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CONTENTS THE DOMINION MAGAZINE |
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San Antonio: 300 Years and Counting
COVER 28
WELCOME 14
Fitness 46
THE CLUB
Home tour 48
Calendar 16 Club Happenings 18
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from the hoa 20 Club Dining 22
Finance 58
impact SA 24 SCORE 26
COMMUNITY PROFILE 36
Girl about town 56 McNay Art Museum
CHarity TENNIS 34
Boerne Performing Arts 54
Tango Fire
TRAVEL 60
Restaurants around the world
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Good Reads 64 Restaurant review 66
Marble Falls
Scuzzi’s Italian Grill
Artist profile 42
2018 Upcoming Events 68
Bryson Brooks
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JANUARY 2018 | VOLUME 5 ISSUE 1
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the Dominion Magazine Dear Reader, Welcome to the January issue of the Dominion Magazine. As we turn the corner into a New Year, San Antonio is also aging gracefully into 300 years old! Yes, that’s even older than the United States of America! Brian Swain unpacks a bit of the history of not only the City, but of the event known as San Antonio 300 that will be in full swing as we enter the new year. Packed with a variety of events and parties, it’s an event that no San Antonio native will want to miss…and certainly one that newer residents will want to experience. We also cover a variety of topics, from dining to drinks, to art, to architecture in this month’s issue, and we trust that you’ll learn something new about each. This magazine is designed with YOU in mind, so if you ever have a suggestion, comment, or critique, please feel free to pass along to us. As our effort is to provide you with the finest publication we can possibly produce, we sincerely want to hear from you!
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May you have the most blessed New Year, and I hope that 2018 is overwhelmingly wonderful for you. Sincerely, The Dominion Magazine is published by Schooley Media Ventures in Boerne, TX. The Dominion Magazine and Schooley Media Ventures are
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THE DOMINION WOMEN’S FORUM UPCOMING EVENTS
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WOMEN’S FORUM LUNCHEON 11:00 A.M. Toast to the New Year! We bring in the new year with the Toast of the New Year event! This will be a plated brunch (and mimosas to boot!) with the sounds of San Antonio’s own pianist Bernie Martini (you may have seen him at Perry’s Steakhouse tickling the ivories.). www.berniemartini.com
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Book Club 6:30 P.m.
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HISTORY CLUB 4:30 P.M. Welcome and Cocktail Hour: 6:00 P.M - 7:00 P.M. Dinner and Program: 7:00 P.M. CAMERA CLUB 6:30 P.M. Join us this month and learn about all things CAMERA! $10 per person. Light refreshments served
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AN EVENING WITH SINATRA 7:00 P.M. Come out and Dance the Night Away with Classics from the Legendary Frank Sinatra, performed by Bernie Martini, The One Man Band. Enjoy a Fantastic Three Course Meal prepared by Chef Jay Nash, and Specialty Cocktails All Night! $45 Per Person.. RSVP Today at Jpowell@the-dominion.com 48 hour cancellation policy in effect
The Dominion Women’s Forum is a social group that is part of the Dominion Country Club. It is a great place to connect with the other Dominion Club ladies, especially if you are a new member — or a way to catch up with friends during the group’s entertaining events. The Dominion Women’s Forum exists to promote friendship among its members. The ladies involved in the Dominion Women’s Form are having a blast this year! We just had a successful Holiday Bazaar in December with more than 50 vendors. That is more than I have seen before at this annual event. An added bonus was the complimentary champagne which was served upon check-in. Some amazing gift items and creative works were displayed for sale and most of my shopping was finished by the end of the event! All Dominion Women's Forum luncheon events are held the first Friday of the month starting at 11 am. February 2 We are Kicking up our Boots to our Dominion Women Forum Past Presidents with a country flair. Dust off those Cowgirl boots and join us for a country style luncheon that we will then work off with country line dancing. February 10 An evening event to include your significant other! Romance is in the air as the stage is set at a Parisian Bistro where you and your significant other can enjoy our happy hour. You will share French inspired treats while you sway to the sounds of an accordionist playing French inspired music.
March 2 We will have quite a bash with our Second Annual St. Patrick’s Battle of the Bartenders Competition. Watch the bartenders go head to head to win your vote while enjoying their craft concoctions. April 6 We will enjoy a proper high tea luncheon with live classical music. Don the proper tea time hat you’ve picked out for the next royal wedding and join in the fun. I can’t wait to see how lovely all the ladies look when they are all dolled up! April 14 Another evening event to share with your significant other. This is one of our biggest events is the Gala! This year theme is an Evening with James Bond. This is a black-tie affair with “covert” entertainment at every corner. Here is our chance to “come dressed to impress”! May 12 We celebrate the end of the Women Forum’s Year with a Bon Voyage Dinner as we sail off for the summer season. Join us and enjoy the lively tropical sounds. If you are not a member yet and are interested in learning more please contact Cheryl Ernst at (210) 415-2222 for membership details.
The Dominion Country Club extends our very heart-felt THANK YOU to Catrina Kendrick, Women’s Forum President, and long-time Club Member, for making the Club shine for many years now! Catrina decorates the front entrance and the foyer tree — and absolutely makes the holidays magical for us all! Catrina — We all appreciate your giving spirit during the holidays, and all year long!
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STARTING IN JANUARY: KIDS EAT FREE EVERY DAY! Kids under 12 will enjoy a complimentary dinner from our new children’s menu with the purchase of any adult meal from our new menu!
Every Tuesday
Every Wednesday
Every Thursday
Every saturday
Every sunday
Burger Night in the Grille 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Delicious, cooked to order and just $5! Treat the family, invite friends! RSVP to 210-698-3364
Wine Down Wednesdays 1/2 Price Bottle Specials! 6:00 p.m.– 9:00 p.m. Wednesdays just got a lot better! Enjoy the bottles for HALF OFF! Champagne Sparkling wine Chardonnay White Wines Merlot & More
Chef Special Dining Night 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Enjoy a different and very delicious meal every Thursday, carefully selected and prepared by Executive Chef Jay Nash! A specialty half price appetizer is offered every Thursday as well! Enjoy!
Tennis- Saturday Morning Workout 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. All levels, men & women. Guaranteed to hit a thousand balls. Loud music and lots of fun!
Tennis- SUNDAY Workout 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Open to all levels. Contact Coach Dan at dan@thedominion.com
Tuesday Night TENNIS 105 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Open to all levels, limit 10. Email Coach Rajah rajah@the-dominion.com or call the tennis shop to sign up 210-698-2288
Thursday Night TENNIS 105 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Open to all levels, limit 10. Email Coach Rajah rajah@the-dominion.com or call the tennis shop to sign up 210-698-2288
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CLUB HAPPENINGS
SANTA SUNDAY BRUNCH
WOMEN’S FORUM HOLIDAY BAZAAR
Thank you to Lori Harper, Bazaar Chair, for arranging so many fun surprises at this year’s annual Bazaar: pictures with Santa, a strolling photographer for party pics, the lovely choir, better than ever vendors, specialty shopping bags, terrific food and just an all-around great time!
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DOMINION COUNTRY CLUB MEMBER HOLIDAY PARTY
The Annual Member Holiday Party is the Club’s gift to our Members - lavish hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, a divine dessert table, the famed “spin the wheel” pro shop sale and this year, a 9-piece band was added to the mix! There is no better way to kick off the holiday season!
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HOA HAPPENINGS
ANNUAL TURKEY CHASE
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January 20th
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The Dominion Home Owner’s Association is pleased to host the community’s Winterfest event on January 20th from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at Duxbury Park! It promises to be a fun time for the young ones (especially!!) and any other resident who wants to come and enjoy snow and snow sliding and other events. Of course, playing in the snow is always cold, so everyone will be treated to hot chocolate and winter-time goodies!
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Dominion Breeze/13
Dominion Trace/12
Peach Old Fashion/12
Peach Enchanted Rock Vodka, Rumhaven Rum, Cranberry juice with fresh raspberries topped with Prosecco.
Buffalo Trace, Cinnamon simple syrup, fresh lemon juice and grapefruit juice.
The perfect way to lay back and relax! Bulleit Rye whiskey, house made sugar simple syrup, fresh peaches. Elderflower liqueur, old fashion bitters
Dominion Club mule/13 A Moscow Mule with an attitude: Belvedere vodka accented with our house-made ginger-jalapeno syrup, ginger beer, and lime.
Strawberry mule/13 Fresh strawberries muddled with Ketel one Vodka, lime juice, splash of simple syrup, dash of rhubarb bitters, ginger beer, and lime.
Cable Car/13 The perfect way to start and end your day! Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, orange curacao, cinnamon and fresh lemon juice will put a little zip in your step!
Chocolate old fashion/12 A Southern classic full of simple elegance: Bulleit Rye whiskey, house-made simple syrup and chocolate Bitters.
French 75/12 Bombay sapphire, fresh lemon juice, Elderflower liqueur, Topped with Prosecco & a lemon twis.t
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Cucumber Saketini/13 A cooling cocktail infusing flavors of cucumber and orange with the exotic flavors of Sake and Tanqueray gin.
Spicy Cucumber Margarita/13 Casa noble Tequila served with fresh serrano peppers, lime juice, cucumbers, and agave nectar. Served with a spicy- sweet Chile rim.
Mango Margarita/13 Fresh squeezed limes and oranges combined with mango nectar, Don Julio tequila, and Grand Marnier. Served with a spicy-sweet Chile-sugar rim.
Smoked Basil Margarita/15
Elmer smash/12 Golfer’s favorite drink after 18 holes of golf, Elmer T Lee Bourbon, Fresh Muddled Blueberries, Fresh Squeezed lemon juice and house made simple syrup.
Dessert Cocktails Aztec Martini/10 The ultimate coffee-lovers martini made with Kahlua coffee liqueur, Jose Cuervo Gold, and topped with Cointreau Cream.
Fria Café Italiano/10
Rinse of laphroaig 10yr, Don Julio 70th tequila, fresh lime juice, simple syrup, and basil leaves
Chilled espresso is accented with Navan vanilla cognac, Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, Godiva chocolate liqueur, heavy cream, and a splash of Sambuca.
Lemon Basil Martini/13
Espresso Old Fashioned/10
The infused flavors of Basil and lemon bring out the perfect summer time martini. Grey Goose Le Citron Vodka, St. Germaine Liqueur and fresh basil simple Syrup then finished with a sugared rim
Maker’s 46 bourbon is mixed with espresso, Peychaud’s bitters, and served on the rocks. A delicious cocktail for our more adventurous patron
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CHARITY
by Sandy Marquez, Dominion Resident
impactsa/WOMEN MAKI NG A DI FFERENCE Imagine the impact - and join in! finalists make presentations, our Members vote, and the grants are awarded that very night. Thanks to our Members and sponsors, very dollar goes directly to the grants. There are so many benefits to being an Impact San Antonio Member. Aside from providing significant support for the important work of nonprofit organizations in San Antonio and the surrounding area, it is a chance to work with so many exciting and talented women, making new and special friends, all while making a difference. There is a lot of flexibility and membership is on each Member's terms. A Member may participate in a grant review, grant oversight, or a Member engagement committee (among others), or she may simply write her $1000 check and exercise her vote at Grant Awards Night in person or by absentee ballot.
impactSA’s Dominion Representatives are Cynthia Schulter, Lora Watts, Pam McCray, and Sandy Marquez
I was hooked the first time I attended an Impact San Antonio event. A grant recipient spoke about the life-changing difference the grant dollars had made for her non-profit agency, and I was so deeply touched that I joined and started volunteering. Since becoming a Member, I have only become more dedicated and passionate about this great organization. Impact San Antonio is a women's non-profit, collective giving, grant-making organization serving the greater San Antonio area. High impact $100,000 grants are awarded in five focus areas: Arts & Culture; Education; Environment, Recreation, & Preservation; Family; Health & Wellness. The concept is simple: each member donates $1000 annually and the donations are pooled to award grants to deserving local agencies in $100,000 increments. For every 100 Members, an
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additional $100,000 is awarded. In 2017, we were able to award four $100,000 grants! With a grant of that size, the recipients are able to complete larger projects that really do make a considerable "impact" on their agencies' missions. Non-profit agencies submit applications for the grants by providing information about their objectives, financials, and the project imagined. The applications are reviewed by several grant-review committees comprised of Impact San Antonio members. It is a detailed process and the emphasis is on finding the groups with the projects that best fulfill our criteria. Agencies recommended by the review committees as finalists are brought to the general membership on Grant Award Night where members vote to select the grant recipients. Our Grant Awards Night in the Fall is quite exciting as the
Please consider joining us - imagine what it feels like to be a part of an organization that has such a radical impact in our community. Our goal for 2018 is to exceed 500 Members, allowing us the opportunity to award five high-impact grants. We would love for you to be a part of it! For more information about our organization or membership information, please visit our website, impactsanantonio. org. inspiring stories about our grant recipients are found on the "Grants Awarded" tab. Feel free to contact Sandy Marquez (smarquez2148@gmail.com) to further discuss the organization or express interest in attending a party here in The Dominion to learn more and meet other Impact San Antonio members.
2017 Grant Recipients NORTHSIDE EDUCATION FOUNDATION Funds to expand the technical capabilities of the Construction Careers Academy’s existing programs, add welding and alternative energy programs, launch a Dept. of Labor apprenticeship program, construct a dedicated IMPACT home, and increase outreach to female and minority students.
MAGIK THEATRE Funds to overhaul Beethoven Hall to make it accessible to all families, including members with special needs, to see high quality, literature based performances and art education programs for S.A. youth.
THE ECUMENICAL CENTER Funds to complete the Seeds of Hope Garden which will transform an unused field behind the Center into an outdoor therapeutic nature space to be used for counseling, education, and support groups, and to create a Service Animal Therapy Park with water, irrigation, and benches.
PROJECT MEND: (MEDICAL EQUIPMENT NETWORK FOR THOSE WITH DISABILITIES) Funds to expand the reach and impact for individuals living with disability by purchase of one Bobtail Truck and one cargo van to expand donation collection, delivery services, repair workshop, and to purchase a sanitizer/washing machine that will contribute to efficient sanitation of used medical equipment.
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CHARITY
by Jeff Lewis, Dominion Resident
VOLUNTEERING BY SHARING YOUR BUSINESS EXPERIENCE
2016 SCORE San Antonio Chapter Results:
If you have been a business owner, manager, or entrepreneur, here is a way that you can share your knowledge and experience to help others help themselves. Successful business people know a thing or two, because...well, you know. One of the best things someone can do for another is to share experiences and knowledge. Everyone knows the adage that if you give a person a fish, you feed him/ her for a day, but it you teach a person to fish, you feed him/her for a lifetime. That is the belief behind the largest volunteer organization in the country - SCORE. SCORE is the nation's largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors, with more than 10,000 volunteers in 300 chapters. As a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), SCORE has helped more than 10 million entrepreneurs through mentoring, workshops, and educational resources since 1964.
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There are several free service providers for entrepreneurs in San Antonio. Mentoring from SCORE is unique in that free and confidential advice comes from a seasoned executive who has actually owned or managed a business. Small business advice from SCORE is not an academic exercise; it is a real world experience. In addition to one-on-one mentoring, SCORE provides a variety of workshops and a library of online resources. SCORE volunteers can be mentors, workshops presenters, and/or subject matter experts. There are many ways to help small business owners in our organization. "Giving back" at SCORE can be tailored to your unique skills, interests, and schedule. It also comes with guidance on effective mentoring and opportunities for continuous learning. If you have an interest in volunteer work, please check out SCORE at www.score.org and click on "Volunteer" to see what it is all about.
• 210 New Businesses Started • 367 Non-owner Jobs Created • 1628 Total Chapter Services (mentoring clients + workshop attendees) Todd Graves, owner of Raising Cane's restaurant chain, relates that SCORE "helped build my confidence, but it also helped me look at challenges realistically", "they'll provide all the encouragement and assistance you need". John Walton, Co-owner of O.K. Golf says that SCORE "game me a realistic look at what's needed" through seminars on start-ups, marketing, and business plans. We all know that volunteering not only offers vital help to people in need, but provides great benefits to the volunteer, keeping you mentally alert, providing a sense of purpose and personal happiness. That is certainly my experience with SCORE. Do yourself a favor - and help others who would benefit from your experience and knowledge - and contact SCORE!
San Antonio Three Hundred Years and Counting by Brian Kenneth Swain, Dominion Resident
A little bit of context is required in order to set the stage for what follows. With the arrival of San Antonio’s three hundredth anniversary, we here at the magazine all thought it would be a great idea to do a piece on the fabled history of the city and all the great plans for the anniversary celebration in 2018. Piece of cake, right? Except how do you capture all the salient events of a place as storied as San Antonio in just two thousand or so words? Heck, you could do an entire essay just describing what William Travis was wearing at the Battle of the Alamo. Meaning that this will necessarily be a high-level survey of our city’s illustrious past, so apologies in advance if I leave out one of your personal favorite bits of the Alamo City’s history.
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Although the official anniversary date is May 5th, 1718 (the date that the Presidio San Antonio de Bexar was founded, and an ironic note as well, in that the city had its very own Cinco de Mayo one hundred forty-four years before the events that mark the official Mexican version that everyone celebrates), the history of the area goes back well before that early eighteenth-century date. The first residents in this area were the Payaya Indians, who lived in the San Pedro Springs Valley, an area they called Yanaguana. Best we can tell, the first Spaniard to get here was a shipwrecked explorer named Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca, who first laid eyes on the San Antonio River around 1536. It wasn’t until the summer of 1691 that another group of Spaniards visited the river and the nearby Payaya settlement, naming it San Antonio, because the day they showed up happened to coincide with the Feast of Saint Anthony of Padua. Fast forward a bit to 1718 and we find Franciscan priest Antonio de Olivares completing construction of the San Antonio de Valero mission (aka The Alamo), followed a short time later by the Presidio San Antonio de Bexar about a mile away. Midway through all this work, Fray Olivares suffered a nasty broken leg, but he was a tenacious guy and kept at it, completing both structures and creating the foundation for what would become, three hundred years later, the seventh largest city in the country. In order to provide water for the residents of this nascent settlement, the state’s first aqueduct was created around this time as well, the Acequia Madre de Valero, basically a six-mile trench that connected the San Antonio River with the settlement. With these humble
piece-parts in place, on May 5th, 1718, Spanish Governor Martín de Alarcón gave possession of the Alamo to Fray Olivares and officially founded the Presidio San Antonio de Bexar, thus marking the official existence of San Antonio. In the ensuing years, new settlers and families were brought to the fledgling settlement from The Canary Islands, and Galicia and Habana, Spain, and San Antonio quickly grew to become the largest Spanish settlement in Texas. Now skip ahead once again—this time a century or so—to the moment when Mexico gained its independence from Spain (1821). This seminal event set off a new period of unrest, precipitated by the election of Antonio López de Santa Anna as the Mexican president. By this point there were enough Anglos in the area to give the new president a run for his money, and a number of them, led by Ben Milam, defeated Santa Anna’s brother-in-law in the Battle of Bexar in late 1835. Needless to say, this did not sit well with the Mexican president and, a year later, in the spring of 1836, he led the Mexican army back into San Antonio, and everyone who took the Texas history class in high school pretty much knows how things went from there. In what would ultimately prove to be a pyrrhic victory for Santa Anna, during the same couple of days in early March that James Bowie, Davy Crockett, and William Travis were struggling futilely to defend the Alamo, the Texas Congress was signing paperwork declaring an independent Republic of Texas. It was only to be a few more weeks before Texas would win its independence at the Battle of San Jacinto, led by Juan Seguin, subsequently elected mayor of San Antonio, only to be ejected from office
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at gunpoint in 1842. It would be 1981 before another Hispanic would be elected to the city’s highest office—Henry Cisneros. The United States government annexed Texas as a state in 1845, which led quickly to the Mexican War, a two-year conflict that wreaked havoc on the population of San Antonio, reducing its population by more than two thirds, to barely 800. But by
the drainage challenges that had plagued the city to this point. As a result, the Olmos Dam was begun in 1926 (visible on your left as you drive into the city on Highway 281 near Hildebrand Avenue) and San Antonio native and architect Robert Hugman began trying to drum up support for his ambitious Riverwalk project. This bold initiative included creation of the downtown bypass of the river, as well as a series of locks and flow
the massive San Antonio River and San Pedro Creek drainage tunnels in the mid nineties. Ask any out-of-towner what they know about San Antonio and the Alamo and Riverwalk are pretty much what you’ll likely hear. Maybe a bit about Fiesta if they’re especially well informed. But San Antonio is a large and fast-growing place—third largest in Texas, seventh largest in the nation—with a rich history, three hundred years in the making. The Alamo City is no slouch when it comes to celebrating, as anyone can attest to who has attended Fiesta events. But 2018 promises to be something special indeed, with an array of celebrations taking place throughout the year in honor of our heritage, our people, and all of the work, sweat, and sacrifice that has gotten us to this point. For an overview of the events planned for 2018 in honor of the Alamo City’s three hundredth birthday, visit www. sanantonio300.org. A few of the highlights include: The festivities get started in earnest with a New Year’s celebration like no other, including artistry that will engulf the city— building projections, festive decorations, and fireworks at midnight. (December 31, 2017) Alamo City Black Chamber of Commerce 80th Anniversary Gala (January 5, 2018) Puerto Rican Heritage Society – Celebration of Three Kings Day (January 7)
1860, growth was strong once more, and the population had surged to over 15,000, including a large new wave of German immigrants who settled into the King William district, just south of the city. As recently as 1900, San Antonio was the most populous city in Texas, being overtaken by Dallas and Houston only in 1930.
control dams to allow better management of future flood events. Hugman’s vision initially met with plenty of resistance from politicians and businessmen in the city, and it was only in 1939 that an influx of WPA money finally allowed construction to begin (go back and check out the April 2017 issue for more details on this ambitious project).
The story of the twentieth century in San Antonio has been one of rapid growth and prosperity, particularly with regard to infrastructure projects, some by choice, some by circumstances. A series of damaging floods in the early 1900’s, culminating in an especially horrific one in September 1921 that killed fifty people, brought to the fore
The system was put to the test in 1946, when, mere days after its completion and inauguration, another major rainstorm threatened flooding. But the new system performed as advertised and damage to downtown was minimal. In the years since the Riverwalk’s completion, it has been continuously improved, including creation of
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San Antonio River Foundation, Confluence Park Unveiling (January 17) Musical Bridges Around the World, International Music Festival (January 27) And that is just a small sample of what’s in store in only January, 2018 across the Alamo City. Each month has even more events planned! As the dates get closer, The Dominion Magazine will publish dates and do our best to keep everyone apprised of what’s coming up. So, between this publication and the Tricentennial web site, you’ll have no excuse for not being informed of all the excitement that’s on the way.
No matter what your level of involvement has been in San Antonio celebrations to this point, and no matter the extent of your knowledge of the history of this amazing city, Tricentennials only come around once every, well, three hundred years. So unless you plan on living a really long time, you owe it to yourself and your family and friends to make it out to as many of this year’s celebrations and festivities as you can possibly manage. And while you’re at it, dig out those old Texas history books from the back of your closet and take another look at the roles played by some of the historical luminaries mentioned in this admittedly brief summary. They all have profound and lasting legacies to share, and there’s no time like a Tricentennial to remind yourself of all that has gone into making San Antonio the wonderful place that it is today.
HI ST ORIC SAN AN TON IAN S
Robert Hugman – (1902-1980)
Robert Hugman was an architect and the man most responsible for the vision that became the San Antonio Riverwalk. He was born in San Antonio, attended Brackenridge High School, then UT Austin School of Architecture and Design. Hugman’s plans for the Riverwalk, first developed in 1921 following devastating floods, were finally adopted in 1939 as a WPA project. The ambitious undertaking was completed in 1941 and has endured since then as the single most distinguishing element of life in San Antonio.
William B. Travis – (1809-1836)
William “Buck” Travis was an attorney and soldier who died at the Battle of the Alamo during the Texas Revolution. Travis was given a commission as a Lt. Colonel in the Legion of Cavalry and was sharing command of the Alamo forces with James Bowie in March of 1836 when Mexican General Antonio López de Santa Anna ordered a direct assault following a thirteen-day siege. Both Travis and Bowie were killed, along with everyone else at the Alamo, with Travis remembered for his famous “Victory or Death” letter of February 24, 1836. T h e D o m i n i o n -M a g a z i n e . c o m
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Martín de Alarcón
George Brackenridge (1832-1920)
Father Antonio de Olivares – (1630-1722)
Lila Cockrell (1922 - present)
Martín de Alarcón was the Governor of Spanish Texas in the early 1700’s and the founder of San Antonio, the first Spanish settlement in Texas. In April of 1718, Alarcón led an expedition with the goal of establishing a settlement in central Texas. He came with seventy-two people and five hundred forty-eight horses, and the first structure they built was a mission they named San Antonio de Valero, now known by its more popular name—The Alamo. Alarcón then went a bit farther up the San Pedro Creek to found the Villa de Bejar on May 5th, 1718, the settlement that became San Antonio.
Father Antonio de Olivares was a Franciscan priest who founded the Alamo Mission and the Presidio San Antonio de Bexar in San Antonio, as well as other missions in the area. He presided over the first Catholic mass ever celebrated in Texas. On May 1, 1718 Governor Martín de Alarcón gave possession of the Misión de San Antonio de Valero (the future Alamo) to Fray Olivares for his keeping and supervision. Olivares also built the Presidio San Antonio de Bexar about a mile from the Alamo. 32
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George Washington Brackenridge was a philanthropist and Regent of the University of Texas system. He was an early proponent of women’s suffrage and women’s educational opportunities. Brackenridge made much of his money through profiteering during the Civil War, during which he was loyal to the Union, while many in his household were Confederacy supporters. Following the war he founded the San Antonio National Bank and later gave Alamo Heights its name. He donated the land that became Brackenridge and Mahncke Parks, and his family home, Fernridge, still stands on the UIW campus.
Lila May Banks Cockrell was the first female mayor of San Antonio, serving four two-year terms (’75-’81, ’89-’91). Prior to being elected mayor, she served for ten years on the San Antonio City Council. During WW2, Cockrell served in the US Navy WAVES, and was president of the Dallas and San Antonio chapters of The League of Women Voters in the 1950’s. Cockrell received an honorary doctorate from St. Mary’s University in May of 2017 and was inducted into the Texas Women’s Hall of Fame in 1984.
OTHER NOTABLE SAN AN TON IA N S Plenty of other well-known people were either born in San Antonio or spent significant portions of their lives here. Carol Burnett (Entertainer)
Adina Emilia de Zavala (1861-1955)
Adina de Zavala was a teacher, historian, and preservationist whose efforts were instrumental in saving the Alamo for future generations. She was the daughter of Lorenzo de Zavala, the first Vice President of the Republic of Texas. By the 1880’s the missions of San Antonio were in a state of serious disrepair and de Zavala led an effort to go out every day and solicit materials and financial support from area businessmen to repair and preserve the Alamo and its surrounding structures. In 1994 the Daughters of the Republic of Texas placed a marker on her grave in honor of her contributions to preserving the heritage of the city and its missions.
Henry Cisneros (Politician) Sandra Cisneros (Author) Joan Crawford (Actress) Pat Green (CW Musician) Conrad Hilton (Businessman) Flaco Jimenez (Musician) Tommy Lee Jones (Actor) Red McCombs (Businessman) Michael Nesmith (The Monkees) Shaquille O’Neal (Athlete) Naomi Shihab Nye (Author) George Strait (CW musician) Ernest Tubb (CW musician) Christopher Cross (Musician) Max Lucado (Author and Preacher)
Samuel Augustus Maverick (1803-1870)
Samuel Maverick was known for many aspects of early San Antonio life, not least of which was serving as the young city’s mayor twice (1839 and 1862) and a member of the Texas House of Representatives. Maverick was a signatory of the Texas Declaration of Independence and was at the siege of the Alamo until just three days before Santa Anna’s final assault, at which point he left to return to the Convention of 1836 to lobby for reinforcements for Travis and his men. Maverick was also a cattle rancher (who refused to brand his cattle) and land baron whose modern-day legacy includes his last name now commonly being used to indicate a free-thinking and independent individual. T h e D o m i n i o n -M a g a z i n e . c o m
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TENNIS
by Barry Mills, Director of Tennis
ANNUAL ELF LOUISE CHARITY EVENT This is the 49th year for the Elf Louise Christmas Project, during which 5,798 families will get assistance. That means 19,200 children who might otherwise have no presents will find dolls, games, trucks, basketballs and more under their trees. So many of our community’s members volunteer to gather, wrap, and deliver these gifts, and the Tennis Club is a large part of that! The wonderful Members of our Tennis Club once again came together to make a difference in our city. The 2017 Annual Elf Louise Tennis Event, by all accounts, was a fun — and successful — opportunity to help make a child’s Christmas in San Antonio a happy one!
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Experience MARBLE FALLS A mere 90 minutes up 281, there exists Marble Falls, Texas. For decades, the town was a very sleepy little Hill Country town on the banks of Lake LBJ, but in recent years, its popularity has exploded and upon a quick visit, it’s easy to see why. With a bustling city that features more and more fine stores and shops, to one of the only constant-level lakes in the State that attracts visitors from all over the world. When we had the drought of 2011 and Medina Lake almost went dry, Lake LBJ remained at the exact same water level the whole time. So take up a trip up 281 and let’s see what Marble Falls has to offer!
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No trip to Marble Falls is complete without at visit to Lake LBJ. Named for former President Lyndon Baines Johnson, is considered one of the most scenic reservoir lakes in the chain of Highland Lakes. Lake LBJ was built by the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) to provide hydroelectric power and was later used for cooling water for the Thomas C. Ferguson Natural Gas Power Plant. The construction of Lake LBJ took place between 1948 and 1951. The lake was originally named Granite Shoals Lake until it’s name was changed in honor of Lyndon Baines Johnson in 1965 for his efforts as a Congressman and Senator toward the development of the Highland Lakes. Lake LBJ’s dam was also renamed to Wirtz Dam in 1952, named after Alvin J. Wirtz, the first general counsel of the LCRA. Lake LBJ is an almost constant level lake, and its 21-mile length make it popular with boaters, including sailing boats.
BlueBonnet Café is world renowned for their pies and cakes (in addition some old fashioned chicken fried steak) and since 1929, the Café has been putting smiles on the faces of millions of visitors. Ginger & Spice is an authentic Thai restaurant, and they’re proud of it. While many of their dishes are spicy, they offer many that are much more time. Boasting of the use of lemongrass and basil on many of their plates, it’s a great stop for something a bit more exotic. For some more fine dining fare, visit Russo’s. Billed as “Texas fare with our Russo’s flair!”, Russo’s has been churning out some amazing Italian food since 1972. Using the freshest of ingredients, it’s your go-to restaurant for a nicer dinner with a great glass of wine!
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The Hill Country has inspired artists for years. Here, art flourishes inside the walls of the thriving community's many galleries. Galleries at Pecan Creek now has a home in Marble Falls. Fast becoming a meeting place to find out what is going on in the various art communities of Marble Falls, Burnet, Fredericksburg, Kerrville, Lakeway, and Buchanan Dam. Visit the new location to see local artists on display. Sign up for one of our classes. Join us for Paint Day on Tuesdays to paint with other artists. Art groups can keep the community updated on upcoming events, workshops, and shows.
Fall Creek Vineyards was established in 1975 by Texas businessman/ rancher, Ed Auler and his wife, Susan. The vineyards are located eighty miles northwest of Austin in the Texas Hill Country where the sandy loam soil, warm days and cool breezes off Lake Buchanan provide an excellent microclimate for growing premium wine grapes. Fall Creek Vineyards is named after gorgeous, spring-fed Fall Creek, which flows through the Auler family’s ranch near the winery.
Marta Stafford Fine Art Gallery showcases work by national and regional artists, and the gallery's collection melds figural work with impressionistic landscapes, representational imagery with contemporary expressionism. Located on Main Street in Marble Falls, the gallery is a warm inviting space in a 1930 former bank lobby. With numerous windows and high ceilings, natural light permeates the gallery creating an open and airy interior that allows the artwork to shine.
All of the Perissos Wine Group wines are made from 100% Texas grown fruit, the vast majority of which is homegrown right here on their own 16-acre family vineyard. They also partner with other select Texas growers to enhance both the diversity and quantity of our wine portfolio. The result — award-winning, handcrafted wines that beautifully express the unique characteristics of the Texas terroir.
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INSIDE THE ARTIST ’S STUDIO by Lynette Aleman, Dominion Resident
BRYSON BROOKS Our Answer for Remington, Jackson Pollock, and Event Favors
This meeting included another first for me, and explains the bitcoin conversation — Bryson accepts bitcoins for purchasing his art. In case you don’t know, bitcoins are an internet enabled world-wide currency exchange, and each one is trading for something near $20,000. But, if you have a (or some) bitcoin and want to exercise a portion of it, look to Bryson to acquire your first piece of art work using some of it! For a little background, this UT alum moved to Mexico City after college to run a gallery and continue his craft. When I interviewed him in December, he had a Black Friday exhibit at the Rubio Gallery-South at Southtown Flats located at 111 Probandt Street. The pieces he presented at that exhibit were only a “few” of his pieces — because he has hundreds of amazing pieces to choose from. Bryson’s art ranges far and wide, as do his interests. Some of his work has been on exhibit in very disparate places, such as the Ex Teresa Gallery all the way to the Cambridge Art Association curated by Guggenheim's curator Lisa Dennison.
Think how excited I was to learn I have something, anything, in common with luminaries such as Armie Hammer, Tim Burton, Nigel Barker, and Jeffrey Dietrich? We all own art work from the extraordinary San Antonio artist named Bryson Brooks. I discovered him and his work recently and I knew immediately I’d found an artist to cherish. As you see in the pictures, Bryson is a unique spirit, a free thinker, and an … interesting… dresser. But, behind those fiery red locks and trade mark sunglasses, Bryson is a brilliant, charming creative with a definite dose of quirkiness. When you have the pleasure of a conversation with him, you may find that you are deep in discussion on almost anything — art, science, physics. Maybe the world of the bitcoin exchanges. Bryson is an original — and all of it is exhibited in his art. 42
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If you are interested in western art, abstract art, surrealist art, pop art or performance art…Bryson has pieces you may want to take a look at. Some of his fastest selling pieces are western art, so if that is your special interest, you will want to explore his work and jump on the opportunity to buy as soon as you see something you like — the piece won’t be available for long. The abstracts and surrealist paintings are my favorite and his unique style draws my attention like many others haven’t. Honestly, I cannot afford a Jackson Pollock piece but I can afford a Bryson Brooks piece. You will find some of his Pop Art pieces remind you a bit of Andy Warhol’s iconic Campbell Soup can art. But Bryson's take goes “up style“ by including brands and designs from Chanel and Hermes - but I know he would paint a Campbell’s Soup can for you if you wanted it. Bryson appears to be the most energized and willing artist I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting. By that, I mean that, if you can think it,
he can likely create it. Some examples? Well, do you have a oneof-a-kind memory to memorialize? Bryson is the artist for you. Do you have a wedding or gala, 50th anniversary party or charity event coming up? Bryson will set-up at your event and you and your guests will be able to watch him as he paints your experience! He starts painting when the party begins and then it evolves throughout the event. At the end you will have an amazing piece of art that is yours alone, created just for you and your event, to remember the things you want highlighted. What an amazingly unique way to commemorate your event “with a twist”! As he mentioned “I’ve done this many times, but two that come to mind are an event I painted for the Biomedical Foundation, and one at the San Antonio Zoo when Tony Parker was naming the baby jaguars.” As you can tell, he ranges far and wide in his amazing creative abilities.
How is that for a genre variety? Like Bryson himself, anything and everything is interesting to him. Bryson is at Brick every Sunday (located at 108 Blue Star, San Antonio) when Brick showcases local artists and artisans. Not only can you meet Bryson and see his art work, but if you head to the left when you enter, a mimosa can by yours to enjoy as you look around the gallery! It is Sunday Funday, after all! There are several artists there every week, and they love to talk with the attendees about their pieces. If you find something you love, the artist is right there so you can get the background inspiration for the piece — and buy it for your collection while supporting local artists. Bryson told me “I have some great art patrons who bought my work while they were in San Antonio for their vacations. They’ve told me they liked having my work to remind them of their experience here.” That's one thing that's exciting about buying art direct from the artist. You get more than the piece, you get the experience. You get the insight and background behind the piece and the human connection to it. That is something you do not get buying a massproduced piece from a store. For about $1,000 or less you could fill an entire room with one of a kind art with talking points about each piece you can share with your family and guest. In my view experiences such as these are priceless His work can be viewed online at www.brysonbrooks.com
If that isn’t enough creativity for you, he can and will recreate your favorite piece of artwork as a cell phone cover, wall art, stationery, a pillow, a blanket…the list goes on and on! I also enjoyed learning about how Bryson is using various medium to showcase his art. For an online guide, take a look at https://fineartamerica.com/profiles/ bryson-brooks.html?tab=artwork&page=1 . This is a way to enjoy your art on the go! And last (but of course, not least) Bryson is a performance artist. His songs can be found at https://bryson-brooks.bandcamp.com/ . He has performed alongside of Snoop Dog, Lil’ Flip, and Mickey Avalon. T h e D o m i n i o n -M a g a z i n e . c o m
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FITNESS
HAPPY NEW YEAR! to try something new: “Let’s begin a 30-day exercise challenge!” “Let’s start a 30-day nutrition challenge!” “Let’s start a nutrition AND an exercise challenge for 30 days!” The Wall Street Journal says these types of goals are becoming more popular — and more successful! Make a commitment to something, anything, for a month, with hopes of it turning in to a consistent habit post-challenge. What is it about 30-day challenges that’s so appealing? Here are three reasons, according to the WSJ article: 1. The idea of a fresh start is appealing forget what came before 1/1/18. Happy New Year! With the ringing in of the new year comes many traditions: parties, watching the Time’s Square New Year’s Eve Ball Drop, New Year’s Day football games and, of course, the New Year’s “resolutions”. We start the year off with the best of intentions. But we all have so many years of failure behind us that even major news reporting firms talk about it. For example, according to U.S. News & World Report, nearly 80 percent of New Year’s resolutions fail.
We seem to want to pick our most difficult lifestyle issues to try to ‘Resolution’ them away. Unfortunately, then, most of those aren’t successful. They all require a sacrifice of some kind (“stop eating so much,” “exercise more and watch less TV,” “stop smoking”) You know the situation. Those kind of resolutions just aren’t any fun. That said, maybe we can all try something different this year. Instead of a “stop something” resolution, try a 30-day “start something” challenge — a 30-day challenge
2. 30-days: That’s how long it takes to make it a habit 3. The goal-setting process is streamlined Furthermore, setting challenges rather than resolutions provides motivation to break your goal into smaller, more measurable steps. Building up good habits will lead to a gradual lifestyle change which results in more permanent results.
WELCOME MONICA REININGER Originally from San Antonio, Monica recently joined us from our sister Club in Austin, Onion Creek Club. She has been a part of the Dominion Golf Group for eight years! Monica brings more than 25 years of experience in the field of exercise and fitness. She is certified in both Basic and Advanced Personal Training, and is a Registered 200hr Yoga Instructor. Monica is also certified in adult and pediatric CPR, AED, and First Aid. Her specialties include Multi-Joint and Athletic Conditioning. Monica has spent the majority of her career working with all ages - from teens to seniors.
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She is skilled at working with pre- and postrehab exercise, as well as special illnesses and conditions. Away from work, Monica’s hobbies include running, cross training, snow skiing (including downhill racing competitions!) reading and just having fun! Take a few moments to welcome Monica to our Club family the next time you are in the Fitness Center.
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Every home in The Dominion community has something special about it - a reason its owner decided “This is the ONE!” and put money down on it, and ultimately became a member of our community! This home is offering just that experience to the right person, to the right family. It is over 6,000 square feet of creative and thoughtful attributes. For many of us, one of its best features may be that it is a single story, eliminating the stair climbing requirement. For more information, please give Denise Graves a call at 210-260-2176 for a private showing. We believe you’ll be inspired to become the newest Dominion-ite.
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Expansive patios, porches and private pool area with spa add to the liveability of this 3/4 cul-de-sac lot that offers space for entertaining hundreds of people in an intimate setting.Â
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BOERNE PERFORMING ARTS PRESENTS
TANGO FIRE by Sue Talford the dance evolves to an art form. Each couple’s focus reflects the elegance, emotion, intensity and fire! As reviewed by a recent performance in Melbourne, Australia, “This tango company is hot! It is precise, tight, well connected and supported by a band of exemplary musicians. It has no smoke and mirrors, just incredible dancing, from playful milongas to smoother classic tango numbers.” So, if you’re a fan of “So You Think You Can Dance?” on Fox network, or “Dancing with the Stars” on ABC, you now have your chance to see live and up close, the dance craze that has been sweeping our nation! Tango Fire will be “burning it up” in Boerne!
through the Roaring Twenties, to the world of contemporary ballroom, and to its present day popularity with the top-rated television shows “Dancing with the Stars” and “So You Think You Can Dance”.
Thinking of a trip to Buenos Aires? How about a short jaunt to “Boerne” Aires? Dance on up the road for a romantic evening of Tango Fire, the elite dance troupe that tours the world with their fiery footwork and sizzling steps. It takes “two to tango”, and January 23rd will be your opportunity to do just that!
The dancers feature several World Tango Champions and are considered the best dancers from Buenos Aires’ famous tango houses. Choreographed by German Cornejo and dancing with his beautiful partner, Gisela Galeassi, this couple have collectively won 40 gold medals at national competitions and starred with Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony in the stage show “Q’Viva Live Show” at one of the major resorts in Las Vegas. German & Gisela will be joined by Sebastian & Victoria, Marcos & Louise, Ezequiel & Camila, and Julio & Carla.
Tango Fire portrays the dance form that is the heart and soul of Buenos Aires…and Champion Auditorium will be transformed into “Boerne Aires” when the prestigious company, Tango Fire, brings the heart and soul of tango dancing to the Texas hill country.
Accompanied by a 4-piece Quatrotango (orchestra), Tango Fire highlights ten dancers (5 couples) and a male vocalist. The Quatrotango will feature four world-class musicians playing piano, violin, bandoneón (accordion) and Double Bass.
The tango evokes intrigue, fascination, and passion…the raw energy and knifeedge precision of one of the most powerful dances in the world. The tango arrived on the dance scene in Argentina at the turn of the century and increased in popularity
The first half of the program shows the nascent dance form emerging at the turn of the last century from a spirited and rhythmic dance that becomes the foundation for the contemporary version. In the second half of the program, the mood switches to where
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So, put a romantic evening on your 2018 resolution list…and get your tickets for a tantalizing evening of tango. Tickets ($20-$60) are available online at www. BoernePerformingArts.com; by phone at 830.331.9079; or in person at the Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce (121 South Main Street in beautiful downtown Boerne).
GIRL ABOUT TOWN by Lynette Aleman, Dominion Resident
McNay Art Museum If you are interested in theater art, check out their gallery on the main building’s second floor where you can delight in scene and costume design pieces. On the way you get to view the spacious indoor sculpture exhibit which is surrounded by windows that allow the outdoor landscape to compliment the sculptures. The McNay hosts exhibitions that are available for a limited time. A current exhibition with an end date of February 4th, 2018 is the Tim Burton Nightmare Before Christmas Begins the Scenes along with Stage Fright: Madness, Monsters, Mayhem both of which are great fun to visit and enjoy. Last month I brought you the San Antonio Art Museum. This month I want to share another one of my favorite places, the McNay Art Museum.
Also currently on exhibit you can catch Art & Activism: Political Prints by Goya, Orozco and Shahn and also Chuck Ramirez: All this and Heaven Too which ends on January 14, 2018.
When you arrive, you drive through lush greenery to park, then walk through a path that leads to a Japanese-inspired garden with a central water feature. Along the way, enjoy the outdoor sculptures that greet you and lead you to the 1920’s Spanish Colonial Revival style building that houses the McNay collections.
The planned exhibits for next year include Something to Say: The McNay presents 100 years of African Art; Benny Andrews: Sexism; and 30 Americans: Rubell Family Collection. All three will be on exhibit from February 8, 2018 through May 6, 2018. Later in the year the exhibition will change to Immersed: Local to Global Art Sensations from June 7, 2017 through September 2, 2018.
The McNay collection include over 20,000 pieces that include European and American art from artists such as Edgar Degas, Auguste Rodin, Paul Gauguin, Paul Cézanne, Marc Chagall, Pablo Picasso, Georgia O'Keeffe and George Grosz, just to name a few. The museum also has an ample collection of modern and contemporary art as well.
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The McNay hosts several social events throughout the year that caters to adults and children. For adults, the Second Thursday of each month is when the museum stays open late for patrons to enjoy the gallery in a more social setting. There is food from food trucks adorning the lawn, and drinks for purchase
as well. A band plays inside the museum during inclement weather or outside on the beautiful rolling lawn when weather permits. If you have a passion for cooking, attend a Food for Thought event held the third Wednesday of the month - at noon - where a food recipe is presented for patrons to learn as well as sample. Also peppered through the month are art lectures which can vary from a conversation about a new exhibit opening, such as the recent lecture in November to discuss the new Rashaad Newsome exhibit, or Guts and Gore for Stage and Screen where Matthew Mungle, Academy Award and Emmy winner special-effects makeup artist, presented some of his favorite works during the October session. I can't wait to see what new lectures are planned for 2018! For the kids, there is the Art Stroll held the second Friday of the month for the little ones to take a stroller tour and hear a story related to an art piece. The fourth Friday of the month there is also a Toddler Art Play where there is a museum visit paired with a playtime event. The museum is closed on Mondays but the grounds are open and pet friendly. This is a great place to walk your dog and pack a picnic. Just remember to take out what you bring in and clean up after your furry kid. The operating hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. with free admission from 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. and reduced rate for the exhibitions at $10; Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Sunday 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. but free the first Sunday of the month. Also, there is free admission for teens 19 years of age and under, and free admission for students, faculty and staff of the Alamo Colleges, Trinity University, and the University of the Incarnate Word with ID. The McNay Art Museum is located at 6000 North New Braunfels, San Antonio, Texas 78209. www.mcnayart.org
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FINANCE by Dave Sears
MAKING YOUR CHARITABLE GIVING EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT
Now that 2017 is over, and you are beginning to think through your tax situation and ways to prepare for charitable contributions for 2018, financial planners strongly encourage that January is the time to start your planning! Below are some suggestions:
ESTATE TAXES ARE UNLIKELY TO BE AN ISSUE Although your primary goal in charitable giving is to help make the world a better place, keep in mind that being strategic in your giving may lead to a win-win situation for you and favorite causes.
THINK STRATEGICALLY WHEN DONATING TO CHARITY Planning ahead for taxes may help increase your charitable giving’s impact. A variety of strategies are available for incorporating tax planning into charitable giving. Your particular situation will help determine which strategy, or strategies, may be right for you.
You may have heard estate taxes are often a primary concern when considering a charitable giving program. By making gifts, an individual can reduce his or her estate’s value and potentially reduce or eliminate the federal estate taxes the heirs would eventually have to pay.
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However, Congress changed laws governing federal estate taxes over the last several years so they now apply only to estates valued at $5,490,000 or more (in 2017). Married
couples can help protect twice that amount from estate taxes by employing strategies designed for that purpose. (To learn more about these strategies, contact us.) As a result of these changes, federal estate taxes are no longer an issue for most Americans. But when it comes to charitable giving, there are still other tax benefits to consider. AVOID CAPITAL GAINS TAXES TO HELP MAXIMIZE YOUR GIFT’S IMPACT Charitable giving can be as simple as writing a check and dropping it in the mail. But before you pull out the checkbook, think about different ways to donate that may have tax benefits. Consider this example:
Suppose you’re holding in a taxable account $100,000 of stock you paid $10,000 for several years ago. The IRS would call the $10,000 your “cost basis” in the stock. If you want to make a significant donation to a charity, you could: SELL THE STOCK Pay long-term capital gains taxes of up to 20% on the difference between the proceeds and your cost basis Donate what’s left to your favorite charity On the other hand, you could simply give the stock directly to the charity and avoid the capital gains tax. The charity can then sell the stock without incurring capital gains tax and wind up having more than if you sold the stock yourself. The figure illustrates what we’re talking about: As you can see, the charity ends up with
potential to pay a larger amount of income. Keep in mind, this income may be taxable to you. You determine the payment you want to receive from the CRT based on a percentage (not less than 5%) of the donated stock’s fair market value. (IRS factors may limit the income payout.) Remember the larger your payout, the less of a tax deduction you may receive for making the donation. At your death, the death of your beneficiary, or the completion of the trust’s term (it’s your choice), the trustee will distribute what’s left in the CRT (the remainder) to the charity or charities you named in the trust document. POOLED-INCOME FUNDS PROVIDE ANOTHER ALTERNATIVE Although a CRT offers a number of advantages, there are costs involved. For example, you’ll need to enlist an attorney to
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more if you simply donate the stock, and isn’t that the whole idea? HELP INCREASE YOUR INVESTMENT INCOME Suppose you hold in a taxable account a substantial amount of stock that’s paying you little in the form of dividends and you’re looking to generate current income. As in the example above, you could sell the stock, pay any capital gains taxes, and use what’s left to purchase other investments or make charitable gifts. However, if you’d like to avoid immediate capital gains taxes, one strategy to consider is a charitable remainder trust, or CRT. After you establish a CRT, you can donate the stock to the trust, which may give you a tax deduction for a portion of your contribution. The trustee can sell the stock without incurring immediate capital gains taxes and purchase other investments that have the
These funds are less flexible than CRTs. For instance, you cannot choose your income payout; you will be paid the net income the fund earns. The payout will vary from year to year, depending on what the portfolio generates. In exchange for a lack of flexibility, a pooledincome fund offers simplicity. Rather than having your own trust document drafted, you will be provided with a standard agreement that lets you transfer your assets to the charity. OTHER STRATEGIES TO CONSIDER These are just a few charitable giving strategies for you to think about. Others available include: Charitable lead trusts Charitable foundations Donor advised funds Charitable gift annuities Contact us for information on any of these alternatives.
draw up the trust documents, and depending on whom you choose, you may have to pay for the trustee’s services. For a less costly alternative, think about a pooled-income fund. It shares many features of certain CRTs, such as avoiding capital gains tax on your gift and the ability to make future contributions. A pooled-income fund is created and maintained by a public charity. As its name implies, the fund comprises assets contributed by many different donors, which are pooled and invested together. All the donors are paid a share of the net income the fund earns. The income amount depends on the fund’s performance and is taxable to you. When an income beneficiary dies, the charity receives an amount equal to that donor’s share in the fund.
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OF ALL THE WORLD’S RESTAURANTS YOU’VE LOVED BEFORE … THE FOLLOWING ARE NOT LIKELY ON THE LIST A recent conversation about restaurants came with the intro of “I’m so bored with some of the restaurants I always seem to go to when I’m traveling! I would love to find some wonderful, off-the-beaten-path, creative places to make “my favorite places!” The Great Restaurant Challenge was born! So many of us travel all over the world (both stateside and overseas), and so often we arrive at a new city without any idea of great dining spots to start our adventure. As my creative side launched into action, I began researching for all of our benefit. The following list, admittedly prioritized simply because this is the list I personally thought sounded like they are worth the trip, may start you on your own world-class adventure ala “Diners, Drive-ins and Dives.” THE BLACK SWAN AT OLDSTEAD Oldstead, United Kingdom Winning the 2017 TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Restaurant Award is a seemingly unlikely coup for a country inn. As TripAdvisor describes for their travellers: “Brothers Tommy and James Banks took over the restaurant at just 17 and 19 years of age. Then, four years ago, at the age of 24, Tommy Banks became the youngest British head chef ever to win a Michelin star.” And The Guardian shares “The Black Swan in the village of Oldstead on the edge of the North York Moors isn’t exactly what you’d expect of “the best restaurant in the world”. The former drovers’ inn, with its low ceilings, roaring fire and relaxed staff feels more like a local country pub than an exclusive dining experience.
CLUB 33 Disneyland Resort, Anaheim California Described as “quasi-secretive,’ Club 33 requires a $25,000 initiation fee, and a $10,000/year membership fee. A few years ago, 100 new memberships were opened up and there was an 800-person waiting list. Your best bet at getting a seat at a table there is to find a current member and wrangle an invite out of them. Unfortunately, a trip to the Club does not include a day of fun in the park — that would cost you extra. 60
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But in an annual tally of millions of customer reviews on the travel website TripAdvisor, the Black Swan came out with the best average rating, making it the first British restaurant to top the list.’ The Guardian continues: ’An open fire welcomes customers. The (now) 28-yearold (Tommy Banks) said that despite the sneering from some on Twitter, the accolade from TripAdvisor was especially meaningful to him because it was based on reviews by real customers. “The great thing about this
award is that it’s not just about the food,” he said. “When people leave you a TripAdvisor review, they’re reviewing everything, and I think they like the fact that we’re quite chilled out, quite friendly people.” Farmers Tom and Anne Banks bought the pub in 2006, and their sons Tommy and James, aged 17 and 19 at the time, were put in charge. Seven years later, Tommy – who may be familiar to viewers of The Great British Menu – became the youngest recipient of a Michelin star. (The Restaurant also is the proud owner of four AA Rosettes.) Oldstead is made up of a handful of cottages, and is a 15-minute drive down a single track lane. Most of the restaurant’s guests travel there specially, with many staying in the guest rooms. Asked what made a brilliant restaurant, Tommy said it was important that it offered “something you’ve not had before”. He said some of his best food experiences had been at the Fat Duck, Heston Blumenthal’s restaurant in Bray, Berkshire (which came 12th in the TripAdvisor list), and Fäviken in Åre, Sweden. “I feel [Fäviken] is a kindred spirit because it’s in the middle of nowhere – really in the middle of nowhere. We’re almost metropolitan in comparison.” Now that Tommy James mentioned it, a trip to Are, Sweden seems to be next on the list.
FÄVIKEN MAGASINET Åre, Jämtland, Sweden The local.se demonstrated a high level of consternation by the awards being awarded this restaurant. Here are their comments: “A Swedish chef running a restaurant in the middle of nowhere celebrated on Wednesday as his eatery became the first in Sweden outside the capital to claim two Michelin stars. Rising star Magnus Nilsson nabbed the double gong for his restaurant Fäviken Magasinet, located in northern Sweden near the Åre ski resort in Jämtland, more than 600 kilometres north of Stockholm. But despite often being billed as the world's most isolated restaurant, tables at Fäviken are usually booked up a month or more in advance – even before winning its two Michelin stars. "We have performed at international top level for a while now. More agile guides have noticed it before, and we belong to the most famous restaurants in the world," the Swedish chef told the Dagens Nyheter newspaper after being told the news (recently). Nilsson trained in Paris as a sommelier and only became a chef when he moved home to open a restaurant in his native north. His cuisine focuses on what you may call a series of hyper-Swedish dishes, including raw cow's heart with marrow and wild trout roe in dried pig's blood. The lavish menu has to be ordered and paid for in advance and costs 2,200 kronor ($260) per head. Drinks not included. Most of the food is locally sourced, or grown or caught by Nilsson's team themselves. And it's a job he clearly takes seriously. When asked by Swedish media how he planned to celebrate his win, he replied: "We're going to go to Norway to fish for cod next week.”
ELEVEN MADISON PARK New York City In April of this year, CNN Travel shared that New York’s Eleven Madison Park won the grand prize for the “World’s Best” of the “World’s 50 Best Restaurants”. They knocked Italy’s Osteria Francescana into second place, and pushed Spain’s El Celler de Can Roca into third.
It's helmed by Swiss-born chef Daniel Humm, who along with co-owner Will Guidara, delivers modern European food with a New York twist in an art deco building just off Manhattan's Madison Park. The restaurant's seasonal tasting menu, served in a way that blurs the line between kitchen and dining room, celebrates the city's rich history and cultural traditions.
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Esquire Magazine decided it was time to go out and have some fun — and to find the best of the best of the brand new. Here are the winners: Felix Trattoria Venice, California The delirium of dining at Felix hits you right away: that first sip of a white negroni, that first hot-to-the-fingertips pillow of sfincione bread. Something is going on here, you think. You watch the chef, Evan Funke, bullish and bearded, rolling sheets of dough by hand in a glassed-in bunker like some ancient Minotaur-lord of pasta. And when that pasta begins coming to the table—perfect tender-chewy waves of tonnarelli, orecchiette, trofie, mezzemaniche—you abandon language and start communicating with grunts and moans. Simultaneously comforting and thrilling, traditional and innovative, Felix is not only the best new restaurant in America; it’s the kind of operation that makes you feel, when you’re lucky enough to be in the middle of it, that it’s the incarnation of everything life ought to be. The Grill & the Pool New York It’s easy to scoff at the swaggering ambition of the Major Food Group, the empire-amassing trio (chefs Rich Torrisi and Mario Carbone and entrepreneur Jeff Zalaznick) that, with an invitation from Seagram Building landlord Aby Rosen, took over a Manhattan space majestic enough to be landmarked. But it’s impossible to deny that they’ve restored cultural vigor and culinary glory to the former home of the Four Seasons. Even more impressively, they’ve done so with two separate restaurants: The Grill is all about the lineage of extravagance in which prime rib is sliced tableside and vichyssoise is bejeweled with a quenelle of caviar, while the Pool is a temple to luxury of a different sort, with raw and cooked oceanic delights served up with opulent simplicity. Both remind us of how a Night Out is supposed to feel. Get dressed up and forget, for a few hours, that the world is falling apart. JuneBaby Seattle, Washington If we told you that Edouardo Jordan is delivering an American history lesson that’s more crucial than ever, you might get all anxious about “homework,” and that would be a shame. Yes, there’s a glossary on the JuneBaby website, one that gives you the lowdown on everything from burgoo and calalu to ugali and succotash. But all you need to know is that in a city that’s about as far as you can get from the South of his upbringing, Jordan is bringing passionate expertise to the task of reviving the cooking of the African diaspora. He’s telling a story that’s both autobiographical and all-encompassing. Pig’s ears and pimento cheese, oxtails and hummingbird cake—just order everything and then go for a long walk to meditate on the meaning of the beautiful feast.
Now, the fact shown clearly through this amazing compilation of world-wide places to go, things to eat and savor, is that our Texas territory does not boast a single award winner. Yet. If we all support our local chefs and their restaurants, and review them
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everywhere available to review them, we may soon find one of our own beloved chefs being touted as a ‘chef to follow’ and their restaurant(s) listed as ‘places to go when touring Texas.”
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GOOD READS by Peggy Shcooley
SNOW Y DAY REA DS The recent “Blizzard of 2017” found me in front of the blazing fire, in a snuggly chair under my soft blanket — without a good book. Oh no! If that describes your Blizzard Day, too, then you, too, are in need of a cozy book. Here are some old favorites and, maybe, some new discoveries for you to explore for the rest of your winter-time reading! Thank you, Goodreads, for the help with the list!
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak A story about, among other things: A girl, some words, an accordionist, some fanatical Germans, a Jewish fist-fighter, and quite a lot of thievery. . . .an unforgettable story about the ability of books to feed the soul. Winner of the 2007 BookBrowse Ruby Award.
The Winter Garden by Kristin Hannah From the author of the smash-hit bestseller Firefly Lane and True Colors comes a powerful, heartbreaking novel that illuminates the intricate motherdaughter bond and explores the enduring links between the present and the past.
The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey Alaska, 1920: a brutal place to homestead, and especially tough for recent arrivals Jack and Mabel. In a moment of levity during the season's first snowfall, they build a child out of snow. The next morning the snow child is gone - but they glimpse a young, blonde-haired girl running through the trees.
Final Girls - a Novel by Riley Sager "The Final Girls need you. . . . The Final Girls are tough, everything survivors should be. But the new threat is clever, ominous, even closer than you suspect. You are about to gasp. You might drop the book. You may have to look over your shoulder. But you must keep reading. This is the best book of 2017."—Lisa Gardner, New York Times bestselling author of Find Her
Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier Working as a lady's companion, the heroine of Rebecca learns her place. Her future looks bleak until, on a trip to the South of France, she meets Max de Winter, a handsome widower whose sudden proposal of marriage takes her by surprise.
The Shining by Stephen King Jack Torrance's new job at the Overlook Hotel is the perfect chance for a fresh start. As the offseason caretaker at the atmospheric old hotel, he'll have plenty of time to spend reconnecting with his family and working on his writing. But as the harsh winter weather sets in, the idyllic location feels ever more remote...and more sinister.
Casino Royale by Ian Fleming Introducing James Bond: charming, sophisticated, handsome, chillingly ruthless and licensed to kill. This, the first of Ian Fleming's tales of secret agent 007, finds Bond on a mission to neutralize a lethal, high-rolling Russian operative called simply "le Chiffre" -- by ruining him at the Baccarat table and forcing his Soviet spymasters to "retire" him.
Alias Grace by Margaret Atwood Good for the burgeoning detective…and soon to be a Netflix Original series, Alias Grace takes listeners into the life of one of the most notorious women of the 19th century. It's 1843, and Grace Marks has been convicted for her involvement in the vicious murders of her employer and his housekeeper and mistress, but Grace claims to have no memory of the murders.
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To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee The unforgettable novel of childhood in a sleepy Southern town and the crisis of conscience that rocked it.
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R E S TA U R A N T R E V I E W by Ashley DeVane, Dominion Resident
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Anticipated for several months near The Dominion, Scuzzi’s Italian Grill was well worth the wait. Locally owned by Mazi Enti, and the second location in San Antonio, Scuzzi’s serves traditional Italian dishes that have bold, sensational flavor. Newly opened in the former Bourbon Street location near HEB, the interior has been transformed into an elegant, intimate space with a player piano and appointed with dark, rich furniture and ceilings. Italian cuisine is my favorite, so I was excited to do this review despite the request for a “more figure friendly” spot for those looking to stick to a new year’s resolution. I thought about that long and hard and realized “Well, how fun or interesting would that be??” After speaking with Mazi about their premise behind the menu, I began to think about what “healthy” really means. I think Scuzzi’s may have earned the designation. Let me explain! Scuzzi’s uses only the freshest ingredients and they make everything possible inhouse. That’s healthy, right? This includes their sauces, pastas, breads, salad dressings
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example, these tomatoes are marinated for 24 hours in extra virgin olive oil, salt, pepper and garlic; Scuzzi’s fresh bread is served with an extra virgin olive oil that has been infused with garlic and basil for 48 hours; and their lasagna takes four hours to prepare. Some other dishes we were delighted to taste include, Chicken Picatta, Chicken Marsala, Pasta Carbonara, Chicken Carciofi, Linguini Pescatore with marinara sauce, a side of steamed vegetables and a beautiful tableside preparation of crème brulee with grand marnier. Yes, we sampled more than our fair share and it all was impressive! I have not had the opportunity to try their flatbread yet but I look forward to visiting again soon to sample the variety of toppings they offer. Based on everything I tasted I’m sure they will be great!
and desserts. Of course, these facts result in fantastic flavors and a nutritious, wellbalanced menu. Scuzzi’s also offers gluten free options including pastas, if you need them, and all but one of their sauces and dressings are gluten free. While I can’t vouch for the calorie-friendliness of their menu, I absolutely vouch for the freshness, the low/no processing, attention to flavors, and careful preparation! We asked for a “simple” sampling of appetizers, entrees and desserts. We were amazed at the amount and the variety of items they offer! We began with a delicious (and healthy!) caprese salad with cured in-house buffalo
mozzarella, basil pesto, and balsamic reduction. Our second dish was their signature dish: Shrimp Scuzzi. Amazing, perfectly cooked, with garlic and lemon butter sauce. All of their seafood comes in daily from Groomers Seafood Market. Your taste buds easily know how fresh each bite is! As our tastings continued, the grilled scallop appetizer made its way to our table, along with mussels with lemon-white wine butter sauce and basil chiffonade. To cleanse our palate in preparation for the next dishes, we were served a wedge salad with a very light and creamy homemade ranch dressing. Bruschetta with blanched tomatoes came next. This dish points out the care taken - and the time - by the Scuzzi’s chefs. For
In addition to their amazing menu, Scuzzi’s has two private rooms - one seating up to 80 people, which is perfect for business dinners or luncheons, rehearsal dinners and other special occasions. The other private room will soon be able to accommodate around 16 people for a smaller, more intimate setting. Scuzzi’s has a nice wine list and a full bar with specialty cocktails including one of my favorites - a cucumber martini with a chili rim. They will soon begin wine pairing dinners and drink specials throughout the week — including half price bottles of wine on Tuesdays. Mazi’s recipes are delicious, authentic Italian, slowly and lovingly created. I am excited to have them near The Dominion! If you haven’t already, I hope you make a visit soon. Cheers to a fabulous 2018!
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jump the line of succession by—you guessed it—eliminating the eight pesky relatives who stand in his way. Of course, it will all be worth it if he can slay his way to his inheritance… and be done in time for tea. Tobin Center for the Performing Arts 100 Auditorium Circle River Walk (210) 223-8624
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A Night with Janis Joplin 7:30 p.m. Fueled by such unforgettable songs as “Me and Bobby McGee,” “Piece of My Heart,” “Mercedes Benz,” “Cry Baby,” and “Summertime,” this sensational show is a musical journey celebrating Joplin and her biggest musical influences—icons like Aretha Franklin, Etta James, Odetta, Nina Simone and Bessie Smith, who inspired one of rock & roll’s greatest legends. Price: $34.50 Tobin Center for the Performing Arts 100 Auditorium Circle River Walk (210) 223-8624
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Itzhak Perlman 7:30 p.m. Itzhak Perlman has been honored with 16 Grammy Awards, four Emmy Awards, a Kennedy Center Honor, a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, a Genesis Prize and the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest honor in 2015. Price: $46.50-$124.50 Tobin Center for the Performing Arts 100 Auditorium Circle River Walk (210) 223-8624
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GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDER! Winner of the 2014 Tony® for Best Musical, A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder tells the uproarious story of Monty Navarro, an heir to a family fortune who sets out to JANUARY 2018
On Your Feet! takes you behind the music and inside the real story of this recordmaking and groundbreaking couple who, in the face of adversity, found a way to end up on their feet. Directed by two-time Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell (Kinky Boots), with choreography by Olivier Award winner Sergio Trujillo (Jersey Boys) and an original book by Academy Award winner Alexander Dinelaris (Birdman), On Your Feet! features some of the most iconic songs of the past quarter-century—and one of the most inspiring stories in music history. The Majestic Theater 224 E. Houston Street San Antonio, TX 78205
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ON YOUR FEET! From their humble beginnings in Cuba, Emilio and Gloria Estefan came to America and broke through all barriers to become a crossover sensation at the very top of the pop music world. But just when they thought they had it all, they almost lost everything.
myriad of genres, from jazz, bluegrass, rock, flamenco and gospel, this will be a casual, intimate evening with two legends from different musical worlds. Tickets: $35.50-$78.50 Austin Theater Alliance 713 Congress Avenue Austin TX (512) 474-1221
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Alabama If you're on the fence about country music, Alabama is a great introduction to the genre. Check out songs like "Come Find Me," "I Wanna Be There," and "Dixieland Delight," which will most likely be played when they stop at the Majestic Theatre next year. The concert is set for on March 24 while tickets went on sale Friday, November 17. Tickets ($69.50 - $225.00) for Alabama will be available in person at the Majestic Theatre box office, online at ticketmaster.com, or charge by phone at (800) 745-3000. All tickets subject to applicable service charges and fees.
of missionaries, sent halfway across the world to spread the Good Word. Now with standing room only productions in London, on Broadway, and across North America, The Book of Mormon has truly become an international sensation. Contains explicit language. The Majestic Theater 226 E Houston St San Antonio, TX
TAYLOR SWIFT IN TEXAS If you're dead-set on seeing TAYLOR SWIFT, tickets were made available first through a fan-focused ticket hub via Ticketmaster’s Verified Fan initiative (which includes major cult-like stuff like being rewarded for showing support on social media). Users who registered prior to Tuesday, November 28 (most of us didn’t…) got access to tickets before they were made available to the general public. The ONLY Texas stop will be Houston and Arlington, September and October.
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The Book Of Mormon The New York Times calls it "the best musical of the century." The Washington Post says, "It is the kind of evening that restores your faith in musicals." And Entertainment Weekly says, "Grade A: the funniest musical of all time." Jimmy Fallon of The Tonight Show calls it "Genius. Brilliant. Phenomenal." It's The Book of Mormon, the nine-time Tony Awardwinning Best Musical. This outrageous musical comedy follows the misadventures of a mismatched pair
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Chick Corea & Béla Fleck Chick Corea & Béla Fleck, two master songwriters, musicians, and band leaders meet in a historic duet of piano and banjo. The Grammy-winning duet will combine Corea and Fleck’s most recognizable tunes with the music from their Latin Grammywinning album The Enchantment. With a mix of jazz and pop standards, crossing a T h e D o m i n i o n -M a g a z i n e . c o m
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