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October
Through - Oct. 13
Celia Alvarez-Muñoz: A Retrospective. First retrospective of the
widely exhibited and respected artist. Blue Star Art Space. Free.
210-227-6960 http://www.bluestar-art.org
Through- Oct. 13
Susana San Juan’s Other World by Josephine Sacabo. Photography
exhibition focusing on the contemporary relevance of 50’s and 60’s
modernization of Mexico’s rural population. Blue Star Art Space.
210-227-6960 http://www.bluestar-art.org
Through - Oct. 15
International Artist-in-Residence. Exhibitions by regional, U.S.
and international contemporary artists. Artists to be selected by Sun
Jung Kim. Exhibit at ArtPace. Free. 210-212-4900 http://www.artpace.org
Through - Oct. 17
Artist of the Year Exhibition. San Antonio Art League Museum’s
annual exhibition featuring work by one specially selected San
Antonio artist. San Antonio Art League Museum. Free. 210-223-1140 http://www.saalm.org
Through- Oct. 28
First Families: An Intimate Portrait from JFK to Clinton. Touring
exhibition of photography by Harry Benson. Russell Hill Rogers Gallery,
Navarro Campus. Southwest School of Art & Craft. 210-224-1848
Through - Oct. 28
Contemporary Photography Objects. Fotoseptiembre exhibition of
U.S. and Mexican work revives Foto-Escultura tradition. Russell Hill
Rogers Gallery, Navarro Campus. Southwest School of Art & Craft.
210-224-1848
Through - Oct. 29
Live Racing - Thoroughbred Meet. Class I thoroughbreds race live
at Retama Park. Admission. 210-651-7000 http://www.retamapark.com
Through - Nov. 4
Annie Get Your Gun. Classic musical tells the story of Annie
Oakley. The Josephine Theatre. Admission. 210-734-4646
Oct.
International Theatre Festival at San Antonio. Brings together
theatre companies from around the world as well as local performers for
a week-long feast of performances. Exact dates to be announced. Venues
include Majestic, Empire, Cockrell, Beethoven, and Jump-Start theatres.
Sponsored by the Mexican Cultural Institute, City of San Antonio and
others. Some events free, some have admission charges. 210-227-0123 http://www.ci.sat.tx.us/daca
Oct.
Arts and Eats. Annual gala
fundraiser that pairs great chefs with San Antonio artists. Blue Star
Art Space. Admission. 210-227-6960 http://www.bluestar-art.org
Oct.
Fusion Andina. Peruvian group plays authentic native Andes
mountain music. Rivercenter Mall Lagoon. Free. 210-225-0000 http://www.shoprivercenter.com
Oct.
Haunted River. Sponsored by the Paseo del Rio Association.
Location to be announced. 210-227-4262
Oct.
Fright Fest. Halloween spectacular featuring themed haunted
houses, decorations and shows. Six Flags Fiesta Texas. Admission.
210-697-5050 http://www.sixflags.com
Oct.
2000 Concert Series. Series of national acts performing in open
air pavilion. Sunset Station. Admission. 210-222-9481 http://www.sunset-station.com
5-26
Kay’s Kreations. Fiber artist, Kay Bean, creates one-of-a-kind
multi-cultural art-to-wear. Textures Gallery. Free. 210-822-9727
6
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
6
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
6-7
Oktoberfest San Antonio. Entertainment direct from Germany, also
a band concert and authentic German song, dance, food and drink.
Beethoven Home and Garden. Beethoven Männerchor. Admission.
210-222-1521 or 210-408-0004
7-8
53RD Annual River Art Group Show and Competition. Over
100 Texas artists display their fine art along the River Walk and in La
Villita. Along the River Walk and in La Villita. Free. 210-226-8752
8
Charreada. The charros are the traditional horsemen of Mexico. A
charreada is a competition between teams of charros which includes
riding and roping events. It also features a group of eight girls in
colorful dresses showing their horsemanship riding sidesaddle. San
Antonio Charro Ranch. San Antonio Charro Association. Admission.
210-554-4575
8
Low and Slow Classic Show. A mobile public art exhibit of low
riders and classic cars. Rosedale Park. Centro Cultural Aztlán.
Admission. 210-432-1896
Oct. 11 - Jan. 2, 2001
Journey to Red Planet Exhibit. Imagine, explore and create life
on Mars in this hands-on exhibit. San Antonio Children’s Museum.
Admission. 210-212-4453
13-14
Oktoberfest San Antonio. Entertainment direct from Germany, also
a band concert and authentic German song, dance, food and drink.
Beethoven Home and Garden. Beethoven Männerchor. 210-222-1521 or
210-408-0004
14
Gardens by Moonlight. Romantic evening featuring live music,
delectable food and luminarias in a fragrant garden. San Antonio
Botanical Garden. Admission. 210-207-3255 http://www.sabot.org
17-21
San Antonio International Piano Competition. International
pianists ages 20-32 perform before international judges. Winners’
recital. Trinity University’s Ruth Taylor Theatre. Free. 210-655-0766
or 210-654-6974 http://www.saipc.org
Oct. 20 - Nov. 27
San Antonio Art Professors. Exhibition of work by area art
professors and their selected artists. San Antonio Art League Museum.
Free. 210-223-1140 http://www.saalm.org
21
PAChanga. Family-oriented event with food and craft booths, car
show and health fair. Palo Alto College Campus. Free. 210-921-5290 http://www.accd.edu/pac
27
Ode to Our Favorite Dead Artists. Sixth annual Day of the Dead
celebration featuring local artists. Textures Gallery. Free.
210-822-9727
27-29
Halloween and Dia De Los Muertos. Celebrating two events,
American and Mexican. Market Square. Free. 210-207-8600
28
Fall at The Alamo. Interpretation of life during the Republic
period of Texas in 1836-1846 by various living history groups featuring
demonstrations, period entertainment and children’s games. Held at The
Alamo. Daughters of the Republic of Texas. Free. 210-225-1391 http://www.thealamo.org
30-31
14th Annual Zoo Boo. Activities include
trick-or-treating, face painting and a happily haunted boat ride. San
Antonio Zoo. Admission. 210-734-7184 http://www.sazoo-aq.org
Oct. 30 - Nov. 5
Dia De Los Muertos. Learn about Day of the Dead traditions
through hands-on activities. San Antonio Children’s Museum. Admission.
210-212-4453
31
Happy Halloween Hullabaloo. Thrilling trick or treat family
activities for a Happy Halloween. San Antonio Children’s Museum.
Admission. 210-212-4453
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