For the first time in its long history, the San Antonio Art League will open its Annual Juried Artist Exhibition tomorrow, May 15, exclusively online. The organization’s museum in the King William District remains closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak and there will be no artwork in the galleries and no opening reception. Instead, art lovers are invited to experience …
By JASMINA WELLINGHOFF, Editor — In the hope that things will eventually return to normal in a few months, the San Antonio Symphony has announced its 2020-2021 season, promising great music performed by great artists. “We know that the beauty of life will reanimate and continue stronger, with arts even more necessary than before,” said the symphony’s executive director Corey …
Since Gov. Greg Abbott gave the green light for businesses and institutions to reopen – however cautiously – and a good number have done just that, hoping to slowly return to a more normal life. And at least two San Antonio museums have announced that they will be re-opening later this month. The Briscoe Western Art Museum is getting ready …
by JASMINA WELLINGHOFF, Editor A few years ago, I was driving to Austin when the song “Born in San Antone” came on the radio as part of an Americana music program. I liked it right away but did not catch the name of the singer/songwriter. In one of those little surprises that life offers here and there, I discovered the …
By JASMINA WELLINGHOFF, Editor — The Luminaria Artist Foundation has announced the inaugural recipients of its grant program that gives money to individual Bexar County artists for the creation of new, original works. Grants are given in three primary categories: visual arts, performing arts and literary arts. In addition, three additional awards go to three more artists under the Open …
A virtual concert you should not miss this Sunday is Duo Baldo, presented by Musical Bridges Around the World. Consisting of pianist Aldo Gentileschi and violinist Brad Repp, this duo is great fun to watch – and we mean “watch” as opposed to just “listen.” Though they are accomplished musicians, these guys are also comedians who include pranks, quips and …
By JASMINA WELLINGHOFF, Editor — First, we are curious, what does the E in your name stand for?The members of my immediate family go by their middle names, not first names, so, that’s why I go by Loren. My first name is Elizabeth. It was back in college that I decided that I liked the idea of a first initial, …
It seems that a lot of people are turning to gardening to stay in touch with nature and to do something enjoyable and productive while they are “sheltering in place.” A talented pianist I interviewed recently decided to plant three new trees in his yard, for instance – a lemon tree, a lime, and I forget what the third one …
While visual and performing arts venues remain closed, arts organizations are coming up with more ideas on how to reach their audiences and help the artists who have lost income due to cancellations. Just last week, we told you about San Antonio Airport’s project designed to help local musicians with a series of performances from their homes, with shows happening …
(Agarita was founded in 2018 by Anastasio, Marisa Bushman, Ignacio Gallego and Sarah Silver Manzke) By JASMINA WELLINGHOFF, Editor — Agarita Chamber Players is the newest chamber ensemble in town. Could you tell us about the motivation and the goals you and your three colleagues had in mind when you founded Agarita?It happened two years ago when I got the …
