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Twin Liquors hosts new End of Summer Sale

Twin Liquors is hosting new End of Summer Sale in lieu of Dollar Sale and offering deals at highly-discounted prices. Photo: Twin Liquors, used with permission.

Twin Liquors, Central Texas’ fine wine and spirits retailer, is happy to announce a new End of Summer Sale offering incredible deals on wine and spirits. The sale will kick off today, August 18, and run through Monday, September 6, 2021. Shoppers can look forward to amazing prices on collectible wines, Twin Sourced wines, and hundreds of popular spirits. The sale is valid in all 100+ Twin Liquors locations across the state, including their Sigel’s brand in Dallas, and will also be available online. (Twin Liquors, 2021)

“Like everyone, we have done a lot of pandemic-pivoting. While we will miss the Dollar Sale, we feel confident that this sale will excite and delight while respecting the safety of our staff and community.” – Sandra Spalding, Director of Marketing at Twin Liquors.

The End of Summer Sale will be for three weeks, rather than the tight three-day window of the Dollar Sale, giving customers a longer time to shop, which will help to mitigate the crowds. While not every item will be on sale, there will be thousands of well-curated items on sale. This sale will also be available online.

Twin Liquors is committed to its team members and communities and is working diligently during this challenging time to balance the needs of the community and staff while navigating this uncertainty together. Safety protocols are available online.

To shop Twin Liquors, please visit the link here. Customers can shop through the website or the Twin Liquors app, available to download on iOS and Android app stores. All Twin Liquors locations will be open Monday through Saturday from 10a.m. to 9p.m.

Born and raised in downtown Austin, Texas, Twin Liquors began as one small store and has developed into a successful “home-grown” Texas family-owned company. Their reputation is unique throughout the United States for having impeccable team members, outstanding customer service, conveniently located stores, extensive selections of fine wines and premium spirits from around the world, and substantial community involvement. Twin Liquors currently operates 100+ neighborhood stores from Austin to San Antonio, the Hill Country to Houston, and the DFW area with their Sigel’s branded stores.

Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café celebrates two years in San Antonio

Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café on Main Street at The Shops at La Cantera. Photo: Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café, used with permission.

Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café located on Main Street at The Shops at La Cantera is celebrating its second anniversary in San Antonio through community give back. The restaurant’s “Eat Here, Feed There” program will benefit two charities it partnered with during its grand opening – the San Antonio Food Bank and Culinaria. (Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café, 2021)

As part of “Eat Here, Feed There,” Sweet Paris will donate five percent of all crêpes sold to the charities during the month of September. The San Antonio Food Bank, which serves Southwest Texas, provides food for 120,000 individuals weekly – a number that reflects the pandemic’s local impact. Sweet Paris also partners with the San Antonio Food Bank year-round with an ongoing campaign to donate fourteen cents per participating crêpes sold to provide one meal to a child in need. The not-for-profit Culinaria promotes San Antonio as a premiere food and wine destination through year-round events including Restaurant Weeks, Chef Swaps, Hallowine Run, and Food Trails.

“Giving back is just a part of our company tradition. We’re thrilled to be celebrating our second anniversary and thankful we can give back to this community which has welcomed us so warmly.” – Strategic Partner Stephan Raveneau, Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café

Recently, Sweet Paris announced its Build Your Own Crêpes catering menu, which is ideal for anyone planning a party for a group of twenty guests or more for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Catering professionals will customize a menu for your event and budget. For party planning call or text (832) 967-8396 or submit your request to Stephan Raveneau. Orders can be prepared on site or served boxed as a complete meal.

Founded in Houston, Texas in 2012, Sweet Paris has locations in Rice Village, CityCentre, Katy, Highland Village, College Station, The Woodlands, Baybrook, Sugar Land, Austin, San Antonio, and Nuevo Vallarta — with new locations coming soon.

Turkey Cranberry Brie Crepe. Photo: Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café, used with permission.

Celebrate National Aviation Day with JL Bar Ranch, Resort & Spa

JL Bar Ranch, Resort & Spa has a private airstrip for cross-country travelers. Photo: JL Bar Ranch, Resort & Spa, used with permission.

Airports are busier, planes are filling up, and everything associated with travel is starting to show signs of recovery after a difficult year. Now is the time to get out and spread your wings again – even more so with National Aviation Day, August 19, just around the corner. To skip the crowded airports, plan a point-to-point getaway on your personal plane or privately charter their aircraft and land at JL Bar Ranch, Resort & Spa. (JL Bar Ranch, Resort & Spa, 2021)  

JL Bar Ranch, Resort, and Spa—a 32-room boutique resort in Texas Hill Country with standalone accommodations on the sprawling 13,000-acre property—makes small-scale travel even more exclusive and easy with The JL Bar Ranch and Resort Full Service Fixed Base Operator (FBO) Airport . JL Bar’s airport contains an abundance of amenities that are rare for a private airstrip, including a 5300’ x 80’ asphalt top runway, space for multiple jets, crew and passenger lounges, single point or over the wing fuel, in-flight dining from the resort’s private chef and so much more. To provide a safe operational environment for operators and guests flying in, The JL Bar Ranch and Resort Airport provides FAA certified weather from its AWOS weather reporting system. While some guests may choose the few-hour drive to Sonora, TX, cross-country travelers looking to refuel and recharge for the night, aviation enthusiasts, and luxury travelers looking for a point-to-point getaway experience can arrive via private jet or personal airplane. In addition to the private FBO, The JL Bar Ranch offers the following accommodations and activities for guests—  

  • Luxury Cabins & Cottages: JL Bar Ranch boasts sixteen standalone luxury cabins and sixteen spacious guest rooms with premium amenities, as well as the exclusive Archer’s Nest Villa, a six-bedroom villa that accommodates up to twelve guests and has a private swimming pool, outdoor kitchen, and a full home theatre.   
  • Summer Concerts:The resort is offering an intimate alternative to major concerts as music fanatics ease their way back into concert-going. The next scheduled performer is William Beckmann for the Labor Day Weekend Wine Extravaganza, with additional ongoing private concerts at the resort throughout the year.   
  • Hill Country Adventures: From a full equestrian program featuring horseback riding and a horse psychology experience to off-road ATV adventures, a Putting/Chipping Green, weekend yoga, wine tasting, and clay and skeet shooting, JL Bar Ranch’s slew of activities and programming highlight the best of West Texas culture and scenery.   
  • Cowboy Cookout: The culinary team at JL Bar Ranch has designed a decadent and interactive dining experience with its new Cowboy Cookout. Guests can take in the Texas Hill Country views with a horseback ride to the property’s cookout camp, enjoy cocktails and snacks as the culinary team prepares a lavish steak dinner, and relax to country music while soaking in the magnificent sunset.  
Photo: JL Bar Ranch, Resort & Spa, used with permission.

San Antonio Museum of Art unveils three completed community murals

Artist Sandra Gonzalez’ mural at Tony G’s Soul Food. Photo: San Antonio Museum of Art, used with permission.

On Friday, the San Antonio Museum of Art (SAMA) unveiled one of three community murals during a press conference at Tony G’s Soul Food. Three local artists completed the mural series as part of a generous grant awarded to SAMA by the Art Bridges Foundation earlier this year. The purpose of the three community-inspired murals is to celebrate the vibrancy and people of San Antonio. The murals are now on display at Tony G’s Soul Food (915 S. Hackberry), Wicho’s Mexican Deli (1110 N. Zarzamora St.), and SAMA (200 W. Jones). (San Antonio Museum of Art, 2021)

Designed by artists Suzy González, Victor Zarazua, and Sandra Gonzalez, and in partnership with San Anto Cultural Arts, the initiative celebrates the importance of community through the arts, connecting San Antonio’s culturally diverse neighborhoods and their traditions through a creative framework.

Artist Suzy González created the mural installed on-campus at SAMA. Painted on wood panels that were then drilled into the brick wall, the mural features the Yanaguana river surrounded by local artists, poets, and musicians that progress the community.

Artist Victor Zarazua represents San Antonio’s Westside at Wicho’s Mexican Deli. Victor planned his mural to be include several types of paint, including spray paint. His design represents the landscape in the area.

Artist Sandra Gonzalez created San Antonio’s Eastside mural at Tony G’s Soul Food. Sandra created her mural, which features portraits of Miles Davis and Etta James, using polytab. During a community painting day, volunteers participated in the mural creation.

Judge Nelson Wolff, Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez, Commissioner Rebecca Clay-Flores, and Judge William “Cruz” Shaw attended the press conference and each shared remarks on the impact of art on our community and the hope that murals will continue to populate the Alamo city. 

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 30,000 works representing 5,000 years of history. Housed in the historic 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 enriches the cultural life of the city and the region and to supports its creative community.

Art Bridges is the vision of philanthropist and arts patron Alice Walton. Art Bridges has been creating and supporting programs that expand access to American art in all regions across the nation. The foundation strives to bring great works of American art out of storage and into communities. Art Bridges partners with a growing network of 150 museums of all sizes and locations, providing financial and strategic support for exhibition development, collection loans and programs designed to engage new audiences. Art Bridges funds projects that inspire deeper relationships between arts organizations and their communities, develop expanded relationships built on inclusivity and respect, and encourage meaningful personal connections that lead to stronger, more vibrant cities and towns.

Boysville hosts Wildly Magical Auction in the West featuring Penn & Teller

The 55th annual event is the primary fundraiser for the local nonprofit. Courtesy photo, used with permission.

Boysville’s 55th Annual Wildly Magical Auction in the West, presented by WellMed and the WellMed Foundation, is set for 6:30p.m. Friday, September 17, at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center Stars at Night Ballroom. The event will be live again this year after moving online in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. (Boysville, 2021)

With sold out runs on Broadway, world tours, Emmy-winning TV specials, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and hundreds of outrageous guest appearances on everything from Fallon to Friends, The Simpsons to Colbert, Modern Family to Big Bang Theory; the magic of famed Las Vegas entertainers, Penn & Teller, highlights the evening emceed by local personality Chuck Cureau. Alamo city jazz musician Michael Alanis will entertain guests prior to the spellbinding magic performance of Penn & Teller.

Penn & Teller. Courtesy photo, used with permission.

“This is our largest fundraising event. Every bit of money raised at this event goes right back to Boysville for the recreation, education and therapeutic needs of our kids. If you can’t attend, there are still many ways the public can support this event through either auction bidding, raffle or direct donations.” – Beth Green, Boysville’s chief development officer

In keeping with city mandated safety precautions, the event will be limited to fifty tables, or five hundred guests. The public is invited to bid on auction items online beginning September 6, 2021. 

Now in its 55th year, the auction had humble beginnings. According to Green, it started in the barn on Boysville’s campus with livestock and chickens. About 20 years ago, the event moved off campus and has continued growing since, with sixty-five volunteers working to make the event happen.

Each year Boysville cares for over three hundred boys and girls on its campus. Boysville provides transitional housing and support to young adults who are exiting the foster care system. Former Boysville resident, Shaun Billings, CEO of IAQ Experts – a cleaning service specializing in indoor air quality solutions – will share his story as part of the evening program.

Other highlights of the evening include the Chicken Coop Raffle. There will only be two hundred tickets available at $100 each. Winners can choose from up to ten items valued at $250 or more. Green encourages the public to donate for that raffle as well as the silent auction. Sponsorships from a “Date Night Table for Two” for $500, $3,000 to $10,000 are still available, as well as donations to the Funds for the Future Campaign which goes toward underwriting the educational needs of Boysville residents – even through college.

To become a sponsor or donate to Boysville, contact Beth Green or call 210-659-1901.

Boysville has been providing a safe, family environment for children in need since 1943. Today, Boysville provides a continuum of trauma-informed services and care for children and caregivers affected by abuse, neglect, and family crisis. Through holistic wrap-around services, each child receives the opportunity to heal from past trauma while focusing on their future.

Celebrate National Bratwurst Day 2021 at Krause’s Café & Biergarten

Krause’s Café & Biergarten is having special deals for National Bratwurst Day this Monday August 16, 2021. Photo: Krause’s Café & Biergarten, used with permission.

National Bratwurst Day is coming up on Monday, August 16, and New Braunfels based café, Krause’s Café & Biergarten, will be celebrating with three delectable bratwurst specials for the holiday. Krause’s invites customers to commemorate the day with their unique Pretzel Shaped Grilled Bratwurst for only $20, their Biergarten Bratwurst for $11, and their German Bratwurst for $10. This is a chance to try the aesthetically pleasing pretzel shaped bratwurst, which is normally only available as a $50 platter. (Krause’s Café & Biergarten, 2021)

Additional information about the bratwurst:

• Pretzel Shaped Grilled Bratwurst – $20
sauerkraut, pickles, peppers, cheese, crackers, pumpernickel bread, mustard trio

• Biergarten Bratwurst – $11
bacon wrapped bratwurst, beer cheese, pretzel hoagie bun

• German Bratwurst – $10
sauerkraut, onions, peppers, beer mustard, pretzel hoagie bun

Krause’s Café & Biergarten is a New Braunfels historic restaurant opened in 1938 and successfully run until 1995. Today, Krause’s Café honors the previous traditions of the restaurant with the addition of a ‘biergarten,’ live music, and more. The menu reflects New Braunfels’ German heritage as well as South Texas flavors. Over one hundred beers are available on tap with local, regional, and international options. The restaurant also features cocktails and wines on tap.

Krause’s Café is located at 186 S Castell Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130, next to the popular New Braunfels Farmers Market.

 

SAY Sí and San Anto Cultural Arts to restore historic Westside mural

The organizations are calling for community volunteers to help restore the “Leyendas Aztecas” mural in San Antonio’s Westside. Photo: google

Local arts nonprofit SAY Sí is teaming up with San Anto Cultural Arts and community volunteers to restore the “Leyendas Aztecas” mural on San Antonio’s Westside. Located directly across from SAY Sí’s new campus at 1310 S. Brazos, San Anto Cultural Arts artists, a staple arts organization of the Westside that has historically created San Antonio’s murals that vibrantly tell the story of the community, created the mural. (SAY Sí, 2021)

A team of lead muralists and assistants from San Anto Cultural Arts will direct the volunteers and no previous painting experience is required. SAY Sí students, parents, family members, alumni, and San Antonio residents at large are welcome to join forces to help repair this Westside relic.

Participants are welcome to volunteer for multiple time slots and should dress in comfortable clothes that can get paint on them. Volunteers will receive water, sunscreen, and bug spray. To sign up to volunteer or for more information, complete the Google Form.

Volunteer dates include:

  • Saturday August 14 from 11a.m. to 2p.m.
  • Tuesday August 17 – Thursday August 19 from 5p.m. to 7p.m
  • Saturday August 21 from 11a.m. to 2p.m.
  • Tuesday August 24 – Thursday August 26 from 5p.m. to 7p.m.
  • Saturday August 28 from 11a.m. to 2p.m.

Founded in 1994, SAY Sí is a national award-winning, art-based nonprofit youth development program located in San Antonio, Texas. The goal of the organization is to provide San Antonio area students in grades 6-12 with the opportunity to develop artistic and social skills in preparation for higher educational advancement and career building. SAY Sí programs serve over two hundred students from all of San Antonio’s school districts – in addition to serving 4,000 youth in community programs. SAY Sí’s unique approach to education has placed the organization on the national stage, with recognition as one of the top out-of-school-time organizations in the country by The Wallace Foundation, as well as serving as one of seven international youth arts organizations chosen to receive an inaugural Creative Catalyst Award by Adobe Project 1324 in 2016.

Leyendas Aztecas on San Antonio’s Westside. Courtesy photo, used with permission.

Bakery Lorraine celebrates anniversary and National Prosecco Day

Bakery Lorraine is celebrating ten years in business. Photo: Bakery Lorraine, used with permission.

In honor of National Prosecco Day and the bakery’s 10th anniversary this Friday August 13, Bakery Lorraine is running a fun special to celebrate. Bakery Lorraine is celebrating in elegant fashion with a “Prosecco and Macaron Happy Hour”– $6 glasses of prosecco all day while supplies last + each glass comes with a complimentary macaron of the guest’s choosing. The special is available at Bakery Lorraine’s Pearl and Rim locations in San Antonio and the Domain Northside location in Austin only on Friday, August 13, during regular business hours. (Bakery Lorraine, 2021)

Bakery Lorraine is a San Antonio favorite and nationally recognized pastry shop famous for its colorful macarons and exquisite French pastries. Owned by chefs Anne Ng, Jeremy Mandrell, and operator Charlie Biedenharn, Food & Wine and CNN’s Eatocracyblog named it one of the best new bakeries in the U.S. as well as one of the “13 Destination Bakeries” by Conde Nast Traveler. Bakery Lorraine serves handmade French pastries and macarons using the finest ingredients. The bakery also serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner, including items like its breakfast parfait, the quiche Lorraine, chicken potpie, an assortment of salads and soups, and artisan sandwiches. Bakery Lorraine has three locations in San Antonio including one in the Historic Pearl district, one in San Antonio’s Medical Center, and one in San Antonio’s RIM shopping center, including now an Austin location at Domain Northside.

 

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Arthur O’Krent Golf Classic returns to La Cantera Resort & Spa

The annual Arthur O’Krent Golf Classic raises funds for the American Heart Association and United Way. Photo: google

Sponsored by Methodist Health and Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas, Inc., the 19th Annual Arthur O’Krent Golf Classic is set for Monday, October 11, at the Resort Course at La Cantera Resort & Spa. For information on sponsor packages go to O’Krent Golf or contact Sam O’Krent at (210) 227.7387. Registration begins at 11a.m., with a shotgun start at 1p.m. (The Arthur O’Krent Golf Classic, 2021)

“Margie and I are extremely grateful and very fortunate to have an amazing group of volunteers and sponsors working with us to ensure the tournament’s success these past 19 years. During that time, we have raised more than $1.4 million to benefit the research and programs of the American Heart Association. It’s great to be back and celebrate in person this year. We are mindful of the pandemic and are taking every precaution to ensure proper safety measures are in place.”

Sam O’Krent, president of O’Krent Floors

The community can support the cause by purchasing Super Raffle tickets or memorial markers. Only 350 Super Raffle tickets will be available at $100 each; three for $250; or five for $400 for a chance to win one of seven magnificent prizes – each valued at $5,000. The prize selection includes: Two full access 2-day passes to the 2022 Masters Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Course; two tickets to Super Bowl 56 on February 13, 2022, in Los Angeles, California; a customized Dream Vacation; the ultimate floor makeover from O’Krent Floors; a $5,000 MasterCard gift card; your choice of exquisite merchandise from Ben Adams Precious Jewels and Fine Gifts; or a $5,000 gift card from Bjorn’s Audio Video. It is a no-lose situation – you will be making a difference with your donation, but you just might also win a $5,000 prize package for only $100 or less if you purchase a multiple ticket package.

Memorial Markers offer a special sponsor opportunity to honor someone you know who has been touched by heart disease. For $100, these markers of respect and acknowledgment will be positioned throughout the golf course. Purchase online at okrentgolf.com.

Reserve a room at La Cantera Resort & Spa October 8 – 11, for $279 per night and $50 from every rental will be donated to the American Heart Association via the Arthur O’Krent Golf Classic. A reduced resort fee of $20 (regularly $36) is included. Book fast, though, because this generous offer expires September 16, 2021.

When the American Heart Association eliminated the Cardiac Classic from its roster of events in 2002 Margie and Sam O’Krent stepped in to establish the Arthur O’Krent Golf Classic. Margie and Sam are intimately aware of heart disease. Sam’s father died of heart disease in 1997, and Margie’s father, a prominent cardiologist, underwent bypass surgery himself in 2003. As past chairman of the board of the AHA, Sam is devoted to fighting the number one cause of death among San Antonians – heart and blood vessel diseases. Every year almost 250,000 people suffer cardiac arrest and only about 5 percent of them survive.

When Every Second Counts
The number one cause of death among Americans is heart and blood vessel disease. The American Heart Association is the nation’s largest voluntary health agency dedicated to preventing death and disability from the United States’ number one killer – heart disease and the number three killer – stroke. The American Heart Association funds life-saving research over $1 billion since 1949 and education programs designed to minimize heart disease and stroke in San Antonio.

O’Krent Floors is San Antonio’s oldest and largest family-owned floor covering store. Since 1915, now in its fifth generation, its reputation lies in its quality installations, fair pricing, and lifetime labor warranties. Products include carpeting, ceramic tile, natural stone, wood and cork floors, area rugs, and laminate floor coverings. O’Krent’s is so proud and confident in their abilities that it offers a full lifetime installation warranty on every product installed.

Teatro Audaz’ production of ‘The Panza Monologues’ opens Friday

‘The Panza Monologues’ opens Friday with in person and live stream performances. Photo: google

Teatro Audaz is excited to announce their return to live theatre and the final show of their 2020/21 season with ‘The Panza Monologues’ directed by Paula Rodriguez. ‘The Panza Monologues’ returns home to where it all began. It opens Friday August 13 and will run until Sunday August 22, 2021, with performances on Friday and Saturday at 7:30p.m. and Sunday at 2p.m. at the Cellar Theatre. All performances will be live and streamed live online. Ticket prices range from $15 to $25 and will only be available online. All live shows are at 50% capacity and all guests who attend a live performance must wear a mask. (Teatro Audaz, 2021)

Written by Virginia Grise and Irma Mayorga, ‘The Panza Monologues’ is based on women’s stories about their panzas—tú sabes—that roll of belly we all try to hide. ‘The Panza Monologues’ features the words of Chicanas speaking with humor and candor. Their stories boldly place the panza front and center as a symbol that reveals the lurking truths about women’s thoughts, lives, loves, abuses, and living conditions.

Since its inception in San Antonio, Panza has played across the nation (East, West, North, South) but now it is coming home to where it all began. Teatro Audaz is putting it back into the bodies and lives of San Antonio women and onto San Antonio land to revisit and reconnect with the lives of women in San Antonio who first inspired this project/play. They bring it back to San Antonio to explore the issues of obesity, diabetes, food deserts…income inequality, all STILL prevalent in San Antonio…ten years on, what remains the same? What do we still need to change?

Cellar Theatre
800 W. Ashby Pl.
San Antonio, TX 78212