Jazz, TX at the Pearl now offers salsa lessons on Saturdays. Photo courtesy of Jazz, TX, used with permission.
Jazz, TX is the Pearl’s newest upscale music venue owned and operated by renowned musician Brent “Doc” Watkins. It is located in the cellar of the Bottling House and hosts musical acts include jazz, blues, big band, Texas swing, salsa, conjunto, Americana and Doc Watkins himself. It is open Tuesday through Saturday and aside from music, guests can enjoy a wide variety of food, beverages, wine and spirits.
As of today Saturday November 12 Jazz, TX will also begin hosting Salsa lessons every Saturday from 1p.m. to 4p.m. Every hour will feature a different style of salsa dancing and will be taught by Semeneya, San Antonio’s #1 studio for Latin and salsa dancing. Each session is $12 and students of all levels are welcome. (Jazz, Tx, 2016)
Jazz, TX
313 Pearl Pkwy, Bldg 6 Suite 6001
San Antonio, TX 78215
(210) 332-9386
Tickets for the 20th Anniversary Tour of ‘RENT’ go on sale Friday November 11, 2016. Photo: google
The 20th anniversary tour of ‘RENT’ will be stopping in San Antonio in March 2017. It will be playing at the Majestic Theatre for five performances only from Friday March 3 through Sunday March 5, 2017. Single tickets go on sale this Friday November 11 and may be purchased at the Majestic Theatre box office, online, through Ticketmaster online or by calling 1-800-745-3000. Prices begin at $35 and orders for groups of ten or more can be made by calling (210) 226-5967. Single ticket orders must be done in person at the box office. Box office hours are 10a.m. to 5p.m. Monday through Friday and Saturday hours vary. Performances are 7:30p.m. on Friday, 2p.m. and 8p.m. on Saturday and 2p.m. and 7:30p.m. on Sunday. (North Park Lexus Broadway in San Antonio, 2016)
‘RENT’ is an original rock musical by Jonathan Larson. It premiered on Broadway in 1996 and forever changed the landscape of American theater. Twenty years later audiences around the world still relate to its message and now this theater masterpiece returns to the stage. The winner of the 1996 Tony Award for Best Musical, it is a re-imagining of Puccini’s La Bohème and follows an unforgettable year in the lives of seven struggling artists in New York’s Lower East Side. With its universal themes of love and hardships it has become a pop culture phenomenon that appeals to people of all ages. Its message of joy and hope in the face of fear reminds people to measure their lives with love, which is the only thing that matters.
Majestic Theatre
224 E Houston St
San Antonio, Tx 78205
(210) 226-5700
The movie adaptation of the Swedish bestseller ‘A Man Called Ove’ is now in theaters. Photo: amazon.com
Fredrick Backman is a Swedish columnist and blogger. He is also The New York Times bestselling author of “A Man Called Ove,” “My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry” and “Britt-Marie Was Here.” In his native Sweden they were all number one bestsellers and have been published around the world in more than twenty-five languages. The movie adaptation of “A Man Called Ove” starring Rolf Lassgård is now in limited release. It is in Swedish with English subtitles.
According to Amazon, “A Man Called Ove” is about a grumpy old man called Ove. People call him “the bitter neighbor from hell” because he has strong principles, strict routines and a short fuse. Just like everyone else, behind that cranky exterior there is a deeper story filled with sadness. He has always been this way but since his wife Sonia died it has gotten worse. He has decided that life without her is not worth living and has planned to join her. His life begins to change when a young couple with two young daughters moves in next door. They accidentally flatten his mailbox and that sets in motion a funny and heartwarming tale of unkempt cats, unexpected friendship and the ancient art of backing up a U-Haul. In the end Ove’s life, as well as those of his neighbors, will be forever changed.
Nao Latin Gastro Bar currently has a new fall menu out. Photo by Sandra Cruz
Nao Latin Gastro Bar is a student staffed restaurant at The Culinary Institute of America San Antonio located at the Pearl. Students do the cooking for lunch menus under the supervision of instructors so they can get real life restaurant experience. The menu features Latin American dishes rooted in tradition but reinvented using a variety of ingredients and techniques and includes seasonal and progressive Latin food. The Culinary Institute of America at San Antonio recently made the announcement that their new fall menu is now available at Nao Latin Gastro Bar. This new menu is for dinner only, is run by a professional staff and features starters, grill items and specialties that showcase fall flavors. (Nao Latin Gastro Bar, 2016)
The fall menu consists of: Starters to share– Empanadas with corn, salsa blanca and ají verde, Burrata and Charbroiled Beets with basil and orange and Pork Belly Skewers with chicharrón ají verde and cilantro. Grill options– Double Cut Pork Chop with fall flavors like mustard seeds, apples and turnips, a Filet served with Malbec glaze, potatoes,creamed leeks and spinach and a Mixed parrillada for two with NY steak, hanger steak, blood sausage, Argentinian chorizo, charred peppers, onions, potatoes and chimichurri. Specialties– Seared Scallops with vatapá sauce, crispy yucca and sweety drop peppers, Braised Lamb Shank with squash, peas and dried fruit and a Daily Seafood Catch served with tomatoes, olives and capers. Fall specialty beverages – Chicana 75 with Ancho Reyes, Campari, strawberries, lime and brut sparkling, the Tito’s and Hootch with Tito’s vodka, house made tepache, rosemary, lemon and salt and the Desert Rose made with sotol, Punt e Mes, Cocchi Americano and Aperol.
Nao Latin Gastro Bar is open for lunch Monday to Friday from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for dinner Tuesday to Thursday from 5:30 to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 5:30 to 10 p.m. and for brunch on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Nao Latin Gastro Bar
312 Pearl Parkway
San Antonio, TX 78215
(210) 554-6484
The Witte Museum is one of the participating museums of Bank of America’s Museums on Us.
This weekend, November 5 and 6, is the first full weekend of the month and as always Bank of America cardholders can take advantage of free admission at participating museums. On the first full weekend (Saturday and Sunday) of every month Bank of America cardholders get free access to more than 150 of the nation’s finest arts, cultural and educational institutions in 33 states and 101 cities. Museums on Us® is designed to give customers some cultural benefits and increase the community’s access to the arts. Some of these institutions range from art, children’s and history museums to science centers. (Bank of America, 2016)
Nationwide museums include:
Orlando Science Center – Orlando, FL
Shedd Aquarium – Chicago, IL
Portland Art Museum – Portland, OR
The Henry Ford – Dearborn, MI
All they have to do is present their Bank of America/Merrill Lynch credit card or debit card and a valid photo id. The offer is only for the cardholder, is for general admission and excludes fundraising events, special exhibitions and ticketed shows. The program continues to grow as more states join in this movement to foster an interest in the arts. A new feature of this program is the release of the Museums on Us® mobile site. By logging into the site people who are travelling can check if the city they are in has a participating museum.
Participating San Antonio museums include:
Witte Museum
San Antonio Museum of Art
McNay Art Museum
The DoSeum
So this weekend take advantage of free admission to the McNay Art Museum to enjoy the works of artists such as Pablo Picasso, Vincent van Gogh and Jackson Pollock. Or take the kids to The Doseum to get hands on experience in the museum’s three floors of interactive exhibits. The San Antonio Museum of Art has an extensive collection of Latin American, Asian and Ancient Mediterranean Art while the Witte Museum is the place to be to learn about natural history, science and South Texas Heritage.
River Relay & Get Outdoors 2016 will be this Saturday November 5 at Mission County Park. Photo by Sandra Cruz
This weekend at Mission County Park there will be a two in one event perfect for anyone looking for a way to experience the San Antonio River and spend some time outdoors. The San Antonio River Foundation in partnership with the San Antonio River Authority will present River Relay & Get Outdoors 2016 on Saturday November 5, 2016 and it promises something for everyone. It is a spectator friendly event that anyone can enjoy and features a competitive kayak/run race and fair. The purpose of this event is to attract people to the redeveloped Mission Reach Trail and get them to experience the river from a different perspective—on the water. While there they can get involved in outdoor activities and education, learn more about the environment and enjoy a healthy lifestyle.(San Antonio River Foundation, 2016)
The fun will start with an early morning river relay race and will continue throughout the day with educational activities and live music. The River Relay will take place from 9a.m. to 11a.m. and can be enjoyed as a race participant or a spectator. There are three ways to participate: run a 5K route on the Mission Reach Trail alone, kayak a 4K route down the San Antonio River alone, or do the race as part of a two person team with one member kayaking and the other running. Once the race participants cross the finish line they will join friends and the community in a celebration with live music by Two Tons of Steel, beer from Alamo Beer Company and more. Race winners will receive a $50 gift card courtesy of Broadway Bank. Anyone interested in participating in the race can register online. Online registration ends Friday November 4 at 12p.m. As of now, all free kayaks have been reserved.
The Get Outdoors fair will be from 10a.m. to 2p.m. at Mission County Park. There will be live music and activities from more than 30 organizations and local businesses. Those who attend will receive a free water bottle while supplies last. Activities will include rock wall, tennis, fly fishing, live animals, bean bag toss and circuit training. Food available for purchase will include wings, BBQ, smoothies and more.
Mission County Park
802 VFW Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78223
The Woodlawn Theatre is located in the heart of the Deco District. Photo by Sandra Cruz
This past September the Woodlawn Theatre held its Third Annual Deco Gala during which the theater announced the upcoming 2017 season. The season will feature six main stage productions including ‘Pippin,’ ‘Sister Act,’ ‘Shrek The Musical,’ ‘How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying,’ ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ and ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.’ (Woodlawn Theatre, 2016)
The Woodlawn Theatre is also introducing a new subscription package in 2017 titled ‘Season Flex Pass.’ This pass will allow patrons the flexibility of choosing only which shows they would like to attend instead of requiring them to choose a seat for each show in the season. The Flex Pass includes six vouchers valid for all six main stage productions with a limit of four vouchers per show. It also includes a saving of 20% on ticketing and fees, hassle free ticket exchange privileges and access to single tickets before they go on sale to the general public. Season subscriptions will still be offered and include these same benefits plus the ability to select seats for the entire season.
Single tickets will go on sale starting December 1, 2016. Both season subscription packages are now on sale and patrons have until February 10 to purchase a Season Subscription and until March to purchase a Flex Pass. This can be done online, in person at the theater, or by calling (210) 267-8388. All ticket sales are final.
Ticket prices are as follows:
Children/Students – $18 plus $3 service fee
Seniors/Military/First Responders – $24 plus $3 service fee
Adults – $29 plus $3 service fee
Season Subscription and Season Flex Pass – $155 each (20% savings on ticketing and fees)
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