NEWS RROUNDUP, 12/20/2024 The holidays are just around the corner and there are fewer arts events in the upcoming days as people prepare for Christmas and other holidays of the season. Still, there are concerts, shows and celebrations. Let look at what’s coming up! Step into the festive spirit with Mariachi Sol de Mexico Presents Jose Hernandez’ Merry-Achi Christmasat the …

Reviewed by Steven.G. Kellman             “Writing,” according to Domenico Starnone, “is a combination of eros and exhaustion.”  Eros asserts itself in the opening pages of The Mortal and Immortal Life of the Girl from Milan, the sixth Starnone book translated from Italian into English. Eight-year-old Mimi is infatuated with a pretty girl who lives across from his family’s fourth-floor apartment …

We often start the NEWS ROUNDUP with music news and events but today we’ll begin with dance, which at this time of the year often means “The Nutcracker.” Ballet San Antonio opened its run of the iconic ballet last week but there’s another big one: The Children’s “Nutcracker” performed by theChildren’s Ballet of San Antonio. The Award-winning CBSA is a …

SAN ANTONIO AIRPORT KICKS OFF the HOLIDAY SEASON on a HIGH NOTE We just received the news from the San Antonio International Airport about how it plans to greet the holiday season – with a music festival. Participating will be more than 30 different organizations performing throughout this month. This includes school bands, choirs and orchestras. The annual fest gives …

Lots of music, sacred and celebratory, will fill our halls in the coming weeks. And there’s, of course, a performance of Handel’s “Messiah” which will be performed by thechoir, soloists and chamber orchestra of the St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. It’s free and open to all.(Dec. 8 at 3 p.m.; St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 11 Saint Lukes Lane, 78209; 210-828-6425;www.slecsa.org) The …