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IN THIS ISSUE FAMILY FUN LESSONS FROM THE RIVER WALK

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SIP & SAVOR SWEET PANADERIA PARADISE

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GREAT FINDS FRESH AIR & OUTDOOR FALL SHOPPING

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The elegant 316-room Menger Hotel, located in the heart of downtown San Antonio in Alamo Plaza, opened in 1859 and is the oldest continuously operating hotel west of the Mississippi. The historic Menger is said to be home to 32 ghosts who don’t mind sharing the hotel with the living. Sallie White, an 1876 employee, can be seen late at night carrying clean towels to guests.

Photo courtesy of Sisters Grimm Ghost Tours.

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MAKING LIFE LESS SCARY Nine months into this pandemic, and the world can look a little spooky­—if you let it. You may have to consciously look for safe, fun things to do, the kindness of others, and the beautiful outdoors, but I promise you it exists. Let the October stories in RIO Magazine help guide you into the light!

Take, for example, the story about the nice folks at Silver Eagle Beverages, the distributor of Anheuser Busch products, who donated products, and money to those in need, including out of work River Walk workers. Spend time on the lovely River Walk with your kids to help them with remote learning. And check out the story about local Mexican bakeries.

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Sweet PANADERIA Paradise

By Kimberly A. Suta

Panaderias, or Mexican bakeries, are nearly as ubiquitous as taquerias in San Antonio, and what a sweet blessing indeed. If you haven’t had the pleasure of visiting a Mexican bakery, then we have some excellent recommendations for you. These artisan breads, festive pastries, and cakes will have your head turning and your mouth watering. If you don’t load your tray up with more than half a dozen goodies, be thankful for your self-control.

Many of us aren’t so lucky!

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Enjoy in-house wit h a cup of cinnamon-laced Mexican hot chocolate and a side of mariachis.

MI TIERRA One of the Alamo City’s oldest and most iconic panaderias is called Mi Tierra and is also one of the most successful Tex-Mex restaurants. Located in the popular downtown attraction, Historic Market Square, Mi Tierra opened its doors in 1941, after purchasing a fledgling café for $150.

The Cortez family quickly established themselves as a San Antonio icon with family recipes and superb customer service. Customers also love the mariachis and overall atmosphere. It’s a great place to celebrate or get a taste of the local culture when visiting for the first time. For many locals, it is a destination for 24-hour delicious food.

For many, the extensive Mexican bakery is a delightful surprise, but the bakery came about in 1955 after one of Pedro Cortez’s cousins suggested they open one up, as “she didn’t like having to go to the other bakeries in nearby neighborhoods for her sweet breads.”

Today, the panaderias of Mi Tierra make over 100 different kinds of delectable baked goods, selling about 2,500 pieces a day. Their offerings range from traditional pastries such as pan de huevo, a dense yeasty bread topped with colorful sugar, to yoyo de pina, a white cake with pineapple jelly filling.

Other favorites include empanadas, pumpkin turnovers, cheese danishes, and peach tres leches. You can grab a box of goods togo or enjoy in-house with a cup of cinnamon-laced Mexican Hot Chocolate and a side of mariachis.

BEDOY'S BAKERY Perhaps a lesser-known but still exceptionally good bakery is Bedoy’s Bakery, located just a few minutes north of downtown on Hildebrand Avenue. Bedoy’s has been baking for over half a century and says they “are as passionate about baking pan dulce today as we were the day we started.”

This Mexican bakery has four generations of baking to this day and is dedicated to preserving the art of baking Mexican

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bread. They make pastries, donuts, and decorated cookies, as well as tortillas and, if find yourself there on the weekend, some of the best barbacoa in town.

While you can find the classic conchas, a soft and sweet Mexican bread with a white or colored topping that resembles the surface of a seashell, you might also discover some unexpected treats. Make sure to take home a few slices of “pink cake.” This unassuming white sheet cake topped with bubblegum pink frosting is moist, delicious, and truly unforgettable.

LA PANADERIA La Panaderia offers a more modern spin on traditional panaderias.

This classy urban café and bakery is open for brunch, lunch, and dinner at two locations – one in the heart of downtown along Houston Street and one farther north in Alamo Heights.

Their handmade breads and pan dulce, which you can watch being made on-site, is inspired by Mexico’s Golden Era, known as Epoca de Oro, which was influenced by Italian, French, and American breadmaking techniques. They also incorporate a 48-hour fermentation process, resulting in artisanal breads that are quite scrumptious and noticeably unique.

Choices range from a Chorizo and Egg Torta and Mexican Cubana Torta to a cornucopia of baked goods, including Mini Conchas, Cronchas, Bear Claws, Pan de Muerto, Kouign Amannh, Peineta, Monkey Bread, Baby Xocol Cake, and their signature Tequila Almond Croissant. The last is a must-have, and something that, if you can’t do without, can happily be ordered online from wherever you hail in America.

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THE CAKE SHOP Finally, The Cake Shop focuses more on, you guessed it, cakes than it does other Mexican pastries. You can pop into the northside shop for a slice of whatever they have fresh and ready to go or easily place a custom order. Their daily offerings vary, from ultra moist tres leches (three milk) to carrot, red velvet, pistachio, Italian cream, and lemon. They also offer cupcakes in a large variety of fun flavors.

The owners, a husband and wife team, have been in the business of baking all of their lives. When they first launched out on their own, they began with a Mexican bread bakery but soon pivoted to baking mostly cakes.

Of course, some folks can’t do without their Mexican pastries. So they still offer custom order pastry tables for special events that include all of the favorites – pan de dulce, fruit-filled buttery empanadas, and classic wedding cookies.

The couple loves catering and taking special care of their long-time customers. Still, if you have no upcoming celebration, there’s always an excuse to have a party for one. Treat yourself to one of their monthly flavors, which might be Mexican chocolate or the elusive mostachon—a layered meringue cake with strawberries that is worth every single calorie!”

Their signature cake is a Whiskey Cake made with a heavenly caramel filling. It’s as sure a bet as any of these divine goodies!

WRITER'S BIO Kimberly A. Suta of Sutapants Productions is a local and national food writer, award-winning filmmaker, and publicist for the culinary industry. She’s also the co-creator of Homegrown Chef (homegrowncheftv.com), a culinary series and catering and events company featuring our city’s best chefs and delicious eats.

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LESSONS FROM THE RIVER WALK

San Antonio’s Coolest Classroom

By Janis Turk

Education shouldn’t be confined to a building; it can happen anywhere! And lately, locals are learning that their kids’ favorite classroom may be the San Antonio River Walk. Why? Kids will long remember fun, hands-on lessons learned while exploring the city with their parents.

By combining field trips along the river with follow-up research and creative projects at home, family bonds are strengthened as kids enjoy a boatload of fun educational opportunities.

ASSIGNMENT:

Explore the history of the San Antonio River Walk

HANDS-ON:

Survey a map together (the San Antonio River Authority website offers printable ones), and take a family stroll along the River Walk, stopping to read historical markers and plaques along the way. Or take a GO RIO cruise (discounts are available for students, teachers, and locals) as boat drivers tell about local history and sites along the route.

AT HOME:

Watch these videos together: “San Antonio River Walk: A Tribute to Robert H. H. Hugman, ‘Father of the River Walk,’” and “The Story of the San Antonio River.” Assign a written report on architect and River Walk visionary Robert H. H. Hugman, or study FDR’s Works Progress Administration.

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CREATE:

Have the kids write and perform a “Hamilton”-inspired hip-hop history of the River Walk for the family or to post on social media using #SAriverwalk. Have kids draw or paint a picture of their favorite River Walk feature. Help the kids take River Walk pictures to post on Instagram.

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ASSIGNMENT: Learn the science behind lock and dam systems

HANDS-ON Stroll along the Museum Reach, or take a Go Rio River Shuttle boat, to watch boats enter a lock, lift nine feet with the rising water, and continue upriver. It’s a fascinating living science project.

AT HOME

Faux bois located near the Tobin Center. Photo by Joe Chidgey

Research Blaise Pascal, Pascal’s Law, and how lock and dam systems operate. Watch videos on the River Walk’s lock and dam. Find worksheets, lessons, and diagrams explaining the science and engineering of such systems online.

ASSIGNMENT:

Read Aesop’s fable, “The Crow and the Pitcher,” with your kids, then ask them to draw a correlation between the story and what happens to boats in the lock and dam on the River Walk.

Find out all about Faux Bois arts

HANDS-ON

Research faux bois concrete art online, then head to the River Walk to count how many faux bois pieces your kids can find. (Hint: Start at the Pearl end of the Museum Reach)

CREATE Have the kids make a poster, drawing, or model illustrating the basic operation or create a science experiment related to Pascal’s Law.

Visit Cortes Tallér/Studio in Southtown to see faux bois artists at work. Classes are even available with third-generation faux bois artisan Carlos Cortes, whose great-uncle Dionisio Rodriguez brought this European form of sculpting to the U.S. from Mexico City and taught it to Carlos’ father, Maximo Cortes. Rodriguez’ is the artist behind many of the faux bois pieces found along the River Walk.

Brooklyn Avenue Lock & Dam Photo by Cosmos Mariner

AT HOME

Look up faux bois artist Dionicio Rodriguez (1891–1955) At the library, check out “Capturing Nature: The Cement Sculpture of Dionicio Rodriguez” by Patsy Pittman Light.

CREATE

Try creating faux bois art in your backyard.

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ASSIGNMENT: Become a San Antonio foodie

HANDS-ON Host a home cooking class, making homemade tortillas, enchiladas, tres leches cake, or other recipes from restaurants along the River Walk. Discuss math and chemistry concepts as you cook with the kids.

Visit the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) campus at The Pearl, where kids can learn what a cooking school is and how to become a professional chef. CIA cooking classes may also be available in the coming months.

AT HOME Have your kids interview and write about a local chef.

Just call or email your favorite restaurant to ask; many would be delighted to encourage and inspire a budding junior chef.

CREATE Find online a recipe for the buttery “Shrimp Paesano” dish of Paesano’s River Walk restaurant, and let the kids make it. Some claim it can’t be replicated, but it’ll be tasty to try.

WRITER’S BIO Janis Turk is a travel and food writer and former university professor who has penned books, articles, and travel guides, including San Antonio and Austin Day by Day, and Frommer’s TEXAS.

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ASSIGNMENT:

Learn about Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) traditions

HANDS-ON

Visit a Dia de Los Muertos altar at La Villita Historic Arts Village, Market Square, Pearl, or at any one of the numerous places around town.

AT HOME

Explore online the history, offerings, and traditions of Dia de los Muertos. Watch Disney’s animated musical “Coco” together and discuss its Dia de los Muertos depictions.

CREATE

Make calaveras (sugar skulls) using inexpensive molds from Amazon. Let the kids try a recipe for a traditional Pan de Muerto. Use colored paper to make a traditional Papel Picado banner. Make tissue paper Cempasúchil (or cempoalxochitl) marigolds.

Make a family altar with food and photos honoring departed loved ones, and talk to your children about their family heritage while opening a dialogue about your beliefs regarding death or an afterlife.

Take time to listen to your children’s thoughts and feelings about death. Perhaps even speak about the death of beloved pets, preparing kids to understand this natural part of the circle of life.

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History and culture have made San Antonio one of the nation’s most unique and beautiful cities, and a fertile environment for creative artists.

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don’t have to set foot inside a building to sample examples of the breadth and depth of the art scene here. From gardens of art to highway River Walk Public Art Garden Photo by Daniel Dawson

underpasses, troves of art by diverse artists abound.

Start with the city’s most famous garden spot – the lushly landscaped blue-green ribbon of the River Walk, a level beneath the downtown city streets. The new River Walk Public Art Garden’s inaugural exhibit includes five sleek abstract painted steel sculptures by Mexico’s internationally renowned sculptor, Sebastian. Locally known for the 65-foot scarlet Torch of Friendship placed in the heart of downtown, it has become one of San Antonio’s best-known modern landmarks. Just beyond Sebastian’s sleek geometric pieces, look for the elegant steel railings with motifs drawn from a pair of wildlife blinds that will grace a unique land bridge at Hardberger Park, on the North Side. In years to come, the Art Garden will expand, extending the displays on the street level and along the River Walk below. Across Market Street, check out the Convention Center, where Juan O’Gorman’s majestic mosaic mural “Confluence of Civilizations in the Americas” dominates one wall. At the same time, the 900-foot architectural frieze “Cactus” wraps around the newer section of the center.

Just beyond Sebastian’s towering Torch of Friendship, you’ll find another art-full oasis at the Briscoe Western Art Museum. The city’s newest museum, it’s an elegant re-imagining of the century-old public library. Start at the museum’s River Walk staircase, where sculptor Walter Matia’s recently installed “Great Blue Heron Pair” provides a peaceful counterpoint to the powerful “Camino de Galvez” bronze – depicting a trail drive going right up the Briscoe’s stone steps. The museum’s McNutt Sculpture Garden is a perfect outdoor gallery and a great place to sit in shady comfort, surrounded by wonderful art.

Just a few blocks up St. Mary’s Street, the Southwest School of Art is another marvelously adapted space. Built in 1851 as an Ursuline Academy and convent, the main campus is on the National Register of Historic Places. It is hailed today as one of the most beautiful and successful examples of historic adaptive use in America. The grounds and buildings of the school, with a gorgeous garden sloping down to a River Walk landing, are well worth touring, and there’s a helpful online tour on the school’s website. A landmark old Sears building across the street has been lovingly converted to house the rest of the school, which is the only independent accredited college of art in Texas. If you’re longing to exercise your own creative urges, the school offers community classes for adults and children, both in-person and online, as well as Youth Art Studios for teens and virtual Saturday Morning Discovery sessions for the younger set. thesanantonioriverwalk.com

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Hop in your car for a spin around some Instagram-worthy street art. The independent spirits of the non-profit San Antonio Street Art Initiative have grown a concrete forest of creativity on the highway underpass pillars, starting at St. Mary’s and Quincy Streets. Cowgirls to crazy cartoons, Greek gods, a Southwest Mona Lisa, and much more make for an eye-popping drive-through art tour by more than 30 of the city’s hottest muralists. A second phase of the project lines outdoor walls along the St. Mary’s Strip.

Get a preview of the pieces and a map of the murals on the SASAI website. And for something completely different, check out Colton Valentine’s “Sheena: 2 a.m. Taco Run,” galloping across the wall of a mechanic shop on Jones Street, across from the San Antonio Museum of Art. If you’ve worked up an appetite, check out Kathy Sosa’s big “Keep Calm Et Macaron” murals that embellish the front of La Boulangerie. In this bright family-owned French bakery, you can pick up a delicious baguette sandwich, quiche, or order of sweet or savory crepes for breakfast or lunch. Or order a picnic and head for Chris Park, the art park that the late artist and philanthropist Linda Pace created in memory of her son Chris. It’s the threshold to Pace’s internationally acclaimed Ruby City, an admissionfree museum hailed by Time Magazine as one of the 10 “World’s Greatest Places” in 2019. Even if Ruby City is not open, Sir David Adjaye’s remarkable red building is a memorable gem. And Chris Park’s lovingly curated selection of exotic plants and art makes a perfect oasis to stop and contemplate San Antonio’s natural beauty and artistic spirit.

WRITER’S BIO Susan Yerkes is a San Antonio-based journalist and travel writer, with a particular passion for street art and gardens.

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Pearl Farmers Market

By Dawn Robinette

It’s easy to fall for fall in San Antonio: the air takes on a cool vibe, and everything seems to feel refreshed. There’s no better time to head outdoors and stroll the River Walk, popping in and out of fantastic restaurants and shops. And of course, if you’re lucky enough to be visiting during one of the River Walk’s artisan shows, you’ll find extra shopping fun right along the river. If outdoor shopping is your thing, there’s an array of outdoor markets waiting to greet you, all just a short walk or quick ride away. So lace up your shopping shoes and head outdoors to shop local and breathe fresh air into your fall shopping.

THE PEARL One of the musts on any River Walk exploration is to head north to explore the Museum Reach and wind your way up to The Pearl. As wonderful as the shopping, eating, and playing can be at the Pearl, weekends bring it to a new level thanks to the Pearl Farmers Market. But don’t be fooled: you’ll find much more than fresh vegetables, so leave room in your shopping

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bag for specialty chocolates, handcrafted caramels, candles, honey, salsas, soaps, and so much more. All of the vendors featured at the Pearl market are located within a 150-mile radius of San Antonio, giving everything truly local roots.

For example, the olive oil and products offered by one of the first commercial olive orchards in Texas, Sandy Oaks Olive Orchard, comes from just outside of San Antonio. From olive oil and an array of balsamic vinegars, to hand sanitizers and soaps, everything from Sandy Oaks will leave you feeling good both inside and out. Shopping here is especially important because you’re supporting small business owners, craftspeople, and farmers. The Pearl also offers terrific tastes from an array of fresh food vendors and restaurants onsite, and of course, you can enjoy additional shopping by checking out the multitude of great shops that call The Pearl home.

OLD GRUENE MARKET DAYS If you like shopping along a river, head further north to Gruene, the little gem on the banks of the Comal River, where Old Gruene Market Days has been held every month except Januarys for more than 30 years. Nestled in the historic town of Gruene, the market features artisans offering handmade vendor items, including uniquely crafted home decor, artwork, jewelry, woodworking items, and packaged Texas foods.

The market features a variety of individual small businesses and find one of a kind items you’re sure to love. With free parking, admission, and live entertainment, it’s a great spot to enjoy a day

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G r u e n e ’s c h i l l m a r ke t vibe flows through the neighboring shops as well – leave time to explore the Gruene Historic District. Snap a selfie in front of the iconic Gruene Hall, Texas’ oldest continually operating dance hall where country greats like Willie Nelson have performed. Enjoy fudge, ice cream, and souvenir shopping at the general store, antique shopping across the street, wine tasting next door, and indoor/outdoor casual dining at a converted grist mill with amazing views.

BUSSEY'S FLEA MARKET It’s hard to miss the larger than life armadillo beckoning you to stop at Bussey’s Flea Market on IH-35 for treasure-hunting style shopping, snap a selfie, and explore. More than 500 vendors keep Bussey’s open-air market fresh, where you can roam wide, shaded aisles and pop into booths offering furniture, antiques, artwork, vintage clothes, military collectibles, jewelry, yard art, and more. On any given weekend, you’ll find everything from Mexican pottery and tiles to stained glass windows from England. You can also find vintage toys, out of print comics, and

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something to add to your vinyl collection before you take a break and enjoy one of Bussey’s eight snack bars and picnic areas, making the market a fun family outing or hunt with friends. Admission is a mere $2 per car, and the experience is entertaining, even if you don’t buy a treasure.

BOERNE MARKET DAYS If you’re in the mood to explore a bit further out, set your sights west for the gorgeous, relaxing scenery of Boerne. It’s a great destination any time, but the first weekend of October, then the second weekend of every month after that, kicks it up a notch with Boerne Market Days.

Boerne Market Days offer the chance to enjoy al fresco shopping along the city’s beautiful Hill Country Mile, just off Cibolo Creek. The modest-size market is held in a green space in the heart of downtown. Browse the market to uncover quality jewelry, plants, art, handcrafts, collectibles, antiques, and more. As you explore the market, don’t miss out on the picturesque fun of the Hill Country Mile. It’s easy to see why it was named one of the “Top 25 Small Town Main Streets in America” as you shop for chic boutique clothing, jewelry, gifts, home goods, and works of art. Roaming in and out of the stores along the mile unearths an array of irresistible goods, including the year-round holiday fun of The Christmas Shoppe, a must-stop if you’re ready for all things Christmas. And top off your day of shopping at one of Boerne’s restaurants or craft breweries, where you’ll be greeted with smalltown hospitality you’re sure to remember. Indoor and outdoor seating is available.

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WRITER’S BIO An award-winning writer, communications expert, and military spouse who enjoys finding new discoveries and revisiting old favorites in her adopted hometown, Dawn Robinette loves to tell stories. You can read more of her work at Alamo City Moms.

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CULTURE & COMMUNITY

Ghosts of the Alamo

By Dan R. Goddard

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Brandishing flaming swords in ghostly hands, six giant diablos frightened off the Mexican forces preparing to demolish the war-ravaged Alamo following the cataclysmic battle of 1836. Does the shrine of Texas independence still stand because of the supernatural intervention of the indignant ghosts of Alamo defenders such as William Travis, Davy Crockett, and Jim Bowie?

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That’s the story told by Adina de Zavala, the old mission’s preservationist godmother, in her 1917 book, History, and Legends of the Alamo.

No angry spirits with fiery swords have been reported since. But in 1866, the city of San Antonio decided to tear down the surviving main gate on the south side of the mission and two adjoining rooms, including one where Jim Bowie is believed to have died. Perhaps in protest, according to legend, spectral forms marched along the walls of the rooms one evening while shocked guests at the Menger Hotel watched.

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Hundreds of men­ —an estimated 182 to 250 Alamo defenders and some 400 to 600 Mexican soldiers – died at the 1836 battle. To their ghosts still haunting downtown San Antonio, you can add generations of Native Americans buried in Alamo Plaza. Before it was a battlefield, the Alamo was a Spanish Mission church, the Mission San Antonio de Valero, with a goal of converting the indigenous peoples to Christianity. Those who did convert were buried, as was the custom, on the grounds of the church. Perhaps as many as one thousand burials are within the footprint of the $450 million renovation of the plaza currently underway, and the issue of properly handling the Native American remains is a major, litigious concern.

1930 monument, designed as an “empty tomb” memorial for the Texas revolutionaries, does not contain any remains. However, the new location about 500 feet south near the Menger Hotel is thought to be closer to the site of one of the three pyres the Mexican army used to burn the Texas dead following the battle. The final resting place of the ashes and bones left by the pyres is an enduring Alamo mystery.

Re-locating the Alamo Cenotaph, another part of the project, also has generated controversy, although San Antonio sculptor Pompeo Coppini’s

Juan Seguin claimed to have returned several months after the battle to collect the bones, which he placed in a flag-draped coffin with

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a ceremonial rifle and sword that was buried at San Fernando Cathedral, noted by a plaque inside the cathedral’s entrance on Main Plaza.

According to the folklore of the time, Mexican General Santa Anna’s refusal to bury the bodies made people think the spirits of the dead Texans, denied eternal access to their own bodies, had no place to go, neither heaven nor hell, and so they are doomed to eternally defend the Alamo as angels of righteousness.

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stories abound. In 1897, the sounds of clanking chains and hissing whispers in the gloomy recesses of the shrine were attributed to errant monks being punished during the Alamo’s days as a Franciscan mission. A 19th-century medium claimed the defenders hid gold in the walls of the Alamo, and their ghosts want it found. But the footsteps of a sentry walking along the roof, though the Alamo had no roof at the time of the battle, were probably caused by dripping rain gutters. And let’s not get started on tales of John Wayne’s ghost wandering the place muttering lines from his 1960 film.

GHOST TOURS You may want a guide to explore San Antonio’s spirit world. RJA Ghost Tours conducts nightly two-hour walking tours of downtown led by Certified Tourism Ambassadors, experienced with the paranormal. The tour guides provide all the details of the legends and folklore at each historic location, including the Alamo, San Fernando Cathedral, and the Spanish Governor’s Palace. In addition to walking tours, Sisters Grimm Ghost Tours offers a Ghost Bus Tour, dinner and ghost tour of the Menger Hotel and a Haunted Pub Crawl.

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Riders in the bar, and Captain Richard King lingers in the King Ranch Suite. The Emily Morgan Hotel was originally a hospital, and disease-stricken gargoyles decorate the sides of the 13-story Gothic Revival skyscraper considered one of the most haunted hotels in the country. The St. Anthony Hotel has a bar named Haunt. The Aztec Theater and the Majestic Theater are both associated with ghostly apparitions.

Ghosts have been spotted in the windows of the houses in the King William Historic District, and the La Villita Historic Arts Village has a spine-tingling history of being haunted by children’s spirits.

HAUNTED ADVENTURES If you don’t see any ghosts on Alamo Plaza, see if you’re up to the sure-fire thrills of Ripley’s Haunted Adventure, a multi-million dollar haunted house with live actors and special effects in a creepy, renovated mansion inhabited by the undead. Then journey down into the ancient tomb of the Egyptian god Anubis on the multi-million-dollar, interactive Tomb Rider 3D. WRITER’S BIO Dan R. Goddard is a longtime San Antonio arts writer.

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RECREATION Southerleigh

By Drew Henry

FALL INTO AUTUMN THE SEASON IS UPON US; ARE YOU READY TO “FALL” INTO AUTUMNAL FUN! WE’RE COVERING ALL THE BASES THIS MONTH, FROM PINTS AT THE BIERGARTEN TO HOT CHOCOLATES AND SWEET SPICED TREATS AT THE LOCAL BAKERY. WITH EVEN MORE FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY, INCLUDING SPOOKY GARDEN PARTIES, DRIVE THROUGH HALLOWEEN BALLS, AND OF COURSE, A CORN MAZE AND PUMPKIN PATCH. GRAB YOUR FLANNEL, AND LET’S GO!

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From brews and fresh-baked goodies to fun in the garden and at the flea market - everyone can “fall” in love with autumn!

SOUTHERLEIGH FINE FOOD AND BREWERY One of the best parts of the fall is the tasty food and drink. Southerleigh, located at the historic Pearl Brewery, keeps the brewing tradition alive with some hoppy blends of their own. Start your meal with a handcrafted Gold Export or Darwinian IPA that would rival Oktoberfest at any Biergarten in Germany. Embrace the cooler weather with a wood-fired pretzel appetizer paired with signature beer cheese and classic favorites like crispy pork schnitzel and grandma’s meatloaf recipe.

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BAKERY LORRAINE After dinner, take a quick stroll across The Park at Pearl for a sweet fall treat. Bakery Lorraine is a San Antonio staple made famous for their macarons. For fall, they are whipping up seasonal flavors like pumpkin spice, caramel apple, and zinfandel. Grab a table outside for an open-air experience and try delectable goodies like gooey butter pecan babka, flakey almost croissants, and iconic cinnamon rolls with sweet honey glaze. Sit outdoors (wearing your favorite sweater) and pair your treat with hot chocolate or a creamy latte for the quintessential fall feeling.

SAN ANTONIO BOTANICAL GARDEN OCTOBER EVENTS The San Antonio Botanical Garden is a few minutes north of The Pearl, making it the perfect spot to explore next. The garden offers over 33-acres of breathtaking flowers, Texas foliage, and walking paths. Your sure to “fall” for this month’s events and exhibits.

BOOTANICA Saturday, October 24 | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

BOOtanica offers Halloween fun for the entire family. Dress up in your favorite costume, trick-or-treat, and explore the world of notso-scary creatures in the garden. This event is included with general admission.

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HORROR ON THE LAKE Monday - Friday, October 26 - 30 | 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Visit the haunted lake where spirits roam freely - if you dare! This 21+ event offers spooky cocktail concoctions and tasty food truck treats for purchase. Don’t forget to dress to impress with a scary costume.

Tickets for this event are $35.

ORIGAMI INT HE GARDEN 2 September 19, 2020 - May 9, 2021 If Halloween parties are too much of a fright, the garden is offering a more peaceful exhibit that you can admire as you stroll among blossoming fall blooms and vibrant fall foliage. OrigamiintheGarden2 is a larger-than-life nod to the art of paper folding. Created by Santa Fe artists Jennifer and Kevin Box, these sculptures blend the delicate forms of soaring birds, gentle butterflies, and floating boats with massive sheets of bronze, steel, and aluminum. During the run of the exhibition, the garden will be offering audio tours, origami sessions, and Japanese cooking classes. The exhibition features the Box’ compositions as well as collaborations with world-renowned origami artists Tim Armijo, Te Jui Fu, Beth Johnson, Michael G. LaFosse, and Robert J. Lang.

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Traders Village

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TRADERS VILLAGE SAN ANTONIO OCTOBER EVENTS Nothing says fall like a day trip out to the country, even if it’s just a short one. Traders Village sits at the southwest edge of San Antonio, just a 20-minute drive out of downtown. This is the place where shoppers, traders, and fun-seekers meet up. With over 1,000 vendors, you can find almost anything. Barter for antiques, browse records and grab a snack. The thrill-seekers of the group will love the midway-style carnival, which features rides that tower 80 feet into the air! For fall, they are offering classic seasonal fun for everyone.

CORNY MAZE Weekends, October 3 - November 29 Traders Village has three challenging and fun corn mazes. Grab your map, family, friends, and anyone with a good sense of direction to work your way through the twists and turns. Maybe reward yourself at the end with a bag of kettle corn and a go on the corn cannon.

PUMPKIN PATCH Weekends, October October isn’t complete without a trip to the pumpkin patch. Pose for photo ops among the gourds and take home the perfect pumpkin for Jack-o-lantern carving.

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BOO BASH Sunday, October 25 Boo Bash is a spooktacular day at Traders Village.

Walk the market in your best costumes and gaze at haunting displays among the vendors. Kids will have the opportunity to participate in a parade to show off their costumes. All participating children will get a free ticket to the Corny Maze for their spooky garbs.

BURTON BALL DRIVE-THROUGH Friday - Sunday, October 9 - 11 | 7 - 11:30 p.m.

Traders Village is also hosting the Burton Ball this month. This event is a tribute to the king of gothic horror and spooks, Tim Burton. This highly-anticipated annual event started in 2011 and has become the longest-running Burton themed event in San Antonio.

This time around, they are changing things up with a drive-through experience. Take in spooky music, creepy decor, horrifyingly delicious foods delivered to your car, and purveyors of everything Burton. There will also be a virtual costume contest.

Find the event on Facebook for tickets, costume contest rules, and a Burton loving community.

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WRITER’S BIO Drew Henry is a writer, content creator, and founder of the Design Dudes blog. When he’s not writing, he’s out exploring all Texas has to offer. View his work at DrewHenryWrites.com and get some home design tips at DesignDudesLife.com. Follow on Instagram: @design_dudes.

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Schilo's

Offering German comfort food, atmosphere & hospitality October usually conjures up images of beer, bratwurst, schnitzel, and jumbo pretzels! While the world looks a little different these days, one thing remains constant--Schilo’s Delicatessen. The downtown staple has been serving up GermanTexas food for over a century. And as the oldest continuously operating restaurant in San Antonio, there’s something about its consistency and comfort food that will warm your heart.

“By the grace of God, good cooking and fun will prevail.”

American comfort food is varied, but in Texas, country fried steak is king. Schilo’s popular German version is schnitzel. While customers have the option of ordering pork or veal, the local favorite is the Schweineschnitzel - a pounded pork loin breaded with seasoning and cracker crumbs, then pan-seared on the griddle and served with two sides like warm German potato salad or red cabbage. Splurge the extra dollar and make it a Jaegerschnitzel by adding a secret sauce, dailymade from scratch prepared with red wine and mushrooms. Other menu items in high demand are the split pea soup (gluten-free) served with a thick slice of Russian brown rye bread, the reuben sandwich, potato pancakes, and root beer. Even non-soda drinkers say it’s worth the indulgence.

Take-home treats include Schilo’s hot mustard, so potent it’s guaranteed to clear your sinuses. Look for a map on the wall showing where it’s been shipped around the world. The “take and make” split pea soup provides ingredients and the recipe to recreate the amazing soup at home. And sixpacks of the root beer - temporarily priced at just $8 is offered as a gesture to those who may need a pick-me-up during the COVID malaise. Is October too early to think about holiday gifts?

time. From the colorful vintage penny-round tile to the wood and limestone interior, with the pressed tin ceiling, Schilo’s is a must-see and eat when downtown. A private short-term parking lot ($10) is located behind the restaurant at 109 Market Street, and River Bend city parking garage is next door.

These days the seating is six feet apart, and servers sport face masks, but what you can be sure hasn’t changed is great food, a nostalgic atmosphere, and a warm Schilo’s smile - underneath the mask, of course.

Counter seating at the antique mirrored-back bar is even a treat. Relax with a German beer straight off the tap with selections from two local breweries, Ranger Creek Brewery and Alamo. Paulaner HefeWeizen and, for a limited time, Shiner Oktoberfest is also available. For a non-alcoholic treat, choose a Puro Nitro cold-brewed coffee or root beer on tap.

424 E. Commerce Street San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 223-6692 call for days/hours/private events Schilos.com

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Whiskey Cake

COCKTAIL SPIRITS BRUNCH BOO - Awaken the spirits this morning with a boozy brunch at Whiskey Cake. You don’t have to appreciate distilled grains to have an out-of-body experience here, because the cinnamon roll pancakes will haunt you well after you leave. Made with maple-cream cheese icing and candied pecans, these sticky devils pair beautifully with a Texas Bluebonnet cocktail. The Bluebonnet is a blueberry infused vodka drink with lemon, simple syrup Prosecco, and egg white — so it counts as breakfast. But if you’re feeling a little vampy this morning, try a classic Bloody Mary.

DEVILISH DELIGHT - If you’re hell-bent on whiskey, head downtown to Devils River Whiskey distillery on Houston Street. The distillery is housed in the historic Burns Building; in the early 20-century, this was the heart of the downtown retail district but now home to tech businesses. Sign up for a VIP tour and witness the birth of this award-winning artisanal spirit.

Sip one of their sinfully delicious signature cocktails in the pre-prohibition style bar, and take home a bottle of the coffee bourbon in case your inner demons take hold the next morning.

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SCARY SUPPER - Dine if you dare inside the most haunted hotel in Texas with Sisters Grimm Ghost Tours. Starting back this month after a brief pandemic pause, tours begin inside the Menger Hotel with a three-course dinner.

After a bite, you’ll take a half-hour ghost tour inside the haunted hotel before venturing out on a lengthy ghost walk around San Antonio.

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HAUNTED HAPPY HOUR - If you’re too scared to sleep, settle in for a sultry sip at Haunt inside the St. Anthony hotel. With $5 martinis during happy hour, you’ll certainly start seeing things before the night is over.

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SPIRITED ADVENTURES History is a lot more fun when it’s haunted. So get in the spirit this month with three days of spooky adventures, chilling cocktails, and thrilling encounters as we explore San Antonio.

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SPOOKY SPIRITS

If you’re not an early riser, feel free to sleep in and start your day promptly at 11 a.m.

PAN DE MUERTO - That mysterious growling isn’t a monster under your bed. It’s your belly dreaming about all the delicious treats that await you at La Panaderia. This famous San Antonio staple was featured on the Food Network, and this month it’s so important that you stop in and celebrate the Day of the Dead with a pan de muerto. Get an iced cold brew from the coffee bar, and don’t be scared to go back for seconds.

AFTERNOON DE FRIGHT - As if wax statues aren’t freaky enough, Ripley’s Believe it or Not in San Antonio has taken things to the next level

Haunted Adventures

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with the Haunted Adventure. Anybody can be a tourist, but to buy admission to this haunted mansion, you’ve got to be a little creepy yourself. Get more bang for your buck and buy a combo ticket that includes a turn on the Tomb Rider 3D. This multi-million dollar interactive ride takes you into the ancient tomb of the Egyptian God Anubis. If you miss the high score the first time, you can get a $3 re-ride and try try again.

SPOOKTACULAR - If you still haven’t satisfied your creepy cravings, head over to SeaWorld

SeaWorld Spooktacular

for a family-friendly fright at Spooktacular. Weekends through November 2, you can enjoy daytime fun with hay mazes, trick-or-treating and animal friends.

WALKING DEAD - After the sun sets over River City, creep down the street from the Alamo to start your spooky stroll with RJA Ghost Tours.

It’s the perfect haunted history of the city, so whether you’re new in town or you were born and raised in SA, this peek into th e past is a fun way to explore the city’s twisted tales of yesteryear and maybe spot a mysterious orb or two.

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SPIRIT OF THE SEASON GERMAN GHOST STORIES - If you’re still craving a

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way to experience San Antonio’s Fiesta culture year-round.

paranormal party, at least start your day with a plateful

UPSCALE BITES - Overlooking the Alamo is the

of pancakes or some fresh French toast. Schilo’s has

hauntingly beautiful and beautifully haunted Emily

been serving up German dishes since 1917, and it is the

Morgan Hotel. This gorgeous skyscraper from the

city’s oldest restaurant — ask your server to share ghost

1920s named for the mysterious woman who delayed

sightings that have happened in the old bank building

Santa Anna’s response to the Battle of San Jacinto by

that currently houses the restaurant. You might want to

“entertaining” and possibly drugging him during his

get your deviled eggs to-go.

siesta — thus leading Texas to victory and freedom.

SHOP ’TIL YOU DROP DEAD - San Antonio has two terrific spots to shop for all of your Dia de los Muertos souvenirs. If you’re down on the River looking for a low-key shopping experience, head up the steps of the amphitheater to La Villita. At Villa Tesoros, you’ll find a selection of handmade leather goods, including sugar skull bags and handcrafted earrings. Casa Manos Alegres has a fabulous selection of sugar skulls, Catrinas, alebrijes, and a real black cat named Midnight, who is happy to cross your path for a snuggle.

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Celebrate a little Texas twisted history with chili dusted filet mignon at Oro, the upscale dining room inside the famed hotel.

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WRITER'S BIO Crystal Henry is a loyal Texan, and an award-winning author, writer, and columnist. She is fluent in both sarcasm and English, and evidence of those bilingual writing talents can be found at crystalhenrywrites.com.

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SAN ANTONIO FOOD & DRINK AMERICAN BOUDRO’S TEXAS BISTRO 421 East Commerce St. boudros.com p44, 16

SALTGRASS STEAK HOUSE 502 River Walk saltgrass.com p44,53 53

BIGA ON THE BANKS 203 S. St. Mary’s Street biga.com

TEX’S RIVER WALK AND SPORTS BAR 200 S. Alamo texssportsbar.com p44, 27

BUBBA GUMP SHRIMP CO. 406 Navarro bubbagump.com CHILI’S ON THE RIVERWALK 849 East Commerce St. Chilis.com DAVE & BUSTER’S 849 E. Commerce St. daveandbusters.com DICK’S LAST RESORT 223 Losoya St. dickslastresort.com p44, 18 EL TROPICANO HOTEL 110 Lexington Avenue. eltropicanohotel.com HARD ROCK CAFÉ 111 W Crockett St #210 hardrock.com HOWL AT THE MOON 111 West Crockett St. #201 howlatthemoon.com IHOP 849 E. Commerce 210-444-1201 JAZZ, TX 312 Pearl Parkway #6001 JazzTX.com LAS CANARIAS 112 College Street omnihotels.com LONESTAR CAFE 237 Losoya lonestarcafe.us MARGARITAVILLE 849 E. Commerce St. margaritavillesanantonio.com RAINFOREST CAFÉ 110 E. Crockett rainforestcafe.com p44, 17 RUTH CHRIS STEAK HOUSE 600 E. Market St. ruthschris.com THE REPUBLIC OF TEXAS 526 Riverwalk therepublicoftexasrestaurant.com THE RIVER’S EDGE CAFÉ AND PATIO BAR 200 S. Alamo St. riversedgecafesa.com

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BBQ COUNTY LINE BARBEQUE SPORTS BAR 111 W. Crockett St. countyline.com BBQ - p44, 7 BRAZILIAN FOGO DE CHAO 849 E. Commerce St. fogodechao.com TEXAS DE BRAZIL 313 E. Houston St. texasdebrazil.com BRITISH MAD DOGS 123 Losoya St. maddogs.net p44, 11 DELI SCHILO’S 424 E. Commerce St. schilos.com p50, 26 GERMAN BIER GARTEN 124-150 Losoya St. alamobiergarten.com p44, 36

MICHELINO’S 521 Riverwalk michelinos.us.

PAESANOS 111 W. Crockett #100 www.paesanosriverwalk.com p44, 54 PIZZARITAS 245 E. Commerce pizzaritas.com ZOCCA 420 W. Market zoccariverwalk.com MEXICAN ACENAR 146 E. Houston acenar.com p44, 2 SEAFOOD CHART HOUSE Tower of the Americas, 739 East Cesar E. Chavez toweroftheamericas.com JOE’S CRAB SHACK 212 College Street Ste 10 joescrabshack.com LANDRY’S SEAFOOD HOUSE 517 N. Presa landrysseafood.com

ON THE BEND 123 Losoya St. onthebendsa.com p44, 96 TEX-MEX CAFÉ OLE 430 E. Commerce St. cafeole.us CASA RIO 430 E. Commerce St. casa-rio.com p44, 61 IRON CACTUS 200 River Walk ironcactus.com p44, 4 THE ORIGINAL MEXICAN RESTAURANT 528 River Walk originalmexican.com p44, 14 RIO RIO CANTINA 421 E. Commerce St. rioriocantina.com p44, 13 RITA’S ON THE RIVER 245 E. Commerce, Suite 100 ritasontheriver.com

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ICE CREAM JUSTIN’S ICE CREAM 245 E Commerce St. mercadoritas.com KILWINS 109 Alamo Plaza Kilwins.com IRISH DURTY NELLY’S IRISH PUB 200 S. Alamo St. durtynellyspub.com p44, 80 ITALIAN FIG TREE 515 Villita dine.figtreerestaurant.com GUILLERMO’S 618 McCullough St. guillermosdowntown.com LITTLE RHEIN STEAKHOUSE 231 S. Alamo St. dine.littlerheinsteakhouse.com

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

THE ALLEY ON BITTERS 555 W. Bitters Rd. San Antonio, TX 78206 (210) 494-3226 www.TheAlleyOnBitters.com ANGELITA’S Building 2, 418 Villita St. angelitaboutique.webs.com ART PACE 445 N Main Ave artpace.org BATTLE FOR TEXAS 849 E. Commerce battlefortexas.com BONITA RITA’S 245 E. Commerce, #100 San Antonio, TX 78205 mercadoritas.com BRISCOE WESTERN ART MUSEUM 210 W. Market Street briscoemuseum.org

THE FIESTA STORE 2611 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78215 (210) 227-5191 www.fiesta-sa.org

PENNERS DOWNTOWN 311 W. Commerce San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 226-2487 www.pennersinc.com

FIVE & DIME GENERAL STORE 101 Alamo Plaza San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 233-0166 fiveanddimegs.com

RIPLEY’S BELIEVE IT OR NOT 301 Alamo Plaza ripleys.com/sanantonio

GALLERY VETRO CREATIVE ARTGLASS 250 E. Houston San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 354-0001 GARCIA ART GLASS 715 South Alamo San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 223-1400 www.garciaartglass COWBOY’S ALAMO CITY HARLEYDAVIDSON RIVERWALK BOUTIQUE RIVERWALK BOUTIQUE 111 West Crockett St. Suite 209 cowboysalamocityharley.com HUEBNER OAKS 11745 IH 10 West San Antonio, TX 78230 shophuebneroaks.com

BUCKHORN MUSEUM 318 E Houston St. buckhornmuseum.com

KENDRA SCOTT 310 East Basse Rd. #101 San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 591-7180 www.kendrascott.com

CASA SALAZAR 216 E. Houston San Antonio, 78205 (210) 472-2272 themajestic.com/casa

LOS PATIOS 2015 NE Loop 410 San Antonio, TX 78217 (210) 655-6171 www.lospatios.com

THE COLLECTION 7959 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 826-3130 thecollectionsanantonio.com

LUCCHESE BOOT COMPANY 255 East Basse Rd #800 San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 828-9419 www.lucchese.com

DEL SOL OF SAN ANTONIO 321 Alamo Plaza San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 231-0900 www.delsol.com

MERCADORITA’S 245 E. Commerce & Bonita San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 286-7432

DOSEUM 2800 Broadway St. thedoseum.org EL MERCADO 514 W. Commerce San Antonio, TX 78207 (210) 207-8600 www.sanantonio.gov/ marketsquare FIESTA ON MAIN 2025 North Main Avenue San Antonio, TX 78212 (210) 738-1188 www.alamofiesta.com

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NATURAL BRIDGE CAVERNS 26495 Natural Bridge Caverns Road naturalbridgecaverns.com NORTH STAR MALL 7400 San Pedro San Antonio, TX 78217 (210) 340-6627 www.northstarmall.com PARIS HATTERS 119 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 223-3453 www.parishatters.com

SAN ANGEL FOLK ART 110 Blue Star San Antonio, TX 78204 (210) 226-6688 www.sanangelfolkart.com SAN ANTONIO MUSEUM OF ART 200 West Jones Avenue samuseum.org SAN ANTONIO VISITORS CENTER 317 Alamo Plaza San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 207-6871 www.visitsan antonio.com SHOPS OF LA CANTERA 15900 La Cantera Pkwy San Antonio, TX 78256 (210) 582-6255 theshopsatlacantera.com SHOPS AT RIVER CENTER 849 E. Commerce shoprivercenter.com

TIENDA LA GARZA 110 Broadway, Suite 100 San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 222-2133 THE TWIG BOOK SHOP 306 Pearl Parkway #106 San Antonio, TX 78215 (210) 826-6411 thetwig.indiebound.com THE UNOFFICIAL BEST OF TEXAS 101 Alamo Plaza, #3 San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 227-0242 THE VINEYARD 1207 North Loop 1604 W San Antonio, TX 78258 thevineyardshoppingcenter.com WYNDHAM SAN ANTONIO RIVERWALK 111 E. Pecan Street San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 489-9768 www.sawyn.com THE WESTIN RIVERWALK 420 W. Market Street San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 413-9731 www.westin.com

77T’S SOUVENIRS & T-SHIRTS 207 Alamo Plaza San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 549-1279 www.77tshirts.com

LA VILLITA HISTORIC ARTS VILLAGE 418 Villita Street, San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 207-8614 • www.lavillita.com ANGELITA La Villita - Bldg. 2 San Antonio, TX 78205 210- 224-8362 www.lavillita.com CASA MANOS ALEGRES La Villita - Bldg. 6 San Antonio, TX 78205 210-313-7293 www.lavillita.com COPPER GALLERY La Villita - Bldg. 11 San Antonio, TX 78205 210.271.3856 www.thecoppergallery.com

PLAZA TAXCO La Villita, Bldg.16B San Antonio, TX 78205 210-994-5259 www.plazataxco.com RIVER ART GROUP La Villita - Bldg. 14 San Antonio, TX 78205 210-226-8752 www.rivergroup.com STARVING ARTIST GALLERY La Villita - Bldg. 12 San Antonio, TX 78205 210.226.3593 www.lavillita.com

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

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HELPS THOSE IMPACTEDBY PANDEMIC As we transition from summer to fall, there is still a great amount of uncertainty about what the future will hold for the rest of this challenging year. However, if there is a bright spot among the seemingly endless uncertainty, it is that we have seen acts of kindness and philanthropic giving happening across the nation and right here in our area.

A testament to that generous, local spirit is Silver Eagle Beverages, one of the nation’s largest Anheuser-Busch wholesalers. From the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, Silver Eagle Beverages has helped the communities that make up their 13-county territory – which includes Atascosa, Bexar, Dimmit, Edwards, Frio, Kinney, Maverick, Medina, Real, Uvalde, Val Verde, Wilson, and Zavala counties – in thoughtful and meaningful ways.

“A genuine love and appreciation for the communities where we live and work are what drives Silver Eagle Beverages to support more than 300 different charitable organizations throughout our territory on an annual basis,” said John L. Nau III, Chairman, and CEO, Silver Eagle Beverages.

“We are in a position to help our community and customers through this challenging time, and we are committed to supporting them.”

In April, when the pandemic began to hit the hospitality industry, Silver Eagle Beverages partnered with the San Antonio River Walk Association to present the Bud Light River Walk Relief Concert Series. The company pledged to match contributions dollar for dollar, up to $10,000, for all contributions made by the community during the Concert Series. Donations made from the weekly virtual concert series went to Friends of the River Walk, who donated 100 percent of the proceeds to Culinaria's Emergency Relief Fund, which provides monetary support to local bars, restaurants, and hospitality workers affected by the COVID-19 crisis.

Throughout their vast territory, public need continued to grow during the pandemic. Silver Eagle Beverages quickly identified additional ways to provide support. In May, Silver Eagle Beverages provided financial support to the San Antonio Food Bank and South Texas Food Bank to help alleviate the unprecedented need for food throughout the region. The charitable gifts included a $50,000 donation to the San Antonio Food Bank and a $10,000 contribution to the South Texas Food Bank to support food pantries in Kinney, Maverick, and Val Verde counties.

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A genuine love and appreciation for the communities where we live and work are what drives Silver Eagle Beverages.

Silver Eagle Beverages also contributed $75,000 to the Texas Restaurant Association’s TX Restaurant. Relief Fund, an initiative of the Texas Restaurant Association Education Foundation.

The fund provides immediate financial support to independent restaurants and their employees.

And, throughout this time, Silver Eagle Beverages has supported their employees by providing a safe work environment and providing the essential PPE to ensure they can perform their duties as safe as possible.

support of the corporate community is essential to economic recovery, and the long-term success of our surrounding communities. The San Antonio area is fortunate to have corporate leaders like Silver Eagle Beverages to count on during times of community need.

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS DINING/RESTAURANTS Boudro’s A Texas Bistro on the River Walk www.boudros.com 210-224-8484 Bubba Gump Shrimp Company www.bubbagump.com 210-224-4867 Chart House www.TowerOfTheAmericas.com 210-223-3101 The County Line www.countyline.com 210-229-1941 Dave & Buster’s www.daveandbusters.com 210-951-3600

The Original Mexican Restaurant & Bar www.theoriginalmexican.com 210-224-9951

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

Paesanos RiverWalk www.paesanosriverwalk.com 210-227-2782

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

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

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

Restaurante Pico de Gallo www.picodegallo.com 210-225-6060

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

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

Denny’s Riverwalk www.dennys.com 210-223-4321

SHOPPING Angelita’s www.angelitasa.com 210-224-8362

Dick’s Last Resort www.dickslastresort.com 210-224-0026

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

Guadalajara Grill www.guadalajaragrill.us 210-222-1992

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

Iron Cactus www.ironcactus.com 210-224-9835 Landry’s Saltgrass Steakhouse www.saltgrass.com 210-222-9092

La Villita Historic Village www.lavillitasanantonio.com 210-207-8614 Paris Hatters www.parishatters.com 210-223-3453

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

Plaza Taxco www.plazataxco.com 210-212-6733

Mi Tierra Café www.mitierracafe.com 210-225-1262

Shops at Rivercenter www.shoprivercenter.com 210-225-0000

Dave & Buster’s www.daveandbusters.com 210-951-3600 GO RIO River Cruises www.goriocruises.com 210-227-4746 Mirror Maze 210-224-2288 Ripley’s/Waxworks www.ripleys.com 210-224-9299 Sealife San Antonio www.SEALIFE.com/San-Antonio NIGHTLIFE Hilton Palacio Del Rio/Durty Nelly’s/ Tex’s Riverwalk Sports Bar www.PalacioDelRio.Hilton.com 210-224-3368

La Margarita Mexican Restaurant www.lamargarita.com 210-227-7140

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