Day: July 8, 2018

Monthly retreats at Hiatus Spa + Retreat

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Hiatus Spa + Retreat offers guests a different package each month.  Photo: Hiatus Spa + Retreat, used with permission.

Each month, Hiatus Spa + Retreat creates special “Monthly Retreat” packages for guests to escape their daily routines and enjoy unique body treatments that end with a specialty cocktail. The upcoming monthly retreats include Tuscan Sun in July, Pacifica in August and Lotus in September. (Hiatus Spa + retreat, 2018)

July Monthly Retreat: Tuscan Sun
80 minutes. $195 | $128 h-circle
Whether memory or fantasy, let Tuscan Sun call to mind one of the most beautiful and distinctive corners of the Earth. Essences of Cypress, Blood Orange and Wisteria blend with Mediterranean Sea Salt for an aromatic body polish. A refreshing Vichy rinse and a nourishing olive body butter massage will leave guests glowing and ready to sip an Aperol Prosecco Spritz.

August Monthly Retreat: Pacifica
80 minutes. $195 | $128 h-circle
For August, the package incorporates an Awapuhi scrub butter made with Hawaiian red alaea salt and blended with Geranium, Ylang Ylang and Cedarwood for an exotic aromatic body polish. A gentle Vichy rain gives way to a rhythmic Lomi Lomi style massage, followed by a mouthwatering Mai Tai.

September Monthly Retreat: Lotus
80 minutes. $195 | $128 h-circle
A warming body scrub of Verbena Powder blended with essences of Palmarosa, Sandalwood and Lime will uplift and focus the mind as Fall approaches. A cleansing Vichy rinse, an invigorating massage and a refreshing kiwi capiroska complete the package.

Hiatus Spa + Retreat
312 Pearl Pkwy, Building 4, Ste 4112
San Antonio, TX 78215
(210) 202-3355

Independence Brewing Co. brings ‘Native Texan Films’ series to Alamo Drafthouse

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The summer film series ‘Native Texan Films’ is a tribute to the new Native Texan beer from Independence Brewing Co. Photo: Independence Brewing Co., used with permission.

Independence Brewing Co. is partnering with Alamo Drafthouse to bring a Texas-inspired summer film series celebrating the launch of the new pilsner Native Texan. The series “Native Texan Films” will take place from July 17 to August 27 and includes Texas-inspired film screenings at Alamo Drafthouse locations statewide. Each of the selected films, which include Friday Night Lights, Dazed and Confused and Urban Cowboy, is inspired by Texas pride as a tribute to the company’s new, authentically Texan pilsner. (Independence Brewing Co., 2018)

The film series will kick off with a screening of Bottle Rocket in Denton, Texas, where the cult classic was filmed nearly 23 years ago. Additional films will be screened at Alamo Drafthouse locations in Austin, Corpus Christi, El Paso, Dallas (Las Colinas), Houston, Laredo, Lubbock, New Braunfels and San Antonio. Admission will be free to the public; however, attendees can reserve a seat by purchasing a $5 voucher, which can be redeemed at the theater for an ice-cold can of Native Texan or another concession item.

The full Native Texan Films screening schedule:

Independence Brewing Co. chose Alamo Drafthouse as the venue for its summer film series because of its distinct Texas roots and the fact that the cinema house was founded on the principle of enjoying great beer while watching great films. Tickets are now available for all 11 of the scheduled film screenings. Details are available online.

Independence Brewing Co. is a local craft beer brewery and taproom located in Southeast Austin, Texas. Founded by Amy & Rob Cartwright in 2004, Independence Brewing Co. has grown from a small mom, pop, and dog operation to a team of 40 people producing more than 17,000 barrels each year with distribution throughout Texas and Arkansas. Independence Brewing Co. is now one of the largest and most beloved breweries in Central Texas.