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5 must-see fall museum exhibits to explore in San Antonio

SATXtoday: Dining with Rolando Briseño: A Fifty Year Retrospective

“Dining with Rolando Briseño: A Fifty Year Retrospective” is on display at Centro de Artes in the Historic Market Square until Feb. 9, 2025. | Photo by SATXtoday team

As we turn over a new leaf and prepare for fall, so are our city’s museums. Summer exhibitions are coming to an end in the San Antonio art scene, but you won’t have to wait long for your next cultural journey.

Here are five museum exhibits to check out this fall.

“Irrationally Speaking: Collage & Assemblage in Contemporary Art” | Ruby City

This exhibit highlights two types of art forms: collage and assemblage. Artists placed two or more images or objects together to create complex pieces to address a multiplicity of meanings.

“Spiders: From Fear to Fascination” | Witte Museum

Just in time for spooky season, explore both live + preserved specimens, engage in interactive experiences, and discover recent scientific findings. Visitors will learn about the myths surrounding spiders while discovering their ecological importance and cultural significance.

SATXtoday: Dining with Rolando Briseño: A 50-Year Retrospective — Curated by Dr. Ruben Cordova, “Dining with Rolando Briseño: A 50-Year Retrospective” blends culture, social topics, and traditional foods together.
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Photo by SATXtoday team

"Dining with Rolando Briseño: A 50-Year Retrospective” | Centro de Artes

Devoted to artist Rolando Briseño and his career dating back to 1966, the exhibition features 75+ drawings, lithographs, paintings, photographs, and public artworks. The focus of the exhibition is food — from tablescapes and dining habits to the mixing of cultures and the structure of the universe.

“Amalia Mesa-Bains: Archaeology of Memory” | San Antonio Museum of Art

The museum will host its first retrospective exhibition featuring Chicana artist + cultural critic Amalia Mesa-Bains, who pioneered the genre of altar-installation. The exhibit will include over 40 works that celebrates Mesa-Bains’s contributions to the field of contemporary art.

SATXtoday: Natalia Gontcharova, curtain design for the prologue in "Le Coq d'Or (The Golden Cockerel)," 1913. McNay — Natalia Gontcharova, curtain design for the prologue in “Le Coq d’Or (The Golden Cockerel),” 1913. Watercolor and collage on paper. Collection of the McNay Art Museum, gift of The Tobin Theatre Arts Fund, TL2008.9. © Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York/ ADAGP, Paris.
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Photo by McNay Art Museum

"Women Artists of the Ballets Russes: Designing the Legacy” | McNay Art Museum

The show focuses on the legacy of famed dance company Ballets Russes and the impact dancers of color had on ballet in the US. Objects in the exhibit include original costumes, set + costume designs, and archival photographs. The museum also plans to pair its holdings with loaned costumes, designs, and other items from various institutions.

Events

Wednesday, Sept. 11

Jelly Roll | Wednesday, Sept. 11 | 6 p.m. | Frost Bank Center | $19+ | Jam out with this Grammy nominee during his Alamo City stop on the “Beautifully Broken Tour.”
Marvel Trivia | Wednesday, Sept. 11 | 7 p.m. | Hops & Hounds | Free | Assemble your team and test your knowledge from “Spiderman” to “Avengers: Endgame.”
“All Things Equal” | Wednesday, Sept. 11 | 7:30 p.m. | Empire Theatre | $44+ | Spend the evening exploring the life of the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Thursday, Sept. 12

Grand Re-Opening | Thursday, Sept. 12 | 7 p.m. | Frankie’s Roundup | Cost of purchase | Celebrate the fresh re-brand of this country bar above Francis Bogside with live music from The 501’s and The Taylor Campbell Band.
The 323d Army Band | Thursday, Sept. 12 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Alamo Plaza | Free | Watch Fort Sam Houston’s US Army Band perform a summer concert filled with stirring melodies, instrumental soloists, and music from various cultures.

Friday, Sept. 13

The Newstand x The Jerk Shack | Friday, Sept. 13 | 10:30 a.m. | The Newstand | Cost of purchase | Culinary forces fuse together for a memorable collab featuring sandwiches that are crispy, juicy, and a tad bit spicy.
Music at the Springs | Friday, Sept. 13 | 5-8 p.m. | Full Goods Diner | Cost of purchase | Take in the Pearl’s nightlife with live music, local vendors, and food available for purchase.

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News Notes

Real Estate

San Antonio’s Ingram Park Mall listed 22.92 acres of its 83.57 acre complex for sale — 375,044 sqft is up for grabs. Occupied tenants located in the areas for sale include Kay Jewelers, Journeys, and Foot Locker. An asking price is currently not available. (SA Current)

Number

~$4 billion. That’s how much Project Marvel, the code name for the new Spurs arena project, would cost. The information was uncovered through a series of emails between the city and real estate + consulting companies via an open records request. This story is still developing. (KSAT 12)

Today Is

September 11, also recognized as National Day of Service and Remembrance and Patriot Day. The San Antonio 110 9/11 Memorial Climb at the Tower of the Americas is held annually to honor and pay tribute to our fallen heroes of 9/11. The event starts at 7 a.m.

Closed

Pink Rose Coffee Haus closed after a rebrand + ownership change. Originally Pink Cappuccino, the coffee shop was opened by Roxana Jimenez and featured pink decor and espresso drinks. Janet Favela became the new owner earlier this year and rebranded the business as Pink Rose Coffee Haus. (MySA)

Biz

Happy Birthday, Lucy’s Cake Shop. The locally owned and operated bakery is celebrating 50 years in business. Lucy Majors started decorating cakes in the 1960s while living in Guam with her US Air Force husband. You can still find its original shop built in 1974 at 2030 SW Loop 410. (SA Report)

Opening

Takumi Sushi & Bar is coming to the Alamo Ranch area at 10917 Culebra Rd. The construction for the 7,044-sqft all-you-can-eat sushi restaurant is slated for Sunday, Dec. 15, with a completion date of Aug. 15, 2025.

Plan Ahead

The 6th annual Barrio Muertos Party will happen on Saturday, Nov. 2 from 4 p.m. to midnight at the Alamo Beer Company. This free family-friendly event includes altars displayed in the trunks of lowriders, a block party, an art exhibit, photo ops, live music, and a night vendor market.

Sports

Looking for a spot to watch NFL games this season? Southerleigh Haute South is offering game day food + drink specials on Sundays, Mondays, and Thursdays from 7 to 9 p.m. Stop by for $7 bites, $5 margaritas, $4 Southerleigh beers, and a $25 Game Night Combo with 10 wings + a pitcher of beer.

Listen

See how the new Texans played a role in the team’s week one victory over the Indianapolis Colts. Get the latest news, analysis, and insider information for the Houston Texans with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.

Eat

Meet Offline, our city’s new restaurant discovery club. Get money off the tab at locally owned restaurants when you try your first month free with code OFFLINE6AM.*

Announced

And the winners are...

Spurs Culinary Residency Program announces new restaurant lineup for 2024/2025 season

The Purple Pig BBQ in Schertz is one of 12 restaurants part of the 2024/2025 Spurs Culinary Residency Program. | Photo by The Purple Pig BBQ

Get your eating pants and your Spurs tickets ready. Not only is Spurs Sports and Entertainment gearing up for the 2024/2025 NBA season, the group is also prepping the Frost Bank Center with local bites + treats from around San Antonio for fans to enjoy.

Along with Aramark and Coca-Cola, the trio announced the lineup for the fourth season of the Spurs Culinary Residency Program. This year, the program has expanded from eight to 12 San Antonio restaurants.

Check out these five participating restaurants:

See the full list of eateries.

Fans can find them during Spurs home games at the balcony level concourse next to the H-E-B Fan Zone in section 217, and at a new location on the club level in section 20 in the North Frost Club.

The Buy

We’ve found the best game watching gear for your comfiest, rowdiest, most on-theme football season yet:

🏈 This chip and dip serving set is perfect for game night.
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🏈 Opt for a bamboo couch arm tray to hold snacks and drinks.
🏈 Shop this “Pardon the noise, we’re okay — it’s just football season” doormat.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Adriana

From the editor

I’m really excited for this fall’s museum exhibits. City Editor Nicholas and I had the chance to preview the Centro de Artes’ newest exhibit. We highly recommend going.

I think I’m the most excited about the spider exhibit at the Witte. I’m curious to see how the museum will incorporate live specimens into the exhibit.

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