BY JASMINA WELLINGHOFF, Editor Donald Mason arrived in San Antonio to take the job of executive director of the Classical Music Institute just before the pandemic. “I got to witness just one concert before we had to cancel the rest of the season,” said the Midland, TX, native who spent most of his professional life in Lexington, KY. “That was …

By JASMINA WELLINGHOFF, Editor They were cancelled twice due to COVID, but this weekend the renowned Chicago dance company The Hiplet Ballerinas, is expected to grace the stage in a live performance at the Carver Community Cultural Center. Founded by dancer/teacher/choreographer, Homer Hans Bryant, a former Dance Theater of Harlem star, the company has garnered national and international attention for …

NEWS ROUNDUP, Jan. 13, 2022 Even though DreamWeek has been a part of San Antonio life for ten years, many San Antonians have never heard of it, and if they did hear about it, are not sure what it is. So, let’s try to explain. Founded by Nigerian-born Shokare “Sho” Nakpodia, DreamWeek – which often lasts more than a week …

By JASMINA WELLINGHOFF, Editor Have you heard that Einstein was wrong about a whole lot of things?Yes, that Einstein! The most famous scientist in modern history. If you haven’t, you ought to see the new play at the Overtime Theater that tells you all about it. Titled “Einstein’s Wrong About Everything,” it is the brainchild of San Antonio playwright Joseph …

Now that the holidays are behind us, things are starting to return to normal even though there are new COVID-related concerns due to the newest version of the virus. Some events have already been canceled and others have been delayed. For instance, Musical Bridges Around the World has postponed two events scheduled for Jan. 8 & 16, while the Woodlawn …

This week is vacation time for many people. The common email response is the automatic reply telling you that the intended recipient will be back in the office Jan. 3. Consequently, few arts events are scheduled. But there’s always some news and we have gathered a sampling for you here. At the Tobin Center, you can ring in the new …

As you may expect, not that much is going on this week/weekend as people are focusing on celebrating the holidays in private, with their nearest and dearest. But a few things are coming up, and, please remember that most San Antonio museums will be open the day after Christmas, and later in the week. It’s a great time to take …

By JASMINA WELLINGHOFF, Editor The Red Dot Exhibit is the main annual fundraiser for Blue Star Contemporary, the first contemporary art institution founded in San Antonio by contemporary artists themselves, back in 1987. The event changed format this year, from a one-night-only to an extended period lasting a couple of months that gives art lovers and collectors more time to …

The celebratory mood continues this week, with sacred music, folk dancing, pop and operatic singing, and so much more. The San Antonio Choral Society continues to celebrate the season with the Candlelight Christmas Concert this Sunday at the Laurel Heights United Methodist Church.  The singers will once again be accompanied by the 8-piece Sonido Barroco ensemble of musicians who play …

By JASMINA WELLINGHOFF, Editor The San Antonio International Airport has joined the national trend of welcoming art and artists in its terminals, garages and outdoor spaces.  There’s art just about everywhere; you just have to look. The program is a project of the City of San Antonio Aviation Department. Some of the art is permanently on display, such as the …