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New Members:
En Su Casa Caregivers represented by Linda Smith
Esquire Tavern Management, LLC represented by Christopher C. Hill
Laz Parking represented by Brett Loeffler
Riverwalk Plaza represented by Irfan Valla
SAY SI represented by Jon Hinojosa
Renewing Members: Ruth's Chris Steakhouse represented by Joan Stewart
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
SUBMISSION OF ARTWORK | All School Exhibition 2011 Friday, May 20th | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Russell Hill Rogers Galleries , Navarro Campus
Southwest School of Art Artists - Submit your work for the annual All School Exhibition. Entries are due May 20.
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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
May 25 11:30am Start A Community Garden!
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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
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
Enjoy the great spring weather outside on the patio at Taco Friday!
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Main Plaza
Farmer's Market every Tuesday! featuring $5 fresh lunches!
>More from Main Plaza
Blue Star Contemporary Art Center
Save the date for Red Dot, May 26!
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Say Si
Say Si La Vie Student Watercolor Show is May 28
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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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Looking for extra storage space downtown? The Vistana is now renting storage units. Learn more>
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DTA Members: Save the date of June 22 at the Pearl Studio for the Downtown Alliance Annual Meeting. For this members-only event, starting at 5pm, we are pleased to welcome the three SA2020 Tri-Chairs, Sonia Rodriguez, Darryl Byrd & Graham Weston, to present an overview of the SA2020 Vision Plan, focusing on the details of Downtown Development and related vision elements. Registration is open for DTA Members only. 
Last chance to register: The Downtown Golf Tournament
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 historic Brackenridge Golf Course. The tournament proceeds will be used to help fund Haven for Hope and the various educational activities undertaken by Downtown Alliance. Registration opens at 11:30am Shotgun start at 1:00pm Boxed lunch at noon, dinner
graciously provided by the RK Group 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. Registration closes on Wednesday 5/18 at 6pm. For pricing and to register online, visit http://www.downtownsa.org/golf Learn more> |
Street Closures
From COSA Downtown Operations Office
CONSTRUCTION-RELATED STREET CLOSURES May 11 - May 31,2011 (24 hours) Houston from Comal to San Marcos Beginning 6:00 am on May 14, 2011 through 5:00 am on May 16, 2011 Alamo from Travis to Houston May 15, 2011 (6:00 am - 6:00 pm) Navarro from Villita to Market May 21, 2011 (6:00 am - 6:00 pm) Alamo from Houston to Travis May 21 - May 22, 2011 (6:00 am - 6:00 pm) Avenue E from Houston to Travis For more information on construction-related street closures contact the Department of Public Works at 210-207-6949. ALSO, please note the following message from COSA Department of Public Works: "Our GIS team is working on the map and the estimated start date on Pecan St. from Soledad to Broadway was scheduled Monday 5/16 has now been delayed. We are looking to begin work the beginning of June. We will keep you posted ahead of time on any sudden changes that may occur." Thanks, Art Castillon Engineering Technician City of San Antonio Department of Public Works Pavement Engineering Division --------------------------------------------- 7402 S. New Braunfels San Antonio, TX. 78223 Ofc:(210) 206-8490 E-mail: Arturo.Castillon@SanAntonio.gov |
Blue Star Red Dot is May 26
Blue Star/Red Dot 2011, co-chaired by Lori Dunlap and Rick Liberto, is San Antonio's most highly anticipated art sale of the year, benefiting Blue Star Contemporary Art Center's exhibitions and educational programs. This fundraiser provides the opportunity to purchase contemporary artwork selected by collectors from around the state and supports San Antonio's premier contemporary art institution.
Red Dot will spotlight Patron Honoree Guillermo Nicolas and Artist Honoree Ethel Shipton and enjoy the culinary masterpieces of star chef Andrew Weissman.
For 21 years, Blue Star's annual Red Dot fundraiser has raised essential funding for operational support as well as exhibitions, satellite exhibits around the city, MOSAIC educational programming, lectures, workshops, and free Family Days.
Learn more and purchase tickets online>
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Get lost on the River Walk New Smartphone Tour encourages visitors to get lost in River Walk History  Using state-of-the-art technology that makes history accessible, Downtown Alliance and the City of San Antonio have developed the Hugman River Walk Tour - the only free interactive self-guided tour of the San Antonio River Walk. With a smart phone or pad device, visitors access the tour by scanning a quick response (QR) code (pictures right) to navigate along the internationally-recognized tourist attraction. The tour's QR codes are found on the River Walk's wayfinding and interpretive signs and Centro Amigos are currently sporting "Get Lost" buttons with the QR code, as well.
Bronze plaques in the form of Hugman's original architect's seal, designed and installed by Beaty Palmer Architects, identify original Hugman-designed features along the River Walk. The tour application features historic photos and history provided by Lewis F. Fisher, author of the "River Walk: The Epic Story of San Antonio's River." The website and GPS-enabled mobile application were developed by San Antonio-based digital marketing firm BIBISI (www.bibisicorp.com) and are available, at no charge, at www.hugmantour.com or can be downloaded, as an audio podcast tour, at iTunes. The new tool was announced at the kick-off of San Antonio's Tourism Week on May 9, and is also part of the celebration of National Preservation Month. Learn more>
Walk and Roll 
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SARA hosting 2nd Annual Fun 5k
 The San Antonio River Museum Reach segment opened on May 30, 2009, with a day of celebration and family fun sponsored by the San Antonio River Authority (SARA). Back by popular demand, the 2nd Annual Museum Reach Fun 5K and Health Expo at Pearl on May 28 will commemorate the grand opening. Similar to last year, the day will begin at 8 a.m. at Pearl with the Museum Reach Fun 5K on Saturday, May 28, 2011. The post-5K event will include a Health Expo that will feature fun-filled activities for the whole family and merge with Pearl Farmer's Market. Children will have a great time with Radio Disney's Rockin' Road Show!
All Fun 5K registrants 12 and up will receive a t-shirt. All registered children under 12 will receive a medal for completing the walk. Pre-Registration $20 (12 and up)
Raceday Registration $25 (12 and up) $10 Kids (1-12) Race Day Registration 7:00 a.m. - 7:45 a.m.
at Run Wild Sports REGISTER HERE |
Cocktails on Canvas
Bohanan's Hosts Local Artist to benefit Say Si 
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Downtown Living Updates
1221 Broadway to is pre-leasing
 The Cross & Co. mixed-use project at 1221 Broadway near The Pearl has begun leasing for residential units and says move-ins will be as soon as June 1. Amenities are to include a gym, parking, dog park, courtyard, and more. According to the
Express-News Downtown Blog, "The average size of the units at the Vistana is about 900 square feet, bringing the average rent at $1,200 a month. The average size of the units at 1221 Broadway is about 650 square feet, bringing the average rent to between $900-$950 a month. There are 52 unit types at 1221. Units will range in size from 400-square-foot studios ($610 a month) to large 1,200-square-foot two bedroom, two baths ($1,700-$1,800 a month)." Learn more>
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