News Roundup, March 14, 2026
NEWS ROUNDUP, March 14, 2026
Il Divo –“The Star” is a multinational classical crossover vocal group that has enjoyed great success in Europe. Formed in the United Kingdom in 2003, it is a male quartet that was created and promoted by the British media magnate Simon Cowell for Syco Music, a record label that he had administered. The original members selected by Cowell are: Swiss tenor Urs Buhler, American tenor David Miller, French tenor Sebastien Izambard, and Spanish baritone Carlos Marin. (Note: the word itself is Italian and describes a top male star)
As of 2025, the group had released ten studio albums, one titled “Il Divo.” The group concerts and its studio releases are known for featuring a variety of languages. In San Antonio, they will be joined by Phoenix-based string trio Simply Three. (March 15 at the Tobin Center at 8 p.m.; tickets start at $73)
For one night only, the YOSA Philharmonic will celebrate the legendary music of Billy Joel! Backed by a full orchestra, some of San Antonio’s finest pop vocalists will bring new symphonic color to the iconic songs of the Piano Man. You can sing along to beloved classics such as “Piano Man,” “Just the Way We Are,” “Vienna” and many more. (March 14 at 8 p.m. at the Tobin Center; skip the fees when purchasing in person at the Tobin box office)
The Greater San Antonio Community Bands Association will hold its 5th annual Community
Band Music Festival on March 28. The GSACBA is composed of 11 community bands in the San Antonio area and more than 500 musicians will perform throughout the day. The oldest German Band outside Germany will perform along with the award-winning Heart of Texas Concert Band. The festival will take place at the Beethoven Maenerchor outdoor. (422 Pereida St., SATX 78207 For more info contact Toby Knight, president of The Greater San Antonio Community Bands Association at 210-885-2137)
Here’s one for writers: Publishing Made Possible: How to get your work into literary magazines & Presses with Diamond Braxton, Adobe Press Founder. In this one-day workshop she will guide writers of all levels through the ins and outs of getting published. Braxton is a writer, editor, publisher and lecturer based in Texas. (March 14, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; at Gemini Ink, 1111 Navarro St; 78205; for more info call Gemini INK at 210-734-9673; fee: $53)
The Brunch of Champions – Honoring Las Maestras. Jump-Start Performance Company has announced The Brunch of Champions to honor four women with deep roots in the community and a dedication to arts education. You can join in the celebration (March 15 – or March 22, in case of rain-; La Tuna Icehouse, 100 Probandt, 78204; $30 per person; for more info call 210-227-JUMP})
Shakespeare in the Park: The beloved romantic comedy “Twelfth Night” takes the stage inSan Pedro Springs Park March 24 – March 29. Filled with mistaken identities, mischievous antics and unrequited love, this timeless tale follows Viola as she disguises herself as a man and becomes entangled in a whirlwind of scenic outdoor settings; presented by: San Pedro Playhouse.
Visual Arts are alive and well in San Antonio. Here’s an artist you may not know.
Fermenting Daydream: Photographs by Tymberline Mauthe. Centered on the question – What separate my reality from yours. This body of work explores the deeply personal nature of perception. Through atmospheric compositions, Mauthe examines how reality shifts from person to person, how emotion and memory alter what we believe. Mauthe’s photographs explore the psychology of experience and confronts the fragile boundary between what is real and what is merely perceived. (Enzminger Studio, 1906 S. Flores) annenzminger@gmail.com
Remember the Second Saturday in the Lone Star Art District! The Dock Space Gallery presents:
“Staffs, Sticks and Canes” by Greg Elliott; opens March 14 and closes March 26, location:107 Lone Star Blvd, 78204. To schedule an appointment outside of designated hours, contact Bill FitzGibbons at 210-723-3048.
Maybe you didn’t know but there is a nice art gallery in Helotes, named simply the Helotes Gallery; 14391 Old Bandera Rd., 78203; 210-614-8977 ext. 352; www.helotesgallery.com/
“Art For The Heart” is the 3rd annual charity art auction & selling exhibition benefitting HeartGift which provides life-saving surgery to children around the world. All sales go through the tax-exempt organization HEARTGIFT and buyers are not charged sales tax. Participating artists this time included Richard – Ricky- Armendariz, Cecilia Paredes, Chuck Ramirez, Ethel Shipton, Leigh Anne Lester, Jennifer Agricola Mojica, Daniela Oliver de Portillo, and others.
Second Saturday Artwalk Pop up Market: Artists, Vendors, Music, Food Truck, community;
1906 S. Flores Arts Complex , 7 p.m. – 11pm; for more info call 210-748-3181 or email to
smartsatx@gmail.com
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