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New Members:
Dennis Martinez Associate / Crescent Growth Capital represented by Dennis B. Martinez
ITEX in San Antonio represented by Barron Perales
Hip Dingo
Represented by
Lea Ann Blystone
Renewing Members:
ACE Parking represented by Eric Holman
Douglas Architects represented by Andrew Douglas
First Presbyterian Church represented by Rev. John Seiders
Marti's
represented by Jack Suneson
Mexican Manhattan represented by Larry Karam
Nix Health Care System represented by John Strieby
One Alamo Center represented by Dana Burns
San Antonio Business Journal represented by Mary Jonas
Travis Commercial, Inc.represented by Vicki Robinson/Steve Thomas
To learn more about membership, become a member, or renew your membership, please visit our website or call our office at (210)225-3862
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| Upcoming SA Events |
Southwest School of Art
Mark your calendars for the Fiesta Arts Fair! Fiesta Arts Fair Saturday, April 9th - Sunday, April 10th 300 Augusta , Ursuline Campus Over 120 regionally and nationally recognized artists are the highlight of this Fiesta event - great music, food and a Children's Art Garden add to the enjoyment. Proceeds benefit the art school's programs. To Learn more about this event visit www.fiestaartsfair.com
Museo Alameda
The Museo Alameda will proudly present its newest exhibition Revolution & Renaissance: Mexico & San Antonio 1910 - 2010
DTA member, Marti's, has taken over the Museo Alameada gift shop, stop by and see their new shop!
San Antonio Public Library
March 25: Come and hear about the lives and the music of local musical legends and brothers Ernie & Emilio Caceres. Both brothers played with Benny Goodman and Jim Cullem, among others. We will hear some of their music and talk about their lives and maybe even see a video of them playing! This class is a part of the libary's Live Well, Age Smart programming. >More from the Library
San Antonio Children's Museum
Have you checked out the new Science City exhibit? Learn more> Did you know that you get one hour of free parking downtown* when you come visit the Children's Museum? Check the website for details about participating lots. 
San Antonio Museum of Art
JUST OPENED! The Missing Peace: The result of collaboration between the Committee of 100 for Tibet and the Dalai Lama Foundation, The Missing Peace: Artists Consider the Dalai Lama will conclude a five-year tour at SAMA - an appropriate location since the Museum houses a fine collection of Himalayan Buddhist art.
> More from SAMA
Artpace
Artpace After Hours: Spice up your Thursday night with a perfect blend of informal education and art encounters. Complimentary happy hour begins at 5pm and the program kicks off at 6pm
> More from Artpace
Main Plaza
Farmer's Market every Tuesday!
BREAK TIME MUSIC MARCH 14 - 19, 2011 * MAIN PLAZA 5 - 8 p.m. each day (Monday through Saturday)
>More from Main Plaza
Blue Star Contemporary Art Center
It is Contemporary Art Month! Also, don't miss: Art from the Land of the Cougars at the Blue Star LAB.
More from Blue Star>
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RIO TAXI
Yellow Rio Taxi Ticket
provides service through the Downtown Reach only
Hours 9am-9pm
One Way: $5
24hour Day Pass: $10
3-Day pass:$25
Red Rio Taxi Ticket
provides ervice in the Museum Reach only
Hours: 10am-8pm
24 hour pass: $10
3daypass: $25
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2011 BEST Awards: Buy tickets now!
Awards Luncheon 4/1
The 11th Annual Downtown's BEST Awards, hosted by Downtown Alliance and presented by Weston Centre, will celebrate the people, organizations, and places that have made significant contributions to Downtown San Antonio, creating a better place to live, work, shop, play, and be entertained. Winners will be announced April 1 at the Awards Luncheon, being held this year at the Embassy Suites River Walk.
Congrats to our nominees this year! View the list here.
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We are excited to partner with the City of San Antonio this year to introduce a new: Best Urban Front Door. This category is open to all downtown businesses and was created to help make our downtown even more welcoming. Starting March 7, Amigos and City Staff will judge nominees on cleanliness, landscaping, signage, and aesthetic of business store fronts. The top 10 will be posted on Facebook on March 24. The three businesses with the most "likes" will be voted on at the BEST Awards luncheon, with the winner being announced at the event.
Tickets must be purchased in advance of the luncheon. Tickets will not be sold the day of the event. Only tables will receive reserved seating; individual tickets will have open seating in the back. To reserve your spot, visit http://www.downtownsa.org/best
BUY TICKETS ONLINE>
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The Downtown Golf Tournament: May 23
A day on the greens to benefit Haven for Hope  On May 23, 2011, please join us for a great afternoon out of the office with fellow downtowners at the beautiful and recently renovated Brackenridge Golf Course. A portion of the tournament proceeds will be used to help fund the various educational activities undertaken by Downtown Alliance and Haven for Hope. DTA's mission is the continued improvement of property and business interests in the center city. Registration opens at 11:30am Shotgun start at 1:00pm Boxed lunch at noon, dinner
graciously provided by the RK Group after play provided. Entertainment to include hole activities and raffle with prizes! Special thanks to our tournament co-chairs Wende Blumberg of the Hotel Contessa and David Palans of Frost Bank. Stay tuned for more details. Learn more> |
SA202020 Release Party
Join Mayor Castro for BBQ on March 19
 Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 19, for a BBQ and public celebration to mark the release of the final SA 2020 report. We will gather beginning at 11 a.m. in the Bill Miller Plaza on the Downtown Campus of the University of Texas at San Antonio. Free parking will be available in the lots on the east side of the plaza, beneath the interstate. Please bring family, neighbors and friends to begin making our vision a reality. RSVP Online>
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RIO Loves Locals!
The River Walk isn't just for tourists!  Did you know that as a Bexar County resident you receive more than 25% off your Rio San Antonio Cruise ticket price? Instead of paying $8.25 per adult, the price is only $6.00 per adult with a valid driver's license. As well, active military and senior citizens 60+ are also at the discounted $6.00 rate. There is no better way to enjoy the majesty of the San Antonio Riverwalk than taking a Rio San Antonio Cruise. For more information, contact RIO at (210) 244-5700 or visit us online at www.riosanantonio.com.
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Fiesta Comes Early This Year
Fiesta Fiesta Kick Off Event April 7
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Downtown Resident's FIESTA Luncheon
Annual Luncheon to take place at Grand Hyatt
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District 1 Candidates Forum April 20
AIA San Antonio and Downtown Alliance to Host District 1 Candidate Forum
Please join Downtown Alliance and AIA San Antonio for a forum with candidates for District 1 on April 20 at the Center for Architecture at The Pearl. Registration will open March 15. For more details, visit our website. 
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