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Double Concerto
March 27 & 28
Majestic Theatre
Dignowity Hill
Pushcart Derby
March 28
Dignowity Hill Park
Roxaboxen
March 31 - April 18
The Magik Theatre
Piano Internacional
April 3 & 4
Majestic Theatre
2009 Annual Fiesta Exhibit
April 4 - August 7
Witte Museum
Frost/Nixon
April 7 - 12
Majestic Theatre
Family Day:
artpaceNATION
April 11
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More San Antonio arts and culture events at www.sahearts.com! |
 Phantom Sightings:
Art after the Chicano Movement
March 13 - June 14
Museo Alameda
101 South Santa Rosa
Unlike most exhibitions of Chicano art that have preceded it, "Phantom Sightings" moves away from efforts to define a distinct identity or style and instead focuses attention on conceptual strategies that artists use to intervene in public spaces or debates. The exhibition seeks to add a new dimension to understanding of Chicano art history and notions of ethnic identity, cultural politics, and artistic practice. www.thealameda.org |
 Ry Cooder/Vincent Valdez: El Chavez Ravine
March 14 - August 2
San Antonio Museum of Art
200 W. Jones
Ry Cooder hired San Antonio artist Vincent Valdez to paint a mural on a vintage 1953 Chevy ice cream truck, the subject of which would be the late 1950s displacement of the Los Angeles Chicano community by the developers who built Dodger Stadium. For his research, Valdez used old maps of early Los Angeles and various texts and testimonies from the Los Angeles Housing Authority. He also used Cooder's album as a format for the layout and overall feel of the project. www.samuseum.org |
 The Mikado
March 20 - 22
Lila Cockrell Theatre
200 East Market
San Antonio Opera continues its 2008-2009 Season with one of operetta's most popular works, "The Mikado," by Gilbert & Sullivan. Filled with some of opera's most beloved and absurd characters, "The Mikado" is a comedic must for the entire family. www.saopera.com |
 Tango Argentino
March 21
Empire Theatre
208 East Houston
Tango Argentino will showcases the award-winning Tangueros Aldo Romero and Analia Carrizo, Buenos Aires Metropolitan Tango Finalists, Monica Caivano and partner, of Esquina Tango of Austin, and the music of soloist Andrea Berri, pianist Rene Casarsa, and violinist Pablo Donatti. www.stmarytx.edu/lasamericasletters |
 The School of the South
Through June 15
Weston Center
112 E. Pecan, Suite 700
The law firm of Stumpf Farrimond, P.C. hosts "The School of the South," a group exhibition showcasing the faculty artists of Palo Alto College. 210.231.0919 |
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 Luminaria: Art Nigh in San Antonio 2009
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Saturday March 14 artists from all disciplines came together for one day to display the dynamic vitality of San Antonio's creative spirit and showcase the City's extraordinary art scene. Luminaria was a great success again this year, attracting 175,000 people downtown.
The Office of Cultural Affairs would like to thank all the artists and arts organizations that make up San Antonio's vibrant arts community and made Luminaria possible through their hard work and determination. You truly made Luminaria shine.
We would also like to thank the Luminaria Steering and Planning Committees for all their hard work planning the event, as well as the 200 dedicated volunteers.
Finally, a big thank you to Mayor Hardberger for his enduring support and vision for Luminaria and the arts in San Antonio.
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Arts Funding News |
OCA Arts Funding Division announces FY 2010 Project Funding Workshops:
Tuesday - March 24, 5:30 pm
City Council Chambers, Municipal Building, 103 Main Plaza
Saturday - March 28, 9 am
114 W. Commerce, Plaza Rm. B
Tuesday - March 31, 8:30 am
114 W. Commerce, Plaza Rm. B
ALL WORKSHOPS TIMES and LOCATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Application Deadline for On-line applications: Friday, April 10, 4 pm
Deadline for Support Materials: Monday, April 20, 4 pm
For more information please visit the Funding web site HERE or call 210.207.6963. |
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What's up in SA |
The San Antonio Public Library wants you! The San Antonio Public Library invites you to Be One in a Million - one of a million people entitled to to take advantage of all the Library's outstanding resources, services and programs. The San Antonio Public Library has kicked off a campaign to raise awareness of all the Library has to offer by registering approximately 200,000 new Library cardholders, to reach a total of 1 million. Call (210) 207-2500 for more information, or you can register online at www.mysapl.org or in person at any San Antonio Public Library location.If you have news or announcements, let us know! Email Linsey at linsey.whitehead@sanantonio.gov. |
| March Artist of the Month |
 Get to know San Antonio artists! The March artist of the month is actor/director Mellissa Marlowe.
Mellissa Marlowe is a performer and director for the theatre, who specializes in bringing new works to the stage and adapting classics for modern audiences. She has performed in over forty productions in the San Antonio area, and has directed more than twenty plays.
In her interview with SAHEARTS Mellissa talks about the San Antonio arts community, Luminaria, and current and future projects. Find out more and read the interview with Mellissa here. |
Art News Headlines |
SAN ANTONIO
Hardbergers to form arts foundation
San Antonio Express News (3/16/09)
Deborah Martin
"Frequently lauded as "the arts mayor," Mayor Phil Hardberger announced Sunday that his public support will continue after his final term ends later this year."
TEXAS
McCann officially named Texas Ballet chief
Dallas Star Telegram (3/19/09)
Andrew Marton
"Margo McCann, who has served as the Texas Ballet Theater's interim managing director during the last six months, was officially named the company's managing director, the ballet announced Thursday."
NATIONAL
Economy benefits from culture, too
Tallahassee Democrat (3/13/09)
"An editorial in the Tallahassee Democrat champions the arts and culture as an economic driver. "George LeMieux, former chief of staff for Charlie Crist who evaluates the latest in business, law and politics in his LeMieux Report, writes that the arts are 'making a significant contribution in the midst of trying times.' . . . Every $1 that federal, state, and local governments invest in the arts creates $8 in economic impact, the report indicates."
INTERNATIONAL
Arts world braced for 'hurricane' as recession hits
The Guardian (3/14/09)
Charlotte Higgins
"From art galleries to opera houses, UK cultural organisations face cutbacks or even collapse as private sponsors pull out and government money dries up."
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