Local enthusiasts of mysterious and morbid Gothic literature will have the chance to spread their wings at The Raven’s Ball this Saturday, Sept. 23, in remembrance of the “Master of Macabre,” writer and poet Edgar Allan Poe. Two weeks ahead of the 174th anniversary of the author’s puzzling death, guests can share in a night […]
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The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) earlier this month put all 104 of its prisons under lockdown, a move that occurred as families of the incarcerated argue that this summer’s extreme heat is killing state inmates. Experts warn that the crackdown, which began Sept. 6, will only exacerbate already inhumane conditions inside Texas prisons.
It might be a while before Uvalde-born Matthew McConaughey tests the waters again on a run for office, the Express-News reports. During an appearance this week on the Smartless podcast, the laid-back movie star said he was too consumed by the challenges of fatherhood to run for governor or president, according to the daily. When […]
It’s that time of year again — when folks strap on their lederhosen and cinch up their dirndls to eat, drink and polka at Brackenridge Park Conservancy’s annual Parktoberfest. Visitors can enjoy local brews and craft beer samples from breweries like Freetail Brewing Co., Tuff Dog Brewing, Altstadt Brewery, Busted Sandal Brewing Co., Pearl Brewery, […]
When someone says “urban farming,” it’s unlikely the image of San Antonio’s LocalSprout Food Hub springs to mind. With its chilly, LED-lit interior and steady mechanical hum, the hydroponic-powered shipping container garden looks and sounds more like a spacecraft than a growing operation.
The San Antonio Philharmonic opens its second season with a concert showcasing internationally acclaimed Korean violinist Chee-Yun and culminating in a performance of Igor Stravinsky’s Suite from The Firebird (1945). Under the baton of guest conductor Jeffrey Kahane, the ensemble returns to First Baptist Church to play a program featuring Latin Grammy-nominated Juan Pablo Contreras’ […]
San Antonio music fans have plenty of reason to leave the house this week, ranging from the brutal powerviolence of Zulu to the considerably more laid-back sounds of soulful singer-songwriter Citizen Cope. Read on and take your pick.
A painting by late San Antonio artist Jesse Treviño will again grace the walls of University Health’s Texas Diabetes Institute after being removed for restoration and reframing. Trevino’s La Curandera, which translates to “The Healer” in English, will be unveiled this Wednesday at the West Side medical facility. The artwork greeted numerous TDI patients in the 20 years […]
Gov. Greg Abbott appears to be making good on his threat to call a special session to force the Texas Legislature to pass his school-voucher plan. During a tele-town hall Tuesday, Abbott announced that a special session to pass his plan will begin next month, the Texas Tribune reports. The Republican governor also offered a […]