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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
1
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
23
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
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