September

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

Sept.
Sixteenth Annual Zoo Run. Teams of four people run an 8-mile relay through Brackenridge Park. Admission. 210-734-7184 http://www.sazoo-aq.org

Sept.
Sixteenth Annual Kids’ Run. Kids ages 11 and under run a quarter-mile to a half-mile through the San Antonio Zoo. Admission. 210-734-7184 http://www.sazoo-aq.org

Sept.
Fusion Andina. Peruvian group plays authentic native Andes mountain music. Rivercenter Mall Lagoon. Free. 210-225-0000 http://www.shoprivercenter.com

Sept.
2000 Concert Series. Series of national acts performing in open air pavilion. Sunset Station. Admission. 210-222-9481 http://www.sunset-station.com

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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

1
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

1-2
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

1-3
Labor Day Arts and Crafts. Sponsored by the Paseo del Rio Association. River Walk extension. 210-227-4262

1-30
Viva Hispanic Heritage. Make treats, toys and art to celebrate Latino culture. San Antonio Children’s Museum. Admission. 210-212-4453

Sept. 1- Oct. 13
Celia Alvarez-Muñoz: A Retrospective. First retrospective of the widely exhibited and respected artist. Blue Star Art Space. Free. http://www.bluestar-org. 210-227-6960

Sept. 1 - 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

2-4
El Mercado Birthday/Labor Day Fiesta. Celebrating the anniversary of present day Market Square. Market Square. Free. 210-207-8600

3
San Antonio Missions Baseball. San Antonio Missions play Round Rock at Nelson Wolff Stadium at 6:05 p.m. Admission. 210-675-7275 ext. 204 http://www.samissions.com

7
Thread Works II. New works and art to wear by fiber artist Adrian Highsmith, artist of the month. Textures Gallery. Free. 210-822-9727

Sept. 8 - 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

10
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

13
Pachanga. Sponsored by the Paseo del Rio Association. Along the River Walk.   210-227-4262

15
Garten Konzert. Evening of authentic German entertainment - band concert, song, dance, food and drink. Beethoven Home and Garden. Beethoven Männerchor. Admission.   210-222-1521 or 210-408-0004

15-17
17th Annual Jazz’SAlive. Jazz festival featuring local, regional and national acts on two stages. Food, beverage booths and children’s activities. San Antonio Parks and Recreation. Free. 210-207-8480 http://www.ci.sat.tx.us/sapar

15-17
Fiestas Patrias. Market Square comes alive with music and entertainment celebrating Diez y Seis, Mexico's independence from Spain. Market Square. Free. 210-207-8600

15-17
Diez y Seis Events. Marking Mexico’s independence from Spain, San Antonio celebrates with special events all over town. Events include a gala, Market Square celebrations, a parade, festivals, dance presentations, charreadas, and other specially-planned activities. For a schedule and details, call 800/447-3372

Sept. 15 - 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

Sept. 15 - Nov. 4
Annie Get Your Gun. Classic musical tells the story of Annie Oakley. The Josephine   Theatre. Admission. 210-734-4646

16
Diez y Seis Parade and Festival. The 19th Annual Diez y Seis parade makes its way through the Avenida Guadalupe neighborhood. Food, live music and crafts for the entire family. Guadalupe Plaza. Avenida Guadalupe Association. Free. 210-223-3151

16
Diez y Seis de Septiembre Dance Performance. Traditional dances from Mexico accompanied by traditional live music. Guadalupe Theater. Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center. Admission. 210-271-3151 or 210-351-7787 http://www.guadalupeculturalarts.org

20-23
Out at the Movies Film Festival. The Esperanza Center and the SA Lesbian/Gay Media Project present the ninth annual festival of Lesbian/Gay film. Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center. Admission. 210-228-0201 http://www.esperanzacenter.org

21-24
Westin Texas Open at La Cantera. An official PGA Tour professional golf tournament. Westin La Cantera Resort/La Cantera Golf Club. Admission. 210-341-0823 or 1-800-TEX-OPEN http://www.pgatour.com or http://www.golfsanantonio.org

22-24
Texas Country. Sponsored by the Paseo del Rio Association. Arneson River Theatre.   210-227-4262

23
Gala & Art Sale. Annual black-tie benefit. Banquet, art sale, raffle and entertainment. Ursuline Campus gardens. Southwest School of Art & Craft. Admission. 210-224-1848

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San Antonio College Alumni and Friends Walk and Celebration. Alumni and friends march from South Alamo site to launch the 75th Anniversary. Begins at Plaza San Antonio and ends at San Antonio College campus. Free. 210-733-2442