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A part of you, Parte de ti   June 5, 2009

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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

SAFILM - San Antonio
Film Festival
July 25 - 28
HemisFair Park

Contemporary Art Month
July 2009
City-Wide

Cactus Pear Music Festival
July 8
Our Lady of the Lake

Humanness Thereafter
July 11 - Aug 5
Gallista Gallery

2009 Conjunto Tardeada
July 25
Maverick Plaza
Opportunities

Arts Highlights

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SaySiINVISIBLE THREADS
June 5 - 28
SAY Si Central
1518 S. Alamo

In celebration of their 15th anniversary, SAY Sí presents a curated exhibit of alumni student's current artwork and digital films. The exhibit features the work of David Cordero and Gabriel Garcia. The exhibit opens on First Friday 6-9 pm and features spoken word at 7:30 pm. Alumni Film Showcase Screening: Friday June 19, 7-9. www.saysi.org
SABotShakespeare in the Park: As You Like It
June 3 - 6, 8 pm
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston

This annual event by The Magik Theatre brings full-scale productions of Shakespeare's work to the community. Hosted by the San Antonio Botanical Gardens, Shakespeare in the Park brings San Antonians of all ages together in the balmy summer twilight to experience the joys, sorrows, trials, and triumphs of Shakespeare's characters and stories. Gates open at 6:30 pm and the performance begins at 8 pm. FREE www.sabot.org
SAPLSummer Reading Kick Off
June 6, Noon - 5 pm
Central Library
600 Soledad Street

Every summer, thousands of San Antonio parents are faced with the same old question: "How do I keep my kids busy this summer?" The San Antonio Public Library has the answer: "Get them reading!" The Library's 2009 Summer Programming officially kicks off Saturday at the Central Library. Throughout the summer, the library will offer events, crafts, prizes and other fun activities to encourage kids and teens to read a good book. FREE www.mysapl.org
TrioTrio Bourguet
June 6, 7 pm
Instituto Cultural de México
600 Hemisfair Park

The Instituto Cultural de Mexico presents a classical concert by Trio Bourguet, with outstanding symphonic musicians from Oaxaca and Mexico City. The Trio features Cesar Martínez Bourguet on cello, Pablo-Arturo Martínez Bourguet on violin and viola, and Alejandro Barrañon on piano. www.institutodemx.org
WickedWicked
Through June 28
Majestic Theatre
226 E Houston Street

So much happened before Dorothy dropped in. Kansas arrives in Munchkinland, two girls meet in the land of Oz. One - born with emerald green skin - is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. How these two grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch makes for "the most completely satisfying new musical in a long time." www.majesticempire.com

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WhatsUpWhat's up in SA

The Conjunto Heritage Taller is celebrating their new studio space with an open house and dedication Saturday, June 6 from 2pm - 5pm at 725 S. Presa in the Southtown Arts District. The blessing of the new space will be done by Grupo de Danza Azteca Xinachtli

If you have news or announcements, let us know! Email Linsey at linsey.whitehead@sanantonio.gov
FundingNewsFunding News
 
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.
 
AOTMJune Artist of the Month

SA OperaThe June Artist of the Month is Enrique Patrón De Rueda.

One of the most recognizable talents in the world of opera, Enrique Patrón De Rueda has an impressive list of credentials including appointments as the head of the Orchestra at the Theatre of Bellas Artes, Artistic Director of the National Opera Company, Artistic Director of the Seasonal Opera Concerto of the Philharmonic Orchestra of the City of Mexico and Artistic Director for the Sinaloan Cultural Festival. Maestro Patron is currently Principal Visiting Conductor for the San Antonio Opera.

Find out more about Maestro Patron and San Antonio Opera's performance of Il Trovatore HERE.
NewsArt News Headlines
SAN ANTONIO

Artists inspired by the river
San Antonio Express-News (5/31/09)
Elda Silva   
"The landscaped 1.33-mile stretch that begins at Municipal Auditorium and ends at the Josephine Street opened Saturday. As part of the celebration, the San Antonio Museum of Art and the foundation presented a panel discussion about the public art projects featuring the eight artists."


TEXAS
 
Robert Dale Anderson 1949-2009
Austin American Statesman (6/01/09)
Jeanne Claire van Ryzin
"Robert Dale Anderson, artist and art lecturer at the University of Texas, died unexpectedly at his home Sunday afternoon, a spokeswoman with UT's College of Fine Arts confirmed today."


NATIONAL

San Francisco Ballet going to China
San Francisco Chronicle (6/02/09)
Rachel Howard
 "San Francisco Ballet will announce plans today for its first trip to China, including appearances in Shanghai, Suzhou and Beijing."


INTERNATIONAL

Mexico City museums ask for help after influenza
LA Times (6/01/09)
Deborah Bonello
"Visits to some of Mexico City's museums have fallen by as much as 90% since the outbreak of the H1N1 virus last month that prompted a near shutdown of numerous facilities, according to reports in the local media. Owners of some of the privately owned museums in the capital are seeking financial help from the government  and say that if attendance doesn't pick up, they may be forced to take "drastic measures," such as cutting staff by half and opening for only three days a week."


 

 
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