Whataburger brews up a storm on National Coffee Day with a fresh batch of free coffee.
National Coffee Day, celebrated on September 29, honors one of the world’s favorite beverages. This day highlights coffee’s rich history and cultural significance. Coffee enthusiasts celebrate by indulging in their favorite brews, discovering new flavors, or exploring local coffee shops. Many businesses offer special promotions, such as free cups or discounts, inviting everyone to partake in the caffeinated joy. Beyond just a drink, coffee fosters community and conversation, making it the perfect reason to connect with friends and loved ones over a warm cup. Cheers to coffee!
To mark the occasion, Whataburger and Krak Boba in California have special deals for their loyal customers. See information below for details on each.
Whataburger
SAN ANTONIO — Calling all coffee connoisseurs and those jonesin’ for java, Whataburger is brewing up a storm for National Coffee Day. From daybreak to dusk on Sunday September 29, 6a.m. to 6p.m., every Guest gets to sip on a free 16-ounce Iced Coffee or a cozy 12-ounce Hot Coffee – no strings attached, no purchase necessary. Just pure caffeinated bliss at any of the 1,050+ Whataburger’s across 16 states. (Whataburger, 2024)
Dive into the bold world of Whataburger’s Iced Coffee, crafted with a premium blend of 100% Arabica beans from Colombia, Honduras and Nicaragua. It’s got that dark-roasted aroma that’ll wake up your senses and a vibrant finish with nutty, smoky, toasted vibes. You can make it yours by jazzing it up with Vanilla, Caramel or Mocha flavors. Or keep it old-school and sip on a hot cup of black coffee to kick start your day. Whether you’re chillin’ in a late summer heatwave or cozying up in autumn’s embrace, Whataburger’s got your back with a coffee “just like you like it.”
To lock in your freebie on September 29, visit a nearby Whataburger dining room, breeze through the drive-thru, or get techy with it online or the Whataburger App for curbside pickup or delivery. (Heads up, this deal’s not available on third-party delivery apps.)
If you’re not already in the Whataburger Rewards fam, download the app, sign up, and start racking up those perks. Who doesn’t love a good freebie with their coffee, right?
Mark your calendars, set your alarms, and get ready to celebrate National Coffee Day with Whataburger – where every day is a good day for a great cup of joe.
Krak Boba
Krak Boba,the iconic boba brand out of Southern California, is celebrating National Coffee Day on Sunday, September 29, with an exclusive buy one, get one free deal for their handcrafted coffee drinks. With 15 locations across the United States, this is the perfect chance for guests to grab a friend and head to their nearest Krak Boba to score two coffee creations for the price of one. (Innovision Marketing Group, 2024)
Krak Boba offers an array of unique coffee drinks tailored to each guest’s personal taste. On National Coffee Day, guests can indulge in flavored coffee drinks like Taro Coffee, Matcha Coffee and Crème Brûlée Coffee, each featuring Krak Boba’s signature coffee topped with taro, matcha or crème brûlée. For those seeking a classic experience, there is Krak Coffee — a strong, aromatic coffee with a nutty and rich finish — or the Frap Star, which combines the signature coffee blended with caramel for a truly delectable drink.
Krak Boba is all about pushing the boundaries of what boba can be, inspiring customers to ‘Krak Into It’ and ‘Slay the Day’ with every sip. This National Coffee Day, Krak Boba invites guests to head to their nearest location and gear up for whatever life brings them with a delicious, caffeinated drink. At Krak Boba, all drinks are handcrafted and taste-tested to perfection before making it to the menu.
This offer is valid only for Krak Circle Loyalty members on 9/29/24 for in-app and in-store purchases. There is a limit of four drinks purchased with four free drinks per transaction. For more information about Krak Boba, including store locations and hours, visit Krak Boba or follow on Instagram.
The Spa at Thompson Dallas has three new restorative wellness package options available for guests. Photo: Foxfield Agency, used with permission.
National Wellness Month, observed every August, is dedicated to promoting holistic well-being and self-care practices. It emphasizes the importance of physical, mental, and emotional health and encourages individuals to adopt healthier lifestyles and stress management techniques. This month serves as a reminder to prioritize wellness through balanced nutrition, regular exercise, and mindfulness. Community events, workshops, and resources aim to inspire people to set personal wellness goals and seek support. By focusing on self-care and resilience, National Wellness Month fosters a culture of health and vitality, helping individuals to lead more fulfilling and balanced lives.
While National Wellness Month may be coming to an end, Thompson Dallas offers wellness programming for travelers who prioritize physical and mental health, no matter the time of year. These three new restorative wellness packages at Thompson Dallas are available to guests every day. Whether guests are looking for an in-spa service or want the comforts of the spa delivered straight to their room, The Spa at Thompson Dallashas them covered. (The Spa at Thompson Dallas, 2024)
Bath Butler
In-Room, $150 – Transform your in-room bath into a sanctuary with the new Bath Butler Box. The box includes a crush bath soak kit, bubble bath bliss kit, and Vagus Nerve bath oil as well as after-bath care, including vagus nerve pillow mist, Acrely Farms CBD Relax Gummies, and moisture-rich eye treatment. Each element is designed to soothe, pamper, and rejuvenate, providing guests with a complete at-home spa experience.
Disconnect to Reconnect: a Touchless Spa Journey
In-Spa Service, 3 hours, $185 – Touchless Wellness is a hands-off approach that allows the body to recover with compression therapy, rejuvenate with hot and cold plunge pools, and recharge with infrared sauna and eucalyptus steam rooms. The spa incorporates the latest in touchless technology paired perfectly with traditional healing facilities to work towards a more improved physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
Touchless Well-being: Comfort and Recovery at Your Fingertips
In-Room, 24-hour rental, $125 – Touchless Well-being brings convenience and relaxation right to the comfort of guests’ rooms. This exclusive partnership with Therabody enhances guests’ stay with 24-hour access to a range of Therabody devices, including Compression Boots for boosted circulation and lymphatic drainage, Massage Percussive Device for recovery, tension, muscle fatigue, and soreness and Massage Eye Goggles for reduced stress, headache relief, sleep improvement and relaxation.
Thompson Dallas 205 North Akard Street Dallas, TX 75201
Nutcracker Clara and Nutcracker. Photo: Children’s Ballet of San Antonio, used with permission.
Due to an overwhelming response, The Children’s Ballet of San Antonio (CBSA) will host an additional round of auditions for its fall productions this Saturday, August 24, 2024. As CBSA sets out to celebrate double digits with its 10th Anniversary, talented young performers have a pas de deux or duet of opportunities to shine with two auditions for holiday productions. (Children’s Ballet of San Antonio, 2024)
“After a number of artist inquiries and requests, we are thrilled to extend our auditions to accommodate busy, back to school schedules. Those who missed our open call last weekend, can join us this Saturday to audition for either or both productions. We have so much amazing talent in San Antonio, we can’t wait to share them with our audience through these incredible productions.” – Vanessa Bessler, Founder and Artistic Director of The Children’s Ballet of San Antonio
Get ready for an enchanting adventure as Polar Express: The Musical! makes its world premiere at the iconic Empire Theatre December 6-8, 2024. Young performers can be a part of this heartwarming holiday classic brought to life on stage. CBSA seeks dynamic musical theatre performers ages 8-19 to hop on board the Polar Express: The Musical!
Be a part of The Children’s Ballet of San Antonio’s 10th anniversary production of The Children’s Nutcracker and celebrate a decade of holiday enchantment. The timeless ballet comes to life on the magnificent Lila Cockrell stage, located on the historic Riverwalk December 13-15, 2024. Dancers from multiple disciplines, gymnasts, musicians and actors aged 3 to 19 are invited to audition and be part of this magical milestone production.
Whether you have a preschool prima donna eager to join Clara and her Nutcracker Prince around the Christmas Tree or a talented tween actor hoping his stage debut comes on a train to the North Pole, young performers of all abilities have another opportunity to showcase their unique skills by auditioning for either (or both!).
Cast members will not want to miss the chance to train with the award-winning Children’s Ballet of San Antonio. Since its founding 10 years ago, CBSA performers have studied with acclaimed Master Ballet Teachers and the most talented local choreographers, won numerous international awards, and accepted scholarships to world-renowned ballet institutions like the Royal Ballet School in London, the Bolshoi Ballet in Russia, and the School of American Ballet in New York City, to name a few.
Founder Vanessa Bessler is a nine-time consecutive winner of Youth America Grand Prix’s Outstanding Teacher of the Year, an acknowledgment of her dedication to finding and cultivating young, local talent. CBSA’s associated Dance Center was recently recognized as among the top 2.5 percent of ballet institutions in the nation. Bessler will serve as artistic director for both productions, leading talented teams of award-winning dancers, singers, musicians, actors, and even gymnasts to create professional-caliber productions that embrace the contributions of all performers, including those with special needs.
Polar Express: The Musical! Auditioning for musical theatre performers ages 8-19.
The Children’s Nutcracker Auditioning for a wide range of dancers, musicians, actors, and gymnasts ages 3 – 19.
Age 3-7: 12p.m. – 1p.m. Dance Audition Age 8-11: 1p.m. – 2p.m. Dance & Gymnast Audition Polar Express OPEN CALL 2p.m. – 3p.m. Age 8+ Musical Theatre performers Age 12+: 3p.m. – 4p.m. Dance & Gymnast Audition
Dance Center of San Antonio Studios 126 W. Rector, Ste. 120. San Antonio, Texas 78216
The award-winning Children’s Ballet of San Antonio (CBSA) is an authentic, professional-level ballet company that produces professionally staged productions showcasing San Antonio’s most talented children. Dancers are selected by invitation or audition. The Children’s Ballet of San Antonio is a nonprofit organization 501(c)3.
Mission: The Children’s Ballet of San Antonio (CBSA) seeks to inspire the pursuit of excellence and prepare children for productive and creative lives through dance by offering extensive training and performance opportunities for talented children from all backgrounds.
The Briscoe Western Art Museum is hosting Trades of the West. Photo: Briscoe Western Art Museum, used with permission.
Mezcal and whisky aficionados are passionate explorers of their respective spirits, each drawn to the unique qualities and histories of these liquors. Mezcal enthusiasts enjoy the smoky, complex flavors that come from agave plants and traditional production methods in Mexico. They appreciate the spirit’s artisanal craftsmanship and regional variations. Whisky connoisseurs, on the other hand, are captivated by the diverse profiles of whiskies, whether Scotch, bourbon, or rye. They savor the nuances brought out by different cask types, aging processes, and regional influences. Both groups celebrate their spirits with deep knowledge, often engaging in tastings, collecting rare bottles, and discussing intricate details of production.
So if you like mezcal or whisky, or both, there will be two tastings in the San Antonio area that you might want to put on your calendar for Thursday August 22. One is a pop-up at Pullman Market of Gran Maizal, a new Mexican whisky and the other is a Trade Talks – The Art, Culture and Craft of Mezcal at the Briscoe Western Art Museum. (Pullman Market, Briscoe Western Art Museum, 2024)
Details on each:
GRAN MAIZAL, a new Mexican whisky made with ancient corn varieties from the Yucatan Peninsula, is debuting in Texas and offering a tasting opportunity during a pop-up at Pullman Market on Thursday, August 22, from 6p.m. – 8p.m.
Made entirely at Destileria La Vibora in Yucatan, Mexico, the character emanates from thousands of years of Mesoamerican culture proudly passed on from one generation to the next – balanced notes of toasted corn, cured vanilla bean and pure cacao. Practices which are unique to Gran Maizal include the use of the Nal T’eel ancient corn variety, which is considered to be among the oldest. In addition, the whisky rests in handmade terracotta vessels to preserve the nixtamalized maize character while balancing with toasted wood.
Guests are invited to visit The Mezcaleria, centrally located at Pullman Market, for a unique opportunity to sample this distinctive whisky and meet co-founder Gonzalo de la Pezuela. Discover the rich heritage behind the brand while enjoying the exclusive, limited-time cocktail, “Maiz y Caña,” featuring Gran Maizal, Uruapan Charanda Añejo, tamarind, and grapefruit.
The Mezcaleria at Pullman Market 221 Newell Ave San Antonio, TX 78215
GRAN MAIZAL. Courtesy photo, used with permission.
Trade Talks – Trades of the West: The Art, Culture and Craft of Mezcal with Bruxo Founders Santiago Barreiro and Luis Edwardo Manrique and Flavors from Cuishe Cocina Mexicana
Thursday, August 22, 6p.m. – 9 p.m., $60 per person, $30 for Briscoe members Must be 21 and older to attend.
Briscoe Western Art Museum 210 W. Market St San Antonio, TX 78205
Experience the cool flavors of summer in this informative, educational and immersive program celebrating mezcal and the flavors of Mexico. Hear from the founders of Bruxo Mezcal as they share their stories about the people and the process of distilling this time-honored drink while enjoying samples paired with paired with traditional Oaxacan flavors through small plates of mole, bichos (bugs) and more, with a dash of sal de gusano – agave worm salt. Everyone will also enjoy light bites and small plates from Cuishe Cocina Mexicana.Advanced purchased tickets are required and include the program, mezcal tasting, light bites, small plates, and specialty cocktails featuring Bruxo Mezcal, including the Mezcal Mule and Paloma Mezcal.
Killers of the Flower Moon is the next movie in the Briscoe Western Art Museum’s Film Series. Photo: Briscoe Western Art Museum, used with permission.
As summer heats up, there’s nowhere better to stay cool than the Briscoe Western Art Museum, where it’s always 70 degrees. Families can unleash cool fun and learning to keep kids engaged and educated, while adults can enjoy the flavors of West in a special after hours mezcal tasting. (Briscoe Western Art Museum, 2024)
Trade Talks – Trades of the West: The Art, Culture and Craft of Mezcal with Bruxo Founders Santiago Barreiro and Luis Edwardo Manrique and Flavors from Cuishe Cocina Mexicana
Thursday, August 22, 6p.m. – 9p.m., $60 per person, $30 for Briscoe members Must be 21 and older to attend.
Experience the cool flavors of summer in this informative, educational and immersive program celebrating mezcal and the flavors of Mexico. Hear from the founders of Bruxo Mezcal as they share their stories about the people and the process of distilling this time-honored drink while enjoying samples paired with paired with traditional Oaxacan flavors through small plates of mole, bichos (bugs) and more, with a dash of sal de gusano – agave worm salt. Everyone will also enjoy light bites and small plates from Cuishe Cocina Mexicana. Advanced purchased tickets are required and include the program, mezcal tasting, light bites, small plates and specialty cocktails featuring Bruxo Mezcal, including the Mezcal Mule and Paloma Mezcal.
New Works to Enjoy: George Carlson
As the museum grows its collection, the Briscoe routinely shares newly acquired works in its first floor new works gallery. The museum is proud to share eight works by noted Western artist George Carlson. The works are gifts of Anne Postel, Estate of James Grey Postel and depict the Tarahumara people, an indigenous Mexican tribe native to the Sierra Madre Mountains, their ceremonies and daily life. Introduced to the Tarahumara in 1973, Carlson spent close to 15 years observing and documenting the tribe.
Monthly Fun: Free Admission, Scavenger Hunts and STEAM-y Hands-on Education
Locals Days: Free for Local Residents
First Sunday of the month, 10a.m. – 5p.m.
To thank the San Antonio community for its continued support, the Briscoe Western Art Museum greets locals with free general admission on the first Sunday of each month. Bexar County residents can enjoy the Briscoe’s Locals Days through 2024, with free admission on September 1, October 6, November 3, and December 1. Online registration for Locals Day is recommended. And if you can’t stop in on Locals Day, children 12 and under receive free admission to the Briscoe every day, as do active duty members of the military, making the Briscoe a terrific spot for everyone to enjoy any time.
Scout the Briscoe: Free Scavenger Hunt
First Sunday of the month, 10a.m. – 5p.m.
Visitors of all ages can learn about the American West in the Briscoe’s free monthly scavenger hunt. Test your skills navigating the museum’s 1.4 acre campus and 14 permanent galleries. Everyone who completes the scavenger hunt is rewarded with a 10% discount in the Briscoe’s Hendler Family Museum Store.
Full STEAM Ahead: Free Educational Series
First Sunday of the month, 1p.m. – 3p.m.
Learners of all ages work together and engage in hands-on, STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics) learning experiences about the American West. Each of the activities ties back to the Briscoe’s art and artifacts, bringing the West to life in a new way. Full STEAM Ahead is included with museum admission and all supplies are provided. Upcoming topics include:
September 1 – Full STEAM Ahead – Nature in Art
Bring nature and pottery together, learning about how Native Americans used nature for colors to create designs in their pottery. After the presentation, families will have the opportunity to create a pinch pot and decorate it with pressed flowers and leaves.
Storytime Stampede: Free Stories and More for Little Cowpokes
Third Saturday of the month, 10:30a.m. – 11a.m.
With stories told and acted out, books read aloud, movement activities, songs and art fun designed for young children ages 18 months to 5 years, Storytime Stampede is timed to keep young children engaged and entertained. Adults bringing children to Storytime Stampede receive half-off general museum admission and children 12 and under always receive free admission at the Briscoe, making Storytime Stampede affordable family fun.
August 17: “Way Out West Lived a Coyote Named Frank” by Jillian Lund. Frank’s the coolest coyote around. Whether he’s hanging out with his friends, chasing rabbits, mixing it up with a Gila monster, or pondering the setting sun, coyote Frank is one smooth character. Grab your shades, because you’re in for a bright and colorful cruise through the desert with Frank!
Survive the Summer with Wildlife and the “Big Four”: Through September 8
The exhibition’s title references Charles Darwin’s On the Origin of Species, which had a revolutionary impact on how people from Western cultures envisioned our relationship with the other animals on Earth. In the post-Darwin era, a group of classically trained painters now known as the “Big Four” emerged and helped establish a vision of wildlife and nature that remains with us today. German Richard Friese (1854–1918) is the Big Four’s elder, followed chronologically by Swede Bruno Liljefors (1860–1939), German Wilhelm Kuhnert (1865–1926), and German-American Carl Rungius (1869–1959).
Survival Screening – Texas Wildlife: Our Future, by Fin and Fur Films
Thursday, August 15, 5:30p.m. – 8 p.m., $14 General Admission, free for Briscoe members
In collaboration with KLRN, the Briscoe is proud to celebrate the natural world and wildlife of Texas with an after hours documentary screening of Texas Wildlife: Our Future by Fin and Fur Films. Join us as we explore current research and conservation efforts happening across Texas. From ocelots in the shadows down in the Rio Grande Valley to helping bats survive the increasing number of wind turbines high in the Texas sky, learn how Texans are protecting the “wild” West. Tickets for the screening are $14, with complimentary beer courtesy of Ranger Creek Brewery, wine and snacks. Museum members enjoy the screening free as part of their Briscoe membership. Tickets may be purchased online.
Make this Summer One for the Books: Literary Cinema
The Briscoe’s Summer Movie Series explores Western movies based on popular novels on the third Sunday of each month. This summer’s screenings include a novel twist: the opportunity to win a visit to West Texas, a copy of the book featured in the movie and the chance to help fuel young readers by donating books.
All film series attendees will be entered to win a trip to stay at the Hotel Paisano in Marfa, Texas, where Hudson, Taylor and Dean stayed during the filming of Giant, the first screening in the Summer Movie Series, as well as tickets to the Museum of the Big Bend in Alpine, Texas, and dinner for two at Reata Restaurant, named after the ranch featured in Giant. A short presentation begins at 1p.m., followed immediately by the screening. Each movie is included in general museum admission, with complimentary beer courtesy of Ranger Creek Brewery, wine and movie snacks. Pre-registration through an online museum admission ticket purchase is encouraged to save your seat. Museum members enjoy the series for free as part of their Briscoe membership.
Briscoe Summer Film Series: Killers of the Flower Moon (2023)
Sunday, August 18, 1p.m. – 4p.m., included with museum admission
Directed by Martin Scorsese and based on the non-fiction book by David Grann, this Oscar-nominated film shares the story of a series of murders of members of the Osage after oil was discovered on tribal and. The movie stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro and Lilly Gladstone. Come to the movie with three books to donate to the San Antonio Independent School District Foundation’s Book Buddies program and receive a free copy of “Killers of the Flower Moon,” filling your bookshelf while sparking a love of reading for SAISD children in grades K-8. Tickets may be purchased online to guarantee your seat.
Head West All Summer Long
The Briscoe is open Thursday through Monday, 10a.m. – 5p.m. and closed to the public on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Admission is free for children 12 and under and for active duty members of the military. The museum is proud to participate in Museums For All and Bank of America Museums on Us. The Briscoe is located on the south end of the River Walk, near the Arneson River Theatre and La Villita, with convenient parking at the Riverbend Garage directly adjacent to the museum or one of many downtown surface lots. Museum hours, parking and admission details are available online.
Plan the ultimate spa day at Hiatus Day Spa • Med Spa. Photo: Molly Culver, used with permission.
Hiatus Day Spa • Med Spa believes that regular relaxation is part of a healthier, happier lifestyle and strives to make wellness available to everyone. These are some of the offers available this month. From National Wellness Month to National Relaxation Day, and special products/gifts, there’s something for everyone. (Hiatus Day Spa • Med Spa, 2024)
Locations: San Antonio Austin Dallas Fort Worth Frisco Houston Plano
Hiatus Day Spa • Med Spa is excited to celebrate National Relaxation Day on Thursday, August 15 with a day devoted to relaxation and rejuvenation. This special day is an excellent opportunity for guests to indulge in a luxurious escape and experience the spa’s exceptional self-care services.
Hiatus Day Spa • Med Spa’s team is focused on providing a memorable experience for every guest, with a relaxing atmosphere and high-quality service. They offer a variety of services, including The Hot Stone Massage, which combines hot and cool smooth basalt stones with Swedish techniques, and The seasonal Epic Facial Retreat, an aromatic and purifying facial paired with a delectable hand-crafted cocktail, available through the end of the month, making Hiatus the perfect retreat where anyone can find the ideal remedy to their everyday stress.
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August is National Wellness Month, and Hiatus Day Spa • Med Spa, one of Texas’s favorite relaxing retreats, is encouraging guests to prioritize self-care this month. The spa is currently offering its Summer Vibes seasonal Epic Retreat – a healing and hydrating relaxation experience available as a facial, body treatment or mani/pedi topped off with a complimentary Watermelon Candy beverage – at all nine of its locations through September as well as Summer at Hiatus:waived H-Circle membership enrollment fee through August 31.
Epic Retreat: Summer Vibes – Available through September
This summer is about healing, hydration and good vibrations. Experience a full embodied heart-opening with a 128hz tuning fork vibrational healing and breath work providing relaxation on a whole new wave length. Hiatus’ in-house mixture of Strawberry, Watermelon, and Aloe oils are specifically blended to help heal scars, sunburns, pigmentations, knockout inflammation and smooth wrinkles. Combined with a magnesium spray for stress management and a pomegranate foot mask, guests will walk away feeling out of this world. Let the sense of calm wash over you as you sip the sweetness of a watermelon candy drink combined with the soothing energy of a strawberry quartz in your pocket to support emotional balance and ease.
Enjoy a waived enrollment fee ($29 value) to join Hiatus’s H-Circle membership program through August 31.
For $89 per month, H-Circle member perks include:
One Essential Service per month: choose from the Signature, Massage, Tailor-Made Facial, One & Only Mani-Pedi, Body Glow, Body Wrap, 10 units of Botox, 25 units of Dysport or Acupuncture
Additional Essential Services for $89
Discounted pricing on all treatments, including med spa services
10% off all retail products: shop the finest quality products from brands like SkinCeuticals, NuFACE, HydroPeptide and more, as well at Hiatus’ in-house line, Hiatus Everyday, to elevate your at-home routine
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This month, Hiatus Day Spa • Med Spa is offering an exclusive gift when guests book The Optimist Facial powered by HydroPeptide. Elevate your skincare routine after your facial with the Power Up Duo by HydroPeptide ($79 value) for free, available in-spa at all locations.
The Details:
Service: The Optimist Facial: Promoting healing, detoxification, reduced puffiness, and improved circulation, indulge with Hiatus’s A-Firming Facial Massage to firm, lift and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Brighten and sculpt your face with the Patented Vitamin C Mask and our exclusive cryo-sculpting technique. You will leave this one-of-a-kind facial feeling renewed, radiant, and uplifted in mind, body, and spirit.
80 Minutes
$205 | $159 H-Circle Members
Exclusive Gift: Receive HydroPeptide’s best-selling customer favorite, the Power Up Duo, for free with your facial:
Power Lift: Advanced Ultra-Rich Moisturizer
Power Serum: Anti-Wrinkle Line Lifting Transformation
Join Thompson San Antonio – Riverwalk for a series of workouts and an LSPACE Wellness Event. Photo: Thompson San Antonio – Riverwalk, used with permission.
Thompson San Antonio – Riverwalk has some exciting programming for National Wellness Month this August. (Thompson San Antonio – Riverwalk, 2024)
Thompson San Antonio Spa is here to promote healthy habits and support you in your self-care journey. This August for National Wellness Month, Thompson San Antonio Spa is partnering with top local fitness instructors to offer you and your friends a series of dynamic workouts. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your fitness routine and enjoy a luxurious post-workout pool day.
To enjoy this series of diverse workouts every week leading up to the LSPACE Wellness Event & Fitness Sampler, just choose the date and the workout you’d like to attend. Classes are $30 per person.
Happening every Sunday in August at 8a.m.
Cenote Pool Deck, 4th floor Thompson San Antonio (check-in at 3rd floor Spa) 115 Lexington Ave San Antonio, TX 78205
A high-intensity, circuit-based training program that blends functional exercises to improve strength, endurance, and overall fitness. Includes cardio, strength, and interval training designed to keep your heart rate up and maximize calorie burn.
8/25 – LSPACE Wellness Event & Fitness Sampler
Thompson San Antonio – Riverwalk invites you to a premier fitness event in partnership with LSPACE, the quintessential California beach lifestyle brand that believes the perfect fit is everything. Your ticket includes a sampler of four fitness classes led by local instructors, followed by a Sip & Shop experience. Explore the brand’s swimwear and activewear line, featuring beautiful everyday pieces designed with your moves in mind. Then, indulge in a mimosa bar + breakfast bites at Thompson’s Cenote Pool Deck.
Bonus Perk: After your workout, enjoy complimentary access to the exclusive Cenote Pool Deck for the ultimate pool day. Not to be missed, the LSPACE x Thompson curated cabana outfitted with LSPACE pillows, champagne buckets, and festive cups for enjoying a complimentary round of the LSPACE x Thompson Summer Breeze, a craft cocktail inspired by the quintessential California beach lifestyle brand. When you book the cabana, you’ll take home branded SWAG including a canvas tote, towel, and postcard with a curated music playlist to keep the good vibes going all summer long.
Reserve your spot now and join us every Sunday in August to take the first step towards a healthier, more energized you.
For more information and to reserve a ticket for these classes, book HERE.
Photo: Thompson San Antonio – Riverwalk, used with permission.
For one day only, Whataburger will gift fans a limited-edition birthday cake shake for FREE exclusively through the Whataburger app while supplies last. Photo: Whataburger, used with permission.
Orange you glad it’s Whataburger’s birthday? On Thursday August 8, Whataburger turns 74, marking another year of serving hot, fresh, delicious food just like you like it. It’s a big deal. It is so big the brand even has its own holiday around it, lovingly called National Whataburger Day. The birthday brand is celebrating big by dropping a special birthday cake-flavored shake and giving it away for FREE to fans for one day only through the Whataburger App. So, don your party hats and favorite Whataburger gear—it’s time to party! (Whataburger, 2024)
Whataburger’s Birthday Shake is a delectable delight. Made with the chain’s classic Vanilla Shake base, the new dessert is 20 ounces of sweet, creamy goodness. Prep your Instagram Stories because this special shake will be the iconic Whataburger orange, topped with white whipped cream and finished with bright orange sprinkles. It’s all wrapped up in a clear plastic cup with a domed lid so fans can appreciate every detail ‘til the last drop.
“The Birthday Shake tastes like fun,” Whataburger SVP and Chief Marketing Officer Scott Hudler said. “With its signature orange color, whipped cream, and sprinkles, it looks like a party in a cup. The icing on the shake is that Whataburger Rewards program members can celebrate this milestone with us by getting their shake entirely for free, no purchase necessary. It’s like inviting hundreds of thousands of your closest friends to your birthday party!”
Fans who have downloaded the Whataburger App and created a rewards account can enjoy the free Birthday Shake on Thursday, August 8, from midnight to 11:59p.m., available exclusively through the app. Want a taste of Birthday Shake but can’t make it on National Whataburger Day? The super limited-time Whataburger Birthday Shake will be available after August 8 while quantities last. But, like any other birthday cake, once it’s gone, it’s gone–so don’t wait to order your treat.
In addition to the shakeover, Whataburger is celebrating with the community by fulfilling $74,000 worth of teacher supplies wish lists throughout August as part of the Whataburger Feeding Student Success charitable giving program. Do you know a teacher who could use a little love? On August 8, Whataburger will post on X (formerly Twitter) asking its followers to nominate teachers in their lives who could use some help buying school supplies for the new year. The brand will fulfill wish lists until $74,000 is spent!
The free Birthday Shake offer is exclusive to the Whataburger App, with one shake per reward member. Customers who download the app and create an account will immediately earn rewards and exclusive offers. The shake will also be available in-store, at the drive-thru and online while supplies last. Prices and availability vary by market.
The Contemporary at Blue Star is excited to announce three new exhibitions, The C&s Center of Unfinished Business, Kaysaypac: Portraits and Figures by Leeanna Chipana, and Cheng Xinhao’s Silver…and Other Elements. The summer exhibitions weave an unavoidable thread that sparks conversation around the history of colonialism, its presence in contemporary life, and encourages education and dialogue. They are currently on view until October 6, 2024. (Contemporary at Blue Star, 2024)
The C&s Center of Unfinished Business Contemporary is thrilled to partner with C&, a multimedia platform for contemporary visual arts, to present the Center of Unfinished Business, a reading room that encapsulates an array of books that explore the persistence of colonialism in various ways, from its origins to how it effects people and places today. You’ll find texts on the way land and culture have been forcibly stripped from native people due to colonialism alongside texts that explore how empire-building also connects to fashion, 21st century capitalism, and more.
Launched in 2017, the Reading Room has traveled to institutions around the world. As it travels, the room integrates books from each of its host venues (and their collaborators), who add text that is relevant to the place the Reading Room inhabits. For the Contemporary’s iteration of this installation, we have partnered with the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center Latino Bookstore to include texts that touch on the themes of colonialism and borders that are present in the exhibitions in the surrounding galleries.
Kaysaypac: Portraits and Figures by Leeanna Chipana Born in Long Island, New York to an immigrant Quechuan-Peruvian father and American mother, Leeanna Chipana draws from her Quechuan and American identity by incorporating Incan, Aztec, and Mayan iconography with classical European oil painting techniques and approaches. The blending and blurring of indigenous figures and Western techniques is an effort of disrupting colonial erasure by placing Indigenous-Latinx figures at the forefront of a very Euro-centric style of painting.
The exhibition title, Kaysaypac (pronounced cow-say-pak), a nod to Chipana’s Quechuan-Peruvian heritage, is a phrase often used while making a toast or a cheers and translates to “to live/to life.” Further cementing the presence of indigenous peoples, this sentiment incorporated into the title is a dedication to the descendants of the Incans continuing to live in community, surviving colonialism and violence.
Cheng Xinhao Silver…and Other Elements In this four-channel film, Cheng Xinhao investigates the Mang people’s (the indigenous people living at the border of Vietnam and China) adaptation to shifting borders and changing systems. To explore this moving borderline and the migration of its people, Xinhao follows the fluctuating use of currency.
These shifting borders create a state of in-betweenness and displacement—a sentiment many border communities around the world still struggle with, and yet adapt to. Xinhao’s video raises the question: what symbols are appropriated and survive under new regimes? Will they be incorporated into existing systems, or will new forms be created?
Contemporary at Blue Star 116 Blue Star San Antonio, TX 78204
WorldSprings Dallas, the first mineral springs wellness destination, is now open. Photo: WorldSprings, used with permission.
WorldSprings is now officially open at Grandscape in The Colony. Debuting as the first outdoor mineral springs immersive experience in Texas and the largest of its kind in the United States, WorldSprings has 46 outdoor soaking pools, eight saunas, a 12-room first-class spa facility, a premier food and beverage program, and more. Located only 20 minutes outside of Dallas, WorldSprings is the second water retreat from investment firm Off Road Capital, preceded by its sister site, Iron Mountain Hot Springs in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. As the largest location to date under Off Road Capital’s portfolio, WorldSprings spans 9 acres, cementing its status as a landmark destination for travelers and residents alike. (WorldSprings, 2024)
“After years of dedicated planning and preparation, we are overjoyed to open our doors and contribute to the wellness and community improvement of the vibrant DFW area. Our vision is to create a welcoming space where everyone can focus on their wellness and come together to build a stronger sense of community spirit.” – Amelia Wohrle, General Manager
Thoughtfully designed by architectural and engineering solutions firm HFA-AE, WorldSprings is an all-encompassing social and recreational wellness destination that features mineral soaking pools inspired by the world’s most famous hot springs – such as Jordan’s Dead Sea, Iceland’s Blue Lagoon, and Mexico’s Grutas Tolantongo, all once-in-a-lifetime bucket-list destinations. The pools are meticulously formulated with minerals and ranging from hot to cold temperatures in order to bring the restorative soaking benefits all to one place.
Visitors are greeted in the check-in area where they can browse a highly curated retail section and begin their experience. The Spa and Wellness Center brings world-class body treatments, facials and athletic recovery to guests, making WorldSprings a truly singular destination for the wellness-minded. Once checked in, guests make their way to the locker room, which serves as home base during their WorldSprings experience. The neighboring The Springs Kitchen & Bar welcomes guests to dine in. WorldSprings has a total of 46 pools ranging in temperature from 45-degree cold plunge pools to 104-degree bodies of water to ensure a completely personalized wellness journey. VIP cabanas are available for rent.
Guests will be able to enjoy a variety of water experiences, including:
The freshwater Globe Pool, created for all ages
The Dead Sea pool, a saline-enriched pool for 18+ adults only
Four minerally dense destination areas are formulated to replicate the soaking experience of the Americas, Europe, Asia and South Pacific regions of the world. These pools are for 18+ adults only.
“This venture represents not only a new chapter for our company but also a testament to our commitment to offering exceptional hospitality centered around making our guests feel better. We look forward to sharing the magic of WorldSprings with the local community.” – Chris Barrett, WorldSprings CEO
WorldSprings Dallas 3240 Plano Parkway The Colony, Texas 75056
Iron Mountain Hot Springs is located on the bank of the Colorado River in Glenwood Springs. Soaking options include 16 thermal water pools filled with 100 percent pure mineral water, a new mineral pool, and a freshwater family pool with a whirlpool spa. WorldSprings is the property’s latest expansion for adults 21 years and older, adding 10 new mineral experience pools, a cold plunge pool, two large freshwater pools and a new cafe.
