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DECEMBER 2016 • RIO MAGAZINE

IN THIS ISSUE

GUIDES 38

Food & Drink

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Arts & Entertainment

42 Shopping

FEATURES

10 FOOD & DRINK

22 SHOPPING

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River Walk

by Johnnie De La Garza

by Angela Rabke

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Museum Reach & King William

14 KIDS & FAMILY

26 HISTORY & CULTURE One Tamal, Two Tamales A Taste of San Antonio Culture

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Shops at River Center

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Market Square

Holiday Flavors of the River Walk

Family-Style Celebrating

by Carole Miller

MAPS

An Enjoyable Holiday Shopping Experience

by Michele McMurry

18 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Faith and Festivals: Holiday Traditions

by Susan Yerkes

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30 HEALTH & RECREATION The Healing Power of Music

by Michele Stanush

Greater San Antonio

COUPONS 58 Coupons

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The San Antonio River Walk

Photographer hobbyist Tim Smith captured this shot of the River Walk near the Hilton Palacio del Rio Hotel. The streaks of light are created by the Rio Cruise boats passing using a long exposure technique.

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Association Board of Directors The Paseo del Rio Association was formed in 1968 to promote, protect and preserve the River Walk. This is done through special events, public education and Rio Magazine. The association also serves as an advocate for member businesses. For more information call 210-227-4262.

PRESIDENT Tammy Peacock-Werline Margaritaville PRESIDENT-ELECT Laurence Seiterle Zurich Properties TREASURER Pierre Olivier Casa Rio Restaurant SECRETARY Andy Hearon MEMBER AT LARGE Maria Martinez Marriott Plaza San Antonio

CHAIR, OPERATORS COMMITTEE Andreas Esparaza Boudro’s EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Maggie Thompson Paseo del Rio Association

EX-OFFICIOS John Carbajal San Antonio Restaurant Association Jim Mery Center City Development and Operations Department Anthony Piazzi Centro San Antonio Steven Schauer San Antonio River Authority BOARD OF DIRECTORS Bob Buchanan The Original Mexican Restaurant

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Sammie Guajardo Dave & Buster’s Rivercenter

Kevin Donohue Donohue Media

Shanon Miller Office of Historic Preservation, COSA

Michael Dudek The Westin Riverwalk

Ric Morales Silver Eagle Distributors

Mae Escobar aMAEzing Marketing Group

Andres Munoz San Antonio Convention & Visitors Bureau

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EDITOR’S LETTER

The Official Magazine of the River Walk

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Paula Schechter editor@paseodelrio.com

FELIZ NAVIDAD! I love living in San Antonio, but in December, I consider it a privilege. This city doesn’t just celebrate the holidays, it wraps its’ arms around it and gives everyone a big yuletide hug.

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As someone who has visited every state in our great nation, I can honestly say the holiday light displays in San Antonio are the most widespread I’ve ever seen. From humble homes and storefronts to universities and the River Walk, this town goes all-out to provide seasonal glam.

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Celebrating the holidays is not limited to decor--it runs much deeper, and in far more meaningful ways. The outpouring of charity from individuals and businesses is heart-warming.

From toy drives and community meals for those in need, to locals opening their homes, and dinner tables, to service men and women stationed here.

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San Antonio: Janis Maxymof janismaxymof@gmail.com Gerry Lair gerry@travelingblender.com

The imaginative celebrations and spiritual services held in our churches and beloved missions reinforce the true meaning of the season. This issue is filled with all that is bright and jolly in San Antonio.

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I wish each of you a joyous holiday season!

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Food & Drink

Holiday Flavors of the River Walk

By Johnnie De La Garza

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On any given day, the San Antonio River Walk is buzzing with activity.

After all, it’s the number one tourist destination in Texas. But during the holidays the usual buzz is amplified with blaring levels of excitement thanks to the magical transformation provided by Christmas lights adorning every tree, river boat and patio.

Lights combine with the time-honored upbeat staccato of strolling mariachis and holiday carolers riding the river. Visitors feel transported into a wonderland.

The holiday food offerings compliment the festive feeling.

Holiday dinners and buffets will be offered at many restaurants lining the river.

Elaborate offerings of turkey and ham with all the trimmings plus the addition of local chef specials. But patrons need not look far to glimpse some rare, unexpected culinary finds in many of these restaurants all month.

An example of holiday gastronomy at its finest is at Las Canarias, tucked inside the Omni La Mansion del Rio. Chef Woods offers both a Christmas brunch from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. that includes a classic breakfast station, carving station with roasted duck and glazed ham, numerous sides and desserts plus a Christmas dinner from 4:00-8:00 p.m. starting with a beautiful cheese and charcuterie assortment, moving to salads, seafood, mixed carved meats with fresh, inviting sides. The sweet endings include classic pumpkin pie and a more modern egg nog milk shake shooter. Dressed in holiday splendor, this AAA Four-Diamond fine dining eatery will linger in your memory.

The Rivers Edge Café + Patio Bar, located in the Hilton Palacio del Rio, is located in the heart of the holiday River Walk activity. The patio offers excellent views of river parades and crowd-watching while inside guests will find sanctuary in a quiet, elegant setting. The menu here features South Texas inspired cuisine with a mixture of BBQ, Mexican food and steaks. Chef Bocanegra has a special menu planned for Christmas Day with all the customary dishes. In addition, he will have a limited menu selection available. A guest favorite available all month is the fried chicken & grits. Marinated in buttermilk, the chicken breast comes out tender and juicy. Sitting atop a bed of fresh cheddar grits and topped with bacon jam, this is a true southern dish. thesanantonioriverwalk.com

Bella on the River offers Southern European, aka Mediterranean fare, amidst an old world Spanish Bistro decor. Chef Fletcher incorporates fresh ingredients into his creative menu letting them take center stage. Many recipes are so popular they have stayed on the menu since the day Bella opened 5 years ago. The eggplant Josephine is called an appetizer, but can pass for an entrée. In addition to the succulent fried eggplant are layers of gulf shrimp and mozzarella cheese in diablo and hollandaise sauce. The Seafood Paella has been a crowd pleaser as well with fresh shrimp, clams and mussels sharing the plate with Spanish chorizo, chicken and roasted vegetables in a hearty saffron infused broth. Anyone with a sweet tooth absolutely must try Virginia’s pistachio cake which combines pistachios, caramel and chocolate for one glorious mouthful. Bella on the River won’t be open on Christmas Day, so be sure you stop in before or after, to indulge.

Another option for your River Walk holiday dining is Zocca, inspired by its namesake, a small village in Northern Italy. A place where life is slower and family and friends are everything.

Where food is robust and vibrant, meant to be savored slowly with a glass of wine.

Conversations linger here on this quieter Bella on the Riverleg of the river. Dining al fresco on the patio eggplant Josephine is the norm while inside seating is open to the outdoors on most days. Zocca Cuisine d’Italia will offer a 5-course sit down dinner Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. The New Year’s Eve dinner also includes party favors and the traditional 12 grapes of good luck at midnight. Christmas Day will be an all-day buffet that morphs from breakfast to lunch, then dinner. Selections include traditional turkey, local delights and Italian pastas. You will find some of Chef Foresman’s rustic dishes available any given day. Dishes like pumpkin filled ravioli with roasted pear in a gorgonzola cream sauce or Zocca lasagna with roasted sweet potato, spinach and spicy Italian sausage. Be sure to try the amazing caramel apple pizza or the delicious, artfully displayed plum crostata for dessert.

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Food & Drink River’s Edge-buttermilk fried chicken and grits

It wouldn’t be a holiday celebration without some holiday libations. For this you must stop by the oldest bar on the river walk, the one and only Esquire Tavern.

Known for having the longest wooden bar top in Texas, 100-feet in length, this tavern has been in business since 1933. There is always a party happening here with just about every type of cocktail imaginable. Expect hearty grub to keep your belly happy too. Upstairs you’ll find some good happy hour specials MondayFriday from 3:00-7:00 p.m. or descend to a new level and enter Downstairs.

Here you find a quiet riverside lounge in a relaxed yet classy setting. Light bites accompany premier cocktails like the two-month aged Eggnog served from Dec 19th through the week of Christmas. Try the Champurrado Complicado, a spiked version of this popular Mexican hot chocolate made with masa, coco and a 5-rum blend.

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Johnnie De La Garza has been a writer and restaurant reviewer in the San Antonio area for the past 9 years. She enjoys sharing her adventures and latest finds in the city’s ever evolving dining scene. Check out her blog at flicksandfood.com and follow her on facebook.com/flicksandfood, twitter. com/flicksandfood, instagram.com/ flicksandfood

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BELLA ON THE RIVER 106 River Walk St. bellaontheriver.com ZOCCA AT THE WESTIN RIVERWALK 420 W. Market zoccariverwalk.com THE ESQUIRE TAVERN & DOWNSTAIRS 155 E. Commerce esquiretavern-sa.com thesanantonioriverwalk.com

Food & Family Drink Kids &

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For many moms and dads, the approach of the holiday season (read: school’s out for several weeks IN A ROW) can be panic attack-inducing. Turns out, celebrating as a family and creating traditions is not just an awesome country song. It’s also a really good idea, according to the experts. Instead of focusing on showering your kids with presents, give them the gift of a memorable holiday season (plus a little present­—after all, you’re not the Grinch).

By Carole Miller

Go on a family date night Get all dressed up and introduce your kids to the wonderful world of the performing arts—live music, theater and dance. Snap a few family photos.

This holiday season, the Magik Children’s Theatre, San Antonio’s premier professional family theatre, is producing live stage versions of two classic favorites. “’Twas the Night Before Christmas” tells the tale of Amos the mouse and his friend Emily as they attempt to save Christmas from an evil ex-elf who wants to sell the naughty and nice lists to a department store.

And discover the real meaning of Christmas along with Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the rest of the “Peanuts” gang as “A Charlie Brown Christmas” comes to life on the Empire Theatre stage.

Nutcracker, courtesy of The Tobin Center of the Performing Arts

Young musicians will delight as the San Antonio Symphony performs the score from “Home Alone” live along with the movie at the Majestic Theatre. Or join visitors from around the world in impromptu sing-a-longs during Holiday Boat Caroling on the River Walk. Viewing is free to the public and goes through December 18.

For all the tiny dancers out there, Christmas just isn’t magical without a night at the ballet watching the Nutcracker come to life, defeat the evil Mouse King, and whisk everyone away to a magical kingdom populated by dolls. Both the San Antonio Ballet and the Moscow Ballet perform this classic throughout December.

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Check out the lights together There’s no other time of year when everything is so exciting, beautiful and brightly-lit. Start a holiday tradition with the family to get out and “see the light.” Grab the kids, toss ‘em in the car and check it out for yourselves. There are literal festivals of light as well as several “drive-thru” locations in town so you don’t even have to leave the comfort of your minivan to enjoy a show.

The Holiday Magic Festival of Lights East Meets West at Retama Park has lights, lights and more lights in addition to music and dance performances from all over Asia and the United States, a Texas snow blizzard, carnival rides, street foods from the East and West, intricate Asian arts and crafts, Santa Claus and giant Christmas trees. Or just take a stroll down the River Walk and check out all the luminarias, the traditional Mexican Christmas lanterns consisting of a candle set in sand inside a small paper bag, at Fiesta de las Luminarias on the River Walk through December 18.

Visit Elf Acres, a spectacular 21-acre Christmas light drive-thru experience featuring thousands of lights, animated displays and festive music played on the Elf Acres radio station. Elf Acres is located in northwest San Antonio on Grosenbacher Road. And a million twinkling lights illuminate the night sky at the University of the Incarnate Word’s Light the Way, a free walking or driving experience on Broadway (just north of downtown). And at Don Strange Ranch’s Christmas Light Fest, there are two miles of holiday lights, hayrides under the stars and shopping at Santa’s Village.

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University of the Incarnate Word’s Light The Way

Museums are FUN! If you think a museum is a place where you can “look but don’t touch,” think again.

There are several hands-on, interactive exhibits aimed at kids to help them learn without even realizing it (like sneaking veggies into a casserole or smoothie).

The DoSeum becomes a holiday haven with Winter Wonderland, a festive celebration throughout December featuring light, bright, wintery workshops and activities. And experience the traveling holiday exhibit, Holiday Light Exploration, a beautiful kingdom of lights where kids can explore the creation of light, colors, shadows and reflections.

At the Witte Museum, take a break from the holiday stress and take an action-packed adventure to the wildest places on Earth at the National Geographic presents Earth Explorers interactive exhibit. You and your family can plunge into polar regions, dive into oceans, soar over savannas, trek through rainforests, climb mountains, spelunk through caves and basically experience the trip of a lifetime without ever leaving Texas.

Earth Explorers by Witte Museum

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Kids & Family

Visit a local theme park

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Local theme parks go all out when celebrating the holiday season. Grab those season passes you bought this summer and head over to your favorite park to begin a new holiday tradition.

SeaWorld San Antonio becomes a sea of sparkling lights in a wintery, watery wonderland for its annual Christmas Celebration. Gaze upon millions of colorful twinkling lights at Six Flags Fiesta Texas Holiday in the Park, a magical place with something for every member of the family to enjoy from musical shows to personalized meet-and-greets with Santa Claus and his helpers.

During Zoo Lights Holiday Nights, hundreds of thousands of environmentally-friendly LED lights set to a musical soundscape, animal light sculptures and a lighted carousel transform the San Antonio Zoo into a holiday light display like nothing you have ever seen before. And A Wonderland Christmas at Morgan’s Wonderland, is full of colorful lights, seasonal decorations and special holiday entertainment all in a ADA accessible environment.

A Wonderland Christmas at Morgan’s Wonderland

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Ring in the New Year together Kick off 2017 at The DoSeum’s Kids Countdown, a chance for children to ring in the new year and watch the ball drop at the kid-friendly hour of noon. Dance to a kidfriendly DJ and enjoy arts and crafts activities where families can create confetti poppers, noisemakers and party hats. Toast in 2017 with complimentary sparkling juices and other festive touches.

Or Celebrate San Antonio is the biggest free New Year’s Eve celebration and fireworks extravaganza in Texas.

The HEB Family Stage at the Arneson River Theater features local youth entertainers performing various types of music and dance, including rock, country, hip hop, mariachi and Folklorico. And, of course, if you can manage to stay up that late, the fireworks at midnight are truly spectacular.

Celebrate at The DoSeum Kid’s Countdown

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Carole Miller has been a freelance writer and a stay-athome mom in San Antonio for the past several decades.

Her three children (Sydney, 26, Nick, 20, and Faith, 17) have seen every light show in town for as long as they can remember. thesanantonioriverwalk.com

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Arts & Entertainment

San Antonio’s festivals illuminate the city yearround, but during the holiday season it shines brightest of all.

Faith and Festivals:

Holiday Traditions

By Susan Yerkes From the magnificent Spanish missions, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, to the bustling banks of the River Walk, colorful celebrations of different faiths and traditions abound.

December is an ideal time to visit the city’s San Fernando Cathedral and the missions, where the pageantry of the Christmas season unfolds in masses and ritual. Some of the most memorable events mark the start of the Catholic Church’s winter feast days.

At 2:00 p.m. on the afternoon of December 4, hundreds of matachines, ritual dancers swathed in bells and bright feather costumes, will gather at Mission Concepción to perform a drumming, dancing pilgrimage around the church grounds and park to the nearby San Antonio River. There they honor the watery source of life. Then the procession returns to the mission to express their dancing devotion to portraits of the Immaculate Conception and the Virgin of Guadalupe. The mission church only seats 125, but crowds of religious and secular spectators watch from the grounds, the park and at the riverside.

The magnificently restored San Fernando Cathedral celebrates the Virgin of Guadalupe’s feast day on December 11 with La Serenata, a free evening of traditional and contemporary music and dance performed by local artists from 10:00 p.m. to midnight, followed by a midnight bilingual Mass.

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Mary and Joseph lead the Grand Posada through downtown San Antonio.

Another traditional Christmas celebration is La Posadas (Spanish for “the inns”) – a candlelit processions led by parishioners representing Joseph and Mary as they journeyed to Bethlehem for the birth of the baby Jesus.

All are welcome to join in the processions. Each mission, an active parish, hosts a Posada through surrounding neighborhood streets. Mission Concepción’s starts at 6:30 p.m. on December 16, while Mission San Jose, known as the “Queen of the Missions,” has a nightly at 7:00p.m. December 16-23. Almost every neighborhood in San Antonio, from the humblest to the wealthiest, goes all out with Christmas lights and decorations. As you walk in La Posada, you’ll get a tour complete with special, homey sights and sounds you won’t find at other times of the year. Don’t forget your camera!

And La Gran Posada, San Fernando’s traditional procession downtown, will start at Milam Park and wind through the heart of the city starting at 6:30 p.m.

December 18. Christmas Eve on the River Walk is a beloved tradition for many San Antonians and visitors, and San Fernando’s 11:00 p.m. Christmas Eve service is a beautiful way to welcome Christmas Day.

Luminarias on the River Walk Photo credit: Visit San Antonio

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The River Walk, too, rings with caroling throughout the season. Paseo Del Rio’s Ford Holiday Boat Caroling, fills the air with the sounds of joyful voices singing Christmas music, as barges filled with carolers from the throughout the area float along the downtown section of the river. The event begins at 6:15 p.m. nightly through December 18.

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Left: Chanukah on the River; Below: San Fernando Cathedral.

Local theater companies celebrate the holidays with special performances, too.

Playhouse San Antonio, housed in a beautiful old Greek Revival-style theater near downtown, offers a poignant and beautiful musical evening with All is Calm:The Christmas Eve Truce of 1914, running December 2 through 18. A special double feature show on December 17 includes “A Marcsmen Christmas,” with the Marcsmen, the city’s top male acapella group, serenading the season.

One of the season’s most traditional folk plays is La Pastorela (the shepherds’ play), a very loosely scripted drama with widely varying scripts and characters, involving shepherds on their way to Bethlehem on Christmas Eve, angels, devils the holy family and a wildly fluctuating cast, depending on where it’s presented. You never know what to expect, but you can expect a wild night at Teatro Audaz’s show, La Pastorela de

San Antonio, set for 7:00 p.m. on December 17 and 18 at San Antonio College’s McCreless Theatre.

San Antonio’s multi-cultural heritage is home to several celebrations for Chanukah, the Jewish Festival of Lights. This year, Chanukah is December 24-January 1, but San Antonio’s oldest Jewish congregation, Temple Beth El, kicks the celebration off early, December 15 with a special Light Up the Night Chanukah Party, an elegant evening of dining and dancing in the beautiful old synagogue building. Tickets are limited, so reservations are a must.

There’s free Chanukah fun for all on December 28, when Chabad Lubavitch of South Texas puts on its 19th annual Chanukah on the River, one of the coolest celebrations of the season. The fun starts at 4:00 p.m. at the Arneson River Theater, with a Menorah Game Show and boat parade of menorah-bearing river barges. (An $8 ticket

buys you a hot dog sack supper, traditional jelly doughnut and a barge ride). At 5:00 p.m. there’s a free concert featuring Israeli Grammy-winner Soul Farm, and a giant menorah is lit in the spirit of the season.

Susan Yerkes is an award-winning travel writer and journalist. Read more of her columns and stories at LocalCommunityNews.com.

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LA PASTORELA Teatroaudaz.com

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SAN FERNANDO CATHEDRAL SFcathedral.org

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Garcia Art Glass Christmas ornaments, all hand-blown, signed, numbered and dated.

Holiday shopping shouldn’t be a chore, but it seems the stress is often inevitable. Endless trips to shopping malls can be exhausting and seldom result in unique and personal gifts.

Luckily, the best of San Antonio shopping is located in or near the city’s downtown area. You can find incredible items for everyone on your list without ever leaving San Antonio’s city center.

Dazzling holiday lights along the Riverwalk and cooler temperatures draw locals and tourists alike to the area for exploration, and local artisans, shopkeepers, and holiday events do not disappoint. There are hundreds of ways to enjoy your shopping experience this December.

Just 5 minutes north of downtown, the Pearl Brewery offers a myriad of shopping choices, and is an especially fun stop during their weekly Farmer’s Market, held every Saturday and Sunday. Local vendors offer seasonal treats, live music and sangria lift your spirits, and children and dogs are welcome. During the month of December, Pearl will also offer a gift market every Wednesday evening from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Be sure to check out the ornament specials at many of the shops, and give yourself time for a meal at any one of the delightful, locally owned eateries located throughout the development.

Melissa Guerra’s fantastic shop for unique kitchen items and dishware will delight the chefs in your life, and the Twig Book Store is a cozy local treasure chest with literary selections that will delight every age group. Load up on baked good from Bakery Lorraine—a box of their exquisite macarons makes a lovely hostess gift, and just across the way Dos Carolinas offers handmade guayaberas. Items are available off the rack, but they can accommodate custom orders. They also create adorable guayaberas for www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com thesanantonioriverwalk.com

toddlers, pajamas, and casual dresses for women, all with a San Antonio flair. You can’t visit the Pearl without a stop at the stunning Hotel Emma. Enjoy a holiday cocktail by the roaring fireplace and take care of the foodie in your life with a stop at Larder, a unique grocery tucked away in the old

can purchase items unique to the hotel. Local items include handmade cotton bathrobes by Dos Carolinas, hand-poured candles with the hotel’s signature scent, gorgeous ponchos by local designer Cynthia Collins, incredible jewelry, and more. Parking is easy in the free parking garage, and river boat taxis do make a stop at the Pearl. If you’ve got kids on your list, don’t forget to pop across the street to the Doseum, San Antonio’s incredible Children’s Museum, where the gift shop has a variety of smart toys for kids of all ages.

On December 3rd, check out the Southwest School of Art’s Articopia.

This holiday art bazaar has a cozy vibe and features tons of local artists, tempting and unusual gift items, and the opportunity to explore the beautiful and historic Southwest School of Art campus. Grab a bit to eat from one of the food truck vendors, and enjoy music and a cocktail as you shop.

There is also a weekly Arts Market every Sunday at Brick, located in the Blue Star Arts Complex. This market offers fantastic people watching, cocktails, and fun gift ideas like rare vinyl records, art, textiles, vintage fashions, and other oddities. While you are at Blue Star, check out San Curio at Hotel Emma Angel for amazing earrings and an eclectic swath of Mexican and ethnic folk art. Visitors to the King William fermenting cellars of this architectural treasure. area will also be eager to visit Garcia Art Glass Experts will help you put together custom gift to check out their Christmas ornaments, which baskets with gourmet goodies and other luxuries are all hand-blown, signed, numbered and dated. from local and specialty vendors. They also offer Weekend visitors to their South Alamo location 25% off of bottles of wine every Thursday. Just can watch glass blowing demonstrations up close around the corner, stop into Curio, where you and personal, while their Riverwalk Gallery in the RIO Magazine

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Hyatt Regency Hotel has a dazzling array of options right on the River Walk.

While you’re on the Riverwalk, La Villita Historic Arts Village is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat, enjoy a performance at the Arnesan River Theater, and shop the many stores and galleries in the heart of downtown.

Don’t miss the Bird and Pear pop up shop for handmade Milagros necklaces and super cool upcycled items created with Mexican textiles. Equinox Gallery showcases jewelry and other metalsmithing wonders, and you’ll want to check out Casa Manos Alegres for classic Mexican Folk Art. For a truly unexpected shopping experience, check out the beautiful St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, located just a few steps from the RiverWalk and Alamo. The gift shop is open on Saturdays and Sundays, and offers a large selection of religious and spiritual items from all over the world, including rosaries, statues, medals, prayer cards, books, children’s giftware, and keepsake gifts carefully chosen by the church’s parishioners. And tourists especially will not want to miss Market Square at Christmastime. Dozens of shops offer souvenirs and memorabilia and the Christmas décor at Mi Tierra provides a perfect backdrop for holiday photos (Don’t forget to stock up on traditional Mexican baked goods at the front counter!)

If you are shopping for the ultimate fashion symbol of Texas, look no further than Paris Hatters. This familyowned business has been a downtown institution since 1917, and while it’s the perfect place to find a perfectly fitted cowboy hat, they also offer custom shaping and fitting of fedoras, top hats, and Bermuda hats. A beautiful variety of Lucchese boots and handcrafted leather bags rounds out their collection of goods, and there’s a good chance the owners will personally help you make the best selection.

For those who want to find national brands like H&M and Macy’s, The Shops at Rivercenter delivers a good combination of famous brands and local flavor right on the Riverwalk. So do yourself a big favor this holiday season, hope in a river taxi, and actually enjoy your shopping experience.

Angela Rabke is a San Antonio native, mom of three, marketing professional, and freelance writer. She loves exploring downtown and finally has a good excuse for shopping.

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History & Culture

By Michele McMurry

A TASTE OF SAN ANTONIO CULTURE

As the calendar turns December 1, many San Antonians are a good two months in on the annual making of tamales.

La Tamalada Photo courtesy of: The Witte Museum

Just as 5000 B.C. women pre-made the nutritious, portable meal for Aztec, Mayan and Incan warriors to sustain them on their journeys, modern-day aficionados begin as early as fall, churning out dozens and dozens in advance of holiday celebrations.

Some accounts claim that the Aztecs also offered tamales to their conquerors, and so such goodwill lives on today through gift-giving at holiday time. During the late 19th to early 20th centuries, charming “Chili Queens” served tamales and other Mexican American delicacies to visiting writers such as Stephan Crane, author of “Red Badge of Courage,” and short story author William Sidney Porter (O. Henry), from dusk until dawn at various San Antonio plazas.

Tamales are then, as told, part of South Texas vernacular. Those sadly unfamiliar with the packets of warm, steamy goodness, should also know that tamales are much more than a holiday dish (or, during other times of the year, an afterthought on a combination plate.) The tamal symbolizes Latino culture, its journey and history.

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differ between Latin American cultures, with the ingredients varying just as much. In Mexico, for instance, the variance is evidenced even between towns and villages. In “Oaxaca al Gusto,” Mexican cuisine legend and author Diana Kennedy writes about 16 unique recipes from the state of Oaxaca alone.

Corn, domesticated from teozintle, originated here, and when transformed into masa, it becomes the essence of the tamal that then gains character and flavor from a smattering of chiles local to each region.

The seventh annual Tamales! Holiday Festival celebrates the cultural food icon on December 3 at the Historic Pearl, when some forty restauranteurs will showcase the tamal in its vast variations. In its sixth year, the family friendly festival centers around San Antonio’s tradition with tamales, culture and music.

Truly a labor of love, tamales are without question timeconsuming to prepare; but that’s part of the allure. Not unlike a fellars’ fishing trip being more about camaraderie than bait, the annual tamalada − a gathering of friends and family during the holiday season to make and enjoy tamales − brings together young and old, seasoned and new relationships, to bid the closing year adieu and usher in the new. It’s a family reunion, a chance to soak up abuela lore.

Depending on its country of origin, the tamal starts with a banana leaf or corn husk, that is spread with masa (corn flour dough), topped with fillings such as chiles, shredded meat and beans, and then rolled and steamed. Techniques

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happens when rolling up the sleeves to re-create a place and time when generations first united to feast from the land.

The Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center captures this authenticity during its annual La Gran Tamalada, taking place at the Guadalupe Theater on December 10. Here, the community comes together to preserve the time-honored tradition. Promoting cultural pride and lifelong learning, the event encourages adults and children to share in the hands-on process that is as much about the making as the eating.

The quintessential tamalada remembers the meticulous care that goes into the operation of creating a tamal. Each member plays a role, forming a ritualistic assembly line of sorts, that is inspired by Spanish guitar, whispered prayer and positive conversation (lest bad luck ensue).

The Cortez family, trailblazers of San Antonio’s Mexican food culture and proprietors of four downtown restaurants, act as narrators and storytellers at the Guadalupe tamalada. They are fitting messengers, having first served tamales in 1941 from a three-table café, now Mi Tierra Café Y Panderia.

Also on December 10, the Witte Museum hosts La Tamalada workshop, kicked off by Comadre Gloria Solis, who shares her family culinary history. Participants will learn the art of making tamales, and prepare their own half dozen to enjoy on site or take home.

THE GREAT TAMALE INCIDENT As reported by the San Courtesy Antonio of The Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center Express-News in 1976, then Nebraskanative President Gerald Ford, in town for a visit, was given a tour of the Alamo at a reception held for him by the Daughters of the Republic of Texas.

While there, he noticed a plate of tamales, took one and began to eat it, shuck and all. He also took it in good humor when someone stopped him, removing the corn wrapper.

Freelance writer and editor Michele McMurry is owner of McMurry Communications and former editor-in-chief of San Antonio TASTE magazine.

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Health & Recreation

by Michele Stanush

There is nothing new about using music for a boost in health and wellbeing.

An article in the Harvard Heart Letter noted that the ancient Chinese character for medicine also includes the character for music; music in ancient Greece was used to help with sleep, stress, and pain; and singing and chanting were used in Native American and African healing rituals.

“In Western medicine, the connection was gradually broken when the art of medicine gave way to the science of medicine,” according to the Harvard Health Publications newsletter.

“It’s slowly being restored as music therapists demonstrate the value of music for treating people with everything from Alzheimer’s disease to chronic pain and substance abuse problems.”

Including music in everyday life is like “do-ityourself” music therapy. A study at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore found blood flow, and joy, increased when volunteers listened to music of their choosing.

On Monday, December 5, 7:00 p.m. enjoy a chorus of rich, ethereal voices singing traditional carols plus solstice and Christmas music from Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia. The performance is by the San Antonio Chamber Choir and will be held at San Fernando Cathedral, 115 W. Main Plaza. The one-hour concert is a fundraiser for the historic cathedral, tickets can be purchased at the door or email hcfed@ sfcathedral.org. Full-length “Baltic Christmas” concerts offered the following weekend at different locations; see chamber website.

Wouldn’t it be cool if— the next time you went to the doctor—you were handed a prescription that had nothing to do with a pill? What if, instead, it read: Listen to music, beat a drum, or dance?

You can start filling your music prescription at the San Antonio River Walk, where you’ll find music dosed out by everyone from harpists to blues musicians to pianists to mariachis to high-energy DJs to highly regarded jazz artists, and more.

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December happenings range from regular gigs to special holiday concerts.

Grammy-award winner Joe Posada—and his signature saxophone - have been performing at Landry’s Seafood Restaurant on the River Walk, 517 N. Presa, for years. Posada also plays other venues, but his band is at Landry’s most Fridays and Saturdays 6:00 p.m. to at least 11:00 p.m.

No cover. Best known for fusing jazz and Tejano in unique ways, Posada and his band are eclectic and can play anything from Frank Sinatra to Bruno Mars. There’s a dance floor so you can swirl and sway and shimmy.

Part II of this music/health conversation is about studies that suggest dancing, singing, and making one’s own music all have their own sets of

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Including music in everyday life is like “do-ityourself” music therapy.

health and healing benefits. Again, even if you venture no farther than downtown, there’s plenty of above, including karaoke and sing-a-longs. Even if you don’t know how to dance, just let the music move you.

Big picture, probably no place in San Antonio better understands—and celebrates—the “lifelong participatory” musical arts than Urban-15, a non-profit arts organization founded 40 years ago.

Their cool headquarters are in a converted church at 2500 S. Presa St., just 5-10 minutes south of downtown. Urban 15 hosts so many events—for all ages; on-site and off—it’s impossible to condense. So check out their website or call for a tour: 210-736-1500.

Urban-15 is also one of the places for drum experiences. Or check out community drum circles like those offered by occupational therapist Jorge Ochoa.

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7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Monday, December 19, at Sam Ash Music Store, 25 NE Loop 410, less than 20 minutes north. Instruments provided; all ages welcome. “We start out in rhythm—our heartbeats,” says Ochoa.

“All of life is based on rhythm.”

The downtown Alamo Music Center, 425 North Main Avenue—founded in 1929— has an employee specializing in “Music and Wellness.” Ask for Kevin Higgins: 210-538-9397.

Swing Nites at Sam’s Burger Joint, 330 E. Grayson Street—a short ten minutes north of downtown– will have you whirling with a partner in no time. Lessons: 7:15 PM–8:15 PM with dance following. Most Mondays; check website. Or try the unintimidating Friday night Latin dances by Salon Mexico through “Connections” at The Village at Incarnate Word, 4707 Broadway Street, 15 minutes north. Lessons, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM; dance until 10:00 p.m.

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: MUSIC We don’t have to be rocket scientists to know that music can soothe, invigorate, and motivate. But how does music impact us from a medical perspective?

Researchers—including neuroscientists—have been exploring that very subject.

Two of the ideas under study: music helps the brain make connection between nerve cells and our brains and nervous systems are hard-wired to respond to rhythm and repetition. Variables include type of music and individual tastes, but studies suggest music may help: 3 Decrease pain 3 Improve immune functioning 3 Aid in memory 3 Reduce stress and anxiety 3 Speed up workout recovery 3 Reduce symptoms of depression 3 Improve quality of sleep 3 Provide relief to heart attack and stroke victims

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December 2: Bachata/Merengue; December 9: Waltz/ Paso Doble; December 16: Danzon and a Christmas dance.

(Connections offers other classes during the week, from folk to folklorico.)

To nourish body–mind–spirit with all different kinds of creative movement—from Nia dancing to HoopDance— check out at Synergy Studio, 300 E. Grayson, 5–10 minutes north of downtown. The music ranges from jazz to world to eclectic sonic soundscapes, and more. Or visit 5 Points Local, 1017 N. Flores Street, 5–8 minutes north.

A yoga studio connected to a gluten–free restaurant and coffee shop, 5 Points Local also hosts improv and ecstatic dancing. Of note yoga-wise: First Friday Flow December 2, 6 PM–7 PM, will feature a rocking Aretha Franklin album–played on vinyl.

Michele Stanush is a free-lance San Antonio writer with a special interest in how human health is affected by factors that have nothing to do with a pharmacy prescription, including movement, breathing, touch, food, water, nature, music, laughter—even friendship and love.

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EAT, DRINK, AND LAUGH WITH US!

Dick’s Last Resort on the Riverwalk, AKA, “The Rowdy O’ The River”, is your one-stop-shop for fantastic food and “Unruly Fun for Everyone!”

Dick’s is known for its outrageous, fun, and energetic servers who dish out buckets o’ great grub, cold booze, and heaping helpings of hilarity! From rug-rats to old farts, Dick’s patrons of all ages interact with our highly entertaining servers.

Guests often share communal tables and can choose from appetizers like Dick’s Gator Bites and Drunken Shrimp Cocktail.

For the main course there’s Dick’s famous Buckets ‘O Grub with big sloppy ribs, succulent roasted chicken, and yummy seafood.

And because Dick is such a great host, adult guests can enjoy the full bar and rousing menu of specialty drinks.

The joint is slightly seedy, a little bit salty, and undoubtedly satisfying to those who seek a break from the world of polished environments. You’ll find no white tablecloths or skimpy designer foods here. And one must not forget the hats! As a part of Dick’s culture, visitors to the joint regularly end up decorated with a silly paper hat on their head with an off-the-wall gibe that brings laughs from the whole table.

Dick knows everyone loves a great party, so he offers great packages for groups. The masses love to celebrate anything and everything at Dick’s Last Resort.

From birthday parties to bachelorette nights, graduations, divorces, parole, or whatever yer celebratin’, we’ve gotcha covered! It doesn’t matter if yer party is big or small, young or old, bring ‘em on in and we’ll show ya how to party - Dick’s style! Come eat, drink, and laugh with us!

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CHECK THIS OUT! Make this a December to remember by trying something new. Start your exploration by attending a culturally diverse event followed by a hot cocktail to ward off a winter chill.

CHANUKAH ON THE RIVER – ARNESON RIVER THEATRE Wednesday, December 28, 4 PM Free celebration includes a concert by Israeli Grammy-winner Soul Farm, Menorah Game Show, boat parade and lighting of a giant menorah. $8 ticket includes kosher hot dog supper with traditional jellyfilled doughnut and a barge ride.

THE 7TH ANNUAL TAMALES! HOLIDAY FESTIVAL AT THE HISTORIC PEARL

Saturday, December 3rd 12:00–6:00 p.m.

There will be tamales from 40+ tamale makers, live music and children’s activities. Event is free.

Food & beverages prices range from $1-$5 per vender.

HOLIDAY MAGIC: FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS — RETAMA PARK IN SELMA TEXAS December 1st through January 8th Nightly, 5:30–11:00 p.m.

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DENNY’S 903 E. Commerce San Antonio, TX 78205 210 223 4321 www.dennys.com American 24 hours - p50 5

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BARRIBA CANTINA 111 W. Crockett Street San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 228-9876 www.barribacantina.com Mexican - p44 63

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MAD DOGS 123 Losoya Street San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 222-0220 maddogs.net British Pub - p44 11

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BEN & JERRY’S 111 W. Crockett Street San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 220-3770 benjerry.com/riverwalksouth.com Ice Cream - p44 69

DURTY NELLY’S IRISH PUB 200 S. Alamo San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 224-3343 www.durtynellyspub.com Irish Pub - p44 27

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Magic?

This is the question San Antonio’s Event Show Management hopes to answer when they bring Holiday Magic: Festival of Lights to Retama Park in Selma this holiday season.

Festival of Lights is a multi-cultural celebration of the holidays, featuring over 30 giant illuminated displays with an “East Meets West” theme. These displays feature Chinese lanterns, but the term “lanterns” can be deceiving.

When you think of a Chinese lantern, most people would envision the paper lanterns they’ve seen in the movies or in photographs. But picture this...the lanterns on display at Festival of Lights could be a 30-foot tall and 50-foot long dragons, or a display featuring dozens and dozens of illuminated sharks, fish, rays, jellyfish and other creatures found under the sea. It could be a group of a dozen panda bears surrounded by colorful flowers, or an illuminated statue of our own Statue of Liberty, holding her torch for all to find their way. This is what Holiday Magic: Festival of Lights, brings to the greater San Antonio area starting in December.

“Festival of Lights is an event like no one has ever seen in San Antonio. You’ll see breathtaking, colorful, themed displays.

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quite like this in the U.S., so we are so proud to bring this to our home town.”

Festival of Lights is a multi-cultural event, but also a celebration of everything we all love about the holiday season. It will feature a 36-foot tall Christmas tree, with a lighting ceremony held nightly that includes music and spectacular pyro-technics. The holiday celebration continues with a display of literally millions of sparkling lights.

Santa Claus is on-hand nightly through December 24th, with no extra fee to bring your camera and take photos with your kids. There is a snow fall experience for children of all ages, and even real reindeer on select nights.

“Each night features a parade – the type of parade you’ve seen on TV in a celebration of Asian cultures. Plus fireworks, and a big New Year’s Eve celebration,” states Mr. Pichichero. “This is a must-see event for all of Central Texas!”

Another special feature at Festival of Lights is a huge carnival on-site, including a ferris wheel, rides for the kids and fullscale carnival spectacular thrill rides. The carnival is included with admission to the festival, which is a first-of-its-kind in the San Antonio area, making the event a huge value for attendees.

FESTIVAL of LIGHTS

December 1st – January 8th Nighty, 5:30 PM–11 PM 15 mins. northeast of the River Walk Retama Park – Selma, TX. Info & tickets: www.HolidayMagicFestivalofLights.com

If you enjoy the holidays, magical lights, multi-cultural experiences, entertaining performances, delectable food, and the look of wonderment on your children’s faces, you should experience Holiday Magic: Festival of Lights.

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT SPECIAL EVENTS Through December 18 FORD HOLIDAY BOAT CAROLING Join visitors from around the world in impromptu sing-a-longs from the patios of River Walk restaurants. Viewing is free to the public.

River Walk Through December 31 CHRISTMAS LIGHT FEST Don Strange Ranch, Boerne Through January 1 ZOO LIGHTS HOLIDAY NIGHTS. More than 300,000 lights, pictures with Santa, animal light sculptures, a 20-foot snowman, carousel rides, roasted s’mores and hot chocolate.

San Antonio Zoo Through January 1 SEA WORLD’S CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION. Featuring Christmas shows, holiday lights, festive foods, Santa Claus and more.

December 2-4 HECHO A MANO Three-day holiday shopping event with an array of fine art and handmade artisan items that encompass both traditional and contemporary styles by local artists and students. Galeria Guadalupe

December 10 @ 11 a.m.

LA TAMALADA Learn the art of making your own tamales. Each participant will make a half-dozen bean tamales to enjoy for lunch or take home. Witte Museum December 15 @ 7:30 p.m.

ELVIS AND ME: AN EVENING WITH PRISCILLA PRESLEY Priscilla Presley, philanthropist and actress, mother and business woman live and on stage.

Meet & Greet experience available.

Carlos Alvarez Studio Theater

December 3 @ 11 a.m.

TAMALES! Sample dozens of tamales, from traditional to dessert, from more than 30 vendors plus enjoy live music and a children’s craft area.

The Pearl December 8 @ 6 p.m.

REDO: DECK THE HALLS PARTY Grab your eggnog from the grown-ups’ table for a mix of festive activities and adult beverages sure to release the inner child in everyone. The DoSeum

Sea World San Antonio Through January 2 HOLIDAY IN THE PARK A winter wonderland with millions of colorful twinkling lights, magical musical shows and personalized meet-and-greets with Santa Claus and his helpers.

Six Flags Fiesta Texas

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December 2-18 @ 7 p.m.

FORD FIESTA DEL LAS LUMINARIAS Luminarias are a traditional Mexican Christmas lantern originally consisting of a candle set in sand inside a small paper bag. Prime time to view the Luminarias is on the weekends when viewers can enjoy both the lights and the Ford Holiday Boat Caroling. River Walk

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HOLIDAY ARTISAN RIVER WALK SHOW On display are some of the most unique handmade merchandise available anywhere.

Whether its jewelry, pottery or fine art you are interested in, you are sure to find what you’re looking for! River Walk

December 31 @ 5 p.m.

CELEBRATE SAN ANTONIO The biggest FREE New Year’s Eve celebration and fireworks extravaganza in Texas.

Hemisfair Park

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FESTIVALS & events FORD FIESTA DE LA LUMINARIES Fridays–Sundays only.

December 2–18 More than 2,000 luminarias warmly glow in bags lining the walkways to symbolically mark the “lighting of the way” for the Holy Family. This century’s old tradition begins at dusk.

FORD HOLIDAY BOAT CAROLING November 30–December 18 6:15 PM –9:30 PM Enjoy holiday caroling from a boat while floating on the River Walk. It’s as much fun for the groups singing as those listening from the banks of the river or from a restaurant patio.

RIVER WALK LIGHTS Through January 16, 2017 Lights stay on through January 16, 2017 this year. They are on each day from dusk to dawn. Lights are turned on each year the day after Thanksgiving

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FAMILY FUN Through December 23 A Wonderland Christmas Full of colorful lights, seasonal decorations and special holiday entertainment Morgans Wonderland

December 3-4 Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Downtown December 4 @ 3 p.m.

San Antonio Rampage vs. San Jose Barracuda AT&T Center

Through December 30 Twas the Night Before Christmas The Magik Theatre

December 10 @ 7:30 P.M. San Antonio Spurs vs.

Brooklyn Nets AT&T Center

Through January 8 Holiday Magic Festival of Lights Retama Park

December 14 @ 8:30 P.M. San Antonio vs. Boston Celtics AT&T Center

Through January 22 National Geographic Earth Explorers Witte Museum

December 16 @ 7:30 P.M. Ugly Sweater Night: San Antonio Rampage vs.

Tucson Roadrunners AT&T Center

December 3 @ 9 a.m.

First Saturday at The Alamo A full day of living history fun that the whole family will enjoy. Learn about life in frontier Texas with special demonstrations and crafts.

The Alamo December 16-23 A Charlie Brown Christmas presented by The Magik Theatre Empire Theatre

December 17 @ 7 p.m.

San Antonio Rampage vs.

Tucson Roadrunners AT&T Center December 18 @ 6 p.m.

San Antonio Spurs vs. New Orleans Pelicans AT&T Center December 22 @ 7 p.m.

San Antonio Rampage vs.

Texas Stars AT&T Center

December 22-23 @ 7:30 p.m.

Home Alone with score performed live by the San Antonio Symphony A true holiday favorite, this beloved comedy classic features renowned composer John Williams’ charming and delightful score performed live to picture by the San Antonio Symphony. Holiday fun for the entire family!

Majestic Theatre

December 25 @ 4 p.m.

San Antonio Spurs vs.

Chicago Bulls AT&T Center

December 31 @ noon Kids Countdown Ring in the new year and watch the ball drop at a kidfriendly hour.

The DoSeum

December 29 @ 8 p.m.

Valero Alamo Bowl Alamodome

SPORTS December 2 @ 7:30 P.M. San Antonio Spurs vs.

Washington Wizards AT&T Center December 3 @ 7 p.m.

Teddy Bear Toss: San Antonio Rampage vs. San Jose Barracuda AT&T Center

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San Antonio Rampage vs.

Texas Stars AT&T Center December 28 @ 7:30 p.m.

San Antonio Spurs vs.

Phoenix Suns AT&T Center

December 29 The Original Harlem Globetrotters World Tour AT&T Center December 30 @ 7:30 p.m.

San Antonio Spurs vs.

Charlotte Hornets AT&T Center

PERFORMING ARTS Through December 4 The Nutcracker Ballet San Antonio Tobin Center

Through December 23 Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Woodlawn Theatre December 2- 19 A Christmas Carol The Playhouse Russell Hill Rogers Theatre December 6-11 @ 8 p.m.

Jersey Boys Majestic Theatre December 8- 9 @ 8 p.m.

Magic Men Live!

Aztec Theatre December 10 @ 7:30 p.m.

An Irish Christmas Tobin Center December 16- 17 @ 7 p.m.

Fiesta de Navidad: La Pastorela Folklorica.

A fun representation of the traditional Shepherds Play with a folklorico and flamenco flair.

Guadalupe Theater December 26-27 The Great Russian Nutcracker Moscow Ballet Majestic Theatre

MUSIC 11/17 @ 8 p.m.

Blue October Aztec Theatre December 1 @ 7:30 p.m.

Luke Wade Carlos Alvarez Studio Theater December 1 @ 9 p.m.

Kanye West Saint Pablo Tour AT&T Center December 2 @ 8 p.m.

Ethan Bortnick Carlos Alvarez Studio Theater December 3 @ 8 p.m.

Partynextdoor & Jeremih: Summer’s Over Tour Aztec Theatre

December 3 @ 8 p.m.

Alamo Vaudeville 3 Carlos Alvarez Studio Theater December 4 @ 7 p.m.

Steve Vai The Passion & Warfare 25th Anniversary Carlos Alvarez Studio Theater December 6 @ 8 p.m.

Goo Goo Dolls Aztec Theatre December 7 @ 7:30 p.m.

Conspirare Christmas Described as a luxurious musical fabric of pop, folk, classical and season favorites Tobin Center December 8 @ 8 p.m.

Dolly Parton 3rd Annual Benefit Concert All proceeds benefit the Tobin Center’s Generation NEXT Education Initiative with the mission to inspire, enrich and educate the City of San Antonio.

Tobin Center December 9 @ 8 p.m.

Billy Joel Live in Concert AT&T Center December 10 @ 7:30 P.M. The Noise presents Children of Bodom Worship Chaos Tour Aztec Theatre December 11 @ 3 p.m.

Winter Wonderland with the Children’s Chorus of San Antonio Tobin Center

COMEDY December 2-4 Corey Holcomb Improv Comedy Club December 7-11 Justin Rupple Improv Comedy Club December 9 @ 8 p.m.

Mike Birbiglia Thank God for Jokes Tobin Center December 14-18 Mark Riccadonna Improv Comedy Club December 21-24 Mike Robles Improv Comedy Club December 28-31 Ralph Harris Improv Comedy Club December 30 @ 8 p.m.

Gary Owen Tobin Center

VISUAL ARTS Through December 15 Ansel Adams: Distance and Detail Briscoe Western Art Museum Through December 31 Hudson Showroom & Window Works Artpace Through January 8 Telling Tales: Contemporary Narrative Photography McNay Art Museum

December 16-18 Holiday Pops Tobin Center

Through January 15 Erin Neve Southwest School of Art

December 17 @ 8 p.m.

Robert Earl Keen Aztec Theatre

Through January 15 Todd Christensen Southwest School of Art

December 18 @ 7 p.m.

Holiday Saxophones Guadalupe Theater

Through January 29 Exhibition Opening: Carlos Merida San Antonio Museum of Art

December 21 Trans-Siberian Orchestra The Ghosts of Christmas Eve AT&T Center December 28 @ 7:30 p.m.

Dwight Yoakam Tobin Center

Through March 5 Painted Churches of Texas Institute of Texan Cultures Through June 19 Art in the Garden-Alyson Shotz San Antonio Botanical Garden

December 30 @ 8 p.m.

HellYeah Aztec Theatre

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SHOPPING ALAMO PLAZA SHIRTS 325 Alamo Plaza San Antonio, TX 78205 210-223-2347 Shirts ALAMO QUARRY MARKET 255 East Basse Road San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 824-8885 www.quarrymarket.com Shopping Center

Paris Hatters at 119 Broadway is the largest Stetson hat dealer in the world!

FIVE & DIME GENERAL STORE 101 Alamo Plaza San Antonio, TX 78205 210-233-0166 fiveanddimegs.com General Merchandise GALLERY VETRO CREATIVE ARTGLASS 250 E. Houston San Antonio, TX 78205 210-354-0001 Glass Art, Jewelry, Gifts

THE ALLEY ON BITTERS 555 W. Bitters Rd. San Antonio, TX 78206 (210) 494-3226 www.TheAlleyOnBitters.com Unique collection of shops and artists

GARCIA ART GLASS 715 South Alamo San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 223-1400 www.garciaartglass Hand Blown Glass

CALIENTE HARLEY DAVIDSON 7230 NW Loop 410 San Antonio, TX 78245 (210) 681-2254 www.calienteharley.com Harley Davidson Rentals

GREENHOUSE GALLERY OF FINE ART 6496 N. New Braunfels San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 828-6491 greenhousegallery.com Fine Art Gallery

CASA SALAZAR 216 E. Houston San Antonio, 78205 210-472-2272 themajestic.com/casa Fine Mexican Imports

HUEBNER OAKS 11745 IH 10 West San Antonio, TX 78230 shophuebneroaks.com Shopping Center

THE COLLECTION 7959 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 826-3130 thecollectionsanantonio.com Shopping Center CLASSIC OLD TIME PHOTOS 123 Alamo Plaza San Antonio, TX 78205 210-475-9899 Photos DEL SOL OF SAN ANTONIO 321 Alamo Plaza San Antonio, TX 78205 210-231-0900 www.delsol.com Clothing DOS CAROLINAS 303 Pearl parkway San Antonio, TX 78215 (210) 224-7000 www.doscarolinas.com Custom Handmade Guayaberas EL MERCADO 514 W. Commerce San Antonio, TX 78207 210-207-8600 www.sanantonio.gov/marketsquare Traditional Mexican Market FIESTA ON MAIN 2025 North Main Avenue San Antonio, TX 78212 (210) 738-1188 www.alamofiesta.com Mexican cultural gifts, pinatas

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JR MOONEY GALLERIES OF FINE ART 8302 Broadway St. San Antonio, TX 78209 www.jrmooneygallerires.com (210) 828-8214 Fine Art Gallery KATHLEEN SOMMERS 2417 North Main San Antonio, TX 78212 (210) 732-8437 kathleensommers.com Local Fashions & Jewelry KENDRA SCOTT 310 East Basse Rd. #101 San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 591-7180 www.kendrascott.com Jewelry LOS PATIOS 2015 NE Loop 410 San Antonio, TX 78217 (210) 655-6171 www.lospatios.com Unique local shops LUCCHESE BOOT COMPANY 255 East Basse Rd #800 San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 828-9419 www.lucchese.com Custom Boots and Western wear

MARTI’S 310 West Commerce San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 223-9100 www.martis.com Fine Mexican Gifts MELISSA GUERRA 303 Pearl Parkway#104 San Antonio, TX 78215 (210) 293-3983 melissaguerra.com Latin Kitchen Market NORTH STAR MALL 7400 San Pedro San Antonio, TX 78217 (210) 340-6627 www.northstarmall.com Shopping MalL PARIS HATTERS 119 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78205 210-223-3453 www.parishatters.com Cowboy Hats - p44 6 PENNERS DOWNTOWN 311 W. Commerce San Antonio, TX 78205 210-226-2487 www.pennersinc.com Iconic Men’s Clothing Store OUT WEST 215 1/2 Alamo Plaza San Antonio, Texas 78205 Phone (210) 224-8804 Clothing & Gift Shop ROCKET FIZZ 513 E. Houston San Antonio, TX 78205 210-229-1077 www.rocketfizz.com Soda Pop & Candy Shop SAN ANGEL FOLK ART 110 Blue Star San Antonio, TX 78204 (210) 226-6688 www.sanangelfolkart.com Mexican Cultural Arts

SLOAN HALL 5922 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 828-7738 www.sloanhall.com Unique Gifts, Accessories & Jewelry 77T’S SOUVENIRS & T-SHIRTS 207 Alamo Plaza San Antonio, TX 78205 210-549-1279 www.77tshirts.com T-Shirt TEXAS ACCENT GENERAL STORE 803 S. Zarzamora San Antonio, TX 78207 210-435-2446 General Merchandise TIENDA LA GARZA 110 Broadway, Suite 100 San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 222-2133 Mexican Folk Art, Books and Apparel TPJ GIFT SHOP 849 E. Commerce #673 San Antonio, TX 78205 210-212-9066 THE TWIG BOOK SHOP 306 Pearl Parkway #106 San Antonio, TX 78215 (210) 826-6411 thetwig.indiebound.com Locally Owned Book Store THE VINEYARD 1207 North Loop 1604 W San Antonio, TX 78258 thevineyardshoppingcenter.com Shopping Center WALGREENS 300 E. Houston San Antonio, TX 78205 210-424-3462 www.walgreens.com General Merchandise and Pharmacy

SHOPS OF LA CANTERA 15900 La Cantera Pkwy San Antonio, TX 78256 (210) 582-6255 theshopsatlacantera.com Shopping Mall thesanantonioriverwalk.com

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Shops at Rivercenter is a mix of over 100 stores, restaurants and entertainment for the entire family, including Macy’s, H&M, Improv Comedy, AMC Rivercenter 11 with Alamo Imax. Plus, many more dining and shopping options.

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21 Tienda La Garza

4 La Margarita Mexican

22 The Amazing Mirror Maze

Restaurant & Oyster Bar

23 San Antonio General Store

5 Denny’s

29 Aztec Theatre

18 Francesco’s Gelato 20 Pat O’Brien’s 25 Juice Central 26 Schilo’s 27 Texas De Brazil 28 Houston Street Bistro 36 Augies Alamo City BBQ Steakhouse 37 Bohanan’s

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44 Bourbon Street Seafood Kitchen River Walk Downtown

31 Guiness World Records Museum 32 Ripley’s Believe it or Not/

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33 The Alamo 35 Tobin Center 38 Angelita’s 40 VFW Post 76

46 Thai Lao Orchid

42 Spanish Governor’s Palace

47 Kawashi

48 Alta Vista Skate Shop

ATTRACTIONS & SHOPPING 38 Plaza Taxco 6 Paris Hatters 7 Buckhorn Saloon & Museum 8 The Pearl 9 The Shps at RiverCenter

Tomb Rider 3D

41 Market Square

50 Nectar Wine Bar and Ale House

30 Ripley’s Haunted Adventure/

45 Schakolad

51 Biga on the Banks

10 Tower of the Americas/

Chart House Restaurant

11 Magik Theatre - The Magicians Agency, Live Show

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HOTELS 12 Wyndham Garden River Walk 15 Crockett Hotel 16 Gunter Hotel 17 Menger Hotel 24 El Tropicano Riverwalk Hotel 43 Marriott Plaza San Antonio

Exceptional dining at chart house

MISCELLANEOUS 34 CitySightseeing Double Decker Tour 38 USO 68 SegCity Segway Tours

13 San Antonio Museum of Art

69 San Antonio Public Library

14 Institute of Texan Culture

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LA VILLITA 418 Villita Street San Antonio, TX 78205 210-207-8614 www.lavillita.com Collection of Unique Local Shops - p44 38 ANGELITA La Villita - Bldg. 2 San Antonio, TX 78205 210- 224-8362 www.lavillita.com Womens Fashions & Jewelry - p44 38 B & C LEATHER DESIGNS & UNIQUE FINDS La Villita - Bldg. 24 San Antonio, Texas 78205 210-724-8521, 210-464-1126 - p44 38

BES ARTE La Villita - Bldg. 17 San Antonio, Texas 78205 Bes Arte-La Villita/Facebook.com 210-232-0661 - p44 38 CASA MANOS ALEGRES La Villita - Bldg. 6 San Antonio, TX 78205 210-313-7293 www.lavillita.com Mexican Cultural Gift - p44 38 COPPER GALLERY La Villita - Bldg. 11 San Antonio, TX 78205 210.271.3856 www.thecoppergallery.com Art Collectibles - p44 38

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EQUINOX GALLERY La Villita - Bldg. 4 San Antonio, Texas 78205 www.alejandrosifuentes.com 210-281-0706 Jewelry Metal Gallery - p44 38

SCENTCHIPS USA La Villita - Bldg. 21 San Antonio, TX 78205 210.223.2267 www.lavillita.com Candles - p44 38

LITTLE STUDIO GALLERY La Villita - Bldg. 23 San Antonio, TX 78205 210-227-8893 www.lavillita.com Art Gallery - p44 38

STARVING ARTIST GALLERY La Villita - Bldg. 12 San Antonio, TX 78205 210.226.3593 www.lavillita.com Art Gallery - p44 38

MUSTANG GREY’S La Villita - Bldg. 17 San Antonio, TX 78205 210.222.1894 www.lavillita.com - p44 38

VILLAGE GALLERY La Villita - Bldg. 10 San Antonio, TX 78205 210-226-0404 www.waltglasspottery.net Art Gallery - p44 38

PLAZA TAXCO La Villita, Bldg.16B San Antonio, TX 78205 210-994-5259 www.plazataxco.com - p44 38

VILLITA STAINED GLASS La Villita - Bldg. 1 San Antonio, Texas 78205 210-223-4480 www.sparkleonsa.com Art Gallery - p44 38

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26 Augies Barbed Wire

2 Six Flags Fiesta Texas

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6 The Forum Shops

17 K1 Speed

21 The Alamo

7 Vineyard Shopping Center

18 San Antonio Aquarium

22 Mission Conception

8 Alamo Quarry Market

19 Morgan’s Wonderland

23 Mission San José

9 Splashtown

20 The DoSeum

24 Mission San Juan

10 Alamo Helicopter Tours

27 Flipz Trampoline Park

25 Mission Espada

11 San Antonio Zoo

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Expires 12/31/2017

(210) 212-7299

www.biergartenriverwalk.com

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at any of these La Villita locations

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Free bag of taffy!

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FREE CHIPS & QUESO Visit Us At The Republic of Texas Restaurant and receive a complimentary order of Chips & Queso.

526 Riverwalk • 210-226-6256 www.therepublicoftexasrestaurant.com Minimum purchase of $25.00.

Not valid with any other offers. Subject to Blackout Dates.

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849 E Commerce Street, #171 San Antonio, TX 78205

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421 E. Commerce St. on the River Walk 210-226-8462 www.nakediguanariverwalkbar.com

Tower of the Americas

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FREE FLAUTAS

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with the purchase of 1 entrée Parties of 8 or MORE

LA PACHANGA APPETIZER (Cup of Queso, beef tacos and flautas)

with the purchase of 2 entrées Coupon not valid with other offers or coupons.

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110 E. Crockett on the Riverwalk 210-277-6300

FREE CHEF’S APPETIZER OF THE DAY

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701 Bowie, San Antonio, TX 78205

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS AMUSEMENT PARK

SeaWorld www.seaworldparks.com

DINING/RESTAURANTS

Acenar www.acenar.com 210-222-2362

Barriba www.barribacantina.com 210-228-9876 Boudro’s A Texas Bistro on the River Walk www.boudros.com 210-224-8484 Bourbon Street Seafood Kitchen on the River Walk www.bourbonstreetseafoodkitchen. com 210-301-0066 Casa Rio & Schilo’s www.casario.com 210-225-6718 www.schilos.com 210-223-6692 Charlie Wants A Burger Sports Bar www.charliewantsaburger.com 210-227-0864 Chart House www.toweroftheamericas.com 210-223-3101 The County Line www.countyline.com 210-229-1941 Denny’s Riverwalk www.dennys.com 210-223-4321 Dick’s Last Resort www.dickslastresort.com 210-224-0026 Ghirardelli www.ghirardelli.com 210-627-6064 Guadalajara Grill www.guadalajaragrill.us 210-222-1992 Hard Rock Café www.hardrock.com 210-224-ROCK Iron Cactus www.ironcactus.com 210-224-9835 Joe’s Crabshack www.joescrabshack.com 210-271-9981 Landry’s Saltgrass Steakhouse www.saltgrass.com 210-222-9092

Landry’s Seafood www.landrysseafood.com 210-229-1010

Market Square www.marketsquaresa.com 210-207-8600

Rainforest Café www.rainforestcafe.com 210-277-6300

Cowboys Alamo City Harley Davidson on the RiverWalk www.cowboysalamocityharley.com 210-212-4461

Lonestar Restaurants www.riverrestaurants.com 210-223-9374 Marble Slab Creamery www.marbleslab.com 210-227-9100 Maria Mia www.mariamiamexicanbistro.com 210-272-0403 Mi Tierra Café www.mitierracafe.com 210-225-1262 La Margarita Mexican Restaurant www.lamargarita.com 210-227-7140 Restaurante Pico de Gallo www.picodegallo.com 210-225-6060 The Original Mexican Restaurant & Bar www.theoriginalmexican.com 210-224-9951 Paesanos RiverWalk www.paesanosriverwalk.com 210-227-2782

Plaza Taxco www.plazataxco.com 210-212-6733 Mar Imports Silver Jewelry www.marsilverjewelry.com 210-212-5000 El Vaquero www.elvaquerosanantonio.com 210-390-1059 Rocket Fizz www.rocketfizz.com 210-229-1077 Shops at Rivercenter www.shoprivercenter.com 210-225-000 Tienda la Garza 210-222-2133 Turquoise River Trading Company 210-227-5866

MICRODISTILLERY

The BarWalk www.TheBarWalk.com City Sightseeing Double Decker Tour San Antonio www.citysightseeingsanantonio.com 210-224-8687 Rio San Antonio Cruises www.riosanantonio.com 210-224-5700

NIGHTLIFE

Coyote Ugly Saloon www.coyoteuglysaloon.com 210-465-UGLY Hilton Palacio Del Rio/Durty Nelly’s/ Tex’s Riverwalk Sports Bar www.palaciodelrio.com 210-224-3368 Howl at the Moon www.howlatthemoon.com 210-212-4770 MadDogs British Pub www.maddogs.net 210-222-0220 BierGarten www.biergartenriverwalk.com 210-212-7299

Pizzaritas www.pizzaritas.com 210-293-7842

Tito’s Handmade Vodka www.TitosVodka.com

Naked Iguana www.nakediguanariverwalkbar.com 210-226-8462

Republic of Texas www.therepublicoftexasrestaurant. com 210-226-6256

Briscoe Western Art Museum www.briscoemuseum.org 210-299-4499

MUSEUM

Nectar Wine Bar & Ale House www.nectarsa.com 210-375-4082

Rio Rio Cantina www.riorioriverwalk.com 210-226-8462

Buckhorn Saloon & Museum www.buckhornmuseum.com 210-247-4000

Rita’s on the River www.ritasontheriver.com 210-227-RITA

San Antonio Conservation Society www.saconservation.org/homestead 210-225-5924 ATTRACTIONS

Schakolad www.schakolad.com 210-354-3322

Cascade Caverns www.cascadecaverns.com 830-755-8080

Texas de Brazil www.texasdebrazil.com 210-299-1600

Natural Bridge Caverns www.naturalbridgecavernscom 210-651-6101

Tony Roma’s www.tonyromas.com 210-225-7662

SHOPPING

Angelita’s www.angelitasa.com 210-224-8362 B & C Leather Designs & Unique Finds 210-724-8521; 210-464-1126

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Paris Hatters www.parishatters.com 210-223-3453

TOURS

Alamo SegCity Segway Tours www.segcity.com 210-224-0773 BARS/PUBS

Phillips Entertainment/Guiness Book of World Records Museum www.alamoplazaattractions.com 210-226-2828

CASINO

Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino Hotel www.luckyeagletexas.com 1-888-255-8259

COMEDY CLUB

Improv Comedy Club www.sanantoniocomedyclubs.com 210-229-1400

HOTELS

Wyndham Resorts www.wyndham.com

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Zurich US Properties, Inc. www.zurichproperties.com 210-225-5877

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