Donovan is a multiple-award winning poet and chair of Creative Writing and Literature at the Santa Fe University of Art & Design. His book of lyrical essays, “A Cloud of Unusual Size and Shape: Meditations on Ruin and Redemption” was published this year by Trinity University Press.
Flamenco Takes Center Stage in Annual Fest
The fiery Andalusian art of flamenco has been steadily gaining a following in San Antonio thanks to a growing number of flamenco artists who call San Antonio home and at least two venues – Carmens de la Calle and Espana Bar de Tapas – that present performances on a...
Jazz’sAlive, “Carmina Burana” Launch Fall Season
The lineup includes familiar names such as Henry Brun and the Latin Playerz Orchestra; Grammy-winning saxophonist Joe Lovato and his trio; Lao Tizer and his band; saxophonist Kirk Whatlum, and terrific guitarist Sergio Lara and his trio.
2016 Pasta e Basta!
The Board of Directors of Alamo City Opera, formerly named Opera Piccola, cordially invites you to a fun night of pasta, wine and opera, featuring pasta dishes from 20 of the city’s best Italian restaurants, strolling mandolins and opera performances throughout.
Three Summer Festivals
Around here, summer is definitely not a dead season when it comes to the arts. Something is always going on and this weekend is a good example. Not one but three different festivals are taking place, all featuring multiple events.
Don’t Miss Cactus Pear; Check Out Karavan
To celebrate two decades of existence, the 2016 event features 20 artists performing 20 chamber works by well-known and beloved composers from the past such as Ravel, Brahms, Schubert and Dvorάk, as well as newer pieces by contemporary composers, including a commissioned 2015 number by Kevin Puts.
Atticrep’s New Show “14” and Piano Fireworks
If you are a music fan, the San Antonio International Piano Competition should be on your list of thing to do this week.
Exhibits, Puppet Fest and a Lot More
Curated by Agnieszka Czeblakow, a rare books librarian at UTSA, the exhibit includes books, photographs, original art work and letters, all of which illustrate the creative work that goes into book-making.
“Ballet Alive,” “Colores” and “Cinderella” – Stages are Alive with Dance and Music
Ballet San Antonio (BSA) closes its 2015-16 season this weekend with “Ballet Alive,” a showcase of mostly contemporary works, some of them created in the past few years.
“Honoring Women” Exhibit Part of “Multiples” at GCAC
Now you know where you need to be this weekend! Opening reception is Friday from 6-9 p.m. Exhibits will run through May 20.