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SEPTEMBER 2021 COMPLIMENTARY

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SIP & SAVOR RAISE A STEIN TO OKTOBERFEST ON THE RIVER WALK

By Kimberly A. Suta

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Photo by Ramin Samandari

GREAT FINDS WRAP YOURSELF IN CULTURE Mexican Rebozos

By Dawn Robinette

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CULTURE & COMMUNITY PICTURE THIS – FOTOSEPTIEMBRE

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32 RECREATION EPIC EVENTS FOR EVERYONE

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IN EVERY ISSUE FEATURES 12 16 20 24

Sip & Savor Family Fun Be Entertained Great Finds

28 Culture & Community 32 Recreation 36 24/48/72 Hours

FAMILY FUN THIS MAGIK MOMENT At the Magik Theatre

By Janis Turk

GUIDES 39 Food & Drink 40 Shopping COUPONS

MAPS 42 River Walk 43 Museum Reach

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With a city and surrounding areas steeped in German culture, it’s no surprise that the San Antonio River Walk takes Oktoberfest seriously. Why September?

Because that’s how they do it in Germany! Here, you can stroll the River Walk and sample authentic German beers and foods at bars and restaurants along the way, while enjoying the ongoing “oompah” festivities. See page 12 for details. Prost, y’all! Photo by Joe Chidgey

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EDITOR’S LETTER

The Official Magazine of the River Walk

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RIVER WALK HISTORY 100 years ago, in September of 1921, a raging flood crashed through downtown San Antonio. It wasn’t the first. Engineering studies were already underway but it advanced efforts to control flooding, with proposals that even included draining the river. The San Antonio Conservation Society was formed to protect it. In 1928, Robert H. H. Hugman developed plans to improve on flood control as well as the River Walk. After more than 10 years of securing funding, the project broke ground and in 1941, a river carnival and parade celebrated the completion of a portion of the River Walk, the Arneson River Theater and the restoration of La Villita.

Many expansions and improvements took place over the years. In 2009, the Museum Reach was completed and extends to the San Antonio Museum of Art, Pearl and other attractions. In 2013, another extension, called the Mission Reach, included four of San Antonio’s colonial missions, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Not only did these expansions provide additional recreational areas, they also focused on flood control and ecosystem restoration. Now there are 15.3 miles of sidewalk from the northern end to the south.

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Because of this history of improvement, millions of tourists and locals visit the River Walk every year to enjoy fine dining, shopping, GO RIO River Cruises and other entertainment with yearround events.

I wish the same for you!

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RAISE A STEIN to

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by Kimberly A. Suta

Did you know that Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany is the biggest festival in the world with six million participants annually? It might come as no surprise that because of the German settlements in towns like New Braunfels, South Texas is rich in German culture and history. Therefore, we love to go all out for Oktoberfest, although who needs an excuse to drink beer and eat sausages? I certainly don’t!

This year, the River Walk will definitely be the place to be to celebrate Oktoberfest with decorated bridges, floating bands and River Walk bars and restaurants featuring special happy hours with discounts on your favorite German beers and everyone’s favorite light American lager, Bud Light. In particular, several of the venues that make up the Mad Dogs Restaurant Group should top the list for premier Oktoberfest celebrations as they’re known for their excellent pub grub and wide array of German libations.

BIER GARTEN If you want to do it right, grab your friends and turn it into a bar crawl, starting with Bier Garten. Located on the River Walk between the Hyatt Regency and the Alamo, Bier Garten has been celebrating Oktoberfest going on nearly a decade now.

They’re a wonderful choice for a little taste of Bavaria with authentic fare, great German beer, pretty barmaids and live entertainment, which can be enjoyed five days during the week. There’s no struggle to find something good to drink and eat here with 26 beers on draft as well as juicy brats and six other kinds of German sausages.

Oktoberfest kicks off on September 24th with the annual “tapping of the keg” and family-friendly festivities taking place September 24-25 and October 1-2.

The ceremonial tapping of the keg is performed by a local celebrity who is delivered to the keg by a roving band of minstrels, but beware, those

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close to the keg will get sprayed, but that’s kind of the point. Afterwards, guests all enjoy a free beer from the newly tapped keg. It’s the perfect time to sit outside and enjoy a nice, cold beer and dip those giant pretzels in some tangy mustard with your best buds.

Folks also love sharing the Sausage Tower, which includes bratwurst, knockwurst, Texas sausage, Polish sausage, chicken sausage and a variety of accoutrements, including their popular Krautwurst Balls of pork sausage, cream cheese and sauerkraut that are rolled in panko breadcrumbs and deep fried to yummy perfection.

As for the entertainment, expect polka bands, emcees and crowd-pleasing sing-a-long’s where everyone’s swinging a stein along with tunes like “Sweet Caroline” and “Brown Eyed Girl”.

LITTLE RHEIN PROST HAUS Mad Dogs Restaurant Group’s newest venue at La Villita, Little Rhein Prost Haus, will be another hot spot this season. Situated in a stunning 200-year-old German-built rock building with a gorgeous tiered outdoor patio and bar right along the River, it’s simply the place to celebrate an authentic Oktoberfest.

Prost Haus sports a wide variety of imported German bears like Hofbrau and Warsteiner, as well as local brews, such as Fredericksburg’s Alstadt Lager and Alamo Beer Company’s Alamo Golden Ale. As for German eats, they also feature a tower of different sausages, along with sausage paddles topped with Bratwurst, Knockwurst, Polish and Nuremberg Sausages, warm Bavarian pretzels, potato salad, bacon cabbage, pickled vegetables and Dusseldorf mustard.

Enjoy more German-centric entertainment four days a week here, including the famous Stein Hoisting competitions where beer-filled steins are held by straight, strong and firm arms for the win. This unique competition is a well-known Oktoberfest event. The local winner will even go on to

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compete in a national final. There will also be lots of prizes and swag to be had this year so make sure to mark your calendars.

gravy. Enjoy karaoke on Monday nights and a variety of entertainment throughout the week.

MADDY MCMURPHY Although Maddy McMurphy’s is an Irish pub and sports bar, they don’t discriminate when it comes to celebrations. Located a block away from the historic Alamo along Houston Street, they feature 15 beers on tap, multiple HDTVs, Deluxe Sports Programming Packages and notable pub fare including Irish Nachos, McMurphy’s Meatballs and an impressive Reuben made with housemade corned beef.

THE FROSTY DOG Finally, Oktoberfesters on the go will appreciate a quick stop at the company’s newest concept, The Frosty Dog also located near the Hyatt Regency, where you can get grab a few German beers in cans as well as an assortment of margaritas, pina coladas and hurricanes in giant souvenir yards or fishbowls.

MAD DOGS Then there’s Mad Dogs, the company’s flagship brand that’s located directly under the Hyatt Regency Hotel, which happens to be the largest seller of draft beer along the River Walk. Expect yards, kilts and Oktoberfest happy hour specials.

It’s worth a visit for some of the best FishN-Chips in town and that includes hand-cut MADDY MCMURPHY’S www.Maddymcmurphys.com and double-fried French fries. Sausage lovers will appreciate their Irish sausages, THE FROSTY DOG known as bangers, which are served with www.Thefrostydogsa.com mashed potatoes and a delectable onion

Truth be told, there will be no shortage of opportunities to celebrate Oktoberfest along the River Walk this year, not to mention at bars and restaurants throughout San Antonio. Prost!

WRITER’S BIO Kimberly A. Suta of Sutapants Productions is a local and national food writer, awardwinning 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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FAMILY FUN

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by Janis Turk

This year, San Antonio’s Magik Theatre celebrates its 28th anniversary, offering families a Magik-al, memorable, live-performance experience

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Do you remember being a small child seeing your first live theatre performance? Nothing is quite as exciting for kids and parents alike. Imagine watching little eyes sparkle with wonder as a curtain rises on a real stage. It’s a magical experience that thrills and sparks imagination.

For many San Antonio families, such magic moments have taken place year after year at the Magik Theatre—located steps from the River Walk at Hemisfair—which has delighted, educated and entertained families across South Texas for nearly three decades. Magik Theatre also sets dreams and magic in motion, allowing kids and teens to become part of a play or musical production through spring and summer Showbiz Camp sessions, where they can learn all about storytelling, acting, singing and theatre production.

MAGIK IN THE MAKING Founded in 1994, The Magik Theatre has presented more than 160 main stage and touring shows for over 2 million children and their families.

Its mission is to “use the power of theatre to create ‘Magikal’ storytelling for children that Activates imagination, Grows young minds, Inspires creativity and a love of learning that is the Key to a more literate future for the community.” Magik Theatre is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

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During the unusual 2019-2020 season, Magik Theatre offered virtual programming, with its productions of Señora Tortuga and Snow White recorded and distributed online to families and schools across San Antonio and South Texas.

However, this fall Magik is enjoying a strong season and welcoming families back to in-person performances beginning this September with Maddi’s Fridge, followed by Snow White, Ella Enchanted: the Musical, The Snowy Day and Other Stories by Ezra Jack Keats, the world premiere production of Selena Maria Sings and the delightful Junie B. Jones: Toothless Wonder.

LET’S GIVE THEM SOMETHING TO TALK ABOUT This will be Magik’s first full season under Anthony Runfola, who became its artistic director in the fall of 2019. Runfola is excited about this new season, as he knows these shows are sure to put smiles on the faces of families. That’s why Magik is starting in September with a charming and heartwarming play, Maddi’s Fridge, about honesty, empathy, sensitivity, friendship and helpfulness.

The story will give families much to discuss with youngsters, as the play entertains while simultaneously it explores a moral dilemma. Characters of Maddi and Sofia are best friends and one day Sofia discovers that

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Maddi has no food in her refrigerator at home. Sofia is concerned and wants to help her friend, but Maddi makes her promise not to tell anyone. What should Sofia do? Based on the eponymous book by Lois Brandt, the play gives children a colorful, understandable and entertaining way to think about grownup issues in a child-appropriate way while reinforcing positive morals and choices.

POSITIVE PROGRAMING Magik Theatre has been about this kind of positive programming all along. The theatre’s mission isn’t merely to entertain audiences, but also to explore stories that teach important lessons and allow young minds to re-imagine tales they’ve read or heard, like Snow White for example. Magik’s production revitalizes the traditional story as two dynamic actors morph into a multitude of characters including a princess, an evil queen, a magical mirror, a huntsman and the seven dwarfs. Both lively and imaginative, this new interpretation offers an entirely fresh perspective that leaves kids wondering, “How did they do that?”

Then in November, Ella Enchanted: The Musical will thrill kids ages 5 and older, followed by the winter wonder of The Snowy Day and Other

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Stories by Ezra Jack Keats. In spring, Selena Maria Sings will offer a story of music, family, love and strength. Then Magik Theatre will introduce the world premiere production of Junie B. Jones: Toothless Wonder, performed live while also available for streaming.

MARK MAGIK ON THE CALENDAR Since performance times vary and programs and dates are subject to change, it’s best to bookmark the Magik Theatre’s webpage so the family won’t miss upcoming productions.

Consider becoming a subscriber for season tickets. Individual tickets for this season’s fall and winter shows will go on sale six weeks prior to opening, and tickets to Selena Maria Sings and Junie B. Jones: Toothless Wonder go on sale in February. Discounts are available for educators, military and seniors.

MAKING MAGIK Each spring, Magik Theatre offers “Musical Theatre: Best of Broadway,” an active two-week session designed to help kids begin to master auditioning, singing and acting skills that could prepare them for the Broadway stage.

Participants will work with fellow students to create and perform a medley of songs and dances from popular Broadway musicals. Led

by a professional theatre and education artist, during the camp session students create and prepare a piece that they’ll perform on the last day. In summer, “Camp Showbiz” offers similar workshop opportunities. Payment plans are available upon request by calling the theatre’s education department.

BELIEVE IN MAGIK There’s certainly Magik in the air this season as San Antonio’s premier non-profit professional theatre company opens a new season of thrilling family-friendly productions.

Do you believe in Magik? I do, and after one performance, so will you.

WRITER’S BIO Janis Turk’s travel and food writing have appeared in the Chicago Tribune, The Dallas Morning News, The Houston Chronicle, AAA Texas Journey and AAA Traveler magazines, United Airlines Hemisphere magazine and Southwest Airlines Spirit magazine, among other publications. Turk has appeared on CNN’s Airport Network and penned several travel books. Check out her work at TurkTravels.com.

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By Lakendra Lewis

“It is our belief that black history is American history and that is 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.”

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Bright Lights, BIG BOATS

By Lakendra Lewis

The San Antonio River Walk is teeming this month with a variety of boat tours that showcases the city’s rich downtown history, beauty and diversity. So, for a view that takes you off the footworn path, consider these family fun tour excursions that keep SA’s bright lights and legacy afloat.

With more than 2 million people currently TOPICAL TOUR calling it HISTORY home, there is no denying San Antonio is not only a keystone in the development of Texas history but it is also a city made up of diverse residents.

guests are treated to a scenic river view of historic sites that include the Museum Reach, the Aztec Theatre and Pearl.

In a desire to bring more of that diversity to the forefront, the San Antonio African American Community Archive and Museum (SAAACAM) is hosting a new River Walk boat tour that spotlights the contributions of African Americans in San Antonio.

Originally planned as a one-time excursion that was slated to take place in February of 2020 for Black History Month but had to be postponed, the cruise has become a recurring popular attraction, with tours offered twice monthly. This month’s outings are scheduled for Sunday, September 12 at 2:30pm and Saturday, September 25 at noon.

The result is the museum’s Black History River Cruise, a floating 90-minute tour that explores San Antonio’s rich black history as it relates to the center of the city.

Jarmon believes the addition of this new cruise to the downtown area helps serve to educate passengers on the significant influence of African Americans in the shaping of San Antonio.

“There’s no book written on San Antonio black history,” Deborah Omowale Jarmon, SAAACAM CEO and director, said. “It is our belief that black history is American history and that is 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our goal is to share the African American contributions that have been made to the city.”

“The response has been overwhelming,” Jarmon said of the cruise, which has been regularly selling out. “People are engaged. They’re excited, they want to come back.”

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In addition to the cruise, guests are invited to visit SAAACAM (located in La Villita), which was founded as a nonprofit in 2017 to serve as a community archive specifically for the preservation of stories of African Americans in San Antonio. Admission to the museum is free. Tickets for the cruise are $25 for general admission and $20 for SAAACAM members. Private tours also are available.

FOOTLIGHT PARADE There is nothing more beautiful than the lights of downtown San Antonio at night, and for those seeking some nocturnal wonder, the Ford® Parade of Lanterns is sure to be a showstopper.

Now in its fourth consecutive year, onlookers will be wowed by the free parade, which features 10 eye-catching 26-foot-long boats filled with large illuminated lanterns that float throughout the downtown sector of the River Walk. The lanterns in past years have showcased a variety of shapes and images that have included flowers, animals and luminescent trees.

The parade route starts at the International Center— located at 203 South St. Mary’s Street—where the floats will make two laps throughout the downtown area. Spectators are encouraged to make an evening of the event by having dinner and drinks on the patio of a restaurant along the River Walk in order to take advantage of the view while watching the pageantry of the illuminated boats.

Due to heavy boat traffic, this year’s parade will only occur on the weekends and the floats will not go in the Shops at Rivercenter or into the Convention Center lagoons.

The event, which normally takes place in February to kick off the Chinese New Year, was pushed back this year. The Ford Parade of Lanterns will run Friday through Sunday evenings, August 27-29 and September 3-5, from 8:00 to 10:00pm, weather permitting.

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NARRATIVE RIVER BOAT TOUR Sure, the River Walk may be known for its foot traffic but did you know you can also see it in style on a boat tour with GO RIO River Cruises?

Take a load off those tired tootsies and enjoy a 35-minute narrated boat tour to some of the most interesting places along the River Walk as you learn a thing or two about San Antonio’s culture and history.

Boasting a fleet of eco-friendly electric river boats in vibrant colors inspired by Mexican folk art, GO RIO was awarded a 10-year contract with the City of San Antonio to operate river cruises in May 2017.

The tour, which is available throughout the year, floats through downtown San Antonio, taking its passengers under winding rock walkways and bridges, past bustling restaurants and picturesque structures and near historic sites, including La Villita—the city’s first neighborhood— Old Mill Crossing and many architectural wonders. During the trip, passengers are also treated to historic tidbits about the many cultures that helped transform the Alamo City into what it is today.

In addition to its narrated excursions, GO RIO offers chartered tours. Guests also are encouraged to visit the GO RIO beverage bar and retail location near the Rivercenter ticket booth to purchase a cold beverage, as well as to buy a souvenir or other necessities like sunblock.

Tickets for the narrated tours are available on GO RIO’s website.

WRITER’S BIO Lakendra Lewis is an arts and entertainment journalist, editor and author whose articles have appeared in Edible San Antonio Magazine, The Texas Observer and San Antonio Christian Woman Magazine. She enjoys movies, music, cooking, singing and telling other people’s stories. You can contact her/read more of her stories at lakendralewis.journoportfolio.com.

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By Dawn Robinette

There’s much to love about San Antonio, but one of the things that makes the city unique is its embrace of culture. The backgrounds of the people who founded the city are interwoven and on full display, and the city’s embrace of its Spanish and Mexican heritage contribute to the vibrant atmosphere the city is known for. We literally wear our love of that heritage from head to toe, with fashions that reflect the influence of our city’s founders and our closeness to Mexico. And wrapping it all in a beautifully woven package is the rebozo, an intricate yet functional symbol of Mexican culture.

The simple definition—a long scarf worn chiefly by Mexican women—fails the rebozo. The rebozo is culture, passed down through generations. Most Mexican women inherit or receive a rebozo to mark important chapters in their lives. With patterns, stitches, knots and embellishments that can indicate the area of Mexico it came from, rebozos are handcrafted by reboceras who pass their skills from generation to generation. Delicately hand woven, the rebozo is a shawl-like garment that represents Mexico’s rich heritage and weaving traditions established over hundreds of years.

Rebozos are more than fashion: authentic rebozos are handwoven works of art. Rebeca Barrera and Merri Gutiérrez with SOMOS cultura y más, a San Antonio nonprofit that commemorates and celebrates the traditions, history and heritage of the Latino community by creating events and projects that preserve and promote the community’s culture, are local experts working to share the story behind rebozos. Through lectures and classes, the two share the labor-intensive process that creates the beautiful thesanantonioriverwalk.com

pieces that can be used as a scarf, shawl, headdress, belt, baby carrier, blanket and more.

Today’s rebozos trace their lineage to pre-Columbian times, evolving with time and influences such as the Spanish sailors who arrived in Mexico. Made in Mexico of finely woven cotton or silk, each rebozo is made of 4,000 threads that are as fine as a human hair. The fabric is so fine that you’ll see demonstrations of rebozos being threaded through a wedding ring. Those slender threads are hand-dyed in a process that takes three days for each color, then loomed on looms that have been in use since colonial times. And that’s before the rebozo’s fringe, known as punta, are hand-knotted into intricate patterns. The skill and craftsmanship are passed down from generation to generation, but like so many other traditional crafts, there are fewer and fewer reboceras learning the trade.

SOMOS cultura y más is working to increase the understanding and appreciation of rebozos, which ultimately supports the craft and helps keep the rebocerías, the small studios that create rebozos in

click on this: FIESTA ON MAIN www.Alamofiesta.com HISTORIC MARKET SQUARE www.Marketsquaresa.com/ Explore-Shop MARIACHI CONNECTION www.Mariachiconnection.com NATIVA www.Nativashop.com SAN ANGEL FOLK ART www.Sanangelfolkart.com SOMOS CULTURA Y MÁS www.Somosculturaymas.org TRES REBECAS www.Tresrebecas.com

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“The rebozo is culture, passed down through generations.

Most Mexican women inherit or receive a rebozo to mark important chapters in their lives.”

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Mexico, thriving. Barrera’s San Antonio-based online shop Tres Rebecas offers handcrafted rebozos. No two are alike and each one is more mesmerizing than the next. Rebozos are prized, and priced based on their length, intricacy, fabric, number of colors and the fame of the rebocera who crafted it. You’ll find a guide on how to value your rebozo on Tres Rebecas’ site.

Jump into a world of handcrafted treasures and rebozos at San Angel Folk Art, an overwhelming stop that will leave you wondering how they’ve managed to fit so much color and beauty into one space. Nestled in the Blue Star Arts Complex along the Mission Reach of the River Walk, San Angel Folk Art is a gallery of finds that will leave you feeling transported to Mexico. The collection is so rich and varied that PBS’s “Antiques Roadshow” likes to stop in to see what they might discover, while a conversation with the knowledgeable staff is like a mini-class on Mexican art. The collection of authentic rebozos, each hand-selected for its quality and uniqueness, is dizzying. If you see one you can’t live without, snap it up: the collection moves quickly thanks to its quality and authenticity.

If you venture north of downtown on Broadway, another spot to find handcrafted rebozos is Nativa, which offers a variety of styles from different regions of Mexico.

To add rebozos to your wardrobe—or have a variety on hand to serve as a headscarf, hat band, belt or more—you can also shop where San Antonio’s mariachis and folklorico dancers go: Mariachi Connection. Rebozos are part of the fantastical twirl of color that folklorico dancers create with their 26 RIO Magazine

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talented displays and dresses. You’ll find a rainbow of options to add to your closet.

If you’d like to make your shopping a true experience, there’s nowhere better to dive in than at Historic Market Square. With multiple shops and great finds, along with great food and atmosphere, Market Square features more than 100 shops and stalls, with rebozos sprinkled throughout the market.

Shopping Market Square and its El Mercado (the market) is like stepping into a street market in Mexico. That’s because it’s the largest Mexican market outside of Mexico, with terrific imports and souvenir shopping set to the tune of Mariachi music and the tantalizing smells of various restaurants and food booths. Roam and take home a rebozo or two.

Another fun option is Fiesta on Main, located across from North Star Mall, just a short drive from downtown. Surrounded by ribbons, colorful wreaths and papel picado swaying in the breeze, you can’t help but feel festive. You’ll find textiles, kitchenware, pottery, glassware, outdoor décor, metalwork and rebozos. Every time you think you’ve seen all there is, you turn a corner and delight in finding more.

WRITER’S BIO An award-winning communications expert who enjoys sharing 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, San Antonio Woman, Texas Lifestyle Magazine and The Texas Wildflower.

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Picture This – Fotoseptiembre

By Susan Yerkes

Photography courtesy of Fotoseptiembre USA

San Antonio is a photogenic lady. From the stark, rugged stone walls of her Spanish missions to the lush, flowering banks of the downtown River Walk, the city offers up thousands of memorable images. If a picture is worth a thousand words, San Antonio could fill a million volumes. It’s a perfect place to honor the art of photography with—what else?—photography.

Every September, the eyes of photographers and photo connoisseurs around the world focus on FOTOSEPTIEMBRE USA, an annual photography festival that takes place both online and in galleries and other venues around San Antonio and in the surrounding Hill Country. Since 1995, founding director Michael Mehl has produced this far-reaching event with the help of his partner, Ann Kinser, and chief technologist Paul Vaughn.

“When we started, there were only a handful of photo festivals worldwide.

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and festivals worldwide, and we are still the only community-based photo festival in the world.” Most of the photographers whose works are displayed live and work around San Antonio, but the scope of the festival is global, with online galleries featuring work from around the world. The website’s extensive archives of past years form a powerful collection, and in recent years Mehl has curated monographs (focused collections) of work by internationally recognized photographers.

Last year, the pandemic forced the festival entirely online, but this year some exhibits are in-person, several with opening receptions in interesting places. Most will remain on display through September and beyond. And because of Fotoseptiembre’s powerful online component, even if you can’t attend a reception or a show in person, you can participate and appreciate the work virtually. You might even get some ideas for your own Instagram-worthy vacation shots. thesanantonioriverwalk.com

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Here are some of this year’s highlights.

GALLERY SHOWS UNAM Gallery – Hemisfair Park – Gabriel Chavez Zeckua – Views from the Sky. Chavez Zeckua is an artist with aerial photography. From the towering red Torch of Friendship downtown to wide vistas, these photos change your point of view and expand your horizons.

Trinity University’s Dicke Art Building – Michael and Noemi Neidorff Gallery – Marie Hernandez’s Figments of Truth is a one-woman endeavor. Acting as photographer, make-up artist, designer and model, she alters her identity to recreate reality. Elements of performance highlight the show. Free opening reception Sept. 9.

Photo by Gabriel Chavez Zeckua

Magical Realism Studio – Ramin Samandari’s studio exhibit – Portraits - A Study in Faces, combines portraiture and psychology, focusing on faces and the unspoken feelings they convey. Free opening reception Sept. 11.

Photo by Al Rendon

St. Mary’s University – Louis Blume Library – Robert Clare – Raising the Dead.

This veteran photographer uses these works to explore the fascinating Mexican traditions of Dia de los Muertos—the Day of the Dead. Brilliant colors and quirky and resplendent mementos of loved ones showcase customs and celebrations that are pure folk art. Free opening reception Sept. 17.

Brick at the Blue Star – The Light Catchers Society – We Live Here. The Light Catchers are students from a disadvantaged East Side neighborhood.

For five years, program director Francisco Cortes has worked with them to document their lives and surroundings through photographs and interviews. A pop-up one-day-only exhibition Sept. 23, with a free reception in the afternoon.

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CULTURE & COMMUNITY DIEZ Y SEIS September also marks the annual celebration of the Independence of Mexico from Spain. Festivities will once again take place at Historic Market Square.

DAY TRIPS Outstanding shows in the rolling Hill Country are great incentives to explore new vistas with day trips to historic San Marcos or the charming town of Comfort.

This year, the celebration will kick off with the El Grito Civic Ceremony and Cultural Programming on Wednesday, September 15 to commemorate 200 years since the consummation of Independence in 1821, 500 years since the Spanish Conquest of Mexico and 700 years since the establishment of the Great City of Tenochtitlán. The festivities will continue through the weekend with the El Grito Festival on September 18 & 19 at Market Square with music, dancing and food and artisan vendors. This family-oriented celebration is free and open to the public.

click on this: BRISCOE MUSEUM OF WESTERN ART www.Briscoemuseum.com

THE ALAMO www.Thealamo.org

BUCKHORN SALOON AND MUSEUM www.Buckhornmuseum.com

THE WITLIFF COLLECTIONS www.Thewitliffcollections.txstate.edu

FOTOSEPTIEMBRE USA www.Fotoseptiembreusa.com

TRINITY UNIVERSITY www.Trinity.edu

HAYS STREET BRIDGE www.Facebook.com/HaysStreetBridge

TOWER OF THE AMERICAS www.Toweroftheamericas.com

PEARL www.Atpearl.com

UNAM SAN ANTONIO GALLERY www.Unamsa.edu

ST. MARY’S UNIVERSITY www.Stmarytx.edu

YANAGUANA GARDEN www.Hemisfair.org/the-parks/

STUDIO COMFORT TEXAS www.Studiocomforttexas.com

Witliff Collection at Texas State University’s Alkek Library – San Marcos – Devotion – Images of the Virgin of Guadalupe.

This major show features documentary photographs of images of the blue-clad Virgin, the popular and venerated icon. The Witliff is one of the best kept secrets of the Hill Country—a sleek, modern Southwestern archive that holds works by some of the most renowned U.S. and Mexican writers and photographers. The show includes work by Graciela Iturbide, Mariana Yampolsky and Bill Witliff himself. San Marcos, with its clear, bubbling springfed river (go tubing!) and side-by-side outlet malls (go shopping!) offers plenty of fun for a day trip.

Studio Comfort Texas – Ciel Evans – Love Her Wild. Wildlife Biologist Evans explores nature, play and the powerful feminine that arises from the wisdom and innocence of youth. The opening reception is Sept. 18, which happens to be the day of the Comfort Art Festival in the small town’s business district.

Online galleries include Al Rendon’s moving portraits of Texas COVID-19 patients and their caregivers, and Fiona Lansing’s Up Close, images of moments in nature and more. The online works Mehl curated this year feature Japanese artist Mami Kiyoshi’s Wadako-Stories of Japanese Kites, and Taiwanese artist Yang Shun-Fa’s magical images in The Submerged Beauty of Formosa, an homage to his homeland.

WRITER’S BIO Susan Yerkes is an award-winning journalist and travel writer based in San Antonio. She’s still working on her selfie style.

10 PICTURE PERFECT DOWNTOWN SELFIE SPOTS 1. Rosita’s Bridge by the Arneson River Theatre

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Mission San Jose, World Heritage Festival

Special Olympics

Epic Events

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By Drew Henry

This month, we are hitting the town because there are tons of fun events to explore! We have epic events for everyone, including sports fans, music lovers, ghost hunters and athletes with different sets of abilities.

The best part, many of these events are free!

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World Heritage Festival

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OKTOBERFEST ON THE RIVER WALK September 24 - 25 and October1-2 Establishments along the River Walk

6TH ANNUAL WORLD HERITAGE FESTIVAL September 8 - 12 Mission Reach The World Heritage Festival is an annual collaborative event to celebrate and promote the San Antonio Missions, the city’s culture and the importance of historic preservation. Many of the week’s events are free and open to the public.

Watch artists’ films, sample spicy San Antonio eats and tour Mission Reach and the San Antonio Missions, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here is a rundown of events.

Wednesday, September 8 7:00pm - Darmstadt Projection at Mission Marquee Plaza Enjoy short films by local artists as well as a selection of tasty food trucks.

Thursday, September 9 7:00pm - Darmstadt Projection at Mission Marquee Plaza Enjoy short films by local artists as well as a selection of tasty food trucks.

Friday, September 10 6:00 - 10:00pm - Restored by Light at Mission San Jose Watch as the facade of Mission San Jose is restored to its original frescoed appearance using projection technology illumination. Then, sample tasty snacks from local vendors. thesanantonioriverwalk.com

Oktoberfest is coming to the San Antonio River Walk again this year! Enjoy live music from Bavarian Polka Bands and local musicians, stein hoisting contests and singa-long parties at Little Rhein Prost Haus, Bier Garten and other restaurants along the River Walk. You may even meet your celebrity crush at the nightly celebrity keg tapping events!

Oktoberfest events require no charge for attendance.

Saturday, September 11 7:00am - Tour de Las Misiones at Mission Reach Bike, walk or run on this unique tour of the missions. Ticket prices range from $15-$35 for these active, guided-tour experiences.

6:00pm - Music and Movies Under the Stars at Mission Marquee Plaza Enjoy an evening of San Antonio music, culture, food and fun under the stars.

Sunday, September 12 8:00am - El Camino de San Antonio: Caring for Creation Mass at Mission Espada Partake in mass at the historic missions and watch the ecumenical procession from Mission Espada to Mission San Juan. This environmentally-themed procession is known as Camino Verde, a Pilgrimage for Creation.

Schedule: Fridays from 5:00 – 8:00pm Saturdays from 3:00pm – 8:00pm Floating entertainment on Saturday, October 2 For more details, visit Thesanantonioriverwalk.com from 3:00 – 5:00pm SAN ANTONIO PARANORMAL FEST HOSTED BY CURIOUS TWINS GHOST TOURS Saturday, September 18 from 6:00 - 11:00pm Victoria’s Black Swan Inn Are you brave enough to spend the night in a haunted house? Then embrace your spooky side at the San Antonio Paranormal Fest. Enjoy ghost stories, spooky snacks, paranormal history lessons and chilling tours inside the haunted Black Swan Inn...if you dare! Tickets for the event start at $45, with options for VIP upgrades.

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SPECIAL OLYMPICS TEXAS HOSTED BY MORGAN’S WONDERLAND September 19 - 22 Morgan’s Wonderland

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The Special Olympics Texas Summer Games attract more than 1,000 athletes from across the state. Participants have the chance to compete in track & field, cycling, gymnastics, soccer or tennis. This year’s free event is hosted by Morgan’s Wonderland, a wheelchair-accessible amusement park offering more than 25 attractions for guests of all ages and abilities.

THIS MONTH IN SPORTS

UTSA ROADRUNNERS FOOTBALL SCHEDULE The UTSA Roadrunners are our football team at the University of Texas at San Antonio.

Cheer on the team with Rowdy the Runner.

Birds up!

UTSA vs. Lamar Game Saturday, September 11 at 5:00pm Alamodome UTSA vs. Middle Tennessee Game Saturday, September 18 at 5:00pm Alamodome SAN ANTONIO MISSIONS BASEBALL SCHEDULE The San Antonio Missions are our Minor League Baseball team named for the five historic missions which founded the city.

Cheer on the team with Henry the Puffy Taco.

Missions vs. Amarillo Wednesday, September 1 at 7:05pm Nelson W. Wolff Municipal Stadium Missions vs. Amarillo Thursday, September 2 at 7:05pm Nelson W. Wolff Municipal Stadium

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 & @drewhenrywrites.

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JAZZ’SALIVE HOSTED BY SA PARKS FOUNDATION Friday & Saturday, September 24 - 25 5:00 - 11:00pm Travis Park Jazz’SAlive is San Antonio’s official jazz festival. Enjoy free performances from local musicians in Travis Park located downtown.

Make sure to bring your lawn chair and dancing shoes, because this will be one jazzy weekend!

Missions vs. Corpus Christi Tuesday, September 14 at 7:05pm Nelson W. Wolff Municipal Stadium Missions vs. Corpus Christi Wednesday, September 15 at 7:05pm Nelson W. Wolff Municipal Stadium Missions vs. Corpus Christi Thursday, September 16 at 7:05pm Nelson W. Wolff Municipal Stadium Missions vs. Corpus Christi Friday, September 17 at 7:05pm Nelson W. Wolff Municipal Stadium Missions vs. Corpus Christi Saturday, September 18 at 7:05pm Nelson W. Wolff Municipal Stadium Missions vs. Corpus Christi Sunday, September 19 at 6:05pm Nelson W. Wolff Municipal Stadium SAN ANTONIO FC SOCCER SCHEDULE San Antonio FC is our USL Championship competing soccer team and member of the Western Conference. Black and red forever!

Missions vs. Amarillo Friday, September 3 at 7:05pm Nelson W. Wolff Municipal Stadium

SAFC vs. Pittsburgh Riverhounds Saturday, September 4 at 7:30pm Toyota Field

Missions vs. Amarillo Saturday, September 4 at 7:05pm Nelson W. Wolff Municipal Stadium

SAFC vs. New Mexico United Saturday, September 25 at 7:30pm Toyota Field

Missions vs. Amarillo Sunday, September 5 at 6:05pm Nelson W. Wolff Municipal Stadium

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Maverick Whiskey

Sippin’ on History

Samuel Augustus Maverick is the original Maverick for which all others are named. Back in the day, Sam would seal business deals with a handshake and a barrel of whiskey. Sam arrived in San Antonio de Bexar in 1835, and quickly joined with the Defenders of The Alamo. He was elected to ride off under the cover of night to Washington on the Brazos, sign the Texas Declaration of Independence, and bring back help. Unfortunately, the Alamo fell three days later on March 6th, 1836.

The barrel of whiskey he left behind was never recovered.

Today, Maverick Whiskey sits upon Sam Maverick’s original family homestead, just steps from the Alamo. If you’re looking to sip on history, you’re in the right place.

Maverick Whiskey’s distillery handcrafts and ages whiskey in the true spirit of Sam, in homage to “those unfortunate men” who bravely fought at the Alamo. Founded in 2017, Maverick Whiskey distills a dozen-plus uniquely crafted spirits, including five fine and distinctive whiskeys.

Fun Fact: This historic, and slightly haunted building, originally opened as Lockwood National Bank in 1918.

Samuel Maverick’s Certified Texas Whiskeys are aged in a 100-plus year-old bank vault, or at the Maverick Ranchito just south of town. This ultra-craft small batch distillery takes great pride in purchasing 100% Texas-grown grains and every aspect from grain to bottle is meticulously inspected and tested to ensure consistency and exquisite flavors in all spirits offerings.

The 2nd-floor Tasting Room and Restaurant feature upscale Texas cuisine paired with extraordinarily crafted cocktails using local ingredients.

Maverick Whiskey is a pure labor of love for founders Dr. Ken & Dr. Amy Maverick who founded Maverick Whiskey & Samuel Maverick Spirits to honor his great, great, great grandparents, Sam and Mary Maverick.

Samuel Maverick Spirits are produced and bottled just steps away from the Alamo in downtown San Antonio, Texas. Inspiration was drawn from Mary Maverick’s personal memoirs and a background steeped in Texas history.

When was the last time your whiskey was served with a side of heroic backstory? Come to Maverick Whiskey and sip on some history. Cheers y’all!

Maverick Whiskey 115 Broadway San Antonio, Texas www.Maverickwhiskey.com 210.447.7010

Sam’s Tours/Private Tours VIP Tours Private Dining & Events Whiskey Dinners Please call for reservations.

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In Italian, al fresco means “in prison” or in a cold place like cheese storage. But in America, we use al fresco to mean “in the open air.” So today let’s take it nice and cheesy, and spend the day outside.

PORTABLE BREAKFAST Tortillas are nature’s way of letting us eat on the go. This morning, let’s grab breakfast tacos from Original Mexican Restaurant and dine in the sunshine. Choose a chorizo and egg for a San Antonio fave. Or if you need the kitchen sink, order the Taco Original with potatoes, egg, bacon and cheese.

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OUTDOOR MISSION One of the coolest places to take an outdoor trek is at the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. The Park was designated as the first and only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Texas, and it’s totally free to check out. Start at Mission San Jose and take a guided walk with a park ranger to learn more about the history of these hallowed grounds. And don’t forget a camera because these 18th Century missions are seated along a picturesque stretch of the San Antonio River.

The Friendly Spot

FRIENDLY AL FRESCO For dinner, let’s park it at The Friendly Spot Ice House. Ice houses used to be social gathering spots to say hi to neighbors and buy groceries and beer while you picked up an ice block for your ice box. In San Antonio, it’s a place to get half-priced nachos on a Tuesday, which is a reason to smile. Neighbors are definitely still welcome and drinks are a must. Pull up a chair, order a refreshing El Jimador margarita and take advantage of the NFL Sunday ticket at this awesome outdoor friend zone.

PICTURES UNDER THE STARS Pack a picnic blanket or a couple of lawn chairs because the Family Movie Series at Mission Marquee Plaza is back. On September 16, the City of San Antonio World Heritage Office is hosting a free screening of “Stand and Deliver,” the true story of a high school teacher who inspired his drop-out prone students to learn calculus. Set up at 7:00pm and plan on showtime happening just after dusk. This free, pet-friendly event has parking onsite and food trucks on hand.

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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. Or follow her on FB + IG @ crystalhenrywrites and Twitter @ chenrywrites. thesanantonioriverwalk.com

Fall is a funny time in San Antonio because while other folks around the country are enjoying pumpkin spiced lattes and scarves, we’re still working with temps in the 90s. We’ll take advantage of our extra sunshine this month by hopping inside, outside and everywhere in-between.

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If you’re looking to come in out of the elements, we’ll travel at a fully air-conditioned pace today.

Check out our star-studded suggestions for a chill day in SA. STAR CHEF The food scene in River City is full of talented chefs lighting up palates all around town. Today let’s venture over to Ocho inside Hotel Havana, where a Food Network star is serving up pan-Latin plates like Cuban frita burgers and Chimichurri steaks. Chef Jesse Kuykendall is a “Chopped” champion who wowed the judges with 30-minute mole, peanut butter churros and chopped weenie quesadillas, which you can actually find on the Ocho menu. But this River Walk spot is also housed in a gorgeous glass conservatory, so it’s a picturesque place to grab cocktails at happy hour before an evening performance downtown. thesanantonioriverwalk.com

STARS ON STAGE Around the corner from Ocho, the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts has a slate of superstars headlining this month including a conversation with Stacey Abrams on the 20th. A few musical acts are coming to town this month as well, so check the website for tickets and showtimes. This grand venue is a really cool place to beat the heat on a warm San Antonio September night.

ALL STAR EVENING The Scobee Education Center has been closed to the public during COVID, but the team has plans to reopen for public stargazing at the planetarium this fall. You can watch the website for details, but until they open back up for sure, there are plenty of free starstudded virtual options on their site as well.

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click on this: HELLO PARADISE www.Helloparadisesa.com

MIXED BAG Let’s turn things inside out with a mixed bag of indoor and outdoor fun on our final day in SA.

MISSION MARQUEE PLAZA www.Missionmarquee.com/EVENTS/ Outdoor-Family-Film-Series

TAKE A PADDLE While tourists of the past have only had the option to walk or be motorboated along the famed River Walk, we are living in a new age. Tourists and locals alike are now given the option to paddle the downtown stretch of the river on their own. Hook up with Mission Kayak Friday through Monday to rent your kayak and reserve your launch spot. It’s a peaceful, easy two-hour paddle and an experience not many can say they’ve had. Reward yourself with tacos at Pete’s Tako House, and don’t worry about finishing early—they’ve got breakfast all day.

MAJESTIC THEATRE www.Majesticempire.com

FACE THE ELEMENTS We can also brave the mighty elements indoors this month with a performance by Earth, Wind and Fire at the Majestic Theatre. On September 15, these Rock and Roll Hall of Famers will take us to a “Boogie Wonderland” after celebrating 50 years in the music industry last year.

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MISSION KAYAK www.Mat-tx.com/kayaking.html/

TWO TICKETS TO PARADISE Before the show, experience a mixed bag of outdoor dining, tropical cocktails and authentic Thai food right in the heart of San Antonio. Hello Paradise claims “Better times ahead” with its fun cocktails and critically acclaimed food. Snag a picnic table and sip on a Melones Chingones while you wait for the Best Damn Spring Rolls and some darn good Thai fried chicken.

OCHO www.Havanasanantonio.com ORIGINAL MEXICAN RESTAURANT www.Originalmexican.com PETE’S TAKO HOUSE www.Petestakohouse.com SAN ANTONIO MISSIONS www.Nps.gov/saan SCOBEE EDUCATION CENTER www.Alamo.edu/sac/about-sac/ college-offices/scobee-educationcenter THE FRIENDLY SPOT www.Thefriendlyspot.com TOBIN CENTER www.Tobincenter.org

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SAN ANTONIO FOOD & DRINK AMERICAN BOUDRO’S TEXAS BISTRO 421 East Commerce St. www.boudros.com BIGA ON THE BANKS 203 S. St. Mary’s Street www.biga.com BUBBA GUMP SHRIMP CO. 406 Navarro www.bubbagump.com DAVE & BUSTER’S 849 E. Commerce St. www.daveandbusters.com DICK’S LAST RESORT 223 Losoya St. www.dickslastresort.com EL TROPICANO HOTEL 110 Lexington Avenue. www.eltropicanohotel.com HARD ROCK CAFÉ 111 W Crockett St #210 www.hardrockcafe.com HOWL AT THE MOON 111 West Crockett St. #201 www.howlatthemoon.com IHOP 849 E. Commerce (210) 444-1201 JAZZ, TX 312 Pearl Parkway #6001 www.jazztx.com LAS CANARIAS 112 College Street www.omnihotels.com LONESTAR CAFE 237 Losoya www.lonestarcafe.us MARGARITAVILLE 849 E. Commerce St. www.margaritavillesanantonio.com RAINFOREST CAFÉ 110 E. Crockett www.rainforestcafe.com

BBQ COUNTY LINE BARBEQUE SPORTS BAR 111 W. Crockett St. www.countyline.com

ITALIAN GUILLERMO’S 618 McCullough St. www.guillermosdowntown.com

BRAZILIAN FOGO DE CHAO 849 E. Commerce St. www.fogodechao.com

MICHELINO’S 521 Riverwalk michelinos.us. www PAESANOS 111 W. Crockett #100 www.paesanosriverwalk.com

TEXAS DE BRAZIL 313 E. Houston St. www.texasdebrazil.com BRITISH MAD DOGS 123 Losoya St. www.maddogs.net DELI SCHILO’S 424 E. Commerce St. www.schilos.com GERMAN BIER GARTEN 124-150 Losoya St. www.alamobiergarten.com LITTLE RHEIN PROST HAUS 231 S. Alamo Street www.littlerheinprosthaus.com ICE CREAM JUSTIN’S ICE CREAM 245 E Commerce St. www.mercadoritas.com KILWINS 109 Alamo Plaza www.kilwins.com IRISH DURTY NELLY’S IRISH PUB 200 S. Alamo St. www.durtynellyspub.com

PIZZARITAS 245 E. Commerce www.pizzaritas.com ZOCCA 420 W. Market www.zoccariverwalk.com MEXICAN ACENAR 146 E. Houston www.acenar.com THE RIVER’S EDGE CAFÉ AND PATIO BAR 200 S. Alamo St. www.riversedgecafesa.com SEAFOOD CHART HOUSE Tower of the Americas, 739 East Cesar E. Chavez www.toweroftheamericas.com

ON THE BEND 123 Losoya St. www.onthebendsa.com TEX-MEX CAFÉ OLE 521 River Walk www.cafeole.us CASA RIO 430 E. Commerce St. www.casa-rio.com DOMINGO RESTAURANTE 123 N. St. Mary’s St. www.domingorestaurant.com IRON CACTUS 200 River Walk www.ironcactus.com THE ORIGINAL MEXICAN RESTAURANT 528 River Walk www.originalmexican.com RIO RIO CANTINA 421 E. Commerce St. www.rioriocantina.com RITA’S ON THE RIVER 245 E. Commerce, Suite 100 www.ritasontheriver.com

JOE’S CRAB SHACK 212 College Street Ste 10 www.joescrabshack.com LANDRY’S SEAFOOD HOUSE 517 N. Presa www.landrysseafood.com

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RUTH CHRIS STEAK HOUSE 600 E. Market St. www.ruthschris.com THE REPUBLIC OF TEXAS 526 Riverwalk www.therepublicoftexasrestaurant. com SALTGRASS STEAK HOUSE 502 River Walk www.saltgrass.com TEX’S RIVER WALK AND SPORTS BAR 200 S. Alamo www.texssportsbar.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. www.angelitaboutique.webs.com

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

ART PACE 445 N Main Ave www.artpace.org

COWBOY’S ALAMO CITY HARLEYDAVIDSON RIVERWALK BOUTIQUE RIVERWALK BOUTIQUE 111 West Crockett St. Suite 209 www.cowboysalamocityharley.com

BONITA RITA’S 245 E. Commerce, #100 San Antonio, TX 78205 www.mercadoritas.com

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

BRISCOE WESTERN ART MUSEUM 210 W. Market Street www.briscoemuseum.org

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

BUCKHORN MUSEUM 318 E Houston St. www.buckhornmuseum.com CASA SALAZAR 216 E. Houston San Antonio, 78205 (210) 472-2272 www.themajestic.com/casa THE COLLECTION 7959 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 826-3130 www.thecollectionsanantonio.com DEL SOL OF SAN ANTONIO 321 Alamo Plaza San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 231-0900 www.delsol.com DOSEUM 2800 Broadway St. www.thedoseum.org EL MERCADO 514 W. Commerce San Antonio, TX 78207 (210) 207-8600 www.sanantonio.gov/ marketsquare FIESTA AT NORTH STAR 102 W. Rector Street San Antonio, TX 78216 (210) 801-9900 www.alamofiesta.com THE FIESTA STORE 2611 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78215 (210) 227-5191 www.fiesta-sa.org 40 RIO Magazine

LOS PATIOS 2015 NE Loop 410 San Antonio, TX 78217 (210) 655-6171 www.lospatios.com LUCCHESE BOOT COMPANY 255 East Basse Rd #800 San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 828-9419 www.lucchese.com MERCADORITA’S 245 E. Commerce & Bonita San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 286-7432 NATURAL BRIDGE CAVERNS 26495 Natural Bridge Caverns Road www.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 PENNERS DOWNTOWN 311 W. Commerce San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 226-2487 www.pennersinc.com

SAN ANGEL FOLK ART 110 Blue Star San Antonio, TX 78204 (210) 226-6688 www.sanangelfolkart.com

THE TWIG BOOK SHOP 306 Pearl Parkway #106 San Antonio, TX 78215 (210) 826-6411 www.thetwig.indiebound.com

SAN ANTONIO MUSEUM OF ART 200 West Jones Avenue www.samuseum.org

THE UNOFFICIAL BEST OF TEXAS 101 Alamo Plaza, #3 San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 227-0242

SAN ANTONIO VISITORS CENTER 317 Alamo Plaza San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 207-6871 www.visitsanantonio.com

THE VINEYARD 1207 North Loop 1604 W San Antonio, TX 78258 www.thevineyardshoppingcenter.com

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

WYNDHAM SAN ANTONIO RIVERWALK 111 E. Pecan Street San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 489-9768 www.sawyn.com

SHOPS AT RIVERCENTER 849 E. Commerce www.shoprivercenter.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 TIENDA LA GARZA 110 Broadway, Suite 100 San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 222-2133

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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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

The Original Mexican Restaurant & Bar www.theoriginalmexican.com 210-224-9951 Paesanos RiverWalk www.paesanosriverwalk.com 210-227-2782

Buckhorn Saloon & Museum www.buckhornmuseum.com 210-247-4000 San Antonio Conservation Society www.saconservation.org/homestead 210-225-5924

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

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

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

Dave & Buster’s www.daveandbusters.com 210-951-3600

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

GO RIO River Cruises www.goriocruises.com 210-227-4746

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

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

Mirror Maze 210-224-2288

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

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

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

SEA LIFE 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

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

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

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

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Ripley’s/Waxworks www.ripleys.com 210-224-9299

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