Tag: Jazz

Free Jazz concert at La Cantera Resort & Spa on Thursday

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Acclaimed smooth jazz saxophonist will be performing at the annual tree lighting ceremony at La Cantera Resort & Spa this Thursday. Courtesy photo, used with permission. 

The holidays are in full swing and La Cantera Resort & Spa, part of Destination Hotels luxury collection, is getting into the holiday spirit. This Thursday December 1 the luxury resort is hosting a free Jazz concert featuring acclaimed smooth jazz saxophonist Paul Taylor who will perform before the annual tree lighting celebration. Guests will be able to enjoy holiday treats and photos with Santa with a portion of the proceeds to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of San Antonio. (La Cantera Resort & Spa, 2016)

Guests are encouraged to bring a toy for the Boys & Girls Club and in return will receive a bag of La Cantera freshly baked holiday cookies. The evening’s event will take place from 6p.m. to 9p.m. with Santa lighting the tree at 7:15p.m.

La Cantera Resort & Spa
Plaza San Saba, just off the main lobby
16641 La Cantera Parkway
San Antonio, TX 78256
(210) 558-6500

Last Rooftop Jazz Concert of the Year

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The last Rooftop Jazz Concert of the year is this Friday November 18 at Artpace. Photo courtesy of Artpace, used with permission. 

Artpace is a contemporary art space located in downtown San Antonio created to support artists with residences, exhibitions and educational programs to foster the creative process. In a combined effort with local jazz station KRTU Jazz 91.7, Artpace is bringing the final installment of their Members Only Rooftop Jazz Concert Series this week. This series aims to bring together members of Artpace and KRTU to celebrate art and jazz. These concerts highlight a particular jazz theme celebrating historical figures and styles performed by local and regional artists. Guests are able to mingle while enjoying a night of jazz and drinks.

This week’s concert will take place on Friday November 18 from 8p.m. to 11p.m.  In a night of Jazz Meets Motown, there will be a live soul and jazz performance by Bill King Quintet featuring vocalist Michelle Garibay of PM Soul.  They will perform classics by Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder and Gladys Knight & the Pips. Food and drinks will be provided by Alamo Beer, Pedernales Cellars and Pinch Crawfish Kitchen.  Art performers will include video projectionist Chris Jackson and DJ Chris Galvan will provide the background music for dancing the night away. The event is open and free to KRTU and Artpace members only.  Various levels of memberships are available starting at $35.  More information on memberships is available online.  (Artpace, 2016)

Since it opened in 1995 Artpace has housed more than 200 artists through the International Artist-in-Residence program. Every year they host three residencies that include a Texas-based artist, one national artist and one international artist who are each chosen by a guest curator. After an eight week residency the artists will have their exhibits on site for two months. The purpose of these residencies is to give artists every opportunity to grow by giving them the resources they need.

Artpace
445 North Main Avenue
San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 212-4900

Jazz, TX now offers salsa lessons

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Jazz, TX at the Pearl now offers salsa lessons on Saturdays. Photo courtesy of Jazz, TX, used with permission.

Jazz, TX is the Pearl’s newest upscale music venue owned and operated by renowned musician Brent “Doc” Watkins. It is located in the cellar of the Bottling House and hosts musical acts include jazz, blues, big band, Texas swing, salsa, conjunto,  Americana and  Doc Watkins himself.   It is open Tuesday through Saturday and aside from music, guests can enjoy a wide variety of food, beverages, wine and spirits.

As of today Saturday November 12 Jazz, TX will also begin hosting Salsa lessons every Saturday from 1p.m. to 4p.m. Every hour will feature a different style of salsa dancing and will be taught by Semeneya, San Antonio’s #1 studio for Latin and salsa dancing. Each session is $12 and students of all levels are welcome. (Jazz, Tx, 2016)

Jazz, TX
313 Pearl Pkwy, Bldg 6 Suite 6001
San Antonio, TX 78215
(210) 332-9386