News Roundup, March 6, 2025
Here’s a group we don’t hear that much about: The Olmos Ensemble, created byfour talented and experienced musicians: Eric Gratz (violin), Matthew Cohen (viola), Julian Schwartz (cello) and Ilya
Shterenberg (clarinet). They will perform two concerts in the upcoming days:
“Music From St.Mark’s Presents Olmos Ensemble” on March 9, and “Olmos Ensemble presents Viennese Masters,” on March 10. The first concert will feature music by Classical and Baroque eras composers, including Bach, Haydn and Mozart. (March 9 at 4 p.m.; at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 315 East Pecan St.,78205; free) The second concert will feature masterworks of Mozart, Kodaly, Haydn and Beethoven.
(March 10 at Shepherd King Lutheran Church, 303 West Ramsey Road, 78216; free but donations accepted; Reception to follow. More info at www.olmosensemble.com)
A concert that a lot of music lovers are looking forward to is Agarita + Pablo Sainz- Villegas from Spain.
(March 9 at 3 p.m., Tobin Center; 100 Auditorium Circle, free but tickets required.
Tickets at https://www.tobincenter.org/agarita (For more info, read our article from March 5 on this site.
The AGARITA group also owns a loft in Southtown where smaller concerts and art exhibits are held. The next Loft concert will take place Match 20th; free tickets available on March 13 at www.argarita.org)
Ruby Alexander and the Bonafide Playboys will be at the Carver this weekend. Alexander’s vocal style and performance are highly influenced by the jazz greats from her youth. However, she loves rearranging songs from her youth into a new genre. She will be accompanied by the Bonafide Playboys, with Utah Hamrick on bass, Jerrod Feigenbaum on trumpet and Ken Williams on guitar. (March 8 at 8 p.m.’ Carver Community Clutural Center, 226 N. Hackberry, 78202, 210-207-2234; tickets are $15 – $27)
At Stable Hall, you can see Donavon Frankenreiter who has won fans worldwide with his smooth voice, mellow vibes and thoughtful lyrics. His music creates a feel-good atmosphere. (March 12 at 7 p.m.; Stable Hall, 307 Pearl Parkway, 78215; tickets are $35-$99 More info at info@stablehall.com)
Emmy winner and multi-platinum artist Andy Grammer has over 3 billion global streams under his belt and a social media footprint of more than 4 million followers. His current tour -Andy Grammer/Monster Tour – stops at the Tobin Center for a single show. (March 12, at 8 p.m.; tickets are $35 at
tickets@tobincenter.org)
The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra is recognized as one of the all-time best swing orchestras in the history of Big Bands. So many songs have been immortalized by the band and the singer Frank Sinatra. Now, the legendary Big Band, led by Jeff Bush, is touring America to honor Sinatra and the magic of that team.
With 18 musicians and singers, this tribute to Sinatra “is a memorable step back in time.”
( March 7 at & p.m.; Tobin Center for the Performing Arts; tickets $62-$84; www.tobi.tobincenter.org)
The Yuridia US Tour 2025 is stopping at the Majestic Theater on March 9. She is considered to be the queen of regional Mexican music. So far, all her 17 U.S. shows have been sold-out. (March 9 at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.) tickets are $54-$185, www.majesticempire.com/events/Yuridia)
AGT Entertainment presents a new music festival debuting this spring: Sunset: The Festival at the Espee. The inaugural showcase takes place this weekend, March 7-8, and features eight notable bands, including Spoon, Santigold, Band of Horses, and others. Sunset aims to also foster the growth of the local music scene by amplifying the talent of local artists and offering a shared platform with national acts. To learn more information and to purchase tickets visit www.theespee.com/sunset/
Luminaria is presenting A Pop-Up Art Gallery featuring “Mujeres” for Women’s History Month. Featured artists include Ashley Perez, Suzy Gonzalez, Andrea Rivas, January Ross, and others. (Opening night is March 6 at 6-8 p.m. The exhibit will be open to the public through March 28, The Aiden Hotel, Riverwalk, 1103 E. Commerce St., 78205. For info call 210-721-1670 or write to admin@luminaria.org)
The San Antonio Art League and Museum is inviting you to visit on March 7. You can see the art by outstanding college students from around the city, and enjoy a performance by singer/songwriter Tom Williams; Korean food will be available from the Daebak Food Truck (March 7, 6-8 p.m. at 130 King William Street, 78204; 210-223-1140.)
Many arts lovers are happy to see the return of the annual, On & Off Fredericksburg Road Studio Tour, a fun and community friendly event that allows artists and visitors to meet, enjoy art and buy/sell original art straight from the artists. (March 8-9 in the Deco District.) The Studio Tour is presented by Bihl Haus Arts, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 9. Start at Bihl Haus Arts, 3803 Fredericksburg Rd. which is located inside the Sorento Apartments complex. 210-383-9723
The music group, AGARITA, that owns a loft in Southtown where smaller concerts sometimes take place, has also open an art gallery at the location. The Current exhibit is “Cultural Threads- Weaving Identity” that features several San Antonio artists, including Lucia LaVilla-Havelin, Ashely Mirelez, Abby Hinojosa, Tim Olson and others. (You can visit March 7, 6-8 p.m.; 724 S. Alamo, St. #2)
The Briscoe Western Art Museum will be open 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. March 6-17. They invite kids and families to “lasso some western fun” and watch St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The Briscoe is on the River Walk, at 210- W. Market St., 78205. For info call 210-299-4499.
And for book lovers, there’s the Hill Country Literary Festival, with fun and free activities for all ages. All events, programs and activities are free. Find a full schedule of events at litfest@mfplibrary.org
And March is also Contemporary Art Month, a great time to visit galleries throughout the city. You can start at the Blue Star Contemporary with a spring exhibition and CAM Kick-off events. (March 7, 6-9 p.m.; free admission.)
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