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May
Through- May 12
Texas Dialogues: Scenic Overlook. Scenic Overlook explores the
collision of technology, folklore, and spirituality in the work of
Texas artists. Blue Star Art Space. Free. 210-227-6960 http://www.bluestar-art.org
Through- May 12
Border Facelifts by Luis Camnitzer. The artist will participate
in a short residency that explores issues of "border
aesthetics." Blue Star Art Space. Free. 210-227-6960 http://www.bluestar-art.org
Through - May 13
Niki Bonnett. Intricate fabric collages inspired by the
architecture, grounds and spirit of Southwest School of Art & Craft.
Ursuline Hallway Gallery, Ursuline Campus. Free. 210-224-1848
Through- May 14
Nunsense. A hilarious talent show staged by the five sisters who
survived Sister Julia’s tainted vichyssoise. The San Pedro Playhouse.
Admission. 210-733-7258
Through- May 26
70th Annual Artists Exhibition. Juried show of new
works by area artists. San Antonio Art League Museum. Free.
210-223-1140 http://www.saalm.org
Through- May 26
16th Annual Student Juried Exhibition. University of
Texas at San Antonio Art Gallery, University of Texas at San
Antonio Main Campus. Free. 210-458-4391 http://cofah.utsa.edu/cofah/events.htm
Through- May 27
All-School Exhibition 2000. Selected recent works of students,
staff and faculty. Russell Hill Rogers Gallery, Navarro Campus.
Southwest School of Art & Craft. 210-224-1848
Through- May 27
Hank the Cowdog. Texas’ most famous dog. Magik Children’s
Theatre/Beethoven Hall. Admission. 210-227-2751 http://www.magiktheatre.org
Through- July 4
Live Racing - Mixed Meet. Live racing at San Antonio’s Class I
race track, displaying the skills of both quarterhorses and
thoroughbreds. Retama Park. Admission. 210-651-7000 http://www.retamapark.com
May
International Accordion Festival. The first year of the
International Accordion Festival will focus on U.S.-based, multicultural
genres and musicians, as well as Mexican and Canadian music. Venues
include Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center, Majestic Theatre, Empire Theatre
and others. Sponsored by the Office of Cultural Affairs, Guadalupe
Cultural Arts Center and Centro Alameda. Some events free, some have
admission charges. 210-207-6961 http://www.ci.sat.tx.us/daca
May
Relicarios: Devotional Miniatures from Spain and the Americas. A
selection of 50-60 reliquaries along with contextual photographs from
the collection of Martha Egan. Golden Gallery. The San Antonio Museum of
Art. 210-978-8100 http://www.sa-museum.org
May
Fusion Andina. Peruvian group plays authentic native Andes
mountain music. Rivercenter Mall Lagoon. Free. 210-225-0000 http://www.shoprivercenter.com
May
2000 Concert Series. Series of national acts performing in open
air pavilion. Sunset Station. Admission. 210-222-9481 http://www.sunset-station.com
May
San Antonio Dances! A month long festival of performances,
exhibitions and master classes which take place in venues all across the
city. San Antonio Dance Umbrella. 210/212-7775
2-3
Grupo Animo Production. Resident youth theater company of the
Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center original works creation. Guadalupe
Theater. Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center. Admission. 210-271-3151 or
210-351-7787 http://www.guadalupeculturalarts.org
4-6
San Antonio Missions Baseball. San Antonio Missions play Wichita
at Nelson Wolff Stadium at 7:05 p.m. Admission. 210-675-7275 ext. 204 http://www.samissions.com
4-29
Gotcha Covered. Hand-designed fabrics for upholstered furniture,
pillows, and home accessories. Textures Gallery. Free. 210-822-9727
5
First Friday. Blue Star hosts opening receptions for new and
current exhibitions the first Friday of each month. Blue Star Art Space.
Free. 210-227-6960 http://www.bluestar-art.org
5
First Friday Art Walk. Monthly art walk in artistically offbeat,
historically upbeat arts district. Unique offering of artist receptions
throughout Southtown in the King William area. South Alamo Street. Free.
210-222-1152 http://www.southtown.net
5
A Showcase of San Antonio Dance. Performance of various local
professional and semi-professional dance companies. Performance venue to
be announced. Admission. 210-212-7775
5
Papel de Papel Exhibit and Symposium. An exhibit of art
surrounding the different uses of paper. Guadalupe Visual Arts Annex.
Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center. Free. 210-271-3151 or 210-351-7787 http://www.guadalupeculturalarts.org
5-6
Latin Festival of Music and Dance. Program includes the music of
Diemecke, Villa-Lobos, Revueltas and Ravel. Featured soloist Alfonso
Moreno on guitar. Majestic Theatre. San Antonio Symphony Classical
Series. Admission. 210-554-1010 http://www.sasymphony.org
5-6
Grupo Animo Production. Resident youth theater company of the
Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center original works creation. Guadalupe
Theater. Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center. Admission. 210-271-3151 or
210-351-7787 http://www.guadalupeculturalarts.org
5-6
La Guelaguetza: La Semana de Oaxaca en San Antonio. A celebration
in dance and music (tentative) of the diverse cultures of Oaxaca,
Mexico. Location to be announced. CityDance/ DanzaHispana San Antonio.
Admission. 210-822-2453 http://www.citydance.org
5-7
Cinco de Mayo. Celebration marks the Battle of Puebla in Mexico.
Market Square. Free. 210-207-8600
5-28
His Girl Friday. Classic comedy about a newsroom in the 1920’s.
The Steven Stoli Playhouse. Admission. 210-408-0116 http://www.stolientertainment.com
6
Kentucky Derby. Kentucky Derby will be simulcast via satellite at
Retama Park. Admission. 210-651-7000 http://www.retamapark.com
6
Classic Cruise along the Corridor Send Off. Area vintage car
clubs gather for trip down historic Alamo-La Bahia corridor. Live music
and refreshments. San Antonio Botanical Gardens Parking Lot. Sponsored
by the Alamo Area Council of Governments and the San Antonio Botanical
Gardens. Free. 210-362-5200 http://www.aacog.dst.tx.us
6-31
The Ugly Duckling. Interactive children’s show for the whole
family. The Steven Stoli Playhouse. Admission. 210-408-0116 http://www.stolientertainment.com
May 6 - July 30
Americanos: Latino Life in the U.S. Exhibit of 200 photographs of
Latinos…by Latinos. Curated by Edward James Olmos and the
Smithsonian Institution. Institute of Texan Cultures. Alameda National
Center for Latino Arts and Culture; Paragon, A Time Warner Company.
Free. 210-299-4300 http://www.twbook.com/features/americanosproject.com
7
San Antonio Missions Baseball. San Antonio Missions play Wichita
at Nelson Wolff Stadium at 6:05 p.m. Admission. 210-675-7275 ext. 204 http://www.samissions.com
8-11
San Antonio Missions Baseball. San Antonio Missions play Tulsa at
Nelson Wolff Stadium at 7:05 p.m. Admission. 210-675-7275 ext. 204 http://www.samissions.com
9-14
19th Annual Tejano Conjunto Festival. Six-day event
with more than 42 hours of live Tejano, Conjunto and Norteño music.
Rosedale Park. Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center. Admission. 210-271-3151
or 210-351-7787 http://www.guadalupeculturalarts.org
11
Music of Aaron Copland/Chamber Orchestra. Program includes music
for the theatre, concerto, Quiet City and a suite from Appalachian
Spring. San Antonio Symphony. University United Methodist Church.
Admission. 210-554-1010 http://www.sasymphony.org
12-13
Cloggers’ Showcase. Toe-tappin’ extravaganza with
approximately 500 dancers and two bluegrass bands. Arneson River Theatre
- River Walk. Admission. 210-492-8700 http://come.to/thesanantoniocloggersshowcase
13
Music of Aaron Copland/Chamber Orchestra. Program includes music
for the theatre, concerto, Quiet City and a suite from Appalachian
Spring. San Antonio Symphony. Empire Theatre. Admission.
210-554-1010 http://www.sasymphony.org
14
Spring Concert. Spend Mother’s Day with The Children’s Chorus
of San Antonio. Alamo Heights United Methodist Church. Admission.
210-826-3447
14
Guadalupe Virgen de Los Indios. Trace the development of the
devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe. San Antonio Symphony, San Fernando
Cathedral. 210-554-1010 http://www.sasymphony.org
16
The Second Viennese School Revisited. SOLI Chamber Ensemble
presents a concert of influential music from the turn of the 20th
century. Ruth Taylor Concert Hall, Trinity University. SOLI Chamber
Ensemble. Admission. 210-930-3931 http://www.solichamberensemble.com
16-19
San Antonio Missions Baseball. San Antonio Missions play Round
Rock at Nelson Wolff Stadium at 7:05 p.m. Admission. 210-675-7275 ext.
204 http://www.samissions.com
18-21
Sweet November. A dramatic comedy by the Canadian author Neville
J. Bryant. S.T.A.G.E. Theatre - Bulverde. Admission. 830-438-2339
19
Maifest - Garden Concert. Evening of entertainment with authentic
German music, food, drink and dance. Beethoven Home and Garden.
Beethoven Männerchor. Admission. 210-222-1521 or 210-408-0004
19-20
Don Juan. Starring Jesse Borrego as the Spanish scoundrel who
defies the devil and confronts the ghosts of his 1,003 lovers. Majestic
Theatre. San Antonio Symphony Classical Series. Admission. 210-554-1010 http://www.sasymphony.org
19-20
A Celebration of Dance. Professional Dance Company showcases
danzas Aztecas, Spanish dances, mambo and salsa. Guadalupe Theater.
Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center. Admission. 210-271-3151 or 210-351-7787 http://www.guadalupeculturalarts.org
20
Preakness. Second wave of triple crown shown via satellite, live
at Retama Park. Admission. 210-651-7000 http://www.retamapark.com
21
Side by Side Concert. Bringing together the best of the youth
musicians from the Youth Philharmonic and the San Antonio Symphony, this
program offers a feast of orchestral music. Majestic Theater. Youth
Orchestras of San Antonio. Admission. 210-737-0097
21
How Handel Heard It…and How! Program including Handel’s
Water Music, Messiah and Utrecht Te Deum. Texas
Bach Choir. St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. Admission. 210-946-1164 http://www.world-net.net/name/ifhorne/tbc
25-28
Sweet November. A dramatic comedy by the Canadian author Neville
J. Bryant. S.T.A.G.E. Theatre - Bulverde. Admission. 830-438-2339
26-27
Latin Music and Dance. "Dance Month" in San Antonio! A
mix of styles from throughout Latin America. Majestic Theatre. San
Antonio Express-News Symphony Pops. Admission. 210-554-1010 http://www.sasymphony.org
26-28
Memorial Day Arts and Crafts. Sponsored by the Paseo del Rio
Association. River Walk extension. 210-227-4262
May 26- June 28
Oscar Muñoz: Narcissus: Unmasking the Myth. Internationally
recognized Colombian artist Oscar Muñoz will install works based on
self-portraiture. Blue Star Art Space. Free. 210-227-6960 http://www.bluestar-art.org
27-29
Return of the Chili Queens. A return to a colorful time in the
history of Market Square. Market Square. Free. 210-207-8600
29-31
San Antonio Missions Baseball. San Antonio Missions play Midland
at Nelson Wolff Stadium at 7:05 p.m. Admission. 210-675-7275 ext. 204 http://www.samissions.com
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