News Roundup, October 9, 2025
NEWS ROUNDUP, October 9, 2025
As usual, let’s start with music.
The San Antonio Chamber Music Society is bringing a famed chamber ensemble
to us: the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble which is known for its precision, warmth and expressive depth. It’s one of the world’s leading chamber orchestras.
The program includes works by Schubert, Francaix and British composer Huw Watkubs.
(Oct. 12 at 3:15 p.m. at Trinity Baptist Church; a pre-concert-talk with Daniel Anastasio at 2:45;
tickets are $25 at the door.; students and active- duty military attend for free; the church is at 319 E. Mulberry Ave.)
Musical Bridges Around the World is thrilled to unveil the 28th season of Russell Hill Rogers Musical Evenings, San Antonio’s signature series of world-class, admission-free concerts. And this season marks a major milestone, as MBAW expands to the newly restored Stable Hall as a second performance venue, in addition to the historic San Fernando Cathedral that has hosted its concerts so far. (The season opens Oct. 12 at Stable Hall with a performance by Kinan Azmeh, member of Silkroad.)
The San Antonio Philharmonic has announced the return of Musica Libre, its second annual free community celebration. (Oct. 11 at 6:30 p.m. in front of the Philharmonic’s administrative offices at 1314 Guadalupe St., 78297.) Now in its second year, Musica Libre continues to showcase the orchestra’s commitment to community engagement, cultural celebration and innovative programming that brings people of all ages together. (Free, no tickets required)
A Time to Remember: Bach to the Beatles: the Kerrville-based Symphony of the Hills kicked off its 25th season with “Bach to the Beatles,” featuring the greatest composers of all time: Mahler,
Beethoven and Mozart.
iLuminate – the Tour stops at the Majestic Theater. (Oct. 10 at 8p.m.; doors open at 7p.m.;
From the moment the lights fade you are transported into another world… another dimension where the music moves you and the visuals are unlike anything you’ve ever seen, says the press release.
German guitarist, Michael Schenker, will play the music of UFO and has now his own group named “Don’t Sell Your Soul. (Oct. 10 at 7:30 p.m.; Tobin Center; tickets are$48-$108 www.tobincenter.org
The renowned bassist and composer Stanley Clarke will start the season at the Carver Community Cultural Center (Oct. 11 at 8 p.m.;$30-$54 at www.thecarver.org.
Gruene Music & Wine Fest: Benefitting United Way of Comal County and presented by Gruene Hall and KNBT radio, this annual event features a dinner catered by Gristmill River Restaurant,
wine tasting, a private performance by the Josh Abbott Band and the Great Guitar auction, featuring guitars used by some of the best artists to headline the historic stage. (Gruene Hall, 1281 Gruene Rd., New Braunfels 78130)
Hill Country Poets Monthly Open Mike. (Every second Thursday 6-8 p.m.; Boerne Book Shop;
153 S. Main, Suite 120, 78006830-249-0000; www.boernebookshop.com)
BRAVA Book Release Pachanga. Poet Violeta Garza celebrates her poetry book’s release with fellow writers (Oct. 11, 6-9 p.m.; Galeria E.V.A, 3412 Flores, 78204)
The Briscoe Museum is inviting guests of the museum to participate in a Community Ofrenda
(altar) in celebration of Dia de Los Muertos. All can add photos of the lost ones as a personal offering. (10 a.m. to 5 p.m. everyday through Nov. 3, 2025 (210-299-4499; www.briscoemuseum.org)
Fiesta Alegria is the closing event for National Hispanic Heritage Month. (Plaza Guadalupe, free;
www.avenida.org
The 35th Annual Red Dot Art Sale, is Contemporary at Blue Star’s signature fundraiser scheduled for Nov. 12, 2025. The funds will support a variety of programs at the Contemporary.