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Carver Cultural Community Center releases 2024-2025 show line up
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Dr. George A. Williams, Jr. kicking off the presentation for the Carver Cultural Community Center’s 2024-2025 show lineup inside the Jo Long Theatre. | Photo by SATXtoday team
The Carver Cultural Community Center has released its 2024-2025 season of shows. Not familiar with the Carver? This center celebrates the cultures around the world, nation, and local community, with an emphasis on African and African-American heritage.

This is achieved by providing premier artistic presentations, community outreach activities, and educational programs.

This year’s shows are divided into two categories: Main Stage Performances + the Little Carver Intimate Series. Here are some shows we’re excited to see at the Carver:

🎤 Main Stage Performances

Patti Austin | Tuesday, Oct. 12
Grammy-winning R&B + jazz vocalist Patti Austin made her debut at the Apollo Theater at four years old and had a contract with RCA records by the time she was five.

The Kingdom Choir | Friday, Nov. 22
Fun fact: This choir is best known for their performance at the Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in May 2018.

Dallas Black Dance Theatre | March 1, 2025
Founded in 1976 by Ann Williams, this is the largest + oldest continuously operating professional dance company in Dallas and is the fourth-largest Black dance company in the nation.

🎶 Little Carver Intimate Series

Jaime Ramirez | Friday, Dec. 13
This local pianist and composer has performed and toured locally + nationally for the past twenty years. The sound is a culmination of Ramirez’s experiences combined to create a soundscape that is theatrical and nostalgic.

Favorite Son & Friends | Feb. 22, 2025
Cooper Greenberg, Ramon Botello, Andres Ovalle, and Joseph Cantu have been blending elements of alternative country, rock, blues, jazz, and Latin music since the band’s formation in 2013.

Ruby Alexander | March 8, 2025
Join Ruby Alexander and The Bonafide Playboys for a night of sounds varying from the Great American Songbook to bossa novas and R&B, all the way to New Wave classics.
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Events
Thursday, Sept. 5
  • Bajo La Sal | Thursday, Sept. 5-Saturday, Sept. 14 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Central Library | Free | Visit the Big Enchilada and view this art gallery featuring local personalities, photography, and paintings.
  • Nothing More - Carnal Tour 2024 | Thursday, Sept. 5 | 5:50 p.m. | Boeing Center at Tech Port | $32+ | Jam out with this innovative rock band featuring a performance filled with high-energy anthems + guitar solos.
Friday, Sept. 6
  • Party on the Plaza | Friday, Sept. 6 | 7-11 p.m. | Tower of the Americas | Free | Make your way downtown for a night of live music by Kristal Tejano as well as family-friendly games, caricature drawings, bull riding, and a moon bounce.
  • First Friday Flix | Friday, Sept. 6 | 7:30 p.m. | The Rock at La Cantera | Free | Bring the entire family out to enjoy a screening of “Inside Out 2" with food and drinks available for purchase.
Saturday, Sept. 7
  • Pug Pool Party | Saturday, Sept. 7 | 11 a.m. | Landa Park Aquatic Complex | Tickets sold at gate | Bring your pug (or small dog) best friend for an afternoon splash.
  • Together We Are Golden | Saturday, Sept. 7 | 4 p.m. | What’s Brewing Coffee Roasters | $0-$15 | Assemble your team for a pinball tournament benefiting local nonprofits.
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News Notes
Traffic
  • The Texas Department of Transportation announced the southbound Loop 410 entrance ramp from East Houston Street will be closed until next summer. Drivers can travel on the frontage road and enter at the next ramp after Rigsby Avenue.
Health
  • University Health and the Bexar County Commissioners Court are hosting four free flu shot drive-thrus this fall. The next event is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 28, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Freeman Coliseum. Pro tip: Registration is required to attend.
Biz
  • Ed Nelson, Whataburger’s Chief Executive Officer, announced his retirement. He’s been with the fast-food giant for 20 years and has played a big part in the restaurant’s expansion. The San Antonio-based company plans to tap in Debbie Stroud as the new president + CEO beginning Jan. 1, 2025. (SA Business Journal)
Tech
  • Southwest Research Institute signed a memorandum of understanding with Blade Energy Partners. This new research collaboration will focus on advancing carbon dioxide storage technology to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The two entities will address larger-scale problems the energy industry is facing as the carbon capture, utilization, and storage market expands.
Seasonal
  • The San Antonio Pumpkin Festival will return near the Pearl (1603 Broadway) from Friday, Sept. 27 to Sunday Oct. 27. This year’s attractions include a carousel, train ride, corn pit, pumpkins, and more. Tickets start at $15.
Eat
  • Fredericksburgers relocated to Leon Valley near O.P. Schnabel Park. The locally owned + operated burger restaurant has a San Antonio-inspired menu, like the Zarzarmora Burger with ham and avocado. You can find them at 9503 Bandera Rd. (MySA)
Announced
  • Chris Paul will wear the No. 3 jersey for the San Antonio Spurs. Small forward Keldon Johnson announced via Instagram he is giving up No. 3 to wear No. 0 this season. Fun fact: This is the number he wore with the G League’s Austin Spurs. (ESPN)
Number
  • 1.2 million. That’s how many visitors the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park attracted in 2023. These visitors spent ~$95 million locally and brought in $150 million in local impact. Fun fact: 2.5+ million people visit the Alamo City annually. (SA Report)
Plan Ahead
  • Rod Wave will return to the Frost Bank Center with his “Last Lap Tour” on Wednesday, Oct. 30. Special guests include Moneybagg Yo, Toosii, Lil Poppa, Dess Dior, and Eelmatic. Tickets go on sale tomorrow at 10 a.m.
Listen
  • Will the matchup with the Florida Gators make or break the Aggies’ season? Get the latest news, analysis, and insider information for the Texas A&M Aggies with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Sports
 
History

Throwing it back to 1947

History of the Freeman Coliseum in San Antonio
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The 74-year-old building has been the site of concerts, graduations, and expos. | Photo by coyote from parts unknown
Nestled on San Antonio’s east side, sharing a parking lot with the Frost Bank Center, lies the Freeman Coliseum. The 74 year-old building has hosted thousands of events ranging from concerts, graduations, boxing + tennis matches, rodeos, comic cons, and more. Let’s take a closer look at this piece of Alamo City history.

The beginning

Picture this: It’s November 1, 1947 and you’re witnessing the groundbreaking ceremony of the coliseum. After two years of construction, the facility finally opens to the public as the Bexar County Coliseum.

It wasn’t until January 10, 1981 when the venue received its current name, the Freeman Coliseum, taking after local brothers Harry and Joe Freeman. The pair of philanthropists originally promoted the construction of the indoor arena for cowboys to earn extra cash by showing off their ranching skills.

Here are some specs of the current coliseum:
  • Floor space of over 32,000 sqft
  • 10,000 parking spaces
  • Expo Halls provide an additional 170,000 sqft
Famous Coliseum performers
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Why did you move to the Alamo City?

A front-facing facade of a white Victorian-style, two-story house with columns providing a grand entrance.

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  • 45% were born in San Antonio
  • 26% moved here for a new job
  • 7% came to start school
  • 3% were brought by the military
  • 20% had other reasons to relocate to the 210
 
The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Adriana
From the editor
I went to a preview of the Carver Community Cultural Center’s 2024/2025 season and all the performances are going to be spectacular. I’m excited to see the Dallas Black Dance Theatre.

If you haven’t made it out to this community center yet, I highly recommend grabbing tickets to one of the upcoming shows.
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