On Saturday April 8 Paramour will be hosting the Consejo Shooting Stars Poker Tournament. Photo courtesy of Paramour, used with permission.
This year for Fiesta, Paramour and Martin Phipps will be hosting the Consejo Shooting Stars Poker Tournament, an official Rey Feo event. This event will benefit the Rey Feo Consejo Educational Foundation, a non-profit organization that raises funds for the League of United Latin American Citizens and the Rey Feo Scholarship Foundation. Rey Feo 69, Fred Reyes will be onsite. It is set for Saturday April 8 from 11a.m. to 6p.m. with check at 11a.m. and cards up at 12p.m. The cost for participants will be $200 if purchased in advance and $250 if purchased at the door on the day of the event. Anyone interested in participating may register online. All donations will include lunch, select cocktails, non-alcoholic drinks and 10,000 playing chips. Participants may purchase an additional 10,000 playing chips for $100. Table sponsorships are also available. The event is free and open to those not participating and food and drinks will be available for purchase. (Paramour, 2017.
Paramour
102 9th St, Suite 400
San Antonio, TX 78215
(210) 775-2343
‘Welcome to the Symphony’ by Carolyn Sloan is a children’s book that introduces readers to the world of classical music. Photo: amazon
Carolyn Sloan is a native New Yorker and a music educator at the Berkeley Carroll School in Brooklyn, New York. She is also a songwriter and musician and has been writing music for theater, television and children. As an author she has written ‘Finding Your Voice: A Practical and Spiritual Approach to Singing and Living.’ Her new book is ‘Welcome to the Symphony: A Musical Exploration of the Orchestra Using Beethoven’s Symphony No.’ It is illustrated by James Williamson, an illustrator, designer and artist whose work has appeared in The New York Times and numerous children’s books.
‘Welcome to the Symphony’ is an illustrated book targeted for children ages four to eight and uses Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony, one of the most popular musical pieces, to introduce young children to the world of classical music. It is an interactive picture book with a panel of 19 sound buttons that readers press when prompted during the narrative and takes them from the tuning of the orchestra to the end of the first movement. They can learn the basics of classical music including the definition of a symphony and conductor. From there they are immersed in the different aspects of music which includes melody, harmony, tempo and theme and the different type of instruments in a symphony.
This is an excellent book to introduce to young children who are becoming interested in classical music. It is informative and straight to the point and suitable for anyone who wants to learn about the different instruments, the background of each and the specific sounds they make. Even adults can benefit from it to learn the basics of classical music. It is recommended for parents looking to introduce their children to music in general and for anyone who appreciates musical instruments.
*A copy of this book was given for an honest review. The opinions expressed here are solely the author’s.
The sixth annual Austin Food + Wine Festival will take place April 28 – 30, 2017. Photo: Sandra Cruz
The sixth annual Austin Food + Wine Festival returns in April for three days of tastings and food demonstrations featuring local talent and celebrity culinary stars. It all takes place from Friday April 28 through Sunday April 30, 2017. Festival sponsors include FOOD & WINE, Republic National Distributing, Barilla, Toyota and KitchenAid. A full list of participating chefs and beverage talent, detailed festival information and ticket information is available online and all attendees must be 21 and older. (Austin Food + Wine Festival, 2017)
The All-In ticket is $625 per person and includes Saturday and Sunday Festival access, access to over 40 culinary demos and beer, wine and cocktail tasting sessions, access to the Fire Pits, all-day access to the Grand Taste Pavilion including the Chef Showcase, access to a special Sunday Gospel Brunch by The Warrior Gospel Band, Tim Love’s Hands-On Grilling Demo access for Saturday or Sunday and entrance to evening events including Friday night’s Lone Star Nights and Saturday night’s Rock Your Taco.
The Weekender ticket is $250 per person and includes Saturday and Sunday Festival access, access to over 40 culinary demos and beer, wine and cocktail tasting sessions, access to the Fire Pits, all-day access to the Grand Taste Pavilion including the Chef Showcase and a special Sunday Gospel Brunch by The Warrior Gospel Band.
There will also be a contest/giveaway in which one lucky winner will get to join award-winning chef and author Hugh Acheson on stage during his cooking demo as his Sous Chef. Prizes include an Austin Food + Wine Festival apron, a signed copy of his “A New Turn In The South” cookbook and an opportunity to assist Hugh, a world-renowned chef, restaurateur and James Beard award-winning cookbook author, while getting the ultimate hands-on lesson. Information on this unique opportunity is available online.
Auditorium Shores
800 W Riverside Dr
Austin, TX
(512) 974-6700
The Magik Theatre will be performing ‘Wake Up, Brother Bear!’ at the Pearl Studio. Photo: google
There is a theater event coming up for families who are wanting to introduce the littlest members of the family to the theater. The Magik Theatre will be performing ‘Wake Up, Brother Bear!’ at the Pearl Studio thanks to a grant from Whataburger. Performances will be on Saturdays from March 11 through April 1 at 10a.m. Tickets are $12 for ages one and older and children under one are free. Space is limited so reservations are suggested. Tickets and detailed information is available online. (The Magik Theatre, 2017)
‘Wake Up, Brother Bear!’ is a production of Theatre for the Very Young and is designed to be a gentle introduction to theater for children ages zero to five. It uses music, art and hands on sensory experiences in a toddler friendly atmosphere. The Magik Theatre’s ‘Wake Up, Brother Bear!’ has delighted and inspired toddlers, young children and their parents everywhere. The audience gets to watch Brother and Sister Bear experience a full year of seasons. The bears see a waterfall melt, meet a butterfly, chase an elusive fish and skate on an icy pond. Children are invited to join in the action using a small bag of props that help create the magical interactive moments.
‘Wake Up, Brother Bear!’ stars John Stillwaggon as Brother Bear and Carolyn Dellinger as Sister Bear. It is written by Janet Stanford and Kathryn Chase Bryer with music by Katie Chambers. Originally developed by Imagination Stage in Bethesda, Maryland, it is produced by special arrangement with Plays for Young Audiences.
Pearl Studio
Inside the Full Goods Building
200 E Grayson, Ste 115
San Antonio, TX 78215
(210) 212-7260
Southerleigh Fine Food & Brewery is hosting its first ‘Growls & Growlers’ pet adoption event on Saturday April 1, 2017. Photo: Sandra Cruz
Southerleigh Fine Food & Brewery is celebrating its 2nd anniversary and is partnering with Talk About It! SA, the Animal No-Kill program of the San Antonio Area Foundation to host the first annual ‘Growls and Growlers’ event on Saturday April 1 from 9a.m. to 1p.m. This pet adoption event will feature local animal rescue and pet resource organizations that will have about 50 dogs available for adoption and informational pet care advice. This event is free and open to the public and all organization’s adoption regulations and fees will apply. (Southerleigh Fine Food & Brewery, 2017)
Participating local organizations will include San Antonio Pets Alive!, San Antonio Humane Society, Alamo City Pit Bull Rescue and Rehabilitation, Animal Defense League, Missy’s Haven, Kriser’s Natural Pet, Pawderosa Ranch and SpaySA. Pawderosa Ranch will be providing complimentary gift cards to anyone who adopts during this event. To celebrate its anniversary Southerleigh will be offering beer specials all day, including pints for $5, 32oz beer growlers for $8 and 64oz beer growlers for $14 with 20% of proceeds going to all participating nonprofit pet organizations.
Southerleigh Fine Food & Brewery
136 E Grayson, Ste 120
San Antonio, TX 78215
(210) 455-5701
The San Antonio Museum of Art is offering free general admission on Tuesday March 14, 2017. Photo: google
Spring break is coming up soon and the San Antonio Museum of Art is making it easy for families to spend time together. On Tuesday March 14 from 10a.m. to 9p.m. the Museum is having free general admission with planned fun activities throughout the day. (San Antonio Museum of Art, 2017)
Guests will be able to take part in Pattern Palooza, a festival of art activities with painting, drawing and collage from noon to 4p.m. Children can spin records and learn more about digital music with the AM Project Bass Bus, an arts and digital program for children. At 5:30p.m. there will be a guided tour of the exhibition Of Country and Culture: The Lam Collection of Contemporary Aboriginal Art where visitors can learn more about Aboriginal people’s culture and art. There is a $10 surcharge for adults 18 years and up to see this exhibition. Local artist Terry Ybanez will be in the Museum galleries from 6p.m. to 8p.m. and guests will be able to join in the fun and sketch along with him for $10. To finish off the day there will be a sundown screening of Rabbit-Proof Fence (PG), a 2002 Australian drama film about the Stolen Generation. Throughout the day guests will be able to enjoy food from on-site food trucks including Cajun specialties from Cajun on da Geaux, tacos from Hot Burras and festival food from Drake’s Fun Food Truck.
San Antonio Museum of Art
200 W Jones Avenue
San Antonio, TX 78215
(210) 978-8100
Twin Liquors will be hosting a Grand Event this Thursday March 9, 2017. Photo: google
This month Texas celebrates its independence and to help celebrate Twin Liquors is hosting Texas Fest. Texas Fest celebrates home-grown spirits, wines, beers and ciders with Grand Events, Texas Twin Deals, a Texas wine sale and more. On Thursday March 9 from 5:30p.m. to 8p.m. Twin Liquors will be hosting a Grand Event at its San Antonio Marketplace location. It will feature meet and greet with several brands and is free and open to the public but participants must be 21 and older. (Twin Liquors, 2017)
Brands scheduled to appear are as follows but the list is subject to change:
Hotel Emma to host first No Kid Hungry Dinner on Sunday May 21, 2017. Photo: Sandra Cruz
On Sunday May 21 Chef John Brand and Executive Pastry Chef Jenn Riesmann of Hotel Emma will host the first ever San Antonio No Kid Hungry Dinner at Hotel Emma. Presented by Citi, this event will pair the two chefs along with a team of guest chefs to create a special multi-course dinner to benefit No Kid Hungry’s work to end childhood hunger in America. Individual tickets are available for purchase at $175 per person and packages and table hosting opportunities begin at $2,500. For additional information and to purchase tickets please visit No Kid Hungry online. (Hotel Emma, 2017)
This event will feature renowned guest chefs Ned Elliott of Foreign & Domestic in Austin, Ben Ford of Ford’s Filling Station in Los Angeles, Michael Paley of South Congress Hotel in Austin and Ryan Lachaine of Riel in Houston along with guest speaker Ruth Riley, general manager for the San Antonio Stars. There will be a cocktail reception at 6p.m. followed by a seated multi-course dinner and live auction at 7p.m. Guests will have the opportunity to bid on a variety of one of a kind luxury, culinary and travel items. Proceeds from the event will benefit No Kid Hungry’s work to end childhood hunger in Texas and across the country.
No Kid Hungry is a campaign of the national nonprofit Share Our Strength whose mission is to end childhood hunger. They do this by connecting kids to accessible, effective nutrition programs, building partnerships and advocating for policy changes needed to achieve these goals. Since the campaign’s launch, No Kid Hungry and its partners have connected kids struggling with hunger to more than 500 million meals.
Hotel Emma
136 E Grayson St
San Antonio, TX 78715
(210) 448-8300
The Spring 2017 International Artist in Residence exhibitions open on March 16, 2017. Photo: google
Artpace is a contemporary art space located in downtown San Antonio created to support artists with residences, exhibitions and educational programs to foster the creative process. Since it opened in 1995 Artpace has housed more than 200 artists through the International Artist In Residence program. Every year they host three residencies that include a Texas-based artist, one national artist and one international artist who are each chosen by a guest curator. After an eight week residency the artists will have their exhibits on site for two months. The purpose of these residencies is to give artists every opportunity to grow by giving them the resources they need.
The Spring 2017 International Artist In Residence program will feature artists Robert Hodge from Houston, Texas, Nicholas Frank from Milwaukee, Illinois and Kate Newby from New Zealand who were selected by guest curator Michelle Grabner from the University of Chicago. The opening reception will be on Thursday March 16 from 6p.m. to 9p.m. and will feature talks between the artists and Michelle Grabner starting at 7p.m. This event is free and open to the public and guests will be able to enjoy fare, refreshments provided by Alamo Beer Co and Pedernales Cellars and live music on the Artpace rooftop. The exhibitions will be on view until May 7, 2017. (Artpace, 2017)
Robert Hodge from Houston, Texas
Born and raised in Houston he studied visual art at the Pratt Institute in New York and the Atlanta College of Art. His work explores themes of memory and commemoration and he has had exhibitions in national and international institutions. He currently lives and works in Houston and his current projects include an album he executive produced titled “Two and 1⁄2 years: A Musical Celebration to the Spirit of Juneteenth” and his traveling installation titled “The Beauty Box.”
Nicholas Frank from Milwaukee, Illinois
He is an artist, writer and curator who blends these elements together in his new project, the Nicholas Frank Public Library in Milwaukee. His curatorial projects and artworks have been exhibited in institutions like the Tate Modern in London, Misako & Rosen and Lamp Gallery in Tokyo and New York and the Institute of Contemporary Art in Philadelphia. He currently writes curriculum and teaches in the New Studio Practice program at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design.
Kate Newby from New Zealand
Her work consists of site-specific projects that form relationships with locations through actions and draw directly from the locations in which they are presented. Recent solo exhibitions include Big Tree. Bird’s Eye, Michael Lett, Auckland, Tuesday evening. Sunday afternoon. Stony Lake. Cooper Cole, Toronto and The January February March, The Poor Farm, Wisconsin.
Artpace
445 North Main Avenue
San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 212-4900
‘Heartbreak Hotel’ is the new Alex Delaware novel by Jonathan Kellerman. Photo: amazon
Jonathan Kellerman is a psychologist and The New York Times bestselling author of suspense novels and nonfiction writings on psychology including “Savage Spawn: Reflections on Violent Children.” He is best known for his novels featuring child psychologist Alex Delaware who consults for the police with LAPD detective Milo Sturgis. “Heartbreak Hotel” is his most recent Alex Delaware novel that has Alex dealing with a patient who is almost one hundred years old.
According to Amazon, in “Heartbreak Hotel” Thalia Mars comes to see Alex with some unusual questions. He normally just treats children but the witty and charming woman convinces him to meet her in a suite at the Aventura, a luxury hotel that has a questionable history. During their session, she asks him disturbing questions about guilt, patterns of criminal behavior and victim selection. When asked why the fascination with the topic she promises answers during their next session but she is found dead the next morning. The investigation into her death turns out to be one of the most baffling cases Alex and Milo have come across in years. Her complicated life holds nearly a century of secrets that have violent connotations for everyone around her.
Born in New York City and raised in Los Angeles, Jonathan Kellerman worked his way through college as a cartoonist, illustrator, journalist and editor and received a BA in psychology at UCLA. He worked extensively with anxiety disorders and he used that experience to publish a book for parents titled “Helping the Fearful Child” in 1981. In 1985 he wrote his first novel “When the Bough Breaks” and it became a bestseller and was adapted into a TV movie. Since then he has written forty one crime novels, two children’s books and numerous nonfiction books.
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