By JASMINA WELLINGHOFF, Editor – “This play is one of the reasons we wanted to start the Classic Theater in the first place,” said actor/director Anthony Ciaravino, one of the co-founders of the now established thespian company located in the Deco District. “It is so timely; this play could be written today, that’s how relevant it is. It’s about the …
By JASMINA WELLINGHOFF, Editor – When Kali Fajardo-Anstine got ready to book promotional events for her highly praised collection of stories “Sabrina & Corina,” San Antonio was high on her list of cities to visit to connect with potential readers. Not knowing anyone here, she wrote to the city government, hoping they would connect her with a literary organization in …
By JASMINA WELLINGHOFF, Editor – Who wouldn’t want to be a fly on the wall in the room where two great intellectuals debate weighty issues such as the existence of God, love, sex and the meaning of life? Well, you can enjoy such an opportunity right now if you go to see “Freud’s Last Session” the current show presented by …
By JASMINA WELLINGHOFF, Editor – Freeway underpasses are not exactly attractive places but thanks to the World Heritage Mural Trail project, at least some of those spaces are getting beautified. More than 80 murals created by San Antonio artists Oscar Alvarado and David Blancas now adorn the supporting columns of US 90 underpasses, specifically at Roosevelt Ave., Mission Rd., Steve’s …
By JASMINA WELLINGHOFF, Editor – First a piece of advice: If you have never seen Rennie Harris Puremovemnet before, the Carver Community Cultural Center is giving you a new chance this Saturday, April 13. Don’t miss it! The dance company is a pure joy to watch and, I promise, your spirits will be “Lifted.” “Lifted” is indeed the title of …
By JASMINA WELLINGHOFF – Editor “Hamilton’s” many fans will probably flock to the Woodlawn Theater in the upcoming weeks to see Lin-Manuel Miranda’s first musical hit “In the Heights” which opens Friday at the popular Art Deco District playhouse.When it premiered on Broadway more than ten years ago, the show won four Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Score and …
By JASMINA WELLINGHOFF, Editor – Combining food with music is fairly common but the San Antonio Symphony has come up with new twist on the traditional pairing. Called the “Symphony of Flavors,” its 2019 spring festival is celebrating the music and cuisine of three European countries – Italy, France and Spain – whose musical and culinary traditions are well known …
By JASMINA WELLINGHOFF, Editor – If you want to experience a fresh take on classical music, you should attend the April 4 concert of the Norwegian Brass Ensemble, tenThing, at the Charlene McCombs Empire Theater. Presented by ARTS San Antonio, the all-female group was formed by trumpet player Tine Thing Helseth, who has the distinction of being the first ever …
