By JASMINA WELLINGHOFF, Editor The San Antonio Art League and Museum’s Artist of the Year for 2020 was photographic artist Ansen Seale, but the pandemic prevented the installation and opening of his retrospective exhibit until a couple of weeks ago. It was worth the wait. The show spans some 45 years and encompasses a number of themes and technical innovations …
We can all use some laughter these days and there’s probably no better person to make you laugh than actor/playwright Jaston Williams, he of the Greater Tuna fame. His new one-man show, “I Saw the Lights” will be streamed tomorrow, Jan. 29 by the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts. The “lights” are those of mysterious UFOs that Lubbock residents …
By JASMINA WELLINGHOFF, Editor — Performance cancellations have become common these days but when you are forced to cancel a major showcase for eager young musicians, the result is a lot of broken hearts. That’s what happened back in December when YOSA had to cancel its holiday showcase. “We had plans to have all 400-plus musicians at the Tobin Center …
By BETT BUTLER, Contributor Dr. Katchie Cartwright’s new EP Rainy Afternoon might have been tailor-made for the COVID-19 era. Recorded in Austin shortly before the pandemic hit, it’s both soothing and energizing. Catchy melodies and Brazilian rhythms provide a perfect soundtrack for sequestering at home. The title cut opens with cascading musical lines evoking rivulets of flowing water. Flutist Cartwright trades counterpoint with …
The Youth Orchestras of San Antonio, known as YOSA had to cancel the December showcase involving more than 400 young musicians due to growing concerns over the new wave of COVID infections. Needless to say, the musicians were disappointed as were their instructors and audiences. At the time, YOSA promised a virtual showcase in January and it is delivering on …
The women’s art organization, GAGA, that we introduced to you last year, continues to grow and present shows by its members, albeit mostly online. The latest, “A Winter’s Song” includes 40 artists and is available for viewing on GAGA’s website, www.gagaart.org. Just about all works are for sale at very reasonable prices, so, it’s a great place to start or …
So, here we are, in 2021, hoping for a happier, healthier new year!The arts scene is just regaining momentum after the post-Christmas lull but there are some fun choices despite all the gloomy news about the pandemic and other things. Let’s start with live in-person events. The Tobin Center for the Performing Arts is presenting a show featuring the talented …
Last week, we, here, at ARTS ALIVE SA, came up with the idea of a survey that, we thought, might lift people’s spirits at this time of fear and uncertainty. Our little survey was not scientifically designed. We just asked about 100 folks to share their experiences and tell us about the positive, comforting “silver linings” of life in semi-lockdown. …
This is a week of rest and celebration, so we asked San Antonio novelist Nancy West for permission to print her new holiday song, and she graciously agreed. Enjoy! And please share your thoughts with us. To learn more about Nancy’s books, visit nancygwest.com. You can purchase her novels through the Nowhere Bookstore, 5154 Broadway.
