We know that Rome wasn’t built in one day and neither was this Lone Star State gem.
Stonehenge II is an art project that was erected by the late Al Shepperd + and his neighbor, Doug Hill in Hunt, TX over 20 years ago.
The project took a total of nine months to build at a slightly smaller scale than its original predecessor.
The entire structure was eventually relocated stone-by-stone on the campus of the Hill Country Arts Foundation (HCAF) where it currently resides.
⚒️ Art isn’t a monolith
With that said, here’s a quick breakdown of the build up.
The “stones” are made of plaster + graphite-covered metal mesh and steel frameworks.
Each one is about eight ft tall (and has been said to ring when you tap them).
The two 13-ft Easter Island head replicas were added by Shepperd after the initial megalithic circle.
🖼️ About HCAF
This year marks the 63rd anniversary of the Hill Country Arts Foundation.
In the middle of the 20th century, a small group of people were united by their love of the arts and the beauty of the Hill Country to create the HCAF entity.
One of its first projects was the Smith-Ritch Point Theatre — a 520-seat outdoor amphitheater.
keshi | Wed., June 22 | 8 p.m. | Aztec Theatre | $30+ | Enjoy a live performance from this Houston-native artist known for his falsetto vocals + textural instrumentals. 🎤
Tigres UANL vs. Santos Laguna | Wed., June 22 | Toyota Field | $18 | Watch these two Mexican professional football clubs go head to head. ⚽
The Big Texas Read | Wed., June 22 | Virtual | Free | Join this book club in discussing Wondra Chang’s debut novel, “Sonju.” 📖
Thursday
Benny Benassi | Thurs., June 23 | 9 p.m. | 1902 Nightclub, 1174 E. Commerce St. | $30 | Head to St. Paul Square to watch this house music legend hit the stage. 🔊
Friday
Alamo City Studios Film Mixer | Fri., June 24 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Alamo City Studios, 1113-C E. Houston St. | Free | Update your resume and check out this networking event for all of those interested in working in the entertainment industry. 🎬
Saturday
Nékter Juice Bar Grand Opening | Sat., June 25 + Sun., June 26 | 8 a.m.-8 p.m. | Nékter Juice Bar, 5920 Broadway | Free | Celebrate the grand opening of this local business with special discounts. 🧃
Sunday
Fabulous Fashion Show – Metamorphosis | Sun., June 26 | 2:30-6 p.m. | The Dominion Country Club | $50+ | Strut over to this charity fashion show event benefiting The Alzheimer’s Association of South Texas. 👠
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According to a filing, a three-story, $5.4 million retail space project is slated for construction at 25392 Canyon Golf Rd. near Stone Oak. The 15,876-sqft of tenant lease space named Providence is slated for completion in June 2023 and will be designed by SATX-based WestEast Design Group. 🏬
Dallas-based real estate investment company Rise Industrial Group is planning a $24 million industrial shell building along with a 1,600-sqft office named Rise Loop 410 on the Eastside. The 360,462-sqft development is expected to be finished in August of next year. ⚒️
Health
A medical office building + ambulatory surgery center are currently planned for Schertz along the I-35 corridor. The 52,000-sqft structure will bring critical medical services to the area with tenants like Baptist Medical Network. 🏥 (San Antonio Business Journal)
Environment
Meadows Center for Water and the Environment will receive $2 million in federal funding to further research on how climate change is affecting Central Texas’ water resources. Texas State University professor Robert Mace will lead the effort in San Marcos. 🔬 (San Antonio Report)
Announced
Starting now, guests who purchase a SeaWorld annual pass will also get a free Aquatica pass. Both Silver and Gold tier levels grant pass holders free parking along with additional tickets for guests. The limited-time deal will be available until Mon., July 4. 💧
Eat
Southside staple Bobbie’s Café is celebrating its 50th anniversary with half-off homemade pie on Thurs., July 14. The long-standing diner at 6728 S. Flores St. has been family-owned for four generations since 1972. 🥧 (KSAT-12)
Arts
The San Antonio African American Community Archive and Museum has partnered with IKEA Live Oak to highlight the history of Juneteenth with a mural-size storyboard. The exhibit is free to view next to the store’s food hall at 1000 IKEA-RBFCU Pkwy.
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We’re loving Cool Beans Café’s newest menu item — the Golden Vanilla Chai. This dog-themed neighborhood coffee bar is located at 17803 La Cantera Terrace Ste. 8123 near the Éilan Hotel and Spa Resort.
Pro tip: while you’re there, why not bring your furry friend + treat them to something off the pup menu? And for the humans, take a look at the stunning breakfast board for two.
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Missed yesterday’s newsletter? Find all the places you can find free yoga classes around SATX.
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