November 7-13, 2014

HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS

Frogz performed by Imago Theatre

Nov. 7 @ Charline McCombs Empire Theatre

ARTS San Antonio presents FROGZ!, Cirque Du Soleil-evoking acrobatics mixed with Mummenschanz-like mime, set in a unique, yet accessible, French-influenced avant-garde playground. More info

Speed Killed My Cousin

Nov. 7-8 @ Carver Community Center

A timely, moving new play about an African American female soldier who returns from Iraq with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Presented by Carpetbag Theatre. More info

GHOSTZ by Henrik Ibsen, trans/Hampton

Nov. 7-23 @ Classic Theatre of San Antonio

Ghosts is a riveting, haunting tale of a woman caught in the binds of a highly moralistic society. Internationally acclaimed during his lifetime and one hundred years after his death, Ibsen remains among the most studied and produced playwrights of all time. More info

HUICHOLES: Los últimos Guardianes del Peyote

Nov.8 @ Esperanza Peace and Justice Center

A film highlighting the difficult situations faced by the Huichol people of Mexico whose struggle is emblematic of struggles all over the world. More Info

Veteran's Day Concert

Nov. 11 @ Majestic Theatre

United States Air Force Band of the West will feature its Concert Band in a grand performance on Veteran's Day. More Info

LUMINARIA

Luminaria -- November 7 & 8

Luminaria 2014 represents a bold new vision for San Antonio. For two nights in November, San Antonio will become a global stage where

artists celebrate the city's heritage as a cultural crossroads.This year, San Antonio artists will join artists from Latin America to create murals, light/video installations, and performances that transform the landscape into a place where imagination reigns.

Each year Luminaria is staged in a unique area of downtown. This year the festival focuses on River North, a beautifully restored area and embracing new development at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts and the Southwest School of Art.

Keep checking the Luminaria website for updates on participating artists, maps, and how to get involved.

CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS DOWTOWN

Holidays @ DCCD Facilities

Shop Downtown

DCCD invites you to explore downtown San Antonio this holiday season. Shop at La Villita, where you can find original art, Mexican folk art, fine jewelry and clothing and antiques. Shop at Historic Market Square that is home to 100 unique shops, and find a wide variety of items with Latino flavor ranging from tortilla makers to tortilla holders, handcrafted pottery and jewelry to hand woven textiles and plenty more. You'll be sure to find the perfect gift that is unique as the place you bought it from.

Dine Downtown

Take time to relax and enjoy a delightful dinner at several of our restaurants located at La Villita and Market Square. Expect to find fine dining, fresh Mexican cuisine and lunchtime treats at our establishments in La Villita Historic Arts Village. Or treat family to authentic Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisine at our establishments that are a local and tourist favorite at Market Square.

Save the dates for these upcoming events that are happening at La Villita and Market Square:

Tamalada in the Plaza @ Market Square

Saturday and Sunday, Nov 15-16 11 am - 6 pm

Two-day culinary event with hands-on demonstration of tamal-making open to all ages and led by Jesus de la Torre of Colectivo Cultural. FREE!

Open House @ La Villita

Saturday, Nov. 29 10 am - 7 pm

Sunday, Nov. 30 10 am - 5 pm

More details coming soon!

Coffee Festival @ La Villita

Saturday, Dec.13 10 am - 5 pm

The Art of Coffee lets you taste the different coffee from brewers all around San Antonio. Free Admission!

Blessing of the Animals @ Market Square

Saturday, Dec. 13 Noon - 6 pm

Bring your pets and take part in the pet parade and group blessing. Explore the free petting zoo on site for the day. FREE!

DCCD & COSA HAPPENINGS

Requests for Proposal (RFP)

La Villita Historic Arts Village

Two Requests for Proposals (RFP) have been released soliciting respondents seeking to operate retail and restaurant establishments in La Villita Historic Arts Village.

More info

La Villita Retail Shops, Galleries, and Working Artist Galleries RFP

Deadline: Extended to November 12, 2014.

La Villita Restaurants RFP

Deadline: Extended to December 5, 2014.

You can find the RFP listed under the City's Bidding & Contracting Opportunities, search under Department for Culture & Creative Development.

ARTS IN THE NEWS

LOCAL/REGIONAL

First the championship rings, now the Spurs are honored in art

San Antonio Express-News

Lorne Chan

"As much beauty as there is in a Tony Parker floater or a Manu Ginobili falling reverse-layup, 25 artists have signed up to put that into artwork."

Luminaria Returns With a Bold New Vision for San Antonio

San Antonio Current

Murphi Cook

"...November 7 and 8, Luminaria comes back for its seventh year with bold intentions.."

NATIONAL

L.A. County supervisors approve initial funding for new LACMA building

Los Angeles Times

Mike Boehm

"The Board of Supervisors has approved a road map for the Los Angeles County Museum of Art as it plans a $600-million makeover that would tear down and rebuild most of its Miracle Mile campus..."

INTERNATIONAL

Shakespeare's Globe launches online video-on-demand service

The Stage

David Hutchison

"Shakespeare's Globe has launched a video-on-demand service allowing more than 50 of the theatre's plays to be streamed online for the first time."

ABOUT DCCD

DCCD's mission is to provide leadership and support for arts organizations and individual artists, improving the quality of life for San Antonio citizens and visitors alike.

Our vision is to be the recognized public agency leading the San Antonio creative environment.

The DCCD supports arts and culture in the community through programs tailored to help arts and cultural organizations, individuals artists, community groups and the tourism industry.