Bring your friends or family on a trip to Boerne and walk the historic Hill Country Mile. | Photo by Visit Boerne
We hope you’ve packed your appetite. If you’ve ever felt that you needed a weekend foodie vacay but Austin’s Michelin Star scene may be too far or out of budget, try considering a different destination — the Texas Hill Country. Just 40 minutes from the heart of downtown (and 20 to 25 minutes from La Cantera), this driving-distance destination is every foodie’s dream.
Memorable eats
The Dienger Trading Co.
Start your morning at this part bistro, part boutique in a beautiful historic building just off Main Plaza. The Dienger is a great place for a latte or full breakfast.
Cibolo Creek Brewing Co.
For lunch, head on over to this farm-to-table concept restaurant where the menu specializes in fresh, clean ingredients + imaginative dishes. It often offers weekend specials in addition to the regular menu.
Cypress Grille
In the heart of downtown, Cypress Grille is a great dinner option with its extensive wine list. Everything is cooked in a wood fire oven/stove in the kitchen + the sushi-grade fish is caught within the last 24 hours off the coast of Hawaii.
Thursday Night Tango with Bobby and Leah | 1 p.m. | Sway Dance Club | $10 | This one-hour guided instruction with San Antonio’s own Leah Gundrum and Bobby Duran is followed by a one-hour Argentine Tango practice.
Friday, Sept. 5
1st Friday Kundalini and Sound Bowls | 7-8:30 p.m. | Blue Heart Studio | $20+ | Channel your breathing techniques and practice your yoga poses with this end-of-the-week reset.
Wardruna World Tour with Chelsea Wolfe | 7:30 p.m. | Tobin Center for the Performing Arts | $52 | Get in dialogue with nature with this concert channeling Old Norse legend, rite, and song with the renowned Chelsea Wolfe.
Saturday, Sept. 6
Race the River - SASPAMCO | 8 a.m.-3 p.m. | River Crossing, Elmendorf | $30 | Join the next paddling event series with an after-party at the finish line at Helton Nature Park.
Sunday, Sept. 7
3rd Annual Windcrest 9/11 Remembrance Race: 5K | 8 a.m. | Windcrest City Park | $35 | Honor first responders and those lost at the third annual Windcrest 9/11 remembrance race — walk, run, or come out and just get active.
Monday, Sept. 8
“This is Spinal Tap” Movie Party | 7 p.m. | Alamo Drafthouse- Stone Oak | $15+ | Attend a “This is Spinal Tap” movie party at the Alamo Drafthouse to reminisce with friends over the madcap nostalgia-fest that is this 1984 mockumentary.
Tuesday, Sept. 9
Posture, Pee, and Pelvic Pain: A Brunch & Learn Workshop | 9:30-11:30 a.m. | Working Moms of San Antonio | $25 | Join this lively workshop with Lindsey Sutton, doctor of occupational therapy and women’s pelvic health specialist.
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Before there was the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, there was the San Antonio Municipal Auditorium. | Photo by Linda C. Flory, courtesy Texas Historical Commission and Portal to Texas History
On This Day
On Sept. 4, 2014, the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts first opened its doors to the public. On Sept. 3, 1926, its predecessor, the San Antonio Municipal Auditiorium, was dedicated to the memory of local citizens killed in World War I — before being razed in 2009 + reimagined as today’s Tobin.
Closing
After 10 years, local ramen spot Nama Ramen is closing at the end of September. Founded in 2015, the restaurant moved to its Babcock Street space in 2021. Owner Kevin Chu wrote: “Nama is coming to an end, but I promise this isn’t the last y’all will hear from me.” (MySA)
Coming Soon
The San Antonio Spurs are mobilizing support for the upcoming November Project Marvel vote with a new “WinTogether” campaign. It will kick off on Saturday, Sept. 6 at 6 p.m. at Idle Beer Hall and Brewery, with featured appearances by the Coyote Hype Squad and some other “special guests.” (Spectrum Local News)
Plan Ahead
It’s the most wonderful time of the year... spooky season. Haunted house opportunities abound: Try the 13th Floor Haunted House, Fright Fest at Six Flags Fiesta Texas, or Howl-o-Scream at SeaWorld San Antonio. If you’re extra tough, pay a visit to one of of San Antonio’s actually haunted locations.
Biz
In a unanimous vote, New Braunfels City Council just approved a $950,000 incentive package designed to attract a Lefko Plastics subsidiary to the area. The incentive will support the company’s proposed 40,000-sqft plant in New Braunfels to manufacture custom plastic parts for medical, transportation, and other industries. (San Antonio Business Journal)
Edu
Edgewood ISD has announced its next Superintendent’s Community Council meeting to be held on Wednesday, Sept. 17 at the EISD Conference Center. The meeting is designed to share ideas and support success of Edgewood ISD students. Come hungry — breakfast will be provided.
Civic
Patriot Academy’s bid with Kendall County to incorporate as its own city has been put on hold as Kendall County officials seek to get a legal opinion from the Office of the Attorney General. The creation of the proposed municipality, “Constitution City,” will not be on the November ballot. (San Antonio Express-News)
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When some of the big investors who backed companies like Uber and eBay before they IPO’d invest in a new company, people take note. That’s the case with Pacaso — 10,000+ everyday investors are already in. But the chance to join them ends Thursday, Sept. 18. Learn more about the opportunity.†‡*
Aside from megapacks and weekly coupons, did you know several retailers offer customers 55+ hefty discounts — sometimes up to 20% off? Learn about key Senior discounts and several more savings hacks older adults should know about to continue saving and building wealth at age 50+.*
If you’ve always wanted to meet a sulcata tortoise and enjoy a meaningful and magical hands-on experience for both kids and adults, look no further than the San Antonio Aquarium.
Pro tip: All educators, as well as children in foster care, get in free with appropriate identification. Groups of 12 or more also receive $1 discount per ticket.
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While you’re enjoying some good eats in Boerne, might I recommend a show with your dinner?
Boerne Community Theatre is set to host a staged reading of 9/11 commemorative play “The Guys” on Thursday, Sept. 11 — and the performing arts company’s mainstage production, comedy “Don’t Talk to the Actors,” runs weekends through Sunday, Sept. 14.
‡‡Finance “investment method” disclaimer: This is a paid advertisement for Pacaso’s Regulation A offering. Please read the offering circular at invest.pacaso.com. Reserving a ticker symbol is not a guarantee that the company will go public. Listing on the Nasdaq is subject to approvals. Comparisons to other companies are for informational purposes only and should not imply similar success. Under Regulation A+, a company has the ability to change its share price by up to 20%, without requalifying the offering with the SEC.
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