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LIGHTSCAPE

San Antonio Botanical Garden

November 11, 2022 – January 8, 2023

San Antonio’s newest holiday tradition set to dazzle for a second year!

Over one million lights and festive displays return to San Antonio Botanical Garden for Lightscape. In its second year, the outdoor illuminated trail includes stunning new installations in addition to well-loved favorites set to seasonal music along a 1-mile path that winds through the Garden.

Favorites like the Winter Cathedral will return alongside reimagined installations, including Fire Garden and an even more spectacular display of Bluebonnets, an installation only seen in Texas.

DR. SEUSS’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! THE MUSICAL!

Majestic Theatre

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BRACKENRIDGE: SAN ANTONIO’S ACCLAIMED URBAN PARK

The Witte Museum

Through March 20, 2023

The region just south of the San Antonio River’s headwater springs, formally created as Brackenridge Park in 1899, has been a gathering place for at least 12,000 years. In connection with the release of Lewis F. Fisher’s new book, Brackenridge: San Antonio’s Acclaimed Urban Park, this exhibition explores the story of the remarkable area and how it has changed over time and become the park we know today.

November 29 - December 4

This holiday season, audiences will discover the magic of Dr. Seuss’ classic Christmas tale as it comes to life live on the Majestic stage! Featuring the hit songs “You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch” and “Welcome Christmas.”

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Refractive lens surgery, also known as laser or surgical vision correction (depending on the procedure), is a category of treatments that are specifically designed to improve your eyesight and reduce your dependence on glasses and contacts. For most patients, refractive surgery is not needed, but an increasing number of individuals are opting to achieve their best possible vision with one of these treatments. There are several different types of refractive surgeries, all of which are known to be effective with very high rates of success. Our team of board-certified optometrists at Focal Point Vision in San Antonio is pleased to provide these advanced services to improve your visual acuity.

Am I a candidate for refractive surgery?

More and more people are taking advantage of the dramatic improvements in vision that refractive surgery offers. Able to improve the vision of a wide variety of patients, the ideal candidates for refractive surgery are people who:

· Have myopia (nearsightedness) or hyperopia (farsightedness) · Are experiencing age-related vision loss (presbyopia) · Are in generally good health · Are over the age of 18 · Have a stable vision prescription · Don’t have dry eye · Have no eye injuries or infections in the past year

Is refractive surgery the same thing as LASIK?

Refractive surgery is the actual name of the class of surgery. LASIK, PRK, refractive lens exchange, and implantable contact lens (ICL) are types of refractive surgery to address astigmatism, nearsightedness, and farsightedness. LASIK and PRK use a laser to precisely reshape your cornea, whereas the latter two procedures use implants to correct your vision. A member of our team of experienced doctors can tell you more about refractive surgery and determine which procedure is right for you during your free consultation.

Is refractive surgery painful?

Having your cornea reshaped with a laser or implanting a lens into your eye may sound painful, but in reality, it isn’t. aA Focal Point Vision, the doctor conducting your surgery will put anesthetic numbing drops in your eyes to reduce any discomfort you may feel. Most patients only feel slight pressure during their procedure.

For more information about refractive surgery, contact Focal Point Vision at (210) 982-3501

Fun Things To Do In and Around 78209

ADULT ART CLASSES

Casa AnArte

November 8 & 9 | 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Paint with Ana Hernández! All materials are included for each class. You may get paint on your clothes/shoes, so dress accordingly! We will have champagne, vino, and lite bites, but you are welcome to bring your drink of choice as well as dinner! Please email anartegallery@me.com your registration form to reserve your spot. Space is limited!

KIDS ART CLASSES

November 21, 22, 23 | 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

AnArte Gallery is over the moon and excited to bring ArteKids back for the Fall! Classes will be orchestrated by Cristal Galvan. At each session, the instructor will do a brief art history lesson and each student will be able to have an art talk about their own painting. Please email anartegallery@me.com to save your spot. Space is limited! All art materials are included.

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MAKE & TAKE: THANKSGIVING DESSERTS

Central Market Cooking School

October 27 | 7:00 - 9:30 p.m.

Lighten your holiday baking load this year by prepping as much as you can before the big day. You’ll create a traditional flaky pie dough and a cream cheese dough; produce an apple filling tailored to your taste; and make a bite-sized sweet that features pecans. You’ll heave a sigh of relief when you realize that you just need to defrost and bake these desserts for a fabulous finish to your Thanksgiving feast.

For ages 13 and up (children 17 and younger must be accompanied by an adult).

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OAK PARK NORTHWOOD NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION Sunday, November 13 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Northridge Park. Free food, drink, and music. Face painting and balloon art. Bring your own chairs!

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MONSTER MIX AND MATCH

The DoSeum

November 12 - January 8

In our new Fall exhibition, Monsters Mix and Match, artist Christian Michel invites you to unleash your monstrous creativity! Playfully interact with his various monster characters through giant blocks, a lighted drawing table, codrawing game, and much more. Michel’s bright and colorful work will draw you in and allow your ideas to come alive!