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The deadline for Luminaria city wide proposals is January 31. Fill out the form online.
The City is looking for artists to participate in the Main Plaza opening in April. Find more info here.
SA Arts Education Task Force Annual Meeting, January 31, 5 - 6:30 pm at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center.
San Antonio Black History Month 2008 kicks off on February 1 with a variety of events. |
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08.1 Hudson (Show) Room:
Kate Gilmore, Artpace
Opening January 31
I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change!
Cameo Theater
February 1 - 24
Blues for an Alabama Sky
February 8 - 24
Jump-Start Performance Co.
Langston Hughes Project: Ask Your Mama 12 Moods for Jazz
Carver Community Cultural Center
February 15 |
Latin Dance, Visual Arts, Embellishing Garments, Printmaking, Music Workshops, Andalusi Dance, Writing, Puppets and more!
Find more classes on the SAHEARTS opportunities space! | |
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 Te Tataitanga/Bind Together: Contemporary Art of New Zealand
January 23 - March 16
Southwest School of Art & Craft
300 Augusta Street
The Southwest School of Art & Craft will be the axis around which myriad New Zealand-related cultural events will revolve - including Māori dance performances, New Zealand cuisine prepared by one of its best-known chefs, and a public demonstration of Māori tattooing. The concept of 'binding together' reflects the selection of New Zealand artists whose works blend indigenous Māori influences with those of Europe and elsewhere. The paintings, sculptures, jewelry, weaving, photographs and other exhibited works will reflect New Zealand's dramatic landscapes, its people, and its rich, diverse traditions. www.swschool.org |
 San Antonio Opera Presents Elixir of Love
January 25 - 27, 8 pm Friday and Saturday; 2 pm Saturday
Lila Cockrell Theatre
200 E. Market Street
San Antonio Opera presents Donizetti's great comic opera Elixir of Love. Directed by 5-time Emmy Award nominee Gary Marshall, Elixir of Love shows that courage-not love-can be found in a bottle, while true love enchants without magical devices. The 42-piece San Antonio Opera Orchestra will be conducted by Maestro Francis Graffeo. Elixir of Love will be sung in Italian with English and Spanish super titles projected above the stage. www.saopera.com |
 The Full Monty
January 25 - March 2
San Pedro Playhouse
800 West Ashby Place
To distinguish themselves from the buff striptease artists, they decide to have their show include complete nudity. And, yes, the Playhouse is doing the full monty as well, with the nude bit at the end staged in front of a blazing light, just as it was on the national tour that swung through the Majestic Theatre a few years ago. Frank Latson directs. www.sanpedroplayhouse.com |
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 Our Body: The Universe Within
January 26 - May 26
Witte Museum
3801 Broadway
Featuring 12 human bodies and 75 anatomical specimens, Our Body provides a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to unravel the mystery of the body. Explore in detail the Muscular, Skeletal, Circulatory, Nervous, Digestive, Respiratory, Reproductive and Excretory systems for a deeper understanding of the body's form and function and for a stronger appreciation of the uniqueness of each of our individual bodies. Displayed in an artful, compelling and dignified environment, this exhibition allows visitors a look at the body that only doctors and scientists have an opportunity to see. www.wittemuseum.org |
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 Black and Blue: 400 Years of Struggle and Transcendence
February 1, 7:30 pm
Jo Long Theater for the Performing Arts
Carver Community Cultural Center
226 N. Hackberry
For the second year, Gemini Ink will launch the city's Black History Month observance. Written and compiled by the late playwright Sterling Houston (1945-2006), this hour-long examination of American slavery is performed by a quartet of professional actors and jazz musicians who bring history to life. "Black & Blue" pairs traditional jazz and blues with dramatic interpretations of literature, folklore, and historical documents, including reward posters for runaway slaves, excerpts from letters and journals by both slaves and slave owners, and a San Antonio curfew ordinance. The performance is free and open to the public. www.geminiink.org |
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More San Antonio arts and culture events at www.sahearts.com! |
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Click here to add your arts event to www.sahearts.com! | |
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It's time for Creative Capital!!
2008 Artist Professional
Development Retreat
with NYC-based Creative Capital
May 16-18, 2008
Click HERE for more information including eligibility requirements
and application instructions.
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What are the 2007 Creative Capital Alumni up to?
Ya'ke Smith has film screenings through out February of The Second Coming and Hope's War on HBO, Showtime and at the WNY Black Film Festival in New York. Click here for a complete schedule.
Stay tuned for more! |
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Arts News Headlines
Austin American Statesman (01/10/08)
Jeanne Claire Van Ryzin
"Frontera Fest had it figured out way before "American Idol." New performers need a break - specifically a stage and an audience in front of whom they can try out their talents. And a little competition and audience voting keeps things interesting."
NATIONAL
Big Ideas From Boring Old Stump Speeches
Today's throwaway campaign lines often wind up as tomorrow's best programs.
Newsweek (12/ 31/07 - 01/07/08 issue)
Jonathan Alter
"Education is another area ripe for sleeper issues...Don't be surprised if a lot more money for art and music turns up in an education bill a couple of years from now."
INTERNATIONAL
Arts Sustainability Begins With Funding
The Australian (01/22/08)
Cathy Hunt and Phyllida Shaw
"Every few years a different word works its way into the debate about the future of the publicly funded arts sector: words such as industry, investment, partnership.These linguistic imports are rarely superficial or coincidental. More often than not they reflect changes in the way governments and their funding agencies perceive the arts sector."
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January Artist of the Month:
Get to know local San Antonio artists! The January artists of the month are Alex Rubio and Vincent Valdez.
Alex Rubio and Vincent Valdez share a special bond with San Antonio community and with each other as mentor and student. Valdez worked with his mentor, artist/muralist Rubio, on murals around the Alamo City, eventually painting on his own. Both artists share their talent by serving their community through education. This year both artists are looking forward to going back to their old high schools to work with students.
Alex and Vincent IN THE NEWS:
Find out more about these artists.. | |
