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TeatroFest
June 2 - 27
Guadalupe Cultural
Arts Center
Shakespeare in the Park
June 3 - 6
SA Botanical Garden
Texas Folklife Festival
June 12 - 14
Institute of Texan Cultures
Il Trovatore
June 12 - 14
Lila Cockrell Theatre
Rumba Dreams
June 13
Carver Community
Cultural Center
Phantom of the Alamo
June 17 - July 24
The Magik Theatre
Erin Furimsky: Surfaces
June 27
Southwest School of Art & Craft | |
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More San Antonio arts and culture events at www.sahearts.com! |
 AGNES OF GOD
May 21 - 24
Jump-Start Performance Co.
108 Blue Star
In this Classic Theater production a young nun, Agnes, gives birth but who has no memory of conception or birth. Her Mother Superior and court-appointed psychiatrist try to find the truth in this compelling drama. Directed by Bryn Jameson, cast includes Emily Spicer, Pamela Dean Kenny and Sarah Bading. www.classictheatre.org |
 Weep No More: Music of Peace & Hope
May 24, 3 pm
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
315 East Pecan Street
Voci di Sorelle presents Weep No More, Music of Peace & Hope, an uplifting Memorial Day concert honoring the service and sacrifice of the men and women in uniform, and their families. This concert of remembrance, peace and hope, features an eclectic collection of a cappella music including Spanish Renaissance, Russian Orthodox, German part song, and African American Spirituals. www.benissimomusic.org |
 SOLI Gone Mad!
May 27
McNay Art Museum
6000 N. New Braunfels
SOLI Chamber Ensemble presents the final program of their 2008-09 concert series. The centerpiece of the program will be Sir Peter Maxwell Davies' iconic theatrical work Eight Songs for a Mad King, which explores the dramatic downward spiral into the madness of King George III of England. SOLI will be joined by guest artists flutist Allison Garza, percussionist Thomas Burritt, conductor and co-stage director Brett Mitchell, stage director Buck Ross, and Timothy Jones as Mad King George. There will also be a performance May 26, 7 pm at Trinity University Ruth Taylor Recital Hall. www.solichamberensemble.com |
 San Antonio Symphony Neighborhood Concerts
May 27, 7 pm
Clark High School
5150 De Zavala Road
The San Antonio Symphony presents a series of free neighborhood recitals featuring musicians from the San Antonio Symphony and area high schools. The May 27 performance features Bach Double Violin Concerto, John Williams Air & Simple Gifts and Cimarosa Concerto for Oboe and Strings. The May 28 performance is held at St. Matthew's Methodist Church (2738 E. Bitters) and features MacArthur High School Cello Choir, Dvorak Terzetto for two violins and viola and more. www.sasymphony.org |
 Waterflow
Through August 23
San Antonio Museum of Art
200 W. Jones Avenue
Waterflow is an exhibition of recent works by fifteen Texas artists who have been inspired by water. These artists work in several mediums and take a variety of approaches, with themes centering on the essence of nature, the passage of time, nature as metaphor, and the preservation of the environment. David S. Rubin will moderate a panel discussion entitled "Water Flows in All Directions" with artists from the exhibition, Justin Boyd, Ansen Seale, Liz Ward and Liliana Wilson, on Tuesday, June 9 at 6:30 pm. www.samuseum.org |
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Mayor Phil Hardberger's official portrait was unveiled at City Council Chambers Wednesday May 20.The portrait was painted by artist Angel Rodriguez-Diaz. Mayor and Mrs. Linda Hardberger said they chose Rodriguez-Diaz because he's a local artist and has a unique style. The portrait features Mayor Hardberger standing in Main Plaza, with San Fernando Cathedral and a portion of City Hall in the background. The portrait, titled "A Man for All Seasons," will hang in the first floor gallery of Municipal Plaza. Tactical Philanthropy and Arts Financing: The Chronicle of Philanthropy and the Nonprofit Finance Fund are offering a series of free, live online discussions that will give nonprofit and foundation leaders the opportunity to get advice from financial experts. Tuesday, May 26, at 11 am: Join in on an online discussion with the wealth adviser Sean Stannard-Stockton on how changes in technology, demographics, and ideals are challenging traditional nonprofit structures in profound ways. Thursday, May 28: Financial Management in Tough Times, the second in a series of four recession-related discussions that will look at new models of financing for arts organizations. For more information, visit their web site at www.philanthropy.com/live/recession_series/If you have news or announcements, let us know! Email Linsey at linsey.whitehead@sanantonio.gov |
OCA Technical and Economic Development Assistance Program applications are now open. The Technical and Economic Development Assistance Program is designed to assist local not for profit arts and cultural organizations and artists with organizational stability, development and professional growth. For more information, including application and guidelines, visit the web site HERE.
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| April Artist of the Month |
 Get to know San Antonio artists!
The May artist of the month is Stuart Allen
Stuart Allen is a visual artist whose work deals with fundamental elements of perception such as light, time, gravity and space. His photographs, sculpture and installation have been shown throughout the U.S. and abroad and his work is found in many private and public collections. You can watch Allen talk about his work as part of the River Improvement Project on the May edition of SA Arts Beat, OCA's monthly tv show. (Photo by Mark Menjivar) Read Stuart Allen's interview on www.sahearts.com. |
Art News Headlines |
SAN ANTONIO
Heading to Cannes: S.A. filmmakers participate in prestigious film festival
Conexión (5/13/09)
Melissa Rentería
Three San Antonio-based filmmakers will have their work showcased during the Cannes International Film Festival, one of the oldest and most prestigious film festivals in the world.
TEXAS
Senator Florence (R-Plano) Champions Arts Education on Floor of Senate
GoArts News (5/13/09)
"Today Senator Shapiro amended House Bill 3, the accountability bill, to include one credit of fine arts and physical education in the Recommended Program graduation plan on the floor of the Senate. The amendment passed unanimously. Senators Nelson, Van de Putte and Hinojosa all praised her for her efforts."
NATIONAL
In New York, Mrs. Obama Praises Arts as Vital to U.S.
New York Times (5/18/09)
Rachel Swarns
"The first lady, Michelle Obama, visited New York City on Monday to promote the arts, celebrating opening night at the American Ballet Theater and the reopening of part of the American Wing of the Metropolitan Museum of Art."
INTERNATIONAL
UK Report Suggests More Cooperation Between Teachers and Cultural Sector
The Stage (5/12/09)
Lalayn Baluch
"The report calls on central government to promote learning through culture as part of the curriculum, recommends that local and regional authorities incorporate it into their Public Service Agreements, and that funders should develop long-term funding models that encourage sustained collaborations between the arts and education sectors. A number of leading figures from the theater world have spoken out in support of the document, including Judi Dench, who said, 'Theatre, music, arts, and dance all play a vital role in helping a child grow and understand the world around them.'" | |
