Known for her fastidious attention to detail, conceptual artist Sandy Skoglund recontextualizes mass media-derived images, creating arrestingly whimsical installations, sculptures and photographs. For the new exhibition “Sandy Skoglund: Enchanting Nature,” the renowned creator worked with René Paul Barilleaux, artist and head of curatorial affairs at the McNay Art Museum, to devised a new way of […]
Now that cooler fall weather appears to be blowing in — finally — there’s no excuse not to leave the house to experience great live music. Let’s run down this week’s options. Wednesday, Sept. 10 The Frights, Flycatcher Southern California’s The Frights carry on that state’s long tradition of wave-riding surf rock but mix it up with […]
Popup Gigi’s Deli has opened its first physical location after a few years of slinging Italian sandwiches at various locations around town. Gigi’s first permanent deli will be housed inside El Tigre Coffee, located at 123 Heiman at the historic St. Paul Square. Its hours of operation will be Wednesday through Sunday, 8 a.m. to […]
The San Antonio congressman has submitted lists of worthy Latino artists to the National Recording Registry since 2022. This is his first focused on Texas artists. The post Rep. Joaquin Castro asks music fans to suggest songs by Texas artists worthy of national archive appeared first on San Antonio Current.
The New York Times on Tuesday named Isidore at San Antonio’s Pullman Market to its latest 50 Best Restaurants in America list. Isidore, which focuses on foods native to Texas, is the only Alamo City dining spot to land on the list and one of just four from the Lone Star State to earn a […]
Texas House Rep. James Talarico, D-Round Rock, has officially launched his bid for the U.S. Senate after months of teases and rumors. The 36-year-old Talarico is chasing the seat held by by four-term Republican Sen. John Cornyn, 73. But first, Talarico has to contend in the Democratic primary with U.S. Rep. Collin Allred of Dallas, […]
After efforts to rein in the state’s growing hemp industry fell apart in the Texas Legislature, Gov. Greg Abbott will issue an executive order regulating the sale of THC, including a 21-and-up age requirement, the Texas Tribune reports. The Tribune said it based its reporting on conversations with three individuals familiar with the governor’s plans. […]
River Walk dining institution Casa Rio is getting a major glow up, the Express-News reports. The owners of the oldest restaurant on the San Antonio River told the daily they plan to add a new rooftop dining and bar concept aimed at luring a younger and more local audience. The site, expected to launch at […]
Former Spur Kawhi Leonard is catching strays from none other than the San Antonio Zoo. A 30-second video tweeted out by the nationally recognized zoological park skewered the NBA player over his recent scandal involving an allegedly fraudulent endorsement deal. During the clip, a camera guy asks construction workers planting trees at the zoo’s soon-to-open […]
Currently, any Texas voter can cast a ballot in GOP primaries. The party wants to limit eligibility to registered members. The post Texas Republican Party sues state to end open primaries appeared first on San Antonio Current.