News Roundup, 1/10/2025
The San Antonio Philharmonic has announced that it plans to relocate its upcoming concerts to the Scottish Rite Concert Hall. The restored former Scottish Rite Temple will now host the concerts originally scheduled for First Baptist Church. This “strategic move is driven by artistic and economic considerations,
aligning with our long-term vision for stability and sustainability,” says the announcement. This move will give the orchestra a permanent home for the first time in 85 years.
First upcoming concert of 2025: Classics IV – American Voices – A Symphonic Journey. Among these voices are Gershwin, Florence Price, Valerie Coleman and Brian Raphael Nabors. The concert will be conducted by Jeffrey Kahane; soloists are Jon Kimura Parker (piano) and Ilya Shterrenberg (clarinet).
Jan. 17-18 at 7:30 p.m.; tickets are $25-$110 at www.majesticempire.com/events/
Camerata San Antonio will present three concerts of its “Bach Reflections” program: Friday, Jan. 10 at 4 p.m., First Presbyterian, 800 Jefferson St., Kerrville; Saturday, January 11 at 3 p.m. at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit, 11093 Bandera Rd; and Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Christ Episcopal Church, 510 Belknap Place. Tickets are at www.camerata.org. To read more about the concert, see last week’s NEWS ROUNDUP.
The AGARITA Chamber Quartet performs both in concert halls and in the community. Named Humble Hall, the free community shows take place in parks, libraries and other community spaces, and even in the grocery store. Two Humble-Hall concerts are scheduled for this weekend. Both will take place Saturday, Jan 11th. The first is at 10:15 a.m. at the GUERRA Library (7978 Military Drive W; 78227), and the second is scheduled for 12, noon, at the Cortez Library (2803 Hunter Blvd.,78224). All are free and bilingual classical music concerts, friendly to all ages.
“The Quilt – a Living History of African American Music” will fill the San Fernando Cathedral with powerful sounds of music rooted in African-American history and songs. Presented by Musical Bridges Around the World, the event is part of Dream Week. Featured performers are pianist Arlington Jones; violinist Nicole Cherry; pianist and composer, Aaron Prado; bassist Brandon Rivas; percussionist George Padilla and the San Antonio Gospel Heritage Choir. (Sunday, Jan. 12 at 7 p.m.; free but tickets required;
www.musicalbridges.org)
Tuesday Musical Club member, Judith Foster, a teacher of Argentine Tango, along with two partners, will present a brief introduction to the music, history and culture of the Argentine Tango with demonstrations. All are welcome to this free community event. (Jan. 14 at 1:30 p.m.; Tuesday Musical Club Clubhouse, 3755 St. Mary’s St., 78212; http://satmc.org)
The Escher Quartet will play at the McNay Museum, presented by CMI’s Chamber Connections. The four players are Adam Barnett-Hart (violin), Brendan Speltz (violin), Pierre Lapointe (viola) and Brook Speltz (cello). The concert is presented in conjunction with the museum’s captivating exhibit on the legendary Ballet Russe era in Paris. (Jan. 11 at 7:30 p.m.; Leaper Auditorium; $30; Tobin Center is selling the tickets.)
ECLIPSE – a Tribute to JOURNEY; fans are invited to relive the classics and sing along to their favorite Journey hits. Eclipse will perform all the anthems and chart-topping singles that fans know and love.
(Jan. 17 at 7 p.m.; Stable Hall, 307 Pearl Parkway, 78215; tickets $20-$25; info@stablehall.com.)
The Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center has announced its Spring Academy classes for children and adults of all skill levels in dance and mariachi music. Visit the website for more information: for questions email education director Belinda Menchaca at belindsm@guadalupeculturalarts.org.
WHO’s BAD – The Ultimate Micheal Jackson Experience will probably fill Aztec Theater.
(Jan, 12 at 8 p.m.; doors at 7 p.m.; AZTEC Theater, 104 N. St. Mary’s, 782005 Tickets are $24-$90+ at
www.concerts.livenation.com)
At the Carver Center, you have the opportunity to see an exceptional concert featuring two Grammy-winning artists: vocalist Lisa Fischer and the Gullah Groovemasters, Ranky Tanky. (Jan. 17 at 8 p.m.;
tickets at ticketmaster.com or Carver’s box office 210-207-2234; 226 N. Hackberry) In addition you can see the works of two artists in the gallery: John Coleman and Anthony Edwards who tell African American stories.
On the theater front: The Jump-Start Performance Company is ready for its annual PERFORMANCE PARTY XXXX: SANGRE VITAL. Many short performances by company and community performers – plus special guest artists. (Jan. 11 at 8 p.m.; Stable Hall at the Pearl; tickets are $0 – $40. Check the company’s website for more: www.jump-start.org)
The Dock Space Gallery is opening an exhibit of artist Susan Budge’s work “Dreams, Visions and Desires.” (Opening reception Jan. 11, 6-9 p.m.; 107 Lone Star Blvd., 78204; 210-723-3048)
Weekend workshops at Artpace are back! Two in January: Poetry as Prayer explores the meditative and transformative power of poetry in a bilingual workshop; and Upcycled Accessible Screen Printing which will teach the art of screen printing using upcycled materials – eco-friendly and fun. (For more info call 210-212-4900 or write to info@artpace.org).
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