UTSA Whataburger Resource Room at UTSA Main Campus Ribbon Cutting. Left to Right: LaTonya (LT) Robinson, Senior Vice Provost for Student Affairs and Dean of Students at The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA); Whataguy; Dash Blaker, Director of Community Experience and Public Relations, Whataburger; Herb Ganey, Executive Director of the Student Union at The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA); Rowdy the Roadrunner; Melba Harris, Manager, Media & Community Experience, Whataburger; and Eric Cooper, President & CEO, San Antonio Food Bank. Photo: Whataburger, used with permission.
As part of the Whataburger Feeding Student Success program, this rebranded, student-operated resource room provides nutritious food, toiletries, and other basic needs to help UTSA students succeed on their college journey. This is all made possible by Whataburger’s three-year commitment to support this resource room. With the help from the San Antonio Food Bank, nutritious food, free of charge, is now available again year-round. The UTSA Whataburger Resource Room is open to all UTSA students. A similar Whataburger resource room also operates at the UTSA Downtown Campus.
Since 1950 when Harmon Dobson opened the first Whataburger as a small roadside burger stand in Corpus Christi, Whataburger has focuses on its fresh, made-to-order burgers and friendly customer service. Today, the company is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, with more than 850 locations across its 14-state footprint, and sales of more than $2.8 billion annually. Whataburger has 50,000 Family Members (employees) and more than 60 million customers who like to customize their Whataburgers just the way they like it.
UTSA Whataburger Resource Room at UTSA’s main campus. Photo: Whataburger, used with permission.
La sabanía del peñasco blanco, Huásabas, 2012 Digital photograph on photographic paper. Photo: Werner Segarra, used with permission. Part of Vaqueros de la Cruz del Diablo, fall exhibit at the Briscoe.
The Briscoe Western Art Museum will transport everyone to the birthplace of the modern cowboy during its fall exhibition, Vaqueros de la Cruz del Diablo: Contemporary Photography of the Northern Mexican Cowboy. Making its United States debut at the Briscoe, Vaqueros de la Cruz del Diablo features celebrated photographer Werner Segarra inviting audiences to peer into the world of the Norteño Cowboys from Sonora, Mexico – not as a casual tourist, but as an intimate observer. A series of opening events that includes a documentary, artist’s lecture, and tours spans September 23-26. Following a preview party on September 24, the exhibition opens to the public September 25,2021 – January 24, 2022. (Briscoe Western Art Museum, 2021)
With almost sixty images that span more than twenty years of the lives of the vaqueros, Segarra showcases the expansive landscape, their daily work, and the intimacy of their homes, not merely documenting the vaquero, but bringing forward through his images both meaning and a celebration of his subjects and their way of life. Vaqueros de la Cruz del Diablo takes you into the little-known culture of the cowboys of Sonora, Mexico, sharing aspects of their daily lives through the eyes and lens of Segarra. The photographs share the unique, passionate and strenuous life that these vaqueros lead. The exhibition is accompanied by Norteño music especially created by Leo Lopez. Video clips woven throughout the exhibition further illustrate the stories.
A professional photographer for more than thirty years, Segarra has participated in numerous group and individual exhibitions in various international galleries and museums. Vaqueros de la Cruz del Diablo showcases the lives and people Segarra has encountered by immersing himself in the Mexican cowboy world. Inspiration for Segarra’s work comes from personal experience after living in various countries around the world during his childhood and adolescence. Knowledge acquired throughout those years cultivated Segarra’s artistic sensitivity and respect for native cultures. The most significant encounter and inspiration for this exhibition was a student exchange that took him to northern Mexico. That experience captivated and motivated him to transmit his love and respect for this culture and share it with the rest of the world.
Exhibition opening events include:
“The Making Of” Vaqueros – Documentary Screening with Werner Segarra and Ellen Riojas Clark Thursday, September 23 from 6p.m to 8p.m. Instituto Cultural de Mexico.
Join the Briscoe at the Instituto Cultural de Mexico for a documentary screening and conversation with distinguished guest Ellen Riojas Clark, Ph. D., Professor Emerita in the Department of Bicultural Studies at University of Texas at San Antonio, and Werner Segarra, photographer of Vaqueros de la Cruz del Diablo: Contemporary Photography of the Northern Mexican Cowboy. A highly respected scholar, Dr. Clark’s received three National Endowment for the Humanities grants focused on Mexican American and Latino literature and culture research examines ethnic and cultural identity and cultural studies topics and is executive producer for the “Latino Artist Speaks: Exploring Who I Am” series. The event is free and open to the public.
Exclusive Preview Party: Vaqueros de la Cruz del Diablo Friday, September 24, from 6:30p.m. to 8:30p.m. The Jack Guenther Pavilion at the Briscoe Western Art Museum
Join photographer Werner Segarra and Briscoe CEO and President Michael Duchemin, Ph.D., for the first look at Vaqueros de la Cruz del Diablo: Contemporary Photography of the Northern Mexican Cowboy. The event includes complimentary valet, beer, wine, specialty cocktails, and light bites. Free for Briscoe members and $25 for future members, RSVP or purchase tickets by September 20. Tickets are also available by calling 210.299.4499.
Artist Lecture: Vaqueros de la Cruz del Diablo with Werner Segarra and John Philip Santos Briscoe Western Art Museum Saturday, September 25, from 1p.m. to 3p.m.
Listen in as Werner Segarra and guest moderator John Philip Santos take a closer look at how the videos and photographs of Vaqueros de la Cruz del Diablo were created and what inspired Segarra to pursue the subject. Following the lecture, Segarra will sign copies of his book, “Vaqueros de la Cruz del Diablo,” available at the Museum Store. The lecture and signing are free with museum admission.
A member of the board of directors of the Briscoe Western Art Museum, John Philip Santos serves as a University Distinguished Scholar in Mestizo Cultural Studies to the Honors College at the University of Texas at San Antonio. He is the author of the acclaimed book, “Places Left Unfinished at the Time of Creation,” as well as “The Farthest Home Is in an Empire of Fire.” Santos has created an international forum for exploring mestizo cultural identity, or mestizaje, at UTSA and As an Emmy-nominated television producer, he has produced more than forty broadcast documentaries and news programs on cultural themes in sixteen countries for CBS and PBS.
Vaqueros de la Cruz del Diablo Artist Tour with Werner Segarra Briscoe Western Art Museum Sunday, September 26, from 1p.m. to 3p.m.
Join photographer Werner Segarra for a guided tour through Vaqueros de la Cruz del Diablo. Peer into the world of the Northern Mexican vaquero as an intimate observer and discover how Segarra was able to capture the life of the vaquero and a way of life that is on the brink of disappearing. Free with museum admission.
Vaqueros de la Cruz del Diablo is supported in part by the Elizabeth Huth Coates Charitable Foundation of 1992, the Betty Stieren Kelso Foundation, and the Texas Commission on the Arts, with special consideration to the Wyatt Family Foundation.
Preserving and presenting the art, history and culture of the American West through engaging exhibitions, educational programs and public events reflective of the region’s rich traditions and shared heritage, the Briscoe Western Art Museum is located on the San Antonio River Walk at 210 W. Market Street in the beautifully restored 1930s former San Antonio Public Library building. Named in honor of the late Texas Gov. Dolph Briscoe Jr. and his wife, Janey Slaughter Briscoe, the museum includes the three-story Jack Guenther Pavilion, used for event rentals and programs, and the outdoor McNutt Sculpture Garden.
Labor Day weekend activities include a Wine Weekend Extravaganza and live music. Photo: JL Bar Ranch, Resort & Spa, used with permission.
Labor Day Weekend is right around the corner, and JL Bar Ranch, Resort & Spa is offering an exciting Wine Weekend Extravaganza alongside family-friendly activities for the whole family to enjoy as we say goodbye to summer. From a live concert to special wine tasting and dining options, the 5-day event will close out summer on a high note. (JL Bar Ranch, Resort & Spa, 2021)
Across the resort’s 13,000 sprawling acres in the heart of Texas Hill Country, guests will be able to take part in—
Wine Down Weekend: The three-night wine event centers around Jackson Family Wines, featuring exclusive tastings of the Cardinale, Lokoya, and Spire Collections in addition to meet and greets with the Jackson Family. Seasoned winemaker Chris Carpenter will be onsite to lead wine pairings with JL Bar’s exclusive dinners.
Music & Memories: On Saturday, September 4, rising Country/Americana artist William Beckmann will perform a private live concert at JL Bar’s Private FBO Hangar for the resort’s overnight guests.
Firework Food: JL Bar’s Chef Sergio has curated special menus for the weekend to pair seamlessly with select vintages of the Jackson Family Wines.
Make it an Extra-Long Weekend: The stunning Hill Country resort is offering an exclusive Labor Day package rate for couples ($4,995+) and individuals (3,295+), which allows visitors to take advantage of the resort’s fourth night free offer for those who would like to extend and arrive on Wednesday, September 1. Pricing includes all meals, pre-scheduled wine events, and a table for the William Beckmann concert. Holiday stays can be booked by calling 855-414-3337 or visiting JL Bar Ranch, Resort & Spa.
Hill Country Adventures: On top of all the holiday activities, the resort will be offering outdoor experiences including horseback riding and a horse psychology experience, off-road ATV adventures, a Putting/Chipping Green, and swimming. Guests can also partake in the resort’s Labor Day Weekend clay pigeon shooting contest for a chance to win a prize.
Hopdoddy’s Labor Day deals are available for a limited time only. Photo: Hopdoddy Burger Bar, used with permission.
This Labor Day weekend, the nationally recognized burger joint, Hopdoddy Burger Bar, has several special deals for guests. From Thursday, September 2 through Monday, September 6, you can order Hopdoddy’s DIY Burger Kit and get one free 12-ounce bottle of Hop Sauce when using the code BOTTLED at checkout. The Hop Sauce is available in five flavors, like the Chipotle Aioli, Doddy Mayo and more. (Hopdoddy Burger Bar, 2021)
If instead you are looking for a drink to celebrate on Labor Day, try Hopdoddy’s Roadie — a half-gallon bag of frozen house margarita made with fresh, hand-squeezed juice — so you can enjoy and easily celebrate with friends. All Hopdoddy orders can be placed in-person at any Hopdoddy location or online for pickup.
In 2010, four friends had a goal: to set a new standard for burger bars. Hopdoddy pushed the boundaries of what is expected by bringing together craft beer and unique burger concoctions – all with high-quality ingredients and even higher standards. With every purchase of a Goodnight Good Cause burger, a portion of the proceeds give back to Hopdoddy’s favorite community charitable organizations.
Acclaimed Chef Steve McHugh welcomes special guest Chef Todd Pulsinelli to support South Texas’ culinary community. Photo: google
Texas food lovers will have the opportunity to be entertained by some of the nation’s most acclaimed chefs as the San Antonio Food & Wine Alliance (SAFWA) launches its celebrated Wine & Dine dinner series. James Beard Award nominee Steve McHugh will host special guest Chef Todd Pulsinelli for an Oktoberfest feast paying homage to San Antonio’s German heritage. Money raised will benefit the Alliance’s Culinary Grant Program in South Texas. (San Antonio Food & Wine Alliance, 2021)
“We are extremely excited and honored by the support of such an incredible Texas chef. With a lauded Louisiana chef added to the lineup, we are sure to have a memorable Wine & Dine dinner.” – Gina Burchenal, interim executive director of the Texas Food & Wine Alliance.
In the unique dinner format, attendees get an up-close-and-personal opportunity to understand each chef’s inspiration and culinary philosophy through specially designed menus expertly paired with top-tier wines and spirits. Previous Wine & Dine dinners held in Austin have featured culinary legends Jacques Pépin, Lidia Bastianich, Emeril Lagasse, and nationally acclaimed chefs Hugh Acheson, Aaron Franklin, Matthew Jennings, Alon Shaya, and more.
The exclusive dinner will take place on Sunday, September 19 at Cured, McHugh’s acclaimed restaurant located at the historic Pearl. Five-time James Beard-nominated Chef McHugh will collaborate with Chef Pulsinelli on five delectable courses.
Recognized by his peers as one of the Best Chefs America, Pulsinelli is a fixture of New Orleans’ hospitality community, with stints at Warbucks, The American Sector at the National World War II Museum, and August. His fresh take on classic Creole cooking is currently wowing guests at buzzy boutique hotel The Chloe.
Tickets are available now at San Antonio Food & Wine Alliance’s (SAFWA) for $225 and include wine and beer pairings by acclaimed sommelier and TFWA board member Paula Rester-Salinas. The experience will kick off with a cocktail hour at 5:30p.m., followed by dinner at 6:30p.m.
Guests can also support the Alliance from September 18-October 3, two weeks of activations celebrating German culture at the historic Pearl. Lick Honest Ice Creams, Park Bar, and Southerleigh Fine Food & Brewery will offer special treats or flights with a portion of the proceeds benefiting SAFWA.
All funds raised will benefit the host city’s culinary communities through SAFWA’s programming, including the Culinary Arts Career Conference for high school students and a unique grant program supporting culinary innovation and community giveback. As a continuation of its dynamic decade of success in supporting and cultivating Austin’s culinary businesses and nonprofits, the Austin Food & Wine Alliance (AFWA) expanded statewide in September 2020 to replicate its mission in Texas’ major cities, a move that will support pandemic recovery over the next several years. The newly formed Texas Food & Wine Alliance is the umbrella organization overseeing the AFWA, SAFWA, the Dallas Food & Wine Alliance, and the Houston Food & Wine Alliance.
The San Antonio Food & Wine Alliance is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering awareness, support, and innovation in the South Texas culinary community through grants, educational programming, and events. Guided by an all-volunteer board of directors and committees made up of culinary- and community-minded professionals, the Alliance’s commitment is to support, inspire, and showcase Texas and beyond through the power of our diverse culinary communities.
Rodgers + Hammerstein’s ‘Cinderella’ opens today at the Woodlawn Theatre. Photo: google
Rodgers + Hammerstein’s ‘Cinderella’ is the new Broadway adaptation of the classic musical. It opens today at the Woodlawn Theatre and will run until Sunday September 19, 2021. Performance times are Friday and Saturdays at 7:30p.m. and Sundays at 3p.m. Tickets range from $18 to $30 and are available online. Due to COVID seating restrictions, all tickets are general admission and must be purchased in advance, online only. Seating is on a first come, first served basis. The Woodlawn Theatre Box Office is not currently conducting in-person or phone purchases. For assistance, please email Woodlawn Theatre. (Woodlawn Theatre, 2021)
‘Cinderella’ is a contemporary take on the classic tale and features Rodgers and Hammerstein’s most beloved songs including “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible/It’s Possible,” and “Ten Minutes Ago,” alongside a hilarious and romantic libretto by Tony Award nominee Douglas Carter Beane as well as some new characters, and surprising twists. Cinderella is sponsored by the Jefferson Woodlawn Lake Community Development Corporation.
Director: Chris Rodriguez Choreographer: Kahlee Moore Music Director: Jane Haas Cast includes Ella-Jimmi Nelson-Reid, Topher-Joshua Cook, Madame-Beth Erwin, Sebastian-Christopher Steinmetz, Marie-Amanda Golden, Gabrielle-Rebekah Williams, Jean-Michel-Lorenzo Mireles, Charlotte-Morgan Clyde, and Lord Pinkelton-Myles Harris.
During the ‘Cinderella’ run, the Woodlawn Theatre is partnering with Special Olympics Texas and will be collecting in-kind donations on their behalf.
There is a special 2p.m performance on Saturday September 11 and a 7p.m. performance on Thursday September 16.
‘Cinderella’ community appreciation nights: Pride Appreciation Night: August 28 with the San Antonio AIDS Foundation ASL Night: September 10
The End of Summer pool party will include Vegas style showgirls, showmen, and complimentary small bites and toast at sunset. Photo: La Cantera Resort & Spa, used with permission.
An End of Summer Soirée, “Viva La Cantera” pool party at Topaz, presented by La Cantera Resort & Spa, will take place Thursday September 2 from 7p.m. to 11p.m. La Cantera Resort & Spa will donate a portion of the proceeds to Spurs Give, the official nonprofit of Spurs Sports and Entertainment. Sip on summer-inspired cocktails and relish in small bites with unrivaled views of the Texas Hill Country as backdrop. At sunset, enjoy a complimentary toast courtesy of Moët & Chandon. (La Cantera Resort & Spa, 2021)
There will be Vegas style showgirls, showmen, and tunes by DJ Celina and guests are encouraged to come dressed in white chic attire. Event partners are Dillard’s at The Shops at La Cantera, Dior at Dillard’s, Land Rover of San Antonio, Spurs Give, Belvedere, and Moët & Chandon.
Tickets are $150 per person and guests must be 21 and over; ID required. For a limited time use promo code “sunkissed” for $50 off the admission price. Resort guests will simply present their room key at the registration desk to receive their wrist bands. Stay the night with a two ticket package that includes a one-night stay, double occupancy, resort fees and tax for $450. To purchase tickets or make reservations, visit La Cantera Resort . Tickets are non-refundable. In the event of inclement weather, ticket will be honored for a future event based on availability.
Thursday, September 2, 7p.m. to 11p.m.
7p.m. – doors open, complimentary cocktail from Belvedere
7p.m. to 8p.m. – complimentary small bites
8:30p.m. – sunset toast courtesy of Moët & Chandon
9p.m. – let the party begin! 21 and over only
La Cantera Resort & Spa 16641 La Cantera Parkway San Antonio, TX 78256 (210) 558-6500
Taco Cabana launches TC Time featuring signature menu items. Photo: Taco Cabana, used with permission.
Starting today, August 24, 2021 through October 2021, Taco Cabana invites guests to enjoy “TC Time!,” featuring a selection of special offers on breakfast, lunch, and dinner tacos as well as TC shareables like nachos and flautas, perfect for any celebration or get-together. (Taco Cabana, 2021)
During breakfast hours only, TC breakfast fans can enjoy their choice of two breakfast tacos for just $3. Choose from Bacon, Egg & Cheese; Potato, Egg & Cheese; or Eggs a la Mexicana. Coffee or a 20 oz. soft drink can be added to the offer for just $1.
Available all day, TC guests can also enjoy their choice of two lunch or dinner tacos for just $4. Choose from Shredded Chicken, Ground Beef or Chicken Fajita tacos. A 20 oz. soft drink can be added to the offer for just $1.
Looking for the ideal meal for two? Enjoy TC’s new “2 Can Dine for $10.99” offer. Choose from the Shredded Chicken Taco Plate, Ground Beef Taco Plate, or the 3-pack Flauta Plate. Up to two 20 oz. soft drinks can be added to the “2 Can Dine for $10.99” offer for $1 each.
Looking to share with a group? TC has you covered with shareables including:
Ground Beef Kickin’ Nachos for $7.99
12-Pack Flautas for $13.99
Two cheese quesadillas, 12 flautas and (3) 3.25 oz. quesos for $19.99
Add up to two 20 oz. soft drinks to any shareable for $1 each
TC continues to celebrate August as National Peach Month with a new frozen Peach margarita. Available for just $2, guests ages 21 years or older can complement their meal with a signature Lime, Strawberry, Mango, Strawberry Mango, Mangonada, Blue Curacao, Watermelon, Dragonfruit, or Peach margarita while supplies last. The Pickle margarita is also available at select Texas locations. TC also has gallon margaritas available in Lime, Strawberry and Mango flavors for $34.99 or Blue Curacao for $36.99.
All menu items, including the TC TIME! items and $2 margaritas, can be ordered online or via the MYTC! App for convenient curbside pick-up. TC drive-throughs are open for food and alcohol purchases and Taco Cabana dining rooms and patios are open for on-site dining as well. Members of the MYTC! Loyalty Program also earn reward points for every alcoholic beverage purchase.
Taco Cabana, a subsidiary of YTC Enterprises, LLC, was founded in 1978. The brand specializes in Tex-Mex-inspired food including enchiladas, fajitas, quesadillas, flautas, burritos, tacos, flour tortillas and a selection of made-from-scratch salsas and sauces. Restaurants feature open-display cooking, a selection of beer and tequila margaritas, patio dining, drive-thru windows, curbside pick-up and delivery. As of August 1, 2021, Taco Cabana operates 142 company-owned restaurants in Texas.
Yuengling, America’s top craft beer, brings its iconic brands to the Alamo city and across Texas. Photo: The Yuengling Company, used with permission.
Glazer’s Beer and Beverage of Texas is excited to announce that Yuengling, America’s oldest brewery and leading craft brand, is bringing the goods to the Alamo City. After a highly-anticipated launch, San Antonio residents and fans across the state can now enjoy the iconic beverage on-tap, at-home or at their favorite destinations throughout South Central Texas where Glazer’s distributes. (Yuengling, 2021)
Yesterday at 11a.m., a Yuengling-branded river barge descended down the San Antonio River Walk, parking in front of Michelino’s restaurant where Yuengling fans, visitors to San Antonio, and locals enjoyed tastings of the Traditional Yuengling Lager and partook in photos in front of the branded barge. Fans cheered “I love Yuengling!” as the barge passed venues along the River Walk. This iconic delivery marked the arrival of Yuengling products being made available in-stores across San Antonio for purchase.
Photo courtesy of Glazer’s Beer and Beverage of Texas and D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc., used with permission.
“We are honored to be the distribution partner for The Yuengling Company in Texas and to become a part of the Yuengling family. “For years we have heard the demand for America’s oldest brewery, and we are excited to finally share this iconic beer with our retailers around the state.” – Nicholas Meyers, Portfolio Manager at Glazer’s Beer and Beverage of Texas.
Family owned and operated for more than 192 years, the cherished Yuengling family recipes and proprietary yeast were transported via armored truck over a three-day journey, starting in Pottsville, Pennsylvania and ending in Fort Worth, Texas so that Yuengling’s beers would be brewed locally in Texas to their highest standards of excellence. Fan-favorite brands Yuengling Traditional Lager, famous for its rich amber color, Light Lager 99, Golden Pilsner and FLIGHT by Yuengling, the Next Generation of Light beer with only 2.6 carbs and 95 calories, are now available for purchase throughout the state.
Led by the Sixth Generation Yuengling, Wendy, Jen, Debbie and Sheryl Yuengling alongside their father, Fifth Generation owner Dick Yuengling, the family is excited to finally make their beloved beer available to fans in Texas after years of demand. Fans can rest assured that the Yuengling beers will be brewed to Yuengling perfection here in their new home, and can look out for fun ways the brand plans to engage with Texas fans in the coming months by following along on Facebook, on Twitter, Instagram, and their website.
“It’s an important day for our brewery as we take this large first step in our Westward expansion,” said Wendy Yuengling, Chief Administrative Officer and 6th generation family member, D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc. “On behalf of our entire Yuengling family, we are humbled by the opportunity to bring the goods to the people of San Antonio. The passion these fans have shown for our beer and our brand brings into perspective the nearly 200-years of hard work and perseverance that have brought us to this point in our brand’s history. We continue to be inspired by our fans and past generations to brew the best beer possible, and look forward to continuing to do so in this amazing state.”
Yuengling will be available for purchase at major retailers throughout Texas and through Glazer’s distribution partners. To purchase Yuengling in San Antonio and surrounding areas, customers can use Yuengling’s Beer Finder to secure their goods today.
A long-time supporter of a variety of charities, including many military-based organizations through its Stars and Stripes Program that works alongside Team RWB and Operation Gratitude, as well as its multi-year partnership with TAPS, the Yuengling brand is a perfect fit for Military City U.S.A. and strongly aligns with the mission of Glazer’s Beer and Beverage of Texas to support current and former military members. Glazer’s and Yuengling look forward to partnering on future efforts in San Antonio to support those who commit their lives to defending and serving the U.S.
Formed in September 2020, The Yuengling Company is a Joint Venture between D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc., America’s Oldest Brewery®, and the Molson Coors Beverage Company. Headquartered in Ft. Worth, Texas, The Yuengling Company will drive new market expansion and lead all facets of the business beyond the 192 year old brewer’s existing 22-state footprint plus any future D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc.’s New England expansion. In 2021, Yuengling Company will launch in Texas with Yuengling Traditional LAGER, Yuengling Light Lager 99, Golden Pilsner and FLIGHT by Yuengling.
The DoSeum’s holiday exhibit is DoSeum Express: Tiny Trains and Trolleys. Photo: google
The DoSeum is proud to announce an exciting group of artists selected as part of its fifth annual Artist-in-Residence (AIR) program. For this year’s Artist-in-Residence exhibition, The DoSeum sought artists who traditionally work in miniature and who could bring an artistic touch to the holiday exhibit DoSeumExpress: Tiny Trains and Trolleys. “We are thrilled to work with these talented artists to launch a new holiday tradition for San Antonio Families” says Dan Menelly, DoSeum CEO, “The miniature worlds created by these artists for DoSeumExpress: Tiny Trains and Trolleys are imaginative, playful, and incredibly creative, we cannot wait to share them with our visitors.” (The DoSeum, 2021)
The 2021 DoSeum Artists-in-Residence are:
Daniel Rivera, who creates miniature worlds that provide the viewer with a sense of amusement and exploration while expressing complex subjects rendered in a miniature scale.
Kallie Cheves’ work involves photographic installations that hold deep roots in surrealism. Cheves also writes and illustrates children’s picture books using hand-cut paper miniature creatures. She enjoys weaving science with myth and lore to encourage social-emotional conversations between children and their caregivers.
Linda Vivenza began sharing small-scale dollhouse scenarios with running humorous and quotable narratives in 2013, primarily for the development of large-scale photos. Her life-like miniature displays capture interactions, which move people together to share common, funny moments in real life.
Randall Rudd was once an actual child himself and has fostered his interest in all things mechanical and miniature since inventing a working phonograph with Tinker Toys at age Aside from being a university professor, Rudd also delights in model railroading and creating automata (performing sculpture) for various museums.
Robert Wurzbach and Emily Kinder are a brother and sister team joining forces to create a special miniature world for The Kinder’s interest in miniatures began 10 years ago with the creation of Putz houses. She was intrigued by the concept of a tiny world of cardboard houses. From there a new creative world arose. Wurzbach’s interest in miniatures began as a child watching his mother and Grandmother make small decorations and desserts for every season. His favorite was the decorative peek-a-boo sugar Easter eggs.
This year’s artists-in-residence will apply their imagination, creativity, and out-of-the-box ideas to create distinct miniature sceneries children can view through pop-up bubbles and cameras. The exhibit is set to become a new holiday tradition for San Antonio families and will feature public workshops where AIR artists will share their art practice with children. DoSeumExpress: Tiny Trails and Trolleys opens on November 6, 2021, and on view through January 2, 2022.
“We are thrilled to work with these immensely talented artists to create a new holiday tradition for The DoSeum and San Antonio. We cannot wait to present these fantastical miniature sceneries in our gallery and offer a truly creative and unique new holiday experience.” – Meredith Doby, Vice President of Exhibits for The DoSeum
The DoSeum is much more than a children’s museum. It is a place where interactive fun and hands-on learning come together—a place where minds are always at play. The DoSeum offers exhibits, programs, camps, classes, and field trips designed for all learners, encouraging young minds to explore the joy of learning through connections to STEM, the arts, and literacy. Originally founded as San Antonio Children’s Museum, The DoSeum has grown over the past 25 years to become a premier leader in informal education, while still staying true to the mission of connecting families and transforming communities. The DoSeum is a 501 c3-non-profit organization.
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