Arts, Eats & Things To Do
Light Bites (Nov 22): Tucker’s is reincarnated; chef unveils new Pearl bar; Korean BBQ chain opens Live Oak spot
By Edmond Ortiz A new concept for an iconic East Side lounge, the launch of an upscale Pearl bar, and the opening of new Tex-Mex and burger eateries highlight the latest culinary news in the San Antonio area. Additionally. a Castle Hills restaurant has begun hosting private cooking classes, and holiday-themed pop-up bars are opening…
Things To Do In And Around San Antonio (Nov. 21-Dec. 2)
Below is a list of select events happening in the San Antonio area. Have a local event you would like Focus On San Antonio to promote? Email all the details to eortiz@journalist.com STAGE Nov. 21-Dec. 23 San Pedro Playhouse will host performances of Disney’s “Frozen,” the stage musical inspired by the popular animated movie. Show…
Local artist’s new display extols generational links on South Side
By Edmond Ortiz The city of San Antonio recently dedicated a local artist’s sculpture, which is designed to celebrate the connections between generations and cultures that have helped to shape the South Side. What is happening The city’s arts and culture department World Heritage office held a Nov. 14 event to unveil Ashley Perez’s display,…
Things To Do In And Around San Antonio (Nov. 14-23)
Below is a list of select events happening in the San Antonio area. Have a local event you would like Focus On San Antonio to promote? Email all the details to eortiz@journalist.com STAGE Now through Nov. 15 Trinity University’s Department of Human Communication and Theatre, in association with the department of music, will present performances…
Light Bites: Feast returns; 2 burger joints open; Dashi closes; 2 downtown bars launch
By Edmond Ortiz The latest round of San Antonio-area culinary news includes the return of a famed Southtown eatery, a new Asian seafood spot on the far West Side, a new burger joint in Comfort, the closure of a popular North Side Chinese restaurant, and the roll out of a downtown library-themed lounge. Also, a…
Where to get a free Thanksgiving meal or to help those in need this holiday in the San Antonio area
By Edmond Ortiz A west San Antonio nonprofit and a local county commissioner are among local businesses, civic leaders and organizations looking to make sure that struggling area families do not spend Thanksgiving without a traditional turkey. What you should know A handful of local groups, companies and individuals are sponsoring free Thanksgiving meal giveaways…
San Antonio, with more incentives, eyes becoming a destination for filmmakers
By Edmond Ortiz Filmmakers wanting to shoot a movie, television or streaming show or a commercial in San Antonio can now take advantage of an even larger pot of incentives. What is happening The city is now able to offer up to 45% in rebates on film productions that carry a maximum of $250,000 in…
Things To Do In And Around San Antonio (Nov. 6-16)
Below is a list of select events happening in the San Antonio area. Have a local event you would like Focus On San Antonio to promote? Email all the details to eortiz@journalist.com STAGE Nov. 6-9 Turnip Ensemble Theater, a new local theater company, will perform its first main stage production, “The Wild Swans,” an adaptation…
Light Bites: New eateries open on South Side, Cibolo, Medical Center; Cover 3 has new owner; 2 local spots claim top Michelin awards
By Edmond Ortiz The newest openings in the San Antonio-area culinary community include a food truck park in the Medical Center area, a South Side steakhouse, a New Braunfels tapas bar, an Olmos Park-area taqueria, and the return of a beloved Chinese spot in the Cibolo area. Meanwhile, North Side upscale sports bar and grill…
Volunteers sought for Raul Jimenez Thanksgiving Dinner as organizers begin preparations
By Edmond Ortiz Organizers for the 46th annual Raul Jimenez Thanksgiving Dinner are getting ready for the massive community event, and they need help to serve the estimated 29,000 meals that they expect to provide this year. What is happening Event officials and city leaders gathered for an Oct. 28 press conference to talk about…