Dear Readers, It is with great sadness that we share the news of Jasmina Wellingoff’s passing on Sunday, April 5th. She loved the arts community of San Antonio and believed it was important to have this platform to inform, contribute and celebrate it. She was an award-winning journalist, critic, columnist and poet. She will be deeply missed. We want to …
NEWS ROUNDUP, April 3, 2026 The AGARITA Quartet is collaborating with Award-winning composer, violinist & vocalist, Caroline Shaw for its upcoming concert at Stable Hall that features her acclaimed works. Take part in this musical journey of Shaw’s unique voice, along with works that speak to her aesthetic and musical inspiration. (April 4 at 7:30 p.m.; Stable Hall, 307 Pearl …
NEWS ROUNDUP, March 26, 2026 Let’s start with music! “VIVA la Vida”: A Celebration of Acoustic Music. Villa Finale invites you to spread out your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy “incredible local acts, blending flamenco, country, bossa nova, classical guitar and more.” (Villa Finale: Museum and Gardens; March 28 at & p.m.; Find out more by calling 210-223-9800 or …
NEWS ROUNDUP, March 19, 2026 Let’s start with visual arts this time. Join Artpace for the opening of the Spring 2026 International Artist-in-Residence’s exhibition. The evening offers a look at the “incredible” work by artists Violette Bule, Mel Chin, and Viet Le, created during their Artpace residences, along with an artist talk featuring Guest CuratorDr. Aleesa Pitchamarn Alexander. (March 19, …
Il Divo –“The Star” is a multinational classical crossover vocal group that has enjoyed great success in Europe. Formed in the United Kingdom in 2003, it is a male quartet that was created and promoted by the British media magnate Simon Cowell for Syco Music, a record label that he had administered. The original members selected by Cowell are: Swiss …
Q & A with ASIA CIARAVINO, Actress and CEO at the San Pedro Playhouse You first came to San Antonio to pursue a bachelor’s degree in theater at the University of the Incarnate Word. Why did you choose San Antonio, a city not known for launching new play productions or paying actors vert well. I actually came to San Antonio …
NEWS ROUNDUP, Feb. 26, 2026 The San Antonio Chamber Music Society is bringing to town the much admiredWindSync Quintet fromHoustonfor a concert on March 1 here in San Antonio. The quintet embraces the classics and the growing contemporary repertoire with fresh sensibility, says the press announcement. In the span of one performance, they can cover vast musical ground. Their San …
NEWS ROUNDUP, Feb. 19, 2026 We often begin with music news and developments, and we will do so again this time but the news is not good. The San Antonio Philharmonic’s music director, Jeffrey Kahane, has resigned as the organization is facing financial and legal problems. It’s again time for symphonic music lovers to step in and help. We’ll leave …
NEWS ROUNDUP, Feb. 12, 2026 As Part of its Unity Fest, Musical Bridges Around the World is presenting “EXTRAD,” Japanese Noh& Kyogen Theater. EXTRAD “Brings the elegance and humor of traditional Japanese Noh and Kyogen theater to life, blending classical performance with modern storytelling. Presented in partnership with the Carver Community Cultural Center, this rich cultural experience highlights the beauty …
INTERVIEW with LYN BELISLE, Artist and President of the San Antonio Art League and Museum By Jasmina Wellinghoff Tell us how you developed an interest in visual arts?Like many of my friends, I’ve thought of myself as an artist since I was a very small child. My father was an Air Force officer, and we moved a lot when I …
