by JASMINA WELLINGHOFF, Editor – Blue Star Contemporary center is once again getting ready for its popular annual Red Dot Art Sale which raises funds for San Antonio’s oldest contemporary art space and encourages collecting of new art. Scheduled for May 15, the one-night-only exhibit will feature 115 artworks created by almost as many artists. The sale proceed are shared …

By JASMINA WELLINGHOFF, Editor – There is an old adage that says that theater is “two planks and a passion” and there is a lot of truth in that. But the planks – and the passion – are usually greatly helped by the skills and artistry of designers who create sets, costumes and lighting to enhance the authenticity and power …

By JASMINA WELLINGHOFF, Editor – Charles Gounod’s opera “Faust” may be one of the most loved classical operas in the world but it has not been seen in San Antonio since the late John Alexander sang the title role in 1969. That was fifty years ago! Fortunately, Opera San Antonio has decided to break that dry spell. The new “Faust” …

By JASMINA WELLINGHOFF, Editor – San Antonio’s newest chamber music ensemble, Agarita Chamber Players, was founded with the idea of collaboration with other art forms and that’s indeed what the group has been doing since about a year ago when it was founded. Its Saturday, May 4th concert, “Movement Meets Music” will feature San Antonio Ballet ballerina Sofie Bertolini dancing …

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 …