Arts Alive San Antonio

Easter Eggs-travaganza Celebration will take place downtown at the base of the Tower of the Americas in Hemisfair Park. Children will meet the Easter Bunny and Tori, the Tower. Activities include egg-dyeing, face-painting, a petting zoo and live music, food and more. The Egg Hunts start at 12, noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. (Sunday, March 31, 11 a.m.- 5 p.m.; 739 E. Cesar E. Chavez Blvd. 78205; $5 per person)

Many families celebrate Easter at Brackenridge Park. This time, there will be a photo area and a photographer who will join the festivities and take pictures for free. This free event is organized by the Brackenridge Park Conservancy.

Morgan’s Wonderland’s Eggstra Special Easter Festival. Kids and adults are invited to explore the park and “uncover secret surprises.” There will be an Eggventure Scavenger Hunt, an interactive dance party for all, a 20-minute puppet show about an alien named Harmony, from outer space, searching for the happiest creatures on earth; ultra-accessible rides and more. (Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., 5223 David Edwards Dive, 78233; 210-495-5888)

Yet another celebration is scheduled for Saturday: San Antonio Kids Eggnormous Easter Celebration at the Summit Church. It’s a day of family fun: bouncy castles, carousel rides, egg hunts, all with sensory-friendly options. In addition, balloon artists, a game truck, pictures with the Easter Bunny, music and food will all be part of the fun. (Summit Church, 2575 Summit Church Rd., 210-402-0565)

The Great Northwest Community Improvement Association is inviting the community to its 30th Annual Easter Egg Hunt, taking place on the community’s soccer fields. Event includes fun activities, pictures with the Easter Bunny, food, games, and 3,000 eggs. (March 30, starts at 11 a.m.  (9014 Timber Path; free; for info call 210-681-6268)

And here is a question: Where in the World is the largest decorated Easter Egg? Here’s the picture!

Also happening this weekend: concerts, theater, exhibits:

At the Tobin, Broadway stars will perform favorite Disney Princess songs in a show named simply
“Disney Princess – the Concert.” Larger than life animation and theatrical effects immerse the audience in “pure Disney magic.” Included songs: “Just Around the Riverbend,” “A Whole New World,” “Let it Go” and more. The performers are not costumed Disney characters; they appear as themselves. (April 2, 2024 at 7 p.m.; Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, 100 Auditorium Circle; tickets are $39.50 – $204.50
210-223-8624 or tickets@tobincenter.org)

Also at the Tobin, you can catch Gilberto Santa Rosa- Autentico Tour. He’s one of the most successful Latin music vocalists in the world, with 14 number-one hits on Billboard’s Tropical Airplay charts (March 29 at 7:30 p.m.; tickets start at $44.50; for how to buy, see above.) And there’s more: Crazy(er) Life is following on March 30 at 7:30 p.m.; tickets are $27.50 to $322)

“The Book of Mormon” is “back by popular demand” at the Majestic Theater. The show has won a range of awards, including a Tony and a Drama Desk Award for Best Musical, in addition to a GRAMMY for Best Musical Theater Album. Performances begin April 5. (April 5 – April 7, with two performances per day, with the exception of opening night. Tickets at Majestic box office, 224 E. Houston, or by calling 1-888-246-3185 or visit www.Majesticempire.com)

The San Antonio-based Wonder Theatre is letting us know that “It’s the final weekend for “Kinky Boots.”
Last performances are scheduled for March 28, 29 and 30. The Wonder Theatre is now located in the Wonderland of the Americas Mall. (Tickets are $18-$32 at www.ci.ovationtix.com)

Ruby City has a new exhibit featuring the work of Celia Alvarez Munoz. The organization’s director, Elyse Gonzales, and the artist will discuss Munoz’s show, “Los Brillantes” Saturday, 2-3 p.m. Following the talk, you can join a “lite bite” reception featuring live music provided by JJ Lopez in Chris Park, a small park which is part of the Ruby City complex. (March 30, 2-5 p.m.; Ruby City, 150 Camp St., 78204; 210-781-7180; https://rubycity.org; free)

Artpace’s Spring Resident exhibitions will open with a reception and Artist Talk today. Selected by guest curator, Larry Ossei-Mensah, the three artists will present the works they created during the residency. The three are: Melissa Joseph, Patrick Quarm, and Jose Villalobos. (March 28, 6-9 p.m.; Artpace, 445 North Main Ave.,78204; 210-212-4900; https://artpace.org) Artpace is always free to visit and you can stop by to see the show when it’s convenient for you.

Part of the Contemporary Art Month is the cleverly titled show: “Asking the Universe for Favors,” described as “an immersive event that invites you to interact with sculptural reality that is familiar but oh-so different than what we encounter daily. (March 29, 6-10 p.m., 218 Saltillo St.; produced by Peddle Nonsense Productions; 575-779-8834 or email tiffany@masrustico.com)

“I see Stars” is a solo residency show by Shelby Criswell at the Southtown Art Gallery. The gallery has recently started a residency program and Criswell is the first resident artist. “This show is a synergy of two different mediums that I love, fiber art and plein air paintings,” said the artist in a statement. (Southtown Art Gallery,1913 S. Flores #9, 78204; free parking behind Freight Building;

The City’s Department of Arts & Culture has announced the completion of “Orgullo Tejano,” (Tejano Pride”) installations by San Antonio artist Luis Lopez. Inspired by the musical legacy of Historic Old Highway 90, the main artwork depicts a 14-foot-tall mosaic and steel accordion player with the accordion as an extension of the sculpture’s body. From the sculpture’s mouth flows a speech scroll used in several Mesoamerican cultures to identify sound. A smaller companion piece can be found at the River Walk Public Art Garden, which shows a colorful, outstretched mosaic accordion. The artworks honor the Tejano-conjunto music and the artistry of accordion players.

 At the San Antonio Museum of Art, the “Goddess Triptych” by Angel Rodriguez-Diaz, will be on view to honor the legacy of the artist who died in 2023. The triptych consists of three paintings: “The Myth of Venus,” “Yemaya” and “La Primavera.” “Yemaya” was recently acquired by SAMA to complete thi triptych. The museum is presenting three free special programs in conjunction with the exbibit.
The first on April 2at 6 p.m.: The Goddess Triptych: Preview and talk with Guadalupe Dance Company.
Audiences will get a sneak peek at the dance company’s new work: “Landscapes of the Soul.” (More in the upcoming weeks.)

                                                               HAPPY EASTER!