Congrats to YOSA! Youth Orchestras of San Antonio is one of seven orchestras participating in the fourth Institutional Vision Program administered by the League of American Orchestras' Orchestra Leadership Academy and the only youth orchestra chosen for this program. To learn more about YOSA, visit their web site, www.yosa.org.
The Guerra Branch Library is turning 5. A special appearance by storyteller Bob Blackstone will open the anniversary celebration July 18, at noon. Following the dedication ceremony, the KaZamba African Dance and Drum Troupe will perform. All activities are free and the public is invited. www.mysapl.org
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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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 The July Artist of the Month is Kelly O'Connor.
Watch Kelly talk about being an artist in San Antonio, her work and the new new exhibit for Contemporary Art Month at Blue Star Contemporary Art Center.
Watch Kelly O'Connor's video profile HERE.
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SAN ANTONIO
Latin Notes: Youth joining old faves at Tejano awards
San Antonio Express News (7/16/09)
Hector Saldaņa
"The buzzword in Tejano is "youth." For an aging and male-dominated genre going through tumultuous times, youth (or the perceived lack thereof) is the 800-pound gorilla in the room. But it's also the path to redemption and survival. That was the message at last summer's Tejano Music National Convention in Dallas and at Univision's "Premios a la Musica Latina" show at the Majestic Theatre in March. It's all the rage tonight at the 29th annual Tejano Music Awards at La Villita Assembly Hall. Austin-based newcomer A.J. Castillo is among the showcasing stars. He's 23."
TEXAS
Helen Lessick resigns
Glasstire (July 2009)
Bill Davenport
"Artist Helen Lessick has resigned her post as Civic Art & Design Director at the Houston Arts Alliance, after barely a year on the job, effective immedately. According to HAA CEO Jonathan Glus, Lessick will return to Los Angeles to pursue her own creative projects."
NATIONAL
What makes the arts 'essential'? Let me draw you a picture
LA Times (7/09/09)
Ben Donenberg
"Experiencing art is a crucial to producing young people who can understand the world's complexity. That's something philanthropic leaders should remember."
INTERNATIONAL
Armstrong Gets Tour de France Bike Designed by Hirst
Bloomburg (7/08/09)
Alex Duff
Damien Hirst designed a bike for Lance Armstrong. The bike will be used for the final stage of the Tour de France, which ends July 26 in Paris.
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