By JASMINA WELLINGHOFF, Editor – Teaching teenagers to drive is a tragi-comic affair for most families but when a skilled comedian like Jaston Williams takes it on in his “Don’t Blame the Car” solo show, it promises to be downright hilarious. The nationally known playwright and actor, who has a special connection to San Antonio, is returning to the Classic …

By JASMINA WELLINGHOFF, Editor – In San Antonio, most arts organization remain active throughout the summer months and the offerings remain as high caliber as during what is traditionally called “the season.” Here are a few things coming up! The Public Theater of San Antonio, is presenting “Sink, Florida, Sink,” the first play chosen through its Fresh Ink program designed …

By JASMINA WELLINGHOFF, Editor- Artist Val Alexander, who attended the opening of “Mid-Century Modern in San Antonio” at the San Antonio Art League Museum (SAALM) never saw himself as “modern.” A member of the Men of Art group that was active in the 1950s and 60s, he said he and his fellow artists saw themselves simply as contemporary artists. Holding …

By JASMINA WELLINGHOFF, Editor – Director/producer Eva Laporte spent her afternoon the other day doing media interviews about “Four Places,” the new play her company, The Surround Project, is opening Thursday at the Classic Theatre of San Antonio. And she had a good explanation for why the play was attracting so much attention. “It’s a mixture of two things,” she …

by JASMINA WELLINGHOFF, Editor – The Overtime Theater has established a reputation for producing original shows created by San Antonio authors and its new offering, “Ride the Musical” is no different. The brainchild of last year’s ATAC Globe Award winner for original score, Dan Timoskevich, the show opened May 31 and runs through June 22. The story revolves around a …

By JASMINA WELLINGHOFF, Editor – Many contemporary artists are exploring new media through which to express themselves while others are discovering new ways to use traditional techniques and materials for the same purpose. An example of the latter is the use of hand stitching to create art which bears little resemblance to traditional embroidery. A group of 11 such artists …

By JASMINA WELLINGHOFF, Editor – Lots of Texans like to explore the wilderness, camp and engage in water adventures but how many are prepared for the unexpected? What happens if you get lost and need to survive in the desert or the rain forest, or at high altitude, for instance? To learn all sorts of useful survival skills, visit the …

by JASMINA WELLINGHOFF, Editor – If you pass by Artpace these days, you’ll notice that the large window facing the street is covered in bright, colorful strips, from edge to edge. It’s a mural of sorts, made of cardboard and duct tape. When you step inside into the Main Space Gallery, you will find a similar installation there, whose effect …

By JASMINA WELLINGHOFF, Editor – No one seems to know for sure how the musical “Once” got its title but theories abound. One of those states that the title refers to the brief love encounter depicted in the show as once-in-a-lifetime event. Another one ties it to the traditional fairytale opening line, “Once upon a time.” But the Public Theater …

By JASMINA WELLINGHOFF, Editor – If it’s May, it’s time for the Tejano-Conjunto Festival which this year will take place May 15-19 at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center and in Rosedale Park.  The 38th fest starts Wednesday at 10 a.m. with a free dance for seniors at the center, followed by an evening screening of “Chulas Fronteras,” a 2018 reissue …