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A COUPLE CELEBRATING THEIR COMMUNITY LYNN AND THAD ZIEGLER
A HAPPY PLACE FOR PARENTS AND KIDS UTOPIA PLAY CAFE
FRESH APPROACH TO FAMILY LIVING IN TERRELL HILLS 2015 FIESTA IN ‘09
CONTENTS April 2015 8 Editor’s Letter/Contributors 10 Business Profile: Utopia Play Café 14 Profile: The Zieglers
COVER PHOTO BY MARIE LANGMORE
18 Neighborhood News 24 Alamo Heights Chamber of Commerce 26 Home: Fresh Approach To Family Living 30 School News 34 Fiesta In ‘09 36 The Buzz 38
78209 Restaurant Guide
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Wine & Dine: Cappy’s
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Outside 78209
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Calendar of Events - Arts & Entertainment
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Announcements
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Police Blotter
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Vintage View
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FROM THE EDITOR
Hey 78209, it’s Fiesta time!
Photo By MARIE LANGMORE
EDITOR’S LETTER
Last month we filled our pages with news of progress in ’09. And this month, it’s all about tradition. As the pendulum swings, we give you the ticktock on Fiesta in the ‘hood and the upcoming elections at Alamo Heights city hall. We know celebration mingles with history especially well during this San Antonio holiday, from time-honored parades to front porch gatherings. As you think about attending your neighbor’s annual get-together or that official Fiesta event, we invite you to check out the pages that follow to help you plan a Fiesta you won’t forget. We guarantee our magazine is confetti friendly! We kick off our issue with Ernie Altgelt’s profile of two longtime ‘09ers, Lynn and Thad Ziegler, a couple immersed in Fiesta tradition and charitable endeavors ─ always celebrating and supporting their community. Lynn, who guides the Battle of Flowers organization as its president this year, and Thad, a former King Antonio, get ready for a Fiesta schedule steeped in the rituals of the holiday. We even give you a snapshot of their busy schedule! Columnist John Bloodsworth gives us the rundown of events and parties happening in the ’09 ‘hood. And, with the switch of a pen, John visits with Barbara and John Cantrell to share a glimpse into their gorgeously transformed Terrell Hills home, inspiring us with examples of inviting environments that give homes like theirs in ’09 the reputation for warm hospitality, just in time for Fiesta-seeking house guests. Our restaurant review of the traditionally popular Cappy’s will also leave your mouth watering for more. We’re not only about fun at 78209 Magazine, we also get down to business. This month we launch our newest recurring column spotlighting Alamo Heights Chamber of Commerce (AHCC). Kicking off the column, we sit down with AHCC president, Geoffrey Elkins, to talk about the organization’s 2015 goals and the benefits of membership. Rounding out our business news, Leslie Foley keeps us abreast of new retail openings in the ZIP code in ‘The Buzz’ and happenings taking place outside the ZIP code with ‘Outside ’09.’ Tradition is not only on the minds of Fiesta celebrants but also on the minds of those filing for election for city of Alamo Heights Mayor and City Council places 1 and 2 as well as for San Antonio City Council District 10. Get informed about the candidates and their issues. Election day is May 9. Go vote. That’s tradition everyone can get behind! Enjoy!
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Al Rendon photographs the homes seen in 78209 magazine. “A room is four walls until someone moves in the first object. People choose their environment and the decor in a room to express their personality. The room expresses the family’s taste, and the unique homes of 78209 are very tastefully detailed. My photographs use light to bring a home’s personality to life. When I raise the camera and focus on a room’s view, I am composing to express its owners’ personality in the best light.” He has had more than a dozen major solo exhibits, and his work is in such permanent collections as the National Portrait Gallery of the Smithsonian Institution and the National Museum of Mexican Art in Chicago.
With over 30 years of journalistic experience, John G. Bloodsworth has covered the gamut of lifestyle stories from interviews with leading regional architects, urban planners and cutting-edge designers to stories about homeowners revealing fascinating features on modern living. With a journalism degree from Texas State University and a concentration in public relations, he began his career with the Pitluk Group, overseeing public relations and advertising activities for the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo. He has written for national, regional and local publications and is currently a contributing writer for magazines covering architecture, design and cultural trends. Bloodsworth also has a design firm, Little Cabin, that sources heirlooms and unique finds for ranches, coastal getaways and urban environments for retail and residential clients.
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It’s a great place for so many reasons. Mom and Dad get a breather. The children play with others their own age in a safe, supervised setting, and it seems to be bringing folks with shared interests together as parents and kids interact, meet and become friends. It’s like their individual families become a part of a bigger neighborhood family, and that’s very cool.
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78209 BUSINESS PROFILE
THE UTOPIA PLAY CAFÉ A HAPPY PLACE WHERE PARENTS AND CHILDREN FIND “ME TIME” By ERNIE ALTGELT Photography by CASEY HOWELL
Young parents (or grandparents, for that matter) often find themselves challenged when it comes to securing a wee bit of “me time” with the little ones always underfoot. Enter Jocelyn Cunningham, a savvy mother of two, who totally understands how precious a few minutes of uninterrupted restorative non-familial focus can be. Responding to that universal parental need for periodic peace, this empathizing entrepreneur has established a welcoming away-from-home “happy place” where Mom and/or Dad can comfortably enjoy a bite to eat, sip fresh coffee, fire up the laptop or simply relax. Meanwhile, the kiddos contentedly, and separately, carouse in an adjoining safe and age-appropriate environment conducive to nurturing, learning, socializing and, most importantly, just having lots of fun. How refreshing! To the many partaking ‘09 parents and their delighted offspring, this unique and carefree refuge truly has become their Utopia – or, more precisely, their Utopia Play Café! While only in operation since late 2014, the Utopia Play Café has a connection that goes back several years to Ohio, where Jocelyn and her professional soccer-playing husband, Jeff, then resided. After the arrival of their first baby, the couple quickly discovered the unending demands of parenthood. A friend of hers had recently opened a business that catered to parents and kids by providing age-segregated space and activities in return for a nominal hourly fee. After one visit, the new mom quickly grasped how beneficial this establishment was in its provision of a safe and supervised “playground” for kids while also giving parents a place to, in Jocelyn’s words, “do their thing as well.” When Jeff’s career brought the family to San Antonio in 2012, an excited Jocelyn carried the concept with her, and a year and a half later her personalized adaptation was born. Today, located conveniently near 78209’s southern boundary off North New Braunfels in a parking-friendly revitalized strip
Jocelyn Cunningham, owner of Utopia Play Cafe
center, the Utopia Play Café has become “the place” for meeting and greeting and, in the case of the youngsters, playing. During operating hours, visitors encounter men and women in the cozy grown-up section reading, working, Net surfing or, as Jocelyn offers, “swapping war stories about raising children.” In a separate spacious and comfy room overflowing with toys, tables and engaged tots, trained supervisors instruct, comfort, assist and ensure that everyone is safe and, above all, happy. Large glass windows allow parents visual access to the kids’ area. They are also welcome to enter as well, but most choose to take advantage of the supervision and enjoy their free time. And, as Jocelyn admits, “That’s the whole idea.” One look at the smiling faces on everyone – young and old – and it’s clear the Utopia Play Café is a success. While the youngsters’ activity schedule continues to evolve with additional daily reading times, art instruction and even special guest presentations, Jocelyn has also opened the café for various neighborhood get-togethers and parties. She loves to see the space utilized and is constantly encouraging her expanding clientele to “think Utopia” when they have other events. Recently, a local artist had a showing on the premises. Another group sponsored a clothes swap aimed at satisfying the needs of rapidly growing children. But the allure of the Utopia Play Café remains its primary function as a much-needed provider of parental respite. The Utopia Play Café is open year-round and accepts children from infancy to 8 years of age. All staffers are trained and certified at administering CPR and first aid, and all have child care experience. There are certain times when children may be “dropped off,” but in most cases parents are required to remain on the premises. And what about the café? While it isn’t a full-fledged eatery per se, to enhance patrons’ experience, Jocelyn and crew offer a tempting selection of beverages, including fresh-brewed teas and coffees as well as equally fresh juices. Savory snacks include yogurt, veggies, fruits and salads. Delightful and tasty finger sandwiches round out the menu. And there’s plenty of seating and tables spread throughout, including the front patio, which accommodates guests during the warmer seasons. Free Internet access is also provided. When asked why parents and their children should use the Utopia Play Café, Jocelyn responds, “It’s a great place for so many reasons. Mom and Dad get a breather. The children play with others their own age in a safe, supervised setting, and it seems to be bringing folks with shared interests together as parents and kids interact, meet and become friends. It’s like their individual families become a part of a bigger neighborhood family, and that’s very cool.” The Utopia Play Café is located at the intersection of North New Braunfels and Eleanor Street (565 Eleanor, 78209). It is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. On weekends and evenings, opening times vary. For additional information, including hourly fees, directions, café menus and upcoming activities, visit www.utopiaplaycafe.com. 12 | April 2015
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78209 PROFILE
& ZIEGLER LYNN
THAD
CLEARLY BEING THERE
FOR THE COMMUNITY By ERNIE ALTGELT Photography by CASEY HOWELL
To the many fortunate enough to know long-term 78209 residents Lynn and Thad Ziegler, the phrase “being there for others” clearly says it all. And upon further reflection of their personal history, it becomes even more transparent that this perfectly paired couple have spent the past 42 years sustaining an incredibly happy and busy marriage blessed with children, and now grandchildren, while also successfully overseeing the demanding 122-year-old Thad Ziegler Glass, Ltd. company. They really are quite remarkable in the degree of their altruistic giving and involvement. Quite simply, by sharing so much of their private time and energies year after year in the support of multiple worthwhile community causes and organizations, all directed toward achieving a greater societal betterment, the Zieglers continue to mirror an appreciated selflessness with their perpetually just “being there for others” — quite often, lots of others — and that’s very, very neat. So much so, in fact, that one just might say, “They’re a real glass act.” Remarkably, the Zieglers have lived, with one brief exception, their entire lives within the ‘09 neighborhood, primarily in and around Terrell Hills. Lynn (nee Motheral) is a Heights grad, while Thad attended MacArthur. As Lynn volunteers, “We didn’t know each other while growing up, but surprisingly, our houses were only
a couple of blocks apart.” It took a Chicago concert and a blind date in February of 1972 to bring this destined twosome together, and once introduced, as Thad openly admits, “When I saw this tall, beautiful lady with long brown hair, it really was love at first sight.” Regarding that initial magical meeting, Lynn concurs, stating, “I knew without a doubt this was the guy!” After such an emotional reaction, not so surprisingly three short weeks later the smitten 20-year-olds were engaged. Marriage occurred the following year, and, as both agree, “It’s been a wonderful four-decade success that just keeps getting better.” When queried why these two make such an ideal couple, a smiling Lynn confesses that she and Thad are “complete opposites.” But for them, that’s what has been so effective in keeping their relationship fresh and viable. With Lynn’s innate creativity coupled with Thad’s down-to-earth practicality, the Zieglers really do enjoy a special compatibility because of their differences, and their marriage thrives on it. So even though the artistic Lynn usually tends to run a dreamy five minutes late, while the always organized, numbercrunching Thad gets there early, the resulting balance is flawless. And it shows in all aspects of their blessed lives. With the many responsibilities of rearing and raising their three productive and
well-adjusted grown children – Thad, Will and Barbara – behind them, the Zieglers somehow find themselves even busier than before. For Thad, running the family glass business obviously takes a lot of his time. Working and earning his way up the management ladder within the firm his greatgrandfather founded in 1893 resulted in his assuming the helm in 1986 as president of the very successful and respected Thad Ziegler Glass, Ltd. Overseeing 120 employees, including his father and two sons, and seven area locations is a full-time job, and that’s what makes it so incredible when considering all of his other commitments and affiliations. Within the glass biz he was a past board member of the Flat Glass Marketing Association, Texas Glass Association and the San Antonio Glass Association. His nonindustry memberships and board positions include serving within the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce, Olmos Kiwanis Club, Alamo Heights High School “Mulepusher” and “Mule Team” committees and as a platoon leader for the Boy Scouts of America. He is also a member of the San Antonio Fiesta Commission, where he served as president of the executive committee in 1998. Add to these his active membership in the Fiesta-oriented Texas Cavalier Association (he was King Antonio in 1992), and you’ve got one on-the-go guy. www.78209magazine.com | 15
Lynn is no lightweight either. Beyond motherhood, she has worked as a fashion model, fourth- grade teacher, dress designer and insurance sales representative for Thad Ziegler Glass. And as an indispensable volunteer, she has served on the boards of St. David’s Day School, the Cancer Center Council and the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Association. Regarding the Komen Association, she and Thad, both cancer survivors, co-chaired the 2004 San Antonio Race for the Cure event that raised more than $1,100,000 for research. Lynn is also active in the Junior League of San Antonio and the Military-Civilian Club. With her husband, she continues to proudly participate in the Chamber’s Military Affairs Council, having acted as liaisons to 11 different commanding generals over the past 22 years. Currently, she is serving (nonstop) as the president of the Battle of Flowers Association and is also a member of the executive committee of the Fiesta San Antonio Commission. That is a lot of “being there for others.” But as the Zeiglers genuinely admit, “It’s really not a ‘pane,’ we just love it!” Hooray Zieglers! While active and giving throughout the year, during this Fiesta-filled April (like most of those in the past), the Zieglers seem to be tirelessly involved 24/7. What follows is a quick peek at Lynn and Thad’s current calendar, showing them not just “being there” but seemingly “being everywhere!” Viva Fiesta! Viva Los Zieglers!
April 16
Attend the “Fiesta – Fiesta” event at the Alamo
April 18
Attend the Investiture of King Antonio XCIII Attend the King’s Ball
April 20
Lynn participates in the Pilgrimage to the Alamo
Lynn rides on the Battle of Flowers barge in the Texas Cavaliers River Parade
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April 21
Thad chauffeurs the 10 Military Ambassadors included in the entourage of King Antonio XCIII
April 22
Attend the Coronation of the Queen of the Order of the Alamo
April 23
Lynn presides over the Battle of Flowers Luncheon
Attend the VIP Dinner hosted by King Antonio XCIII
Attend and participate in the Battle of Flowers Band Festival
April 24
Attend the VIP Luncheon hosted by the Battle of Flowers Association
Ride with grandchildren in a decorated convertible in the Battle of Flowers Parade
Attend the Post Parade Party hosted by the Texas Cavaliers
Attend the Queen’s Garden Party hosted by the Order of the Alamo
Attend the Fiesta Flambeau Gala hosted by the Fiesta Flambeau Association
April 25
Attend the Queen and Princess Luncheon hosted by the Order of the Alamo Association
Ride in the Fiesta Flambeau Parade
78209 N EIG H BORH OOD N EW S
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS MAYORAL CANDIDATES
ALAMO HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL ELECTION IS MAY 9TH
Louis Cooper
Sarah Reveley
CITY COUNCIL, PLACE 1 CANDIDATES
SEVERAL INCUMBENTS FACE OPPONENTS By EDMOND ORTIZ
Voters living in ZIP code 78209 won’t have many contested races to consider in the May 9 general elections, but the contests are no less important. In Alamo Heights, Sarah Reveley is challenging Louis Cooper’s bid for a sixth straight term as mayor.
Cooper attended grade school in the Alamo Heights Independent School District (AHISD), and then graduated from Southern Methodist University.
The lifelong Alamo Heights resident presently owns and runs Calling Solutions Inc., a teleservices company.
Cooper was first elected to the City Council in 2001. He says today’s most crucial city issues are reviewing and updating the city’s zoning codes and mitigating drainage problems in the Broadway/Austin Highway area. “The task for this (review) committee is to propose changes to the code that would be more in line with the values of the city of Alamo Heights,” Cooper says. As for the drainage issue, he adds: “Recently I have had some very positive meetings on some real alternatives to get the water off these streets.” 18 | April 2015
Reveley earned degrees from the University of Texas at Austin and at Texas A&MKingsville. She has spent much of her professional life in interior planning and design. The 12-year Alamo Heights resident is now a retired volunteer historian and genealogist with a focus on the history of The Alamo.
Reveley advocates reviewing the commercial zoning part in the city’s comprehensive plan. “A second development project (Argyle Residential proposal) has bogged down in the very same city processes we had before. This is an important issue, one that will set the pace for all commercial development to come,” she says.
Bobby Hasslocher
Lawson Jessee
CITY COUNCIL, PLACE 2 CANDIDATE
Bobby Rosenthal
SA DISTRICT 10 CANDIDATES
Reveley is also campaigning on forming a citywide parks and green space plan, and improving streets, drainage and sidewalks. “We must develop a parks foundation and support a parks director with the knowledge and leadership to implement a cohesive citywide plan,” she added. Alamo Heights Councilman Bobby Hasslocher, a 50-year resident, is running for his third term on City Council, Place 1. Hass-
Mike Gallagher
Celeste Montez - Tidwell
NEIGHBORHOOD locher is a businessman, rancher and an owner of Hasslocher Enterprises. He envisions Alamo Heights remaining a city of remarkable neighborhoods: “It is important to remember the foundation of our community is our neighborhoods and the close-knit residents who live in them.” With the new City Hall facilities completed, Hasslocher remains dedicated to working on the issues that face Alamo Heights. He emphasizes, “Our water supply is a top priority; our city’s water supply is independently owned by Alamo Heights. This makes our water conservation, protection and long-term planning crucial.” Hasslocher, the former chairman of the Edwards Underground Water District, has a vast working knowledge of water issues. He points out, “A continued conservative approach to maintaining our city’s financial integrity through budgeting for our future is mandatory. It is of the utmost importance that the city’s bond rating remain high and protected.”
General contractor Lawson Jessee is challenging two-term incumbent Bobby Hasslocher for the Council Place 1 seat. Jessee went to school in the AHISD and graduated with a construction science degree from Texas A&M University. He is managing a $97 million construction project at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland and is also a committee chairperson with the Urban Land Institute.
Jessee says that despite having many charming buildings and homes, certain parts of Alamo Heights, such as the Broadway commercial corridor, need renewal. “The way forward already exists in the comprehensive plan that this city set forth years ago. The problem comes from the execution of this very thing,” he added. Jessee also backs having an adequate long-range city water supply and fixing parking problems in some parts of the city. “We can’t just accept the same old solutions to the same old problem though; we must be creative and innovative in dealing with this issue,” he added about water.
Incumbent Bobby Rosenthal is running unopposed for Place 2.
Voters in San Antonio District 10 have a choice between current Councilman Mike Gallagher and Celeste Montez-Tidwell. A retired U.S. Air Force colonel, Gallagher seeks to secure his first full term in office. He was president of the Northeast Neighborhood Alliance and chaired the city’s board of adjustment. He earned degrees from New Mexico State University and the University of Oklahoma. Gallagher supports strengthening neighborhoods through better engagement, a high level of public safety, fiscal responsibility and sound transportation and infrastructure. Montez-Tidwell earned a degree from San Antonio College and majored in criminal justice at Temple University. Taking care of public safety personnel, carefully guiding the city’s growth and neighborhood economic development are her top issues.
Alamo Heights Independent School District and City of Terrell Hills are canceling their elections because there are no contested races. Early voting starts April 27.
ALAMO HEIGHTS EARLY VOTING MAY 9 ELECTION INFORMATION EARLY VOTING Early Voting for the May 9 General Election Slated For April 27-May 5
Early Voting for the General Election will take place on Monday, April 27 through Tuesday, May 5 at any of the designated Bexar County voting locations. Lion’s Field Adult & Senior Center, Olmos Park City Hall, and Tobin Library at Oakwell are the most convenient early voting locations for Alamo Heights residents. Early voting hours and dates are as follows: Monday, April 27 through Friday, May 1 8am to 6pm
Saturday, May 2 8am to 8pm
Sunday, May 3, Closed
Monday, May 4 through Tuesday, May 5 8am to 8pm
ELECTION DAY VOTING Election Day is Saturday, May 9, 2015 and election activities will be conducted at Alamo Heights City Hall in the Council Chambers, located at 6116 Broadway Street, for Precincts 3020, 3025, and 3026 from 7am to 7pm
There are additional voting opportunities: Ballot by Mail or Curbside Voting. Please bring a photo I.D. and your voter’s registration card for processing. Senate Bill 14 now requires voters to present an approved form of photo identification in order to vote in all Texas Elections.
BALLOT BY MAIL: You may vote by mail if you meet one of these requirements: 1) Over the age of 65 2) Disabled 3) Expected absence from County during hours of early voting by personal appearance or on election day 4) Confined in jail, but eligible 5) Military, through Federal Postcard Application (FPCA)
Students attending a college or university outside of Bexar County can vote ballot by mail, if their primary address is listed in Alamo Heights, noting their current address.
Early voting ballot applications are available at City Hall, 6116 Broadway Street, San Antonio, Texas 78209 BALLOT BY MAIL REQUESTS MUST BE ADDRESSED TO: Early Voting Clerk 203 W. Nueva Suite 3.61 San Antonio, TX 78207
The last day ballots by mail must be received (not postmarked) by the Early Voting Clerk (Bexar County) is no later than the close of business on Thursday, April 30, 2015.
CURBSIDE VOTING Curbside Voting Available during Early Voting or on Election Day
If you are physically unable to enter the polling place, you may ask that an election officer bring a voting machine to you at the entrance of the polling place or to your car at curbside. Plan ahead so election officials will expect you. Call 210-335-0362 to arrange curbside voting in advance.
For more information or if you have questions about the election process, call the City Secretary at (210) 832-2209.
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78209 N EIG H BORH OOD N EW S
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
GRANDE COMMUNICATIONS BRINGS
1 GIGABIT INTERNET SERVICE TO 78209 Grande Communications, a broadband communications company based in San Marcos, is bringing I Gigabit Internet service to San Antonio. Two neighborhoods, Alamo Heights and Terrell Hills, now have access to Grande’s Power 1000. Grande has announced new Internet plans that offer fast speeds at affordable values. New and existing customers can choose from speeds of 200, 300 and 400 Mbps/I Gigabit. The company also offers 15 and 50 Mbps. Grande’s exclusive Power 400 is the highest speed offered in areas that do not yet carry I Gigabit service, It was the first provider to launch this service in Austin and is committed to offering great service and higher speed options at the most affordable prices.
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These Internet speeds are also included in Grande’s Get-It-All bundles featuring improved options to include premium channels for customers who opt for additional TV and phone service. “We understand our customers’ needs for more Internet speed options with low and mid-range pricing, and we strive to deliver a better value than our competitiors,” says Matt Rohre, senior vice president of operations and general manager for Grande. “Upgrading our network, improving reliability and offering fast Internet speeds that are available to everyone in our service area truly illustrates our desire to be here for our Texas customers.” For more information, go to mygrande.com, or call 1-866-2GRANDE.
NEIGHBORHOOD OAKPARK/NORTHWOOD NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION ELECTIONS Oakpark/Northwood Neighborhood Association recently held elections on March 24. The following are the newly elected officers and directors at large for the next term:
Officers: President: Jonathan Delmer Vice-President: Ben Schoenbaum Secretary: Ashley Blake Treasurer: Nancy Roell
Directors at Large: Cameron Armstrong Seth Bell Craig Hardy Will Holshouser Shannon Stephens Lori Tips
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Izzy Preston, Peyton Hardy, Faith Flume and Margaret Stell
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Wednesday, April 1 ALAMO HEIGHTS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LUNCHEON 11:30am meet & greet, 12pm guest speaker Paesano’s Lincoln Heights 555 E. Basse Road San Antonio, TX 78209 alamoheightschamber.org
78209 09 - LIVES
Avery Riester and Donald Craig Wood
Friday, April 3 - Good Friday Alamo Heights city offices – open for holiday Terrell Hills city offices – closed for holiday Monday, April 6 ALAMO HEIGHTS PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION 5:30-8pm 6116 Broadway Street San Antonio, TX 78209 alamoheightstx.gov Meeting is open to the public. Tuesday, April 7 ALAMO HEIGHTS ROTARY 12pm The Petroleum Club 8620 N. New Braunfels San Antonio, TX 78217 ahrotary.org
Cameron Dawley and Briana Cathey
Monday, April 13 TERRELL HILLS CITY COUNCIL MEETING 5–6pm Terrell Hills City Hall 5100 North New Braunfels San Antonio, TX 78209 terrell-hills.com Meeting is open to the public.
THE SYMPHONY BELLE BALL
For over 40 years, the San Antonio Symphony League has proudly presented young ladies who are the children or grandchildren of the members at a formal Symphony Ball.
Cecilia Herdeg and Andrew Herdeg
ALAMO HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL 5:30-9pm 6116 Broadway Street San Antonio, TX 78209 alamoheightstx.gov Meeting is open to the public. NEISD BOARD MEETING 5:30pm 8691 Tesoro Drive San Antonio, TX 78217 neisd.net Meeting is open to the public. Tuesday, April 14 ALAMO HEIGHTS ROTARY 12pm The Petroleum Club 8620 N. New Braunfels San Antonio, TX 78217 ahrotary.org Thursday, April 16 AHISD REGULAR BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING 7-9pm AHISD Admin. Offices - Board Room 7101 Broadway Street San Antonio, Texas 78209 ahisd.net Meeting is open to the public. Tuesday, April 21 ALAMO HEIGHTS ROTARY 12pm The Petroleum Club 8620 N. New Braunfels San Antonio, TX 78217
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ALAMO HEIGHTS ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD (ARB) 5:30-8pm 6116 Broadway Street San Antonio, TX 78209 alamoheightstx.gov Meeting is open to the public. Friday, April 24 Alamo Heights city holiday – offices closed Terrell Hills city offices open Monday, April 27 ALAMO HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL 5:30-9pm 6116 Broadway Street San Antonio, TX 78209 alamoheightstx.gov Meeting is open to the public. Tuesday, April 28 ALAMO HEIGHTS ROTARY 12pm The Petroleum Club 8620 N. New Braunfels San Antonio, TX 78217 ahrotary.org Monday, May 4 ALAMO HEIGHTS PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION 5:30-8pm 6116 Broadway Street San Antonio, TX 78209 alamoheightstx.gov Meeting is open to the public. Tuesday, May 5 ALAMO HEIGHTS ROTARY 12pm The Petroleum Club 8620 N. New Braunfels San Antonio, TX 78217 ahrotary.org Wednesday, May 6 ALAMO HEIGHTS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LUNCHEON 11:30am meet & greet, 12pm guest speaker Paesano’s Lincoln Heights 555 E. Basse Road San Antonio, TX 78209 alamoheightschamber.org WATER RESTRICTIONS City of Alamo Heights is in Stage 2 Water Restrictions. Watering (using automatic or manual irrigation systems) is permitted only once EVERY OTHER week between hours 7-11am and 7-11pm. The last number of your address determines what day you are able to water. This schedule will be in effect until the City and or Edwards Aquifer Authority changes stage levels. Remember, watering is only allowed every other week.
We invite you to send information about your organization’s next gathering to info@78209magazine.com. Items considered for inclusion in Community Calendar must either be located in the 78209 ZIP code or support 78209 community initiatives.
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ALAMO HEIGHTS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNOUNCES GOALS FOR 2015 Recently, 78209 Magazine had the chance to speak with Geoffrey Elkins, president of the Alamo Heights Chamber of Commerce (AHCC), to discuss the Chamber’s plans for 2015. Elkins gave us highlights about the Chamber’s goals, recent activity, and membership benefits. This is the third year that Geoffrey Elkins has been a member of the chamber and his first year to lead the organization. Professionally, Elkins works as business services account representative, providing businesses of all sizes network services for Grande Communications.
WHAT IS THE MISSION OF AHCC? “We promote and encourage the general welfare and prosperity of businesses that serve three enclaves: Alamo Heights, Terrell Hills, Olmos Park and their surrounding areas.”
TELL US ABOUT YOUR AHCC MEMBERSHIP. “We have about 100 members, and we spotlight new members each month at our monthly networking luncheons. Our members span a wide variety of businesses, including health care, banking, CPAs and financial advisors, real estate, publishing, telecommunications, restaurants, law, and even fine wine and pet stores, among others,” explains Elkins.
WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS YOU WILL BE FOCUSING ON THIS YEAR? “Growing our membership among businesses outside the three enclaves has become one of our growth areas we are focusing on this year. While some of our members do not hail from 78209, they have joined our chamber because they want to reach businesses and consumers in this ZIP code. We really want to get the word out that we are not exclusive to Alamo Heights. By welcoming those members with the same goal, whether they hail from inside or outside the three areas I mentioned, our organization is poised to propel the growth and preservation of businesses here, and that is directly related to our economic success,” Elkins points out.
TALK ABOUT “TASTE OF THE HEIGHTS” AND AHCC’S ROLE. “Another area of major focus for the Chamber is the success of ‘Taste of the Heights,’ which we host with The Witte Museum. The event takes place annually in September, and we collaborate with different entities to make that event a success. In its 22nd year, the event promises to feature dozens of food booths, multiple stages for entertainment and a great time for friends and neighbors to celebrate all our community has to offer.”
DESCRIBE YOUR MEMBERSHIP NETWORKING EVENTS. “Of course, as any chamber of commerce will tell you, networking opportunities for its members is one of the biggest benefits of membership. We work very hard to provide a networking platform for businesses to come together, where business owners and their employees can gather and enjoy a two-way networking opportunity and learn about each other. As an example, our first mixer this year was held at JACK-FM (102.7) in their Alamo lounge. We had live music, and it was catered, and we had a great turnout,
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even among people who weren’t members yet but wanted to see what the chamber was about. We will try to do another one there. “Luncheons take place on a monthly basis. They are sponsored and usually held at Paesano’s restaurant at Lincoln Heights. Grande Communication is sponsoring our April luncheon on April 1, and our May luncheon is scheduled for May 6.” “As people arrive, they have an opportunity to network and visit with colleagues and friends.” Elkins continues, “We make announcements, officially welcome new members and have a guest speaker. Our speakers generally spotlight something our members may not be aware of that is happening locally, perhaps an initiative or project and the impact it may have on our community. We also discuss what we can do to help our community.”
WHAT IS ONE THING YOU WANT TO MAKE SURE PEOPLE REMEMBER ABOUT AHCC? “I want to let people know that even if you are outside of 78209 as a business owner, you will not be turned away because AHCC is not just for Alamo Heights business owners. We believe in networking and building lasting business relationships, and that will directly help expand our economic success here in 78209.”
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A Fresh Approach
TRANSFORMING A FAMILY HOUSE INTO A HOME
By JOHN BLOODSWORTH
26 |April 2015
Photography by AL RENDON
For Barbara and John Cantrell, a Kansas City couple with four children, a 1930s house in Terrell Hills is continually filled with family and friends in a place that they call home. “It’s a home,” explained Barbara as out-of- town guests strolled into the spacious kitchen back from a sightseeing adventure. “I don’t want it to say ‘house’ outside.” A San Antonio native, Barbara could not wait to get back home, and her husband John found the community to his liking. “We moved from Kansas City and liked San Antonio, this area specifically,” said John. “The neighborhood has a small-town feel, but offers quick access to downtown and the airport.” Working with designer Mary Carol Garrity of Nell Hills in Atchison, Kansas, was a given, as she had worked on previous projects for the Cantrells. The nationally recognized decorator selected an array of fabrics for each room and made furniture selections for the family’s gathering spaces, including the main living room, family room and study. “She decorated it herself, I was just the cheerleader, said Mary Carol. ”Barbara has her look and her style that is cozy and fresh with a new traditional approach.” Local interior decorator Mary McNelis worked in tandem with Mary
Carol, who flew down to see the house and picked a palate of fabrics for the rooms and selected furnishings. Mary McNelis pulled it all together with paint, wallpaper and window treatments. “We created fresh and functional bathrooms, adding subway tiles, new flooring, paint colors and fixtures,” said Mary McNelis. “Draperies in many of the rooms pulled everything together.” The dining room features a table and matching chairs that are family pieces with a chandelier that was purchased in New Orleans. Nestled in a corner is a wooden nicho and stand that the couple purchased at Vogt Auction. It holds a carved wooden statue of the Virgin of Gaudalupe from Hanley Wood. “We love going to Vogt auctions,” said Barbara. “We take the kids and make an evening of it.”
Over the mantel, which was restored to its original structure, is a photograph of Barbara’s grandmother, Maureen Edgar Monroe, at 19 years old. Hand tinted and embellished by artist Susan Riley, the portrait has significant placement in the ornate dining area. An ardent collector of antiques when the nowtreasured pieces were not in vogue, Mrs. Monroe proudly displayed her antiques in her Rosenthal, Texas, home and invited guests to come and view them in her parlor. A pair of wood and metal five-arm sconces holding wax candles, purchased in New Orleans flank a large wood framed mirror in the formal living room. A Knoll sofa and ottoman that doubles as a tray table when entertaining or additional seating for guests provide seating for comfortable conversation. A baby grand piano holds memories of the children’s first music lessons.
A less formal family room just off the kitchen is awash with light and color. A quadtych painting by artist Waddy Armstrong was commissioned for the room and brings vibrant color to the welcoming space. A pair of largescale lamps with a silver metal patina and silver shades brings scale to the room. A special memento pays homage to a close friendship and reminds Barbara of the joy that her four children bring her each day. Beth Whalen, a dear friend from Kansas City who succumbed to breast cancer, gave Barbara four jacks from a child’s play set. They were to remind her of her four JACs — Joseph Avery, 17; Jamie Aaron, 14; Juliette Amelia, 13; and Jonathan Aiden, 11. The four little silver jacks, just as her children, are cherished. The kitchen features a massive island with rich wooden surface that is repeated in the vent hood with hand carved-wooden corbels. www.78209magazine.com | 27
Barbara selected three etched glass lanterns with bird and flower motif and Edison light bulbs from Anthropologie. A new back splash, subway tiles and crown molding freshened the space. A mudroom provides built-in cubbies for each child, bench and a built-in dog kennel for the family’s Scottie, Rosie. Hank Williams, a Yorkiepoo, and Willie Clyde, an Aussiepoo, fend for themselves, but are often treated to doggie day camp. Rounding out the family menagerie are a calico cat named Dovie Jane, named for Barbara’s great grandmother, and an Iowa farm cat named Stuart. A small study paneled in faux pickled pine and coffered ceiling is perfect for relaxing in front of the fireplace on a tufted brown leather sofa stacked with plush pillows in the family Monro’s modern plaid and country toile. A large plaid covered ottoman is a perfect perch for lazy living. A pair of updated wingback chairs upholstered in CR Laine’s MooLala Caramel are ready for a curl up with a good book or two. The children were given the chance to decorate their own rooms. The boys vary from rich red colors to themes in black and white. Daughter Juliette has what can only be described as “every young girl’s dream.” A sitting room with kitchen service for sleepovers leads into a bedroom filled with botanicals in hues of hot pink, chartreuse, lemon yellow and 28 |April 2015
tangerine. A pair of botanical lamps by Stray Dog Designs brightens up her bed, covered in a whimsical crocheted fabric. Outdoors, the family finds retreat in a pool with a rain feature designed by Barbara’s brother, John Monroe, of JDI Designs. He also designed a sunken trampoline area with stone steps leading to the entry at ground level. A tree house, built for Jonathan by noted designer Attie Jonker, features climbing ropes, hatch doors and a lofty perch for untold adventures. A cottage adjacent to the pool cabana is the habitual hangout for older brother Jamie and his good friend and neighbor Cade. “We call it the Frat House,� said the amused Barbara. With every nook and cranny put to good use, the Cantrells have found a house in 78209 that is every inch a home.
SCHOOL NEWS
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ALAMO HEIGHTS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
H-E-B SELECTS TWO FROM AHISD AS EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION FINALISTS
Two Alamo Heights ISD teachers have been named HEB Excellence in Education finalists. Congratulations to Woodridge Elementary School's Alma Gonzalez, named in the Elementary Lifetime Achievement category, and AHHS's Colin Lang, in the Secondary Leadership category. Each won $1,000 for her school and will now move to the state level for competition.
SUMMER AT HEIGHTS
SUMMER AT HEIGHTS OPEN FOR 20TH SEASON
What are your kids doing this summer? Summer at Heights registration is now open and offers creative and fun ways to engage kids in a camp experience like no other. With 20 years of experience, Summer at Heights camps make great gifts for friends, birthdays and other celebrations. Grandparents are always looking for a great gift for their grandkids ... to learn more, go to www.ahisd.net/summeratheights. 30 |April 2015
ALAMO HEIGHTS JUNIOR SCHOOL
AHJS STUDENT REPORTS FOR SPORTS ILLUSTRATED KIDS
Alamo Heights Junior School student Brian Yancelson has published his latest story for Sports Illustrated Kids featuring news of the major league baseball game between the Rangers and the Dodgers played in San Antonio in March. To gather information for his story, he spent his Spring Break interviewing Mayor Ivy Taylor, Judge Nelson Wolff and the director of community venues, Mike Sculley. He also wrote an article featuring Spurs Coach Gregg Popovich’s 1,000 NBA career wins. Brian is one of only 15 students in the nation writing for the magazine and is the only one from Texas. Check out his stories at http://www.sikids.com/writers/brian-yancelson.
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SCHOOL NEWS
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WOODRIDGE ELEMENTARY
ALAMO HEIGHTS JUNIOR SCHOOL
AHJS ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL TAKES H-E-B SLIM DOWN SHOWDOWN CHALLENGE
WOODRIDGE ELEMENTARY EARNS TOP AWARD IN TEXAS CAVALIERS CHILDREN'S ART CONTEST
The Texas Cavaliers announce the winners of their Children's Art Contest, honoring two fifth-grade artists from Woodridge Elementary. Itchetl Ruiz earned the top award in the City Council District 10 category, earning $3,000 for her school and a one-week summer scholarship to the Southwest School of Art. Ashley Goforth was runner-up in the same category, earning $1,500 in art materials and supplies for her school. Both girls are gaining valuable skills from their art teacher, Kelly Hankamer. The girls were excited with the initial honors, but soon learned that Itchetl's entry was the grand prize winner and the recipient of a $10,000 prize. This is the first time that an Alamo Heights student has earned this top award. The grand prize winner’s school will receive $10,000 for its art programs. King Antonio will pay a visit to the school to present the checks to the girls, and Itchetl’s artwork will be featured in this year’s Texas Cavaliers River Parade program. (The aforementioned grand prize will be in lieu of the $3,000 awarded to the individual City Council District winners.)
NORTH EAST INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
MACARTHUR AND ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOLS COMPETE IN CYBERPATRIOT
Teams of students from MacArthur and Roosevelt High Schools recently concluded an exceptional round of competition in the seventh season of CyberPatriot – the National Youth Cyber Defense Competition. Both MacArthur (All Service Division) and Roosevelt (Open Division) competed at the Platinum Tier level. The two teams were recognized at the Mayor's Cyber Cup lunch reception on Feb. 27. The CyberPatriot Teams received $3,000 in scholarships at the event. Established by the Air Force Association, the CyberPatriot National Youth Cyber Education Program was created to excite, educate and motivate students toward careers in cyber security and other science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines critical to our nation’s future. In all, 2,175 teams registered to compete in CyberPatriot VII, including 256 teams from Texas. 32 |April 2015
Alamo Heights Junior School Assistant Principal David Nungaray weighed 310 pounds at the start of 2015. Determined to turn his life around, he accepted the challenge of the H-E-B Slim Down Showdown. In order to better his health and inspire others to do the same, David is working to improve his health, educating himself and others while competing for the $10,000 grand prize, part of which he has promised to AHISD for studentled health and wellness initiatives. Follow him along his journey by visiting his blog, sharing his story via social media, and taking the H-E-B Community Challenge for yourself. Register at www.hebcommunitychallenge.com. Follow DavidFacebook: facebook.com/DavidSDSD15 Twitter: AHJS_AP Instagram: DavidSDSD15
NORTH EAST INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
KIDS’ INVOLVEMENT NETWORK
Students in the NEISD Kids’ Involvement Network (KIN) after-school program will show off their inventions in the second annual Robotics Invention/Challenges Showcase April 18. The KIN robotics clubs in 12 Title I elementary schools will compete in two different divisions: the Challenge Competition and the Invention Showcase. The EV3 Lego teams will program their robots to go through a series of challenges designed by each school team. The NXT Lego teams will showcase their inventions and research presentations focusing on the theme “Robotics, a great adventure into the future.” The competition is made possible by a grant from the City of San Antonio. The North East ISD Career and Technical Advisory Council will host the 17th annual Career Expo for middle and high school students April 30. The event will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Blossom Athletic Center, 12002 Jones Maltsberger Road. The purpose of Career Expo is to inform students of training, educational programs and career opportunities in many different fields. This event may be the first step students have in choosing their career pathways.
ST. LUKE’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL
ST. LUKE’S STUDENTS COLLABORATE ON FLOAT FOR BATTLE OF FLOWERS PARADE
St. Luke’s Episcopal School’s float in the Battle of Flowers Parade this April will be themed “Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs — Kentucky 1875.” The school’s Fiesta Club, fourththrough eighth-grade students, will ride on the float with Head of School Tom McLaughlin. Students collaborated on the design of the medal and worked alongside Mary Rose Garcia, owner of Fiesta Floral Designs, to create decorations for the float. Garcia, who comes from a family of floral designers, supervises the "flower ladies" and has been creating flowers for the parade for over 40 years. The Fiesta Club eagerly awaits the Battle of Flowers Parade and the opportunity to display their creativity.
ST. DAVID’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL
CONSTUCTION IGNITES S.T.E.A.M. TEACHABLE MOMENTS
The innovative teachers at St. David’s Episcopal School are integrating campus construction into their daily lesson plans. Tightly coupled with S.T.E.A.M. educational method (science, technology, engineering, art, and math), the lessons allow students to observe firsthand building demolition and reconstruction, engaging their natural curiosity. Kindergarten teacher Jennifer Woodland says, “Students get to experience engineering feats right before their very eyes, which is a powerful learning experience. We’ve been learning about simple machines, and we get to see them in action daily as the construction progresses.” Additionally, physical construction blockades around campus have become canvases for students’ artistic process and expression. When plywood barriers were put up around the perimeter of the school courtyard, pre-K 3 teacher Marcela Hernandez painted them with chalkboard paint. “When students have the freedom to draw and express themselves in a nontraditional setting, they unlock creative thinking in a fun and exciting way,” Hernandez says.
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a t s e i F PARTY LIKE YOU’RE IN ‘09
FIESTA HAS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE By JOHN BLOODSWORTH
When I wrote this, I was dreaming of the unbridled revelry that is about to transform our community into Fiesta Central with neighborhood street parades, Fiesta wreaths on every door, lawn parties honoring Fiesta royalty and the plethora of 78209 volunteers that will keep many of the 100 official Fiesta events flowing for 10 days of continued celebration. Not only are fellow ’09ers seasoned celebrants, they are pretty good at throwing blockbuster bashes in their own locale. Here are four Fiesta festivities that are taking place in 78209, just a short stroll through the neighborhood. 34 |April 2015
ALAMO HEIGHTS NIGHT
Party Time in ’09 says it all. For the past 28 years, the Alamo Heights Rotarians have put on a party that gets Fiesta revelers rolling with Alamo Heights Night. Now an officially sanctioned Fiesta event, the 29th party takes place on the University of the Incarnate Word campus, 4301 Broadway, on Friday, April 17, from 5:30 until 11:30 p.m. The family-friendly fandango features an expanded games area this year with rides for all ages, including a Hamster Ball Racetrack, Laser Skeet Shooting, Joust Pit and Archery Hover Ball. Finding a favorite food or beverage is no problem with more than 30 local restaurateurs, caterers and food vendors packing the party with culinary favorites. Look for Fresh Horizons Creative Catering, Picante Grill, The Lion & Rose, Broadway 50/50, La Madeleine, P. F. Chang’s and Trader Joe’s. Live music stages feature Hotcakes, Suede, Blow My Cover Band, Tennessee Valley Authority and the Fire On The Mountain Cloggers. Shuttles will run from 5 p.m. to midnight from the Alamo Heights Methodist Church and Alamo Heights High School. Admission is $12 for adults and $5 for ages 12-17, and children under 12 and active-duty military are free. Proceeds benefit Alamo Heights Rotary Charities and Scholarships. For more information, go to www.alamoheightsnight.org.
JEWELS OF THE COURT
Fiesta finery is featured in all its splendor at the Witte Museum’s Jewels Of The Court: A Journey Through Fiesta’s Coronation run-
ning now through May 3. For the past two years, museum staff have been planning and assembling a monumental collection of Order of the Alamo Coronation gowns, robes, pages’ costumes and accessories, including scepters, crowns and formal invitations to royal receptions and galas. The wondrous collection from Fiesta’s most glamorous event features more than 30 coronation robes, from the 1911 Queen of Fiesta’s royal attire to the 2014 Court of Sovereign Legends, providing historical perspective to the fashions of Fiesta royalty for over 100 years. Founded by San Antonio businessmen and community leaders in 1909, the Order of the Alamo chose its first queen that year and staged her coronation at the Old Beethoven Hall. Today, with a spectacularly set stage, the San Antonio Symphony performs as visiting and in-town duchesses make their full-court bows followed by the presentation of Her Royal Highness, the Princess, and the coronation of Her Gracious Majesty, the Queen. The queen and her court ride in the Battle of Flowers Parade each year as thousands of parade patrons shout, “Show us your shoes!” It has become a Fiesta tradition for the young ladies to wear outrageous footwear under their elaborate full-length gowns. Paying homage to that tradition, the Witte exhibit features two life-sized replicas of parade floats which feature the gowns of past duchesses. General admission to the exhibition is $3 with the price of a regular museum admission. Museum members are free. For more information, go to www.wittemuseum.org or call 210-357-1910.
VIVA BOTÁNICA!
Spring has sprung, and the San Antonio Botanical Garden will be in full bloom on Saturday, April 18, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. with Viva Botánica! Nature’s way to celebrate Fiesta with flair, Viva Botánica! begins with a children’s parade, where decorated strollers, wagons and scooters transport young participants dressed in Fiesta and flower-inspired costumes, with all youngsters winning a ribbon for their creativity. The Garden's 38 acres are a wondrous area for exploration with plant exhibits representing the various regions of Texas from an East Texas landscape complete with pond, log cabin and growing garden to the arid landscapes of West Texas. Fiesta fans can "walk across Texas," experiencing the Texas Native Trail. For a bit of Texas in your own backyard, the Botanical Society will host a spring plant sale of San Antonio-friendly plants, all lovingly grown in the volunteer greenhouse at the Garden. With crafts, music and games, the Garden is a wonderful starting point for friends and families to begin their Fiesta fun. Admission is $10 for adults and $7 for children. For more information, go to info@sabot.org or call 210-207-3250.
FIESTA POOCH PARADE
For some dog-gone Fiesta fun, the annual Fiesta Pooch Parade on Saturday, April 25, is a pleasant “paws” for a cause that supports Therapy Animals of San Antonio. The annual event begins at 8 a.m. with doggy registration followed by judging in six categories for the costume contest, including Best in Show, Top Dog, Most Creative, Most Patriotic, Best Fiesta Flair, and Best Matched Human and Dog. The parade starts at approximately 9:15 a.m. Winding its way through the streets of Alamo Heights, the canine procession features some 1,000 canines and their human handlers dressed in full Fiesta flair. Beginning at the Alamo Heights swimming pool, 250 Viesca Street, the 2.6mile parade of pooches is a tail-wagging way to end Fiesta in the neighborhood. For more info, go to www.therapyanimalssa.org. www.78209magazine.com | 35
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The Buzz ( By LESLIE FOLEY )
LEARN TO MAKE SPECIAL FIESTA DRINKS
During Fiesta, take a break with a Fiesta martini. Marco Guerrero over at Gustology has the cure for celebration overload — he will offer special Fiesta Week classes featuring a Fiesta martini, a rey cocktail, a confetti fashioned and a champagne parade. Promo code: 78209Magazine. Gustology is located in Carousel Court. Go to Gustologist.com for your own special Fiesta party planning.
SPECIAL HAPPENINGS AT THE MCNAY
Art After Dark, exclusively for high school students, is a free museum night at the McNay offering art-making activities, special tours, music provided by local high school bands, food and fun! It’s Friday, April 10, 7-10 p.m. Register by calling 210-805-1768. Leave Mom and Dad at home and let your imagination take over. And one of my favorite movies is Billy Elliot, showing Sunday, April 26, at 2 p.m. at the McNay during the Ballet on the Big Screen Film Series. Don’t miss the heartwarming film that will have you laughing one moment and tearing up the next as Billy Elliot reaches for his dream. Fun for the entire family and sure to please all.
BRAVE A RAIN FOREST ADVENTURE AT THE BOTANICAL GARDEN
A rain forest adventure awaits those that dare! Plan a trip to the San Antonio Botanical Garden to check out the maze exhibit leading guests inside the rain forest, from the soaring canopies all the way to the forest floor with lessons on ecology, biodiversity, adaptability and conservation. Now through September. And don’t miss Viva Botanica and Plant Sale, April 18, a favorite spring event, plant sale and garden celebration. There will also be a plant sale on May 2. And if you are a society member, mark your calendar for Flowers and Fireworks the following day for a night of explosive fun for the entire family. Visit www.sabot.org to be in the know.
COMMONWEALTH COFFEE HOUSE & BAKERY OPENS
Jorge Herrero, Jose Ramon Campos and Ethel Kruse, ‘09ers and partners, have opened CommonWealth Coffee House & Bakery at 118 Davis Court. According to Herrero, “We have many factors that I believe make us unique compared to any other coffeehouse and bakery, in that we imported our espresso machine directly from Italy, have locally roasted coffee beans, the best baristas, and I brought back two French bakers from France. We thus have traditional French pastries.” The inviting brand-new cafe situated within easy walking distance of the University of the Incarnate Word is wowing fans and students with breakfast tacos, salads, French pastries, paninis and the aroma of freshly brewed coffee. Now that the weather is nice and spring is in the air, meet your friends on the outdoor patio to sip select wines, craft beers or that afternoon cup of coffee. Stop “procaffeinating” and head over for your cup of happiness; you will thank yourself later! www.commonwealthcoffeehouse.com.
BOOT SCOOT OR RUN FOR THE WITTE
SVELTE VELDT HOME OPENS
Svelte Veldt Home is an eclectic mix of antique, vintage, bamboo and midcentury furnishings and accessories. The owner, Bonnie Chumbley, has been designing for 25 years in San Antonio, California, Colorado and Rhode Island. Her newest venture is located at 5009 Broadway, next to Cappy's Restaurant. "San Antonio has been in need of a new and exciting spot where one can pick up a $25 birthday gift or a custom sofa all in one place," according to owner Chumbley. 36 |April 2015
Grab your tennis shoes and boots for a Boot Scoot and 5K Run on April 11. This fourth annual kickin’ run/walk event begins and ends at the Witte Museum. After running and walking, ditch the tennis shoes and grab your Western boots and scoot to tunes played along the front drive of the Witte. This event is fun for all ages and benefits the Witte’s educational programs by underwriting admissions, program and exhibition fees and bus transportation for students.
THEORY COFFEE COMPANY SERVES DRINKS FROM A TRAILER
If you’re more into drinking your coffee on the run, then look no further than Theory Coffee Company for your next cup of pick-meup. Grab your coffee boost from this trailer serving up lattes, espressos and cappuccinos. The Theory Coffee Company trailer is located at 2347 Nacogdoches Road, Monday through Friday 6 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sundays they are booked at the Castle Hills Farm to Market 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Wherever you find them, they are providing quick cups of specialty coffee drinks. According to owner Mark Vollmer, “We are teaming up with C'est la Vie in Castle Hills and will offer their baked goods at the trailer. We are also planning on rolling out hot tea along with an iced tea that we will source locally.” Next up: roaming the road — stay tuned! www.theorycoffeeco.com.
FIBER ARTISTS’ STYLE SHOW COMING UP
The Fiber Artists of San Antonio will present In Harmony with Nature, their 19th annual fashion show, on Saturday, April 18, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the San Antonio Garden Center. The night before, fashions will be previewed along with accessories, and everything will be for sale. I have seen some very cool outfits and accessories from these talented artists. It’s a notto-miss event full of creativity and lots of imagination. Artists from ’09 include Robin Early, B.K. Peterson, Kate Martin and Ida Spence. Tickets are available at www.finberartistsofsanantonio.org. www.78209magazine.com | 37
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T N A R U A T S RE Guide
AMERICAN
20NINE 255 E. Basse, #940 798-9463 410 DINER 8315 Broadway 822-6246
ANNE MARIES’S BISTRO 555 Funston Place 826-5800
TWIN SISTERS BAKERY AND CAFE 6322 N. New Braunfels 822-0761 ZEDRIC’S 5231 Broadway 824-6000
ASIAN
BIRD BAKERY 5912 Broadway 804-2473
HSIU YU 8338 Broadway 828-2273
BOARDWALK BISTRO 4011 Broadway 824-0100
KOI KAWA 4051 Broadway 805-8111
BROADWAY 50/50 5050 Broadway 826-0069
MON THAI BISTRO 4901 Broadway 822-3253
CAPPY’S 5011 Broadway 828-9669
OSAKA JAPANESE STEAK AND SUSHI 4902 Broadway 822-0300
CAPPYCCINO’S BISTRO 5003 Broadway 828-6860 CORNER BAKERY CAFE 255 E. Basse #100 441-4553 EARL ABEL’S 2101 Austin Highway, #175 822-3358 EZ’S BRICK OVEN & GRILL 255 E. Basse 804-1199 6498 N. New Braunfels 828-1111 GOOD TIME CHARLIE’S 2922 Broadway 828-5392 J. ALEXANDER’S 255 E. Basse, #1300 824-0275 JIM’S RESTAURANT 4108 Broadway 828-5120 8427 Broadway 826-7001 MAGIC TIME MACHINE 902 N.E. Loop 410 828-1470 MAMA'S CAFE 2442 Nacogdoches 826-8303 NOSH 1133 Austin Highway 826-6674 RAFFLES RESTAURANT & BAR 1039 N.E. Loop 410 826-7118
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STONE WERKS Broadway at Basse 823-3508
SILO ELEVATED CUISINE 1133 Austin Highway 824-8686
PIRANHA KILLER SUSHI 260 E. Basse #101 822-1088 P. F. CHANG’S 255 E. Basse, #1200 507-1000 SUSHI ZUSHI 999 E. Basse 826-8500 SNOW’S VIETNAM 3244 Broadway 892-7461 TONG’S THAI 1146 Austin Highway 829-7345
BARBECUE BUN ‘N’ BARREL 1150 Austin Highway 828-2829
THE BARBEQUE STATION 1610 N.E. LOOP 410 824-9191 THE SMOKE SHACK 3714 Broadway 829-8448 L & L HAWAIIAN 1302 Austin Highway 474-6699
EUROPEAN
CRUMPETS 3920 Harry Wurzbach 821-5454 FREDERICK’S 7701 Broadway 828-9050 HOFBRAU & BEER GARDEN 7310 Jones Maltsberger
290-8066 LA MADELEINE 4820 Broadway 829-7291
SOLUNA COCINA MEXICANA 7959 Broadway 930-8070
LION & ROSE ENGLISH PUB 5148 Broadway 822-7673
TACO GARAGE 8403 Broadway 826-4405
GREEK
PAPOULI’S GRILL 255 E. Basse, #384 804-1118
HAMBURGERS CHEESY JANE’S 4200 Broadway 826-0800
CHESTER’S HAMBURGERS 1006 N.E. Loop 410 805-8600 LONGHORN CAFE 1003 Rittiman at Harry Wurzbach 822-7272 ORDER UP 999 E. Basse 824-9600
ITALIAN
TOMATILLOS CANTINA 3210 Broadway 824-3005 TORCHY’S TACOS 999 E. Basse 824-1603 URBAN TACO 290 E. Basse, #105 332-5149
PIZZA
BRAZA BRAVA 7959 Broadway 320-2100 CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN 255 E. Basse 424-2014 FLORIO’S PIZZA 7701 Broadway 805-8646
CERRONI’S PURPLE GARLIC 1017 Austin Highway 822-2300
GRIMALDI’S PIZZA 330 E. Basse, #101 832-8288
PAESANOS 555 E. Basse 828-5191
VOLARE GOURMET PIZZA 5054 Broadway 828-3354
PIATTI 255 E. Basse, #500 832-0300 SORRENTO 5146 Broadway 824-0055 TRE TRATTORIA 4003 Broadway 805-0333
MEXICAN/LATIN ADELANTE 21 Brees Blvd. 822-7681
BETO’S 8142 Broadway 930-9393 EL MACHITO 7300 Jones Maltsberger 314-3971 LA FONDA 8633 Crownhill Blvd. 824-4231 PALOMA BLANCA 5800 Broadway 822-6151 PICANTE GRILL 3810 Broadway 822-3797 SALSITA’S 5130 Broadway 8206-4900
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Wine Dine ( By EDMOND ORTIZ )
GUMBO
PAINTING BY W.B. THOMPSON
STEAK FRITES
CAPPY’S
CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN CUISINE WITH AN INTIMATE ATMOSPHERE By EDMOND ORTIZ
Cappy’s Restaurant and Bar, with its eclectic interior, offers upscale, intimate dining in Alamo Heights without any sense of pretentiousness. It’s tucked away in a small Broadway retail center and connected to Cappyccino’s, a bistro/café spot. Both are owned by Cappy and Suzy Lawton, and both structures share patio space for shaded outdoor dining. It may look small, especially on the inside, but Cappy’s makes the most of its
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CAPPY’S 5011 Broadway (210) 828-9669 www.cappysrestaurant.com ATMOSPHERE
Contemporary and Quiet MUST-TRY
The Jumbo Crab Cake, Gumbo or Allen Bros. Beef Tenderloin
footprint with plenty of space to roam on either of its two floors. Picasso-inspired paintings adorn the walls. The second floor windows afford patrons a view of passersby traveling Broadway and the adjacent businesses. In spite of feeling and appearing to be in a small restaurant, you won’t find conversations from nearby tables drifting or crossing over to create a noisy environment. As with Cappyccino’s, the atmosphere is ap-
pealing and family-friendly. The menu is not terribly long, but it changes to offer a variety of contemporary American cuisine. The lunch and dinner menus are equally strong, with plenty of solid seafood specialty dishes available. My waitress during a lunch stop came over quickly, coolly breaking down the day’s specials in the way of the chef’s soup and the catch of the day. While Cappy’s has salads such as Cobb, house and chicken, there’s a rare ahi tuna salad and a grilled salad with one’s choice of beef tenderloin or chicken with peppers and onions. Each of those salads could be a meal in itself. My choice this go-around was the kale salad, topped with Parmesan, dried cherries, pine nuts and lemon soy vinaigrette. The cherries and vinaigrette nicely balanced each other in a colorful presentation. Specialty entrees for lunch include the Prince Edward mussels, accompanied by hand-cut fries and toasted ciabatta bread. There’s the steak frites – an Allen Brothers beef tenderloin complete with pommes frites, Parmesan tomato and herb butter. There’s also a jumbo lump crab cake, accentuated by chipotle aioli, lime cream, guacamole and a small salad. For a specialty entrée, gumbo was an instant choice. Sure, one could go for a cup of gumbo, but a bowl of steaming gumbo with shrimp, chicken, andouille sausage and blackened catfish is a sight to behold. It’s filling and a tad spicy. If a diner is in the mood to make the gumbo spicier, the waitress beats you to it by offering Tabasco. The crispness of the kale salad and satisfied feeling that follows the bowl of gumbo are matched in the middle by a specialty cocktail such as the Vespa or Pisco sour. The bar at Cappy’s offers these and many other specialty and classic cocktails. If that’s not your speed, there’s an extensive selection of white and red wines. Cap off a satisfying meal with a slice of warm chocolate cake topped with vanilla bean ice cream. Other sweet after-meal options include sticky toffee pudding with butterscotch brandy sauce, crème brulee, key lime pie, coconut cream pie and New Orleans bread pudding. Cappy’s also stocks tasty coffees, freezes, ports and sherries and liqueurs to round out one’s meal. Overall, service was fast, knowledgeable and friendly. For an intimate yet wellpaced quality meal in a contemporary setting, Cappy’s is a top choice.
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NEWS ( By LESLIE FOLEY )
OUTSIDE ‘09
This month we urge you to venture beyond’09 to sample tacos, tequila, fine wine and juices in Olmos Park, and plenty of culture, fashion and music downtown....
Pearl Market Adds Sundays
Sample Tacos and Tequila
(The Pearl Brewery)
(The Pearl Brewery)
v In case you missed the news,
the Pearl Farmers Market is now open on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the renovated Pearl Plaza in front of the historic brewhouse. Twenty-plus vendors will have plenty of soap, empanadas, chocolates, wines, honey, lavender and delicious snacks and goodies for eating on sight or taking home to share. After operating for several years, the market is expanding to offer you the option of Saturdays or Sundays for your weekly visit to the Pearl Farmers Market.
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friends Crystal Eve Martinez and Florence Elizabeth Barrera have a keen eye for vintage finds and are making a presence in the fashion world. They’re adept at locating pretties from the past, recycling fabulous finds or picking up one woman’s trash and turning it into treasure. These clever ladies, who adore sparkle, bling, chic and fantastic, have “enhanced” pieces to make them once again fab and are sharing it with you. Online shopping allows you to preview, then set up an appointment at your home to try your finds. Visit www.elizabethandeve.com for unexpected finds such as midiskirts, big stud earrings, chokers and accessories, Stay in fashion, my friends!
v Couture
by Calley is the catchy name for a clever new label, Cape de Jean. Designer Calley Gonzalez has been busy behind the scenes planning for expansion. The initial phase began early last month with the launch of the Cape de Jean label, separating the brand and its custom design from the ready-to-wear collections and allowing for a large expansion of products planned for 2015 through 2017 to include select jewelry, handbags, sunglasses and perfume. Call Calley at 210-722-5203 or shop the studio Monday-Friday, 10-5, or by special appointment, at 1430 N. Flores, Ste. 200, for ready-towear apparel and accessories. For more information, go to CoutureByCalley.com.
v Tacos and Tequila sounds in-
teresting because it is. Hailing from Austin, this restaurant brings along its Southwest roots, utilizing the freshest of ingredients and plenty of tequila to flavor. Diners can select from more than 100 varieties of tequila, served straight up or in a mix of other drinks as designed by the restaurant’s mixologist. Kick back with tacos in one hand and a shot in the other at 1915 Broadway, or check tacos-andtequilas.com for tequila tastings and events.
Klezmer Music from Around the World v Turks, Tailors & Uncle Moses! With a title like that, expect this: (Downtown)
The New York City-based all-women’s Metropolitan Klezmer sextet plays the spirited folk songs of a soulful Jewish tradition. Band repertoire ranges from rambunctious to entrancing: neo-traditional folk dance, mystical melodies, Yiddish swing and retro tango, late Soviet-era Jewish drinking songs, regrooved standards and genredefying originals. Don’t miss this Musical Bridges Around the World performance April 12, 6:30 p.m., at San Fernando Cathedral. The performance is free; for more information visit www.musicalbridges.org, or call 210-464-1534.
Indulge Your Taste at Alberico Fine Wine v Wine
(Olmos Park)
or dine? Why not both? That’s what Alberico Fine Wine in the Yard in Olmos Park is serving. Yep, it’s a restaurant and a retail wine shop where the culinary experience begins. One man’s journey traveling to and dining at the best restaurants around the world is shared with you. Culinarily speaking, here’s the beef – recreating the meal from a restaurant experience and pairing with the perfect vino. You might want to try a few menu specialties such as grilled chicken pesto capellini from Zia’s Bistro, San Diego, or the lobster empanada from Ola in South Beach Miami. Did I mention there are over 350 wines? Thanks for sharing your memories. Available for parties, private dining, corporate events or romantic date nights.
MAVERICK MUSIC FESTIVAL COMING (La Villita )
Maverick Music Festival’s third annual celebration is happening April 10-11 at La Villita Historic Arts Village. Live musical performances include Cake, Best Coast, The Toadies, Cypress Hill and many more during this twoday festival of live musical performances. For more information on this downtown music fest and ticket packages, visit www.maverickmusicfestival.com. Doors open at 5 p.m. Friday with several options sold out. Don’t wait— tickets are selling out fast!
Find Urth Juice Bars in Three Locations ( King William, Olmos Park, and 281 North)
v Urth Juice Bar fans can now find their delicious juices in three locations. In addition to Olmos Park, you can now make your juice selections at two new locations. Look for Urth Juice Bar in the Stone Ridge Shopping Center at 281 and Evans, or drop in for those famous shots in the King William neighborhood at 812 S. Presa, where the spacious bar will feature a gated patio. In addition to smoothies and juices, Urth has added healthy fare including salads, parfaits, organic teas, granola and pastries and for those who want a bit more, cleanses, tonics and a new line of Urth supplements.
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Calendar
2015
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FI E S T A EVENTS
ART // MUSIC // FILM // THEATER // DANCE // CHARITY // OUTDOORS April 17-19
FIESTA POPS
TasteNof ew Orleans
TASTE OF NEW ORLEANS April 17 - 19 - at the Sunken Gardens
April 9
KEVIN HART THE WHAT NOW TOUR
April 17
The AT&T Center, 7pm Kevin Hart is one of comedy's rising stars. In addition to his current 45city tour he stars on the big screen in The Wedding Ringer and on the popular B.E.T. network television show The Real Husbands of Hollywood. www.attcenter.com
The University of the Incarnate Word, 5:30 - 11:30pm Activities will highlight food from some of San Antonio’s leading restaurants and caterers. Culinary offerings include Texas-style barbecue, chocolate-dipped strawberries, fajitas, funnel cakes, gumbo, bean burgers, gyros, corn, turkey legs, shaved-ice, beverages and more. This family-friendly atmosphere delivers live entertainment all night on multiple stages and a carnival midway with activities such as laser tag, rock climbing, Hamster Balls, slides, rides, face and hair painting and more! www.fiesta-sa.org
April 14-19
ANNIE The Majestic Theatre, times vary One of the world’s best-loved musicals is back in time-honored form. Featuring the book and score by Tony Award®-winners Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin, Annie includes such unforgettable songs as It’s the Hard Knock Life, Easy Street, I Don’t Need Anything But You, plus the anthem of optimism, Tomorrow. www.majesticempire.com
ALAMO HEIGHTS NIGHT
April 17
WEBB PARTY Lambermont Estate, 7:30pm Sample cuisine and cocktails from local restaurants, bars, caterers and
celebrated chefs and enjoy high-energy music from guest DJs at this alternative Fiesta event benefitting the San Antonio AIDS Foundation. www.fiesta-sa.org
April 17 - 19
TASTE OF NEW ORLEANS The Sunken Garden Theater Experience unique and exquisite New Orleans food and music at this festive event. Try mouth-watering Creole and Cajun dishes like gumbo, crawfish, shrimp etouffee, red beans and rice, boudin and other favorite cuisines of the region. www.fiesta-sa.org
April 17 - 18
FIESTA® OYSTER BAKE St. Mary's University Campus Join 70,000 patrons as they enjoy live music on 6 stages,over 100,000 oysters and food and beverages from over 70 vendors. www.fiesta-sa.org
The Tobin Center, times vary Join the San Antonio Symphony for the annual Fiesta Pops concert featuring the music, dance and culture of San Antonio and South Texas. Enjoy the beautiful sounds of Campanas de America and a colorful corps of dancers with the Guadalupe Dance Company. www.tobincenter.org
April 18
VIVA BOTANICA AND PLANT SALE The San Antonio Botanical Garden 10am - 2pm Join the fun at the Garden for this annual spring celebration. Decorate your wagons and bring the kids for a parade through the Garden. Enjoy lots of children’s craft activities and entertainment. www.sabot.org
April 20
TEXAS CAVALIERS RIVER PARADE The River Walk, 7-10pm An evening of family fun with live music, celebrities and more than 40 festively decorated floats sponsored by local community organizations and military installations drifting down the San Antonio River. www.fiesta-sa.org
April 21 - 23
FIESTA® CORNYATION
April 24
BATTLE OF FLOWERS® PARADE Parade Route, 11:30 - 4pm Glittering in the Texas sunshine, the parade moves down the route, thrilling the crowds with awe-inspiring sights and sounds. In 2015 the time-honored tradition continues with This Land is Your Land, highlighting our beautiful country and our American heritage. www.fiesta-sa.org
April 24
THE DOOBIE BROTHERS WITH SPECIAL GUEST DON FELDER The Majestic Theatre, 8pm The Doobie Brothers are famous for their many hits including Black Water, What a Fool Believes, Jesus Is Just All Right, Rockin’ Down the Highway, Long Train Runnin and China Grove. With 16 top-40 hits, they have legions of devoted fans worldwide. www.majesticempire.com
Charline McCombs Empire Theatre Cornyation is one of the most popular events of Fiesta. It can be traced back to as early as 1951;the rowdy show pokes fun at politicians, the prominent and the notso-prominent. www.fiesta-sa.org
April 21-24
NIOSA® FIESTA April 16-26
( EDITOR’S PICKS )
La Villita, 5:30 - 10:30pm La Villita takes center stage as 85,000 visitors gather for four nights to celebrate the city's unique heritage at A Night in Old San Antonio. More than 250 elaborately decorated food and drink booths and more than a dozen nonstop entertainment stages. www.fiesta-sa.org
April 11 10am - 5pm
April 14 - 7pm
SAN ANTONIO BOOK FESTIVAL
THE CUTTING EDGE FIESTA FASHION SHOW
Central Public Library and Southwest School of Art This is an all-day, free event where book lovers of all ages and interests have a chance to get up close to their favorite authors at engaging readings, panel discussions, sales and signings. More than 75 acclaimed national and regional authors are slated to appear at readings, panel discussions, book sales and signings in addition to a performance by Magik Theatre and arts and crafts by San Antonio Children's Museum. For families and younger festival-goers, there are interactive bilingual areas with story time, art projects and learning activities. www.saplf.org
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The Tobin Center Enjoy the latest fashions created and presented by the fashion design students at the University of the Incarnate Word. Students present fashion collections they have illustrated, designed and constructed. www.tobincenter.org
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2015 ART // MUSIC // FILM // THEATER // DANCE // CHARITY // OUTDOORS BURGERS, BBQ AND BEER May 18 at the Pearl Brewery
NEWSIES May 12-17 - at the Majestic Theatre
May 16
THE GRAND TASTING The Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, 7 - 10pm The finest food, wine and spirits brought to you at one spectacular event. Personally engage with top chefs, sampling amazing food and wines or participate in the silent auction. Great entertainment will also be provided at this highly anticipated Culinaria event. www.culinariasa.org
May 18
BURGERS, BBQ AND BEER April 25
May 1-2
May 12 - 17
KING WILLIAM FAIR
SHREK THE MUSICAL JR.
NEWSIES
King William, 9am - 6pm A fair with arts and crafts, live music on four stages, food and beverage booths, a kids’ play area and a small but quirky parade that makes its way through the streets of the historic district with its stately homes and gracious gardens. www.fiesta-sa.org
The Tobin Center, times vary With music by Jeanine Tesori, book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire, Shrek The Musical is based on the Oscar®-winning DreamWorks Animation film and the book Shrek by William Steig. Delight in the antics of everyone’s favorite ogre. www.tobincenter.org
The Majestic Theatre, times vary Direct from Broadway comes this crowd-pleasing new musical from Disney. Winner of the 2012 Tony Awards® for Best Score and Best Choreography, Newsies has audiences and critics alike calling it “A musical worth singing about." www.majesticempire.com
April 25
May 5
May 14
GREGG ALLMAN
THE FOOD TRUCK EVENT
The Tobin Center, 7:30pm Recognized as one of rock's most acclaimed stars with his distinctively soulful voice, songwriting ability and southern rock hits. www.tobincenter.org
H-E-B Alon Market, 6 - 9pm Enjoy an evening under the stars with your family, friends and food trucks. San Antonio’s most popular food trucks gather to cook up local favorites. www.culinariasa.org
FIESTA FLAMBEAU® PARADE Parade Route, 7:30 - 10pm This illuminated parade lights up the streets of downtown San Antonio. As the evening turns to night, the parade presents with spectacular lights and sounds from over 150 parade entries. Marching bands, dance groups and glorious glittery floats make this event a Fiesta favorite. www.fiesta-sa.org
April 25
CHAMBER ORCHESTRA OF SAN ANTONIO
May 24
CULINARIA’S GRAND TASTING May 16 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
BUD LIGHT RIVER CITY ROCKFEST The AT&T Center, 12pm Linkin Park, Volbeat, Papa Roach, Halestorm and San Antonio’s Upon A Burning Body Join a lineup of more than 20 bands performing on multiple stages for this Memorial Day weekend outdoor rock festival. www.attcenter.com
May 6
CHICAGO
May 15
The Majestic Theatre, 8pm One of the most important bands in rock ‘n’ roll history, Chicago’s lifetime achievements include a Grammy Award, multiple American Music Awards, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and 21 Top 10 singles.Celebrate to the sounds of their signature horns and iconic songbook. www.majesticempire.com
BEST OF MEXICO
The Tobin Center, 7:30pm The Chamber Symphony will highlight the dual nature of the chamber orchestra as GROUP an intimate BLUE MAN ensemble and as an alternative March 27-29 TheforMajestic Theatre medium of performance the symphonic form. COSA will perMay 7 form works that include Arnold BOB DYLAN Schönberg’s arrangement of JoAND HIS BAND hann Strauss’s Kaiser-Walzer and Chamber Symphonies by Richard The Majestic Theatre, 8pm Stöhr and Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari. Enjoy an evening with one of www.tobincenter.org America’s most revered singersongwriters. Revisit iconic songs May 1-2 like Blowing In The Wind and Like BEETHOVEN 7 - THE SAN A Rolling Stone. www.majesticempire.com ANTONIO SYMPHONY The Tobin Center, times vary Evelyn Glennie, percussion virtuosa, plays Corigliano’s 2014 Grammyaward-winning Conjurer, paired with Beethoven’s 7th Symphony, whose slow movement provided a magnificent backdrop for King George’s radio delivery in The King’s Speech. www.tobincenter.org
The Pearl Brewery, 1- 4pm This casual event provides guests an assortment of local chefs’ twists to old-fashioned burgers paired with craft beers, cocktails, and wine. www.culinariasa.org
May 10
CELTIC WOMAN The Majestic Theatre, 3pm This enchanting musical experience features traditional Irish standards, classical favorites and contemporary songs, with Celtic Woman’s unforgettable signature style. www.majesticempire.com
Shops at La Cantera, 7 - 10pm It’s a little bit spicy, a little bit saucy and a whole lot to love as local and visiting chefs take you on a culinary tour of Mexico. Talented chefs prepare their own spin on their favorite Mexican dishes and pair them with samples of tequila, specialty beers and fine wines. www.culinariasa.org
SHREK THE MUSICAL May 1 and 2 at the Tobin Center
May 15
THE BECKER LUNCHEON Becker Vineyards Lavender Haus Reception Hall, 11:30am The Beckers host four local chefs and guest winemakers to prepare a flawless meal paired with a delicate wine. Featured chefs: Chef Jayson Cox, High-End Catering – Becker Vineyards Bistro. Chef Ryan Littman, JW Marriott Hill Country Resort. Chef Jesse Perez, Arcade Midtown Kitchen. Chef Dave Rapozo, Magnolia Pancake Haus. www.culinariasa.org
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Admission: CHILDREN UNDER 12 AND ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY FREE $5 ages 12-17 and students with school ID $12 adults Proceeds benefit Alamo Heights Rotary Charities and Scholarships
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Will Gaffney & Kristen Kortschak
Mike and Nancy Gaffney announce the March 14 engagement in Fort Worth, Texas of their son Will Gaffney to Kristen Kortschak of Danville, California.
The future bridegroom, Will Gaffney grew up in Northwood and is a 2008 graduate of MacArthur High School. He graduated in 2012 from Texas Christian University (TCU) with a bachelor of business administration degree in business information systems and entrepreneurial management. While attending TCU, Will was a member of the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity. He is currently employed as an ad operation specialist at Simpli.fi, an advertising technology company in Fort Worth, Texas.
The future bride, Kristen Kortschak is also a graduate of TCU, completing her undergraduate degree in May 2013. While at TCU, Kristen majored in speech – language pathology and was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. She will complete her master’s degree in this same emphasis this May from The University of North Texas.
Will and Kristen were engaged on the one-year anniversary of dating each other. Will proposed at the same place they had their first date. Will and Kristen celebrated their engagement with friends and family in Fort Worth immediately following Will’s proposal to Kristen. They are planning their wedding for later this fall. Photograph by Beth McElhannon Photography
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6116 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 822-2164 FAX (210) 822-7111
03/03/15 4600 blk. Broadway FORGERY An alert teller recognized the check a male subject was attempting to cash was on an account that had experienced previous forgeries. Responding officers apprehended the male subject and a female associate in a waiting vehicle. The male subject was booked into jail for the forgery and possession of methamphetamines. The female subject was booked into jail for multiple warrants including one for a parole violation. 03/03/15 5800 blk. Broadway THEFT MOTOR VEHICLE A pick-up truck parked in a restaurant parking lot was stolen. Investigation revealed the owner of the truck had left the keys to the vehicle inside the truck cab. The truck was later recovered by San Antonio Police and the subject driving the truck at the time was booked into jail. 03/05/15 5000 blk. Broadway CRIMINAL MISCHIEF Officers received a report from security guards of a male subject in an open area of private property in the 200 blk. Patterson. The male subject ran from the security guards and was located by officers on the University of Incarnate Word campus. Investigation revealed that while under the influence of alcohol the subject had removed a traffic control sign and pole from the 5000 blk. Broadway, which was recovered by security guards. After processing, the subject was released with charges to be filed at large with the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office.
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03/06/15 5200 blk. N New Braunfels NARCOTICS/ALCOHOL VIOLATION The driver of a vehicle stopped for a regulatory violation was found to not have a driver license issued. A passenger in the vehicle was found to be in possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. The driver was released with citations for the regulatory violation and for having an open container of alcohol. The passenger will have narcotics charges filed with the District Attorney’s office. The vehicle was impounded. 03/06/15 5900 blk. N New Braunfels RECOVERED STOLEN VEHICLE Using a mobile data computer, an officer performed a routine license plate check on
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a vehicle stopped at a red light. The check revealed the vehicle was reported stolen in San Antonio. The driver and a female passenger were detained for further investigation. During a pre-impoundment inventory of the vehicle marijuana and a used syringe belonging to the female passenger were found. The driver was transported to jail and the female was released with charges to be filed at large with the District Attorney’s office. 03/07/15 100 blk. Katherine Ct. NARCOTICS VIOLATION An officer initiated a traffic investigation stop on a vehicle when a routine computer check indicated the license plate was not listed in the Texas motor vehicle database. Investigation discovered a large quantity of small baggies, razor blades, scales and other paraphernalia commonly used to package illegal narcotics. Further investigation discovered one subject was in possession of 16.5 doses of Xanax. The narcotics and paraphernalia were seized and the subject released with at large charges to be filed with the District Attorney’s office. 03/07/15 5000 blk. Broadway DUI MINOR An officer initiated a traffic enforcement contact on a vehicle having an expired registration and no brake lights. The 16year-old driver had a strong odor of alcohol on his breath, and a passenger had an open container of alcohol in his possession. The driver was confirmed to be under the influence of alcohol by a breathalyzer test. Two passengers in the vehicle were found to be in possession of cocaine. The driver was released to a parent with charges to be filed at large. The two adult passengers were transported to jail and booked on felony drug charges. 03/08/15 4400 blk. N New Braunfels WANTED PERSON The driver of a vehicle stopped for running a red light was found to have two active warrants for his arrest issued by Comal County. The driver was transported to jail. 03/08/15 6100 blk. Broadway BURGLARY BUSINESS Officers responding to an activated burglar alarm discovered the front door had been forced open, and a storage cabinet. The owner of the business confirmed a quantity of prescription drugs were stolen.
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Horse drawn carriage in the Fiesta Battle of Flowers Parade.
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