Or (The Golden Cockerel)," 1913. McNay
Alexandra Exter, scene design for “Holy Etudes,” 1925. Gouache and metallic paint on paper. Collection of the McNay Art Museum, gift of The Tobin Endowment, TL2001.64. | Photo by McNay Art Museum
The McNay Art Museum tapped into its Tobin Collection of Theatre Arts to reinterpret an early 20th-century ballet company. Let us introduce you to “Women Artists of the Ballets Russes: Designing the Legacy.”

Plan ahead to see this exhibit beginning Oct. 10 through Jan. 12, 2025. Note: Pliés are not required to see what this exhibit is all about.

Ballet Russes explained

So, why is the McNay curating this exhibit? The show focuses on the legacy of the famed dance company Ballets Russes, and the impact dancers of color had on ballet in the US.

“This exhibition aims to celebrate and give voice to these female artists including designers, dancers, costume makers, and financial patrons who worked with the Ballets Russes and contributed to its legacy,” said Caroline Hamilton, Ph.D., Ballets Russes costume + dance historian and exhibition co-curator.

Items picked for the exhibit come from these artists:
  • Natalia Gontcharova: Designed sets and costumes for the 1914 opera-ballet “Le Coq d’Or.”
  • Sonia Delaunay: Costume designer for Ballets Russes’ 1918 production of “Cléopâtre.”
  • Alexandra Exter: Created the designs for six ballets for the UK tour of the Théâtre Chorégraphique Nijinska in 1925.
  • Bronislava Nijinska: Dancer and choreographer.

What’s in the exhibit?

SATXtoday: McNay

Alexandra Exter, scene design for “Holy Etudes,” 1925. Gouache and metallic paint on paper. Collection of the McNay Art Museum, gift of The Tobin Endowment, TL2001.64.

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Photo by McNay Art Museum

For starters, objects in the exhibit include original costumes, set + costume designs, and archival photographs. The museum plans to pair its holdings (the Tobin Collection of Theatre Arts) with loaned costumes, designs, and other items from various institutions.

“Preparing this exhibition has been a three-year process,” said R. Scott Blackshire, Ph.D., curator of the Tobin Collection of Theatre Arts.

Fun fact: The exhibition will reunite several designs with their realized costume and set pieces for the first time in almost a century.

Want to learn more about the museum? Check out its current exhibits like, “de la Torre Brothers: Upward Mobility.”
 
Events
Thursday, July 11
  • Garden Rhythms | Thursday, July 11 | 7-9 p.m. | Japanese Tea Garden, 3853 N. Saint Mary’s St., San Antonio | Free | Join the San Antonio Parks Foundation for a night of Hawaiian dance performance, lei-making, and a signature beverage.
  • Yadah | Thursday, July 11 | 7-9 p.m. | Legacy Park, 103 W. Houston St., San Antonio | Free | Stretch your legs on the lawn and relax to some live music as part of the Moonlit Melodies series in the heart of downtown.
  • Glowga on the Plaza | Thursday, July 11 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Main Plaza, 115 N. Main Ave., San Antonio | Free | Bring your own mat and come dressed in neon for a flow session followed by local cocktail + mocktail vendors, as well as a showing of “San Antonio: The SAGA” light show.
Friday, July 12
  • Sip & Save | Friday, July 12 | 6-9 p.m. | GG’S Emporium, 1714 Blanco Rd. #1716, San Antonio | Cost of purchase | Save 10% on your purchase when you shop from these local vendors + pop culture nostalgia items.
  • Saddle Up: A House & Honky Tonk Hoedown | Friday, July 12 | 8 p.m. | Stable Hall, 307 Pearl Pkwy., San Antonio | $18 | Giddy up to see Disko Cowboy perform as they mix country classics with house music.
  • Best of Both Worlds Party: Hannah Montana Night | Friday, July 12 | 8 p.m. | The Aztec Theatre, 104 N. Saint Mary’s St., San Antonio | $28-$70+ | Come rock the show at this musical event dedicated to the hit Disney Channel show.
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News Notes
Civic
  • American Airlines submitted an application to the US Department of Transportation to offer a direct flight from San Antonio to Washington DC. SAT is asking locals to share how the flight would benefit businesses, the military community, and travelers. Submit your public comment by Wednesday, July 17.
Coming Soon
  • Remember the Spurs Fan Shop that closed at The Shops at La Cantera? The store has found a new home at The Rock at La Cantera. This new brick-and-mortar retail space will sell official San Antonio Spurs merchandise beginning this fall.
Watch
  • Guy Fieri recently highlighted local restaurant Sichuan House on his Food Network Show “Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives.” Watch Cristina Zhao walk the Food Network star through how to make The Don, a pork belly dish. See what other Alamo City eateries are featured on the show.
Active
  • Chicken N Pickle is hosting four pickleball classes for the San Antonio deaf community. The pickleball facility + bar will have instructors, interpreters, and equipment to use — you can also bring your own. All skill levels are welcomed to play.
Number
  • 33. That’s how many local students received a scholarship from the San Antonio Auto Dealers Association (SADA). This year, the organization awarded $49,500 to students — $1,500 each. SADA has given out $936,142 in scholarships since 2008.
Announced
  • Hemisfair announced it has welcomed its five millionth visitor since opening Yanaguana Garden in 2015. To commemorate the achievement, the park will celebrate at this month’s Super Fun Saturday: Glow Dance Party. Attend the free family-friendly event this Saturday, July 13, from 8 to 10 p.m.
Eat
  • Ming’s and Tears of Llorona are hosting a four-course dinner on Saturday, July 27 at 6 p.m. Your $85 ticket includes four dishes featuring Asian + Mexican flavors with drink pairings. Pro tip: This is a 21+ event and tickets are limited.
Sports
  • Training camp is days away and the defensive line is the Texans’ best position group — defense wins championships. Get the latest news, analysis, and insider information for the Houston Texans with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
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    History

    🏢 The Tower Life Building

    San Antonio’s first skyscraper — the Tower Life Building
    SATXtoday: Tower of Life Building downtown San Antonio
    You’re looking at SA skyline history. | Photo by @jaycastruita
    It’s a bird, it’s a plane — well actually, it’s the Tower Life Building.

    This iconic skyscraper has been an integral part of the San Antonio skyline since June 1, 1929 when it first opened under the name Smith-Young Tower.

    We suspect many of our readers weren’t around to witness the tower’s construction — although if you know someone who was, email us (we’d love to talk about their legacy in San Antonio).

    So, we thought it would be fun to revisit the fun facts about the tower and its importance to the Alamo City.
    • The 30-story building was at one point the tallest structure in San Antonio, up until 1968 when the Tower of the Americas debuted.
    • Architect Robert M. Ayres designed the tower in a Gothic Revival fashion, reflecting his influence from his alma mater, the University of Pennsylvania.
    • The building originally housed San Antonio’s first Sears in the lower two stories, with offices above.
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