Day: September 24, 2021

San Antonio Museum of Art celebrates the fall season

San Antonio Museum of Art celebrates the fall season with in-person and virtual events. Photo: San Antonio Museum of Art, used with permission.

In celebration of the season, the San Antonio Museum of Art (SAMA) is excited to announce their lineup of fall events, including online lectures, live performances, and trick-or-treating through the galleries. Starting on Saturday, September 28 from 6p.m. – 7p.m. one of the nation’s most acclaimed photographers, LaToya Ruby, will lead an online lecture “Using Photography for Social Change,” highlighting how art is a powerful tool for social transformation. Tickets are available online and are $5 for members and $10 for non-members. Check online to learn more about SAMA’s fall events. (San Antonio Museum of Art, 2021)

San Antonians can learn more about their city’s deep brewing history on Friday, October 8, from 6p.m. – 7p.m. during the online lecture “Brewing History is American History” with Theresa McCulla, PhD, Curator of the American Brewing History Initiative at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of American History. This talk will explore the role of beer in histories of technological innovation, immigration, and culture in San Antonio. Tickets are on sale here for $5 for members and $10 for non-members.

On Tuesday, October 12, San Antonio-based artist Jose Villalobos will perform in SAMA’s West Courtyard from 6p.m. – 6:30p.m. as part of the 2021 Texas Biennial. Having exhibited and performed nationwide, Villalobos’ San Antonio display reconciles the identity challenges in his life. Admission to the in-person artist performance is free.

Families can also enjoy trick-or-treating throughout the museum on Sunday, October 31 from 10a.m. – 5p.m. Visitors are encouraged to come dressed in their Halloween costumes as they explore the museum’s galleries. Swords, scepters, weapons, wands, and full-face masks will not be permitted.

The San Antonio Museum of Art serves as a forum to explore and connect with art that spans the world’s geographies, artistic periods, genres, and cultures. Its collection contains nearly 30,000 works representing 5,000 years of history. Housed in the historic former Lone Star Brewery on the Museum Reach of San Antonio’s River Walk, the San Antonio Museum of Art is committed to promoting the rich cultural heritage and life of the city. The Museum hosts hundreds of events and public programs each year, including concerts, performances, tours, lectures, symposia, and interactive experiences. As an active civic leader, the Museum is dedicated to enriching the cultural life of the city and the region, and to supporting its creative community.

Pearl’s fall events include tribute to pollinators, an herb festival, and a Día de los Muertos community altar

Pearl’s Día de los Muertos community altar will be available to for the community to view and share memories of loved ones. Photo: Pearl, used with permission.

Pearl is excited to announce various programs and events happening on campus this fall. This coming season, Pearl will host initiatives, an herb festival, and is also collaborating with local artists to create a community altar to celebrate Día de los Muertos. (Pearl, 2021)

“Pearl enjoys bringing the San Antonio community together and is excited to keep those experiences going this year after we were unable to do so in 2020. Our programming this fall will showcase food, culture, and arts from around the city.” – Pearl’s Chief Operating Officer Mesha Milsap

The 2021 fall programming is as follows:

Pearl Farmers Market and Pollinator Appreciation Month – October 1 – October 31
Pearl will continue to host the Farmers Market on Saturdays from 9a.m. to 1p.m. and its Makers Market on Sundays from 10a.m. to 2p.m. throughout the fall season. Guests can shop local fresh produce and goods at the nationally recognized Farmers Market each weekend.

In recognition of Pollinator Appreciation Month in October, Pearl is partnering with the Texas Butterfly Ranch to highlight the role pollinators play in the local food ecosystem. Through showcasing products at Farmers Market, sharing digital content, and introducing special signage on property highlighting host plants, Pearl brings awareness to pollinators and their role in making so many things possible.

Herb Festival: Parsley – October 16
The market will also host the 30th Annual Herb Market on Saturday, October 16 from 9a.m. to 1p.m. and will feature specialty herbs and other items. The featured herb of the year is Parsley (Petroselinum). A cooking demonstration is scheduled from 12p.m. to 1p.m. showcasing herbs and how to cook with the herb of the year. There will be activities for adults and children alike, experts to ask gardening questions, and fresh samples to take home.

Día de los Muertos – October 30 through November 7
Pearl continues its annual tradition of celebrating Día de los Muertos (celebrated November 1-2), with a community altar created by local artists and sisters, Manola and Maria Ramirez. The sisters are part of the all-female collaborative space, Lavaca Studios. The altar is dedicated to the San Antonio community and their loved ones who have passed away. The artists will use ethereal elements in the space like cempasúchil (marigolds), papel picado, and strands of tinsel to give visitors the feeling that they are walking into a place of worship. The focal point will be a tinsel heart as the centerpiece of the altar. The altar will be available to the public to view and share remembrances of loved ones from October 30 through November 7. Visitors can participate by lighting a digital candle for their loved ones who have passed.

Pearl is a dynamic neighborhood built around the historic Pearl Brewery, which operated from 1883 to 1999. Located just north of downtown San Antonio on the banks of the San Antonio River, it is home to architecturally significant buildings like the brewhouse and stable—both built in 1894—and numerous plazas. Today, Pearl is home to dozens of unique culinary concepts, one-of-a-kind retail, weekend markets, residential communities, innovative office tenants, the San Antonio campus of the Culinary Institute of America, and the award-winning Hotel Emma. Pearl is a vibrant district where community gathers to play, work, and live; it is a place where things are made and celebrated with purpose and sincerity. We invite all to gather and experience the best of what San Antonio has to offer.

Hopscotch new programming includes Salsa Sundays and El Remedio Food Truck

Starting this Sunday, Hopscotch guests can enjoy Salsa Sundays. Photo: Hopscotch, used with permission.

San Antonio’s popular immersive art gallery and lounge, Hopscotch, is bringing back Salsa Sundays just in time for fall. Every Sunday starting September 26, guests can visit Hopscotch to hear various live music acts. Latin Jazz artist Jose Amador will play at Hopscotch every other Sunday with his band NATIAO starting this weekend from 2p.m. to 5p.m. On alternating Sundays, guests will be able to hear live music from other groups and DJs. To stay up-to-date on the performance schedule, visitors can visit Hopscotch’s Instagram or new events page on their website. No cover or tickets needed. (Hopscotch, 2021)

El Remedio food truck will set up shop at Hopscotch – Starting in October, the popular local food truck El Remedio will be parked at Hopscotch’s patio from Thursdays through Sundays during Hopscotch’s regular hours. Guests can stop by the lounge and patio to grab a cocktail from the bar and try out some of El Remedio’s Instagram-worthy grub, like their Birria Tacos, Birria Ramen, Ceviche, and more. The truck, which has more than 55,000 Instagram followers, has quickly become a staple in the San Antonio food truck scene.

Southtown Vinyl Saturdays – DJ Freeverse / Southtown Vinyl will have a residency at Hopscotch and will spin every Saturday night in the lounge from 7p.m. to 10p.m. DJ Freeverse will also host a pop up shop each week with a small selection of unique vinyl for sale during his sets. There is no cover to attend.

Travis Park Plaza
711 Navarro, Suite 100
San Antonio, TX 78205

Salsa Sundays start this Sunday, September 26 and continue every week indefinitely from 2p.m. to 5p.m.
El Remedio to start service at Hopscotch sometime in October and be open until sell out during

Hopscotch’s operating hours, which are as follows:
Thursday, Friday & Sunday: Noon – 10p.m.
Saturday: 11a.m. – 11p.m.

Southtown Vinyl Saturdays start this Saturday, September 25 and continue indefinitely from 7p.m. to 10p.m.

PARKING:
Three-hour validated parking is discounted to $4 for all Hopscotch guests who park in the Travis Park Plaza Garage, which is adjacent to Hopscotch.

Hopscotch is an immersive and experiential brand that brings together artists in collaborative environments to create distinctive shared experiences. Co-founded by entrepreneurs Nicole Jensen and Hunter Inman, Hopscotch provides distinct experiences through the curation of local-centric, immersive, and experiential art. Hopscotch creates platforms for local, national and international artists to experiment with a wide spectrum of mediums and technology. Hopscotch’s aim is to elicit a sense of joy and wonder in the curated spaces, where guests may explore beyond their day to day reality. Hopscotch strongly believes in cultivating lasting relationships and cooperation with artists and their local communities. #LetsHopscotch