This week is vacation time for many people. The common email response is the automatic reply telling you that the intended recipient will be back in the office Jan. 3. Consequently, few arts events are scheduled. But there’s always some news and we have gathered a sampling for you here. At the Tobin Center, you can ring in the new …

As you may expect, not that much is going on this week/weekend as people are focusing on celebrating the holidays in private, with their nearest and dearest. But a few things are coming up, and, please remember that most San Antonio museums will be open the day after Christmas, and later in the week. It’s a great time to take …

By JASMINA WELLINGHOFF, Editor The Red Dot Exhibit is the main annual fundraiser for Blue Star Contemporary, the first contemporary art institution founded in San Antonio by contemporary artists themselves, back in 1987. The event changed format this year, from a one-night-only to an extended period lasting a couple of months that gives art lovers and collectors more time to …

The celebratory mood continues this week, with sacred music, folk dancing, pop and operatic singing, and so much more. The San Antonio Choral Society continues to celebrate the season with the Candlelight Christmas Concert this Sunday at the Laurel Heights United Methodist Church.  The singers will once again be accompanied by the 8-piece Sonido Barroco ensemble of musicians who play …

By JASMINA WELLINGHOFF, Editor The San Antonio International Airport has joined the national trend of welcoming art and artists in its terminals, garages and outdoor spaces.  There’s art just about everywhere; you just have to look. The program is a project of the City of San Antonio Aviation Department. Some of the art is permanently on display, such as the …

Music, dance., merriment, and the holiday spirit are overtaking the city! In the spirit of the season, the San Antonio Choral Society is teaming up with Sonido Barroco instrumental ensemblethis Sunday to present Advent Vespers at St. John’s Lutheran Church at 6 p.m. The service will focus on “the mystery of the Incarnation as told through scripture and sacred songs.” …

By JASMINA WELLINGHOFF, Editor Jimmy Moore could not be happier to be back in San Antonio. A native son, whose family still lives here, he has returned to lead the Classic Theatre of San Antonio as the new artistic/executive director. “I have been wanting to get back to San Antonio pretty much from the day that I left,” said Moore …

BY SUSAN YERKES, Contributing Writer v Garrett T. Capps loves San Antonio, and he’s telling the world with music. The title song of his recently released fourth album, I Like Austin, But I Love San Antone, makes the point.  He loves his hometown’s laidback vibe, Capps says. He loves the Tex—Mex soul, Fiesta, the city’s rich musical heritage, the welcoming …

News Roundup is back in its usual spot! And so is the holiday season which looks more and more like what we were used to before COVID. This Friday, you’ll here again the sounds of music from the outdoor amphitheater at the Wonderland of the Americas Mall. The Balcones Heights Jazz Festival that used to take place in the summer, …

Since last week’s NEWS ROUNDUP was dislodged from its regular spot due to the Thanksgiving holiday, we are offering this abbreviated version, covering upcoming arts events and developments. Let’s begin with the laughs! Funny guy, Jaston Williams – he of the “Greater Tuna” fame – will bring the new version of his solo show, “Blood and Holly” to the Tobin …