Mariachi Lab returns with an Ole, San Antonio edition to help celebrate the city’s connection to Spain. Photo: Pearl, used with permission.
Mariachi Lab at Pearl returns for a new Olé, San Antonio edition with local artists and Spanish guitarist Luis Gallo. The second annual Mariachi Lab will take place on September 16 from 1p.m. to 8p.m. in a day-long and campus-wide finale to Olé, San Antonio, Pearl’s summer-long initiative celebrating the city’s cultural connection to Spain. Mariachi Lab showcases mariachi talent from San Antonio, from youth to top-level performers, along with interactive workshops and activities for children. (Pearl, 2018)
Las Mujeres Showcase in the Pearl Stable is a ticketed event and new to this year’ s event. This headlining show will feature a collaboration between Vanessa Del Fierro of Las Coronelas and renowned Spanish guitarist Luis Gallo. Madrid-based Gallo performs on an international circuit and is one of the most acclaimed guitarists in the flamenco scene. He hails from Madrid, Spain and is well-versed in jazz, classical and flamenco genres and one of the most acclaimed guitarists in the flamenco scene. Gallo performs on an international circuit while remaining firmly rooted to his Spanish origins. His latest project – Caminos de la Guitarra (“Paths of Guitar”) – traces the historical journey of the guitar back to 15th century Spain.
Pearl is partnering with area high schools, San Antonio Mariachi Academy, Guadalupe Cultural Arts and the Consulate General of Mexico. In addition to live performances, workshops and activities, Pearl will feature vendors such as Mr. Piñata and Snake Hawk Press. Restaurants will also feature different specials that day to celebrate Olé’s finale.
Mariachi Lab performances are free and open to the public except Stable performances, which are $25 per person. Tickets for Stable performances can be purchased online.
Mariachi Lab schedule:
Amphitheatre: Youth Showcase – 1p.m. to 6p.m.
Parkito: Romanticos Showcase – 3p.m. to 6p.m.
Pearl Studio: Workshops – 2p.m. to 5p.m.
CIA Shade Structure: Rincón del Alebrijes – 1p.m. to 5p.m.
The Stable: Las Mujeres Showcase – 2p.m. to 6p.m. ($25 per person)
Pearl Park: Mariachi Main Showcase – 4p.m. to 8p.m.
Pearl Brewery
303 Pearl Parkway
San Antonio, TX 78215
(210) 212-7260
Chef Bo Bech from Copenhagen will be the guest chef for the final dinner in the Guest Chef Dinner Series this Thursday September 6. Photo: Pearl, used with permission.
The finale of The Granary’s 2018 Guest Chef Dinner Series is this Thursday, September 6. The Granary ‘Cue & Brew is hosting world renowned Chef Bo Bech from Copenhagen for an exclusive one-night only event. The dinner will be guided by a “Fire and Ice” theme, and Chef Bo Bech will collaborate with Chef Tim Rattray on a 6-course menu for this special evening. All-inclusive tickets are available online for $225 and includes meal, wine pairing, tax and gratuity. Reservations are required and extremely limited. (The Granary ‘Cue & Brew, 2018)
Bo Bech, of Geist restaurant in Copenhagen, is an award-winning chef. Well-known in his home country as the fiery TV host of Denmark’s answer to Kitchen Nightmares, Chef Bech is a trailblazer of the Copenhagen food scene, offering his own take on new Nordic cuisine. After working in the kitchens of Alain Passard (restaurant l’Arpege), Michel Roux (Le Gavaroche) and Marco Pierre White, he first made his name in Copenhagen at Restaurant Paustian, where he was awarded a coveted Michelin star. Bech then opened the acclaimed restaurant, Geist, in 2011. Chef Bech also released his first book in 2017, ‘What Does Memory Taste Like?’, a tribute that chronicles the evolution of his personal cuisine.
Fire & Ice Dinner Menu:
Eggs & Oysters
– black pepper
Luis Gallo will perform at the Pearl on Monday September 3 as part of the ongoing Ole, San Antonio celebration which ends on September 16. Photo: Pearl, used with permission.
To celebrate San Antonio’s Tricentennial and its Spanish heritage, Pearl has been hosting Olé, San Antonio: When San Antonio Meets Spain. This summer-long celebration commemorates the city’s 300th anniversary and runs until Sunday September 16 with events and activities related to four main pillars: gastronomy, music and dance, arts and architecture. Events include new programming while also incorporating existing Pearl activities. (Pearl, 2018)
Events scheduled for Olé, San Antonio for Monday September 3 through Sunday September 16:
Monday, September 3: Luis Gallo: Caminos de la Guitarra at 6p.m.
· Stemming from Madrid, Luis Gallo, a well-versed guitarist in jazz, classical and flamenco genres will perform his latest project–Caminos de la Guitarra (“Paths of Guitar) at Pearl Park. This event is free and open to the public with food and drink available for purchase in the Bottling Department.
Wednesday, September 5: Master Class: Queso (Cheese) at 10:30a.m. and 5:30p.m.
· Hotel Emma will host its final Master Class: Queso (Cheese). Expert Max McCalman will be the cheese connoisseur of the day, talking through the range and traditions of Spanish cheeses. There will be a short documentary, lesson from the expert and a cheese and wine pairing. Larder and Sternewirth will be carrying tapas and dishes specifically designed to highlight Spanish cheeses. Tickets are $25 and available online.
Thursday, September 6: Federico Garcia Lorca Cava Reception at 5p.m.
· Join Pearl for a cava reception and program celebrating the creative works of Federico Garcia Lorca with actor, playwright, and musician Jose Ruben DeLeon. This event is located at Galería Olé (302 Pearl Parkway, Suite 110) and is free and open to the public.
Thursday, September 6: First Thursday Night Market Olé Edition at 4p.m.
· For this First Thursday Night Market Olé Edition, acclaimed Spanish guitarist, Luis Gallo, will collaborate and perform with students from the Guitar Program at The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA). Night Market goers will be able to purchase items from their favorite vendors with Spanish-themed goods. This event is free and open to the public.
Friday, September 14: Flamenco Tablao: Luis Gallo and Aaron Prado + Chef Johnny Hernandez at 6p.m.
· Journey into Spain as Pearl Stable transforms into a Spanish-inspired “tablao” to showcase dynamic entertainment and great culinary fare. Performances will include The Aaron Prado Trio and Luis Gallo. Chef Johnny Hernandez will begin the evening with passed tapas and dinner served family-style. Bar services includes beer, Spanish wines, and signature Spanish cocktails. Tickets are $150 and available online. This event is located at Pearl Stable.
Sunday, September 16: Mariachi Lab at 1p.m.
· Olé’s spectacular finale, Mariachi Lab, will return for the second year. Showcasing mariachi talent from across San Antonio including high school, college, all-female and top-level professional performers. There will be multiple live performances throughout the day. Pearl Stable will host a ticketed event with performances by all-female groups such as Mariachi Flor de Jalisco, Damas de Jalisco, Las Coronelas and Las Altenas. Tickets for the Stable event are $25 and are available online. All other performances are free and open to the public. This event will be held at various locations around Pearl.
Pearl
303 Pearl Pkwy
San Antonio, TX 78215
(210) 212-7260
The Intercambio Dinner Series with Chef Jorge Fernandez of Madrid, Spain will be on Wednesday, August 29. Photo: Pearl, used with permission.
As part of Olé, San Antonio programming this summer, the Pearl invites exemplars of the Spanish culinary scene—from Michelin-starred to up-and-coming Market chefs—to participate in intercambios, exchanges, with Pearl counterparts. Chef Jeff Balfour of Southerleigh Fine Food & Brewery is hosting a Spanish dinner paired with Southerleigh brews and Spoetzl Brewery’s special limited edition Olé brews with Chef Jorge Fernandez Rodríguez of Madrid, Spain on Wednesday August 29 at 6:30p.m. The dinner includes a welcome reception curated by Southerleigh’s Chef Jeff Balfour and a 5-course seated dinner by guest Chef Jorge Rodríguez. Tickets are $80 per person plus tax and gratuity and includes beer pairings. Reservations are limited and can be made by calling Southerleigh at (210) 455-5701. (Pearl, 2018)
Chef Jorge Fernández Rodríguez of Gastrochigre in Madrid focuses on the gastronomy of the Asturias region and aims to make high-end cuisine more accessible and available to the general public.
The special menu available for one night only will include:
Welcome Reception: menu by Chef Jeff Balfour includes Machacado tortilla, Summer squash terrine on pan tomate, Puffed egg with jamón, Mexican chorizo and gulf crab croquette, Bacalao Magdalena and Mini picadillo rellenos.
Beer Pairings by Spoetzl Brewery, makers of Shiner includes Las Canarias Ale and Tenerife Ale.
Seated Dinner: menu by Chef Jorge Fernández Rodríguez includes Sweet and sour pig ears salad, “Callos” (tripas) with kale kimchi, mushrooms and vermicelli noodles, Deep fried hoisin duck with spicy carrot hummus, Rice and beans Asturias style with saffron scented beef cheek, and Rice pudding with chocolate and stout beer.
Beer Pairings by Southerleigh Brewing Co. includes Blood orange lime infused kettle sour, Sake style rice beer, Honey orange cream ale, Russian imperial stout and Microlot Katz Coffee (non-alcoholic coffee to be served with dessert).
*Beer pairings subject to change depending on availability
Southerleigh Fine Food & Brewery
136 East Grayson, Suite 120
San Antonio, TX 78215
Grammy-nominated Spanish artist Buika will be performing at the Pearl on Friday August 4. Photo: Manuel Velez, used with permission.
To celebrate San Antonio’s Tricentennial and its Spanish heritage, Pearl developed Olé, San Antonio: When San Antonio Meets Spain. This summer-long celebration runs until Sunday September 16 to commemorate the city’s 300th anniversary and includes events and activities related to four main pillars: gastronomy, music and dance, arts and architecture. (Pearl, 2018)
As a part of Olé, Grammy-nominated artist from Spain Concha Buika will perform a special concert at Pearl Park on Friday August 4 from 7p.m. to 10p.m. Known commonly by her stage name, Buika, the Spanish singer was voted one of “50 Great Voices” by NPR and nominated for the Latin Grammy Award for Album of the Year. Concha Buika will take over Pearl Park with a stunning performance that draws inspiration from flamenco, jazz and R&B. San Antonio favorite, Las Coronelas, the all-female mariachi group will open the show. The performance is free and open to the public. Parking information available online.
Pearl Park
303 Pearl Pkwy
San Antonio, TX 78215
(210) 212-7260
Bottling Department at Pearl is celebrating its one year anniversary this month. Photo: Bottling Department, used with permission.
Bottling Department, San Antonio’s first ever food hall, will celebrate its one-year anniversary at Pearl on Tuesday July 24 with complimentary birthday cake, live music, food and drink specials from 5p.m. to 8p.m. Tapas specials will be available all day. (Bottling Department, 2018)
Guests will be able to enjoy:
$5 Frozé (frozen rosé) and Peach Mimosas at The Bar
Tapas Tuesdays specials, as part of Olé, San Antonio program, at all the vendors including Tenko Ramen, Maybelle’s Donuts, The Good Kind, Bud’s Southern Rotisserie and Fletcher’s Hamburgers
Complimentary birthday cake for all guests while supplies last
Complimentary Bottling Department tote bag with any purchase at the Food Hall. Must show proof of purchase with receipt, valid starting at 5p.m. while supplies last
Music by DJ Steven Lee Moya
Bottling Department houses five independently owned food vendors that span a wide range of cuisine, along with a bar serving wine and beer curated in partnership with High Street Wine. Adjacent to Pearl Park, Bottling Department offers guests a welcoming place to dine, drink and relax while enjoying interactive water features, the nearly two-acre lawn of Pearl Park, and the abundant shade of the Pearl Pavilion. The tenants include Bud’s Southern Rotisserie, specializing in Southern comfort food with a soul deep in the heart of Louisiana; Fletcher’s, an all-American hamburger concept, Maybelle’s, offering gourmet donuts and fried pies made daily; Tenko, a fast-casual ramen bar; and The Good Kind, a healthy modern market and café.
Bottling Department
312 Pearl Parkway, Building 6
San Antonio, TX 78215
Flamenco at the Stable. Photo: Matt Buikema, used with permission.
To celebrate San Antonio’s Tricentennial and its Spanish heritage, Pearl announces Olé, San Antonio: When San Antonio Meets Spain. This summer-long celebration will take place from Friday June 15 to Sunday September 16 to commemorate the city’s 300th anniversary. There will be events and activities related to four main pillars: gastronomy, music and dance, arts and architecture. Events will include new programming while also incorporating existing Pearl activities. (Pearl, 2018)
Events scheduled for Olé, San Antonio this week, July 3 through July 8 includes Sound Cream at Pearl Park, a performance by Spanish artist Carlos Rodriguez and a Flamenco Tablao dinner.
Thursday, July 5: First Thursday Night Market at 4p.m.
Journey into Spain by joining Pearl for the Olé edition of First Thursday Night Market. San Antonio’s esteemed flamenco troupe, Arte y Pasion, led by dancer and artistic director Tamara Adira, presents a visually stunning and theatrical performance of traditional Spanish dance. Night Market goers will still be able to purchase items from their favorite vendors with Spanish-themed goods.
Friday, July 6: Flamenco Performance by Carlos Rodriguez at 8:30p.m.
Pearl Amphitheater will host Madrid-based Carlos Rodriguez for a Spanish dance performance. He will perform along with his eight-person company of musicians and dancers, Bendita, which blends original flamenco music (performed live) with Spanish dance styles ranging from Fandangos to Rumbas. This event is free and open to the public. Pearl Amphitheater overlooks the San Antonio River and is located between La Gloria and Hotel Emma.
Sunday, July 8: Flamenco Tablao featuring Carlos Rodriguez and Chef Johnny Hernandez at 6p.m.
Join Pearl Stable in a Spanish-inspired “tablao” to showcase dynamic entertainment and great culinary fare. Madrid-based Carlos Rodriguez will perform while guests enjoy a Paella Valencia by Chef Johnny Hernandez. Doors open at 6p.m. and performance begins at 6:30p.m. Tickets are $150 per person and can be purchased online.
Pearl
303 Pearl Pkwy
San Antonio, TX 78215
(210) 212-7260
Ole, San Antonio begins on Friday June 15 and runs through Sunday September 16 at Pearl. Photo: Pearl, used with permission.
To celebrate San Antonio’s Tricentennial and its Spanish heritage, Pearl announces Olé, San Antonio: When San Antonio Meets Spain. This summer-long celebration will take place from Friday June 15 to Sunday September 16 to commemorate the city’s 300th anniversary. There will be events and activities related to four main pillars: gastronomy, music and dance, arts and architecture. Events will include new programming while also incorporating existing Pearl activities. Tickets are now on sale for select performances along with a VIP Olé Ticket Package, which includes reserved seating, complementary valet parking, and more. (Pearl, 2018)
The entire Pearl neighborhood will come together to create experiences and memories unique to Olé. Restaurants will feature Spanish menus and chef collaboration dinners, retailers will feature specially curated Spanish items and Pearl Park will feature performances and parades which showcase San Antonio’s connection to Spain.
On June 21, the official opening day of Olé, Pearl kicks off with Dia Mundial de la Tapa (International Day of the Tapa) with chefs from 10 different regions of Spain, Flamenco in the Park with Primitivo Daza and Company, and the launch of Tapas Tuesday at Pearl restaurants.
Recurring Events:
Galería Olé
Beginning in June, Pearl’s pop-up shop site will be transformed into Galería Olé, a one-stop shop for the Summer of Spain. Time: Tuesday through Friday, 2p.m. to 6p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 10a.m. to 6p.m. Location: Suite 110 at Pearl (behind Local Coffee)
Tapas Tuesdays: Taste Spain at Pearl
Every Tuesday during Olé, San Antonio, select Pearl restaurants and bars will embrace the Spanish tapa. Multiple locations. Check participating restaurants and bars for details.
Spanish Sipping Thursdays: Sip Spain at Pearl
Tour Pearl every Thursday evening during Olé, San Antonio and experience unique Spanish wines, cava sangrias and sherries. Must try: the official drink of summer: the Spanish Gin. Multiple locations. Check participating restaurants and bars for details.
June Events:
June 15 through August 15 (free event)
Photography Exhibition
Beatrix Molnar: ALMA Time: Tuesday through Friday, 2p.m to 6p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 10a.m. to 6p.m. Location: Galería Olé
June 21 (ticketed event)
Dia Mundial de la Tapa
A journey through the cultural and culinary diversity of Spain with its most recognized and universal concept: Ticket price includes an extensive sampling of tapas—showcasing the food and flavors of Spain—with wine tastings from various regions of Spain and a cava tasting bar. Time: 5:30p.m. to 8p.m. Location: Pearl Stable Tickets: $100
June 21 (free event)
Flamenco in The Park: Primitivo Daza and Company Time: 7:30p.m. to 9p.m. Location: Pearl Park
June 23 (ticketed event)
Flamenco Tablao: Primitivo Daza and Chef Johnny Hernandez
Doors open at 11a.m. and performance begins at 11:30 a.m. The Entertainment: Primitivo and his dance company, Pure Flamenco. The Fare: Chef Johnny Hernandez creates a brunch worthy of the occasion—complete with a Paella cooking demonstration. Location: Pearl Stable Tickets: $125
June 23 (ticketed event)
Flamenco Tablao: Primitivo Daza and Chef Johnny Hernandez
Doors open at 6p.m. and performance begins at 6:30p.m. The Entertainment: Primitivo and his dance company, Pure Flamenco The Fare: Chef Johnny Hernandez creates a dinner worthy of the occasion—complete with a Paella cooking demonstration. Location: Pearl Stable Tickets: $150
June 26 (ticketed event)
Intercambio Dinner Series: Chefs Patxi Zumarraga and Steve McHugh Time: 6p.m. Location: Cured
Contact restaurant for reservations and details.
June 27 (ticketed event):
Gastronomy Monograph Series: Olive Oil
The Day of Olive Oil
Multiple sessions throughout the day. Supper Dinner: 8:30p.m. to 11p.m. Location: Hotel Emma Tickets: $25 for sessions and $50 for dinner at Supper
June 27 (free event)
Sound Cream Sunset Sessions – Olé Edition: DJ Riobamba
Sound Cream Sunset Sessions is a weekly dance party and DJ showcase, featuring every genre from Cuban salsa to House, mixed by locals and guest DJs from across the country. Time: 5:30p.m. to 9p.m. Location: Pearl Park
June 29 (free event) Canciones: Sounds of Spain and South Texas Las Migas and Azul Barrientos
Canciones is a free concert series dedicated to Texas music from a South Texas sensibility. Time: 5:30p.m. to 8:30p.m. Location: Pearl Park
June 30 (free event) Cabezudos Parade
A mainstay in Spanish festivals and parades are Cabezudos (“giants” or “big heads”), which feature large papier-mâché heads paired with ornate costumes—often inspired by religious figures and popular culture. The Tricentennial-inspired Cabezudos Parade will debut at the Pearl Farmers Market and culminate in a live performance by Volcán, the 13-piece Indie-Latin Orchestra based in South Texas. Parade starts at 10a.m. and live music from 11:30a.m. to 1p.m. Location: Pearl Farmers Market and Pearl Park
Dos Carolinas has an exclusive new collection of guayaberas perfect for Father’s Day. Photo: Dos Carolinas, used with permission.
Sunday June 17 is Father’s Day and there are only a few days left to shop for the perfect gift for dad. Area restaurants and stores have special deals that range from a day out to watch the soccer game to specialty donuts and clothing. (Krause’s Café, Bakery Lorraine, The Granary ‘Cue & Brew, Pearl, Twang, 2018)
Krause’s Cafe:
This year, Father’s Day falls on the same day as the highly anticipated Germany vs. Mexico World Cup game and Krause’s Café + Biergarten is hosting a special viewing of the World Cup game beginning at 10a.m. Patrons can watch the game with dad in the biergarten and whether they are cheering for Germany or Mexico, they can find over 70 beers on tap at the Biergarten from German steins of beers like Hofbrau and Franziskaner Hefenweizen to Mexican cervezas including Dos XX and Modelo. There will be authentic, tasty German fare that can be paired with the biergarten’s wide array of brews, from schnitzel and bratwurst with sauerkraut to Bavarian pretzels. For Father’s Day, the restaurant will serve up an off menu special of Grilled Ribeye Filet with bacon wrapped asparagus, baked potato, bordelaise sauce for $34. They will also have Manmosas (man mimosa) for $12.
Bakery Lorraine and Maybelle’s: Maybelle’s at The Bottling Department will have Rum and Pecan Donuts and Bakery Lorraine will offer Bourbon Tobacco Macarons. These two sweet are not typically found at Maybelle’s or Bakery Lorraine and are exclusively for Father’s Day.
The Granary ‘Cue & Brew: The Granary ‘Cue and Brew will offer a $45 Father’s Day gift package featuring one beer growler (64 oz) filled with any house beer, one bottle of The Granary spice rub and the limited edition 5th anniversary apron designed by Cruz Ortiz.
At Pearl: Dos Carolinas will carry an exclusive Father’s Day collection including new guayaberas, sunglasses and belts. The Sporting District will host several Father’s Day pop-ups throughout the weekend. On Friday, June 15 the store will feature Mission Mercantile, the retailer known for handmade leather goods. On Saturday, June 16, Habana Cowboy, the vintage Airstream mobile cigar bar, will take over, offering free cigars to customers who make purchases of over $100 in store plus free shoe shines for fathers on Sunday.
Twang:
Dress up dad’s drink this Father’s Day with Twang beer salt. The pocket-sized bottles of beer salt make colorful additions alongside any six pack. Beer Salt is a citrus flavored salt used to dress the rim of longnecks and beer mugs. Priced at just $3 per bottle or $12 for a 6 count, every pocket-sized bottle of Twang beer salt is an inexpensive, easy and fun addition for any father or beer lover. Twang Beer Salt is available at HEB or online.
The release of Monarch butterflies at last year’s Monarch Butterfly Festival. Photo: Matt Buikema, used with permission.
This past October, the Pearl hosted the second annual Monarch Butterfly and Pollinator Festival called ‘Butterflies without Borders.’ A few thousand San Antonians gathered at Pearl Park to witness several hundred butterflies as they were released from a custom-made Mariposa Pyramid. The mission of the festival is to raise awareness and appreciation of the insect pollinators that make one of every three bites of the food we eat possible. (Monarch Butterfly Festival, 2018)
Pearl has historically remained one of many pit stops for Monarch butterflies on their migration path and visitors will often see them when at the campus. The Pearl is excited to lend a hand in helping the butterflies on their journey to landing safely in Mexico.
Recent updates indicate that five monarch butterflies tagged at the San Antonio property in October during the 2017 Monarch Butterfly and Pollinator Festival have made it to Mexico safe and sound, marking a successful migration. According to Texas Butterfly Ranch, these five tags that occurred at Pearl constitute 0.54% of the total 928 tags recovered and reported back to Monarch Watch–an exceptional number, given that an estimated 80,000 butterflies in total were tagged this season.
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