By JASMINA WELLINGHOFF, Editor — I think all of us will remember Easter 2020. Families could not gather, church services had to be watched online, parks were closed, and news reports were mostly grim, endlessly talking about the novel coronavirus that was threatening the health of Americans and people around the globe. Like so many others, our family resorted to …
Their doors may be closed but arts organizations are trying their best to stay active in a new way, which, of course, means generating online content, from broadcasting full concerts to providing educational material for youngsters and adults. Two music nonprofits, Agarita Chamber Players and the Musical Bridges Around the World, have taken the lead in using the internet to …
By JASMINA WELLINGHOFF, Editor — Most people probably know you as the executive director of the Overtime Theater. But you are involved with other arts organizations. Which ones?I am the executive director of Texas Light Opera and also of Aria Creative Productions. Those are two production companies that I started. I started them so that I could bring unique and …
By JASMINA WELLINGHOFF, Editor — The majority of arts organizations operate as nonprofits and, as such, depend on a combination of income sources to carry out their missions. Ticket sales, grants, and donations large and small, all play a role. But at present, when theaters, concert halls, galleries and museums are all closed to prevent the spread of COVID-19, there …
One thing we should be grateful for at this time of social isolation is that we can still go outside to walk or run, get some fresh air and enjoy sunshine. At this time of the year the temperatures are just right for spending time outdoors. So, my husband and I have been taking brisk daily walks around the neighborhood, …
One thing we should be grateful for at this time of social isolation is that we can still go outside to walk or run, get some fresh air and enjoy sunshine. At this time of the year the temperatures are just right for spending time outdoors. So, my husband and I have been taking brisk daily walks around the neighborhood, …
By now, everyone knows that most non-essential businesses have been asked to close and that includes theaters, concert venues, museums, galleries, libraries and other arts and cultural institutions. But there’s some good news! The City of San Antonio Department of Arts & Culture has teamed up with the Luminaria Artist Foundation to launch the Corona Arts Relief Program, which will …
By JASMINA WELLINGHOFF, Editor — The Public Theater of San Antonio was ready to open the San Antonio premiere of the musical “Bright Star” just when the health and civic authorities told us to stay home and avoid mixing with other people to prevent the spread of COVID -19. The huge show, involving 36 creative team members, including actors, musicians …
By JASMINA WELLINGHOFF, Editor — Joël Dilley has the reputation for being “reclusive,” yet the virtuoso jazz bassist and composer is wide open to new ideas in music and beyond. Reviewers have long recognized his inclination – and ability – to tell stories through music and his newest project is a good example. Titled “Wall in the Desert” the music …
As we are anxiously watching the news about the steady spreading of COVID-19 all over the world, it may be difficult to focus on anything else. We feel trapped in a holding pattern, trying our best to follow the new rules of daily life, worried and confused, hoping that life will return to normal sooner rather than later. Can there …
