anything good in san antonio this weekend?

[pirate44]

i thought id take a day trip there, huevos rancheros at Mi Tierra for breakfast, a macho at Chris Madrids for lunch, and who knows what else. anything exciting in town saturday?

[SintonFan]

Originally posted by pirate44
i thought id take a day trip there, huevos rancheros at Mi Tierra for breakfast, a macho at Chris Madrids for lunch, and who knows what else. anything exciting in town saturday?
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I think there's a f'art fest at Bluestar. :D
Hold on, lemme check my weekender.

[SintonFan]

Ok here's what we got:
Music:
River Road Romp with Pat Green will be at the River Road Ice House Friday night.

Godsmack and Rob Zombie play Sat. night at Verizon.
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F'artsy stuff:
Opening/Events

Thursday

Stonemetal Press
Blue Star Arts Complex, 1400 S. Alamo St., No. 104, (210) 227-0312 "Oddments: Photographs in Ink by Kent Rush," collotypes by the UTSA art professor. Reception 5-8 p.m. A Fotoseptiembre exhibit. Through Sept. 24.

UTSA Satellite Space
Blue Star Arts Complex, 1400 S. Alamo St., No. 115, (210) 212-7146 "Collotypes: Recent Photographs in a Not So Recent Process," works by 19 artists from Utah, Arizona, Texas, Michigan and England. Reception 6-9 p.m. A Fotoseptiembre exhibit. Through Sept. 24.

Vbar
Hotel Valencia, 150 E. Houston St., (210) 227-9700 "Pinturas Mixtas," abstract and figurative works on canvas by Carla Veliz. Reception 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Current

Aanna Reyes Gallery
Blue Star Arts Complex, 1400 S. Alamo St., No. 104M, (210) 215-7746 "Cholo the Barrio Dog," mixed-media drawings by Felipe Reyes; "Universes Unnoticed," new work by Stella.

Airport Art Spaces
San Antonio International Airport, U.S. 281 North at Loop 410, (210) 535-7215 Painting and sculpture by Larry Graeber in upper level of Terminal 1. Steel sculpture by George Schroeder in Terminal 2. Through Sept. 4.

Alameda National Center for Latino Arts and Culture
318 W. Houston St., (210) 299-4300 Movie poster replicas from the collection of Rogelio Agrasanchez Jr. Through Oct. 13.

Anarte Gallery & Studio Space
5800 Broadway, (210) 826-5674 "In the Nude," paintings by Jenny Crone, Diana Deandar, Ines DeLeon, Armando Meza, Humberto Saldaña and Laura Villarreal. Through Sept. 9.

ArtReyes Contemporary Art
Blue Star Arts Complex, 1400 S. Alamo St., No. 104J, (210) 215-7746 "Stick Figures" by Tony Villejo. In the hallway gallery: "Cholopelli," mixed-media drawings by Felipe Reyes.

Bihl Haus Arts
2803 Frederickburg Road, (210) 732-3502 "Los Vryosos: A Tale From the Varrio," illustrations from Adan Hernandez's new graphic novel of the same name. Through Saturday.

Drink Coffee & Wine Bar
200 Navarro St., (210) 858-5949 Works by Wendy Bryant, Carol Hernandez, Natalie Cone and Justin Parr. Through Thursday.

El Sol Studios
936 S. Alamo St., (210) 226-9700 New paintings by Fred Orozco, plus an exhibit of low-rider cars. Through Tuesday.

Finesilver Gallery
816 Camaron St., (210) 354-3333 "Pioneer," new works by Chris Sauter. Through Saturday.

Fl!ght Gallery
1906 S. Flores St., (210) 872-2586 "Necessary Illusions," works by John Mata. Through Sept. 5.

Galeria Ortiz Contemporary
4026 McCullough Ave., (210) 826-8623 "Jorge Garza — New Works," assemblages. Through Saturday.

Gazebo Gallery at Los Patios
2015 N.E. Loop 410, (210) 655-6171 "Summer Potpourri Show," works by members of the San Antonio Watercolor Group. Through Sept. 18.

The Jewelry Box Art Gallery
734 S. Alamo St., (210) 270-0333 "New Abstractions," acrylics by Oscar Garcia. Through Sept. 30.

Joan Grona Gallery
Blue Star Arts Complex, 1400 S. Alamo St., No. 112, (210) 225-6334 "Yokai Zyukkei: Scenery With Monsters" by Mimi Kato; "Ephemeral" by Brian Jobe; "Hot Room" by Jay Monday; paintings by Pedro Luera and Kristi Perez. Through Saturday.

Los Auras Studios
Blue Star Arts Complex, 1400 S. Alamo St., (210) 744-3459 "Colors," works by Carolina G. Flores. Through Thursday.

Our Lady of the Lake University
411 S.W. 24th St., (210) 434-6711 Works by Deborah Vasquez, Davis Casas, Angelica Gomez, Raul Servin, Jose Cosme and other community and student artists and San Anto Cultural Arts muralists are on display around campus. Through Friday.

RAC Gallery
606 Embassy Oaks, Suite 400, (210) 494-5722 Works by members of the Regional Artists' Consortium.

Radius Café
106 Auditorium Circle, (210) 225-6334 Works by Derrick Durham, Tom Hollingback, Eduardo Rodriguez, Jason Willome and George Zupp. Through Sept. 8.

REM Gallery
Blue Star Arts Complex, 1400 S. Alamo St., No. 201, (210) 224-1227 "The New Hotness," works by Howard Sherman. Through Saturday.

River Art Group Gallery
510 Villita St., (210) 226-8752 "Phenomenal Photography," works by Sue Hosack, Lisa Mittler, Clyde Kimsey, Richard Kramer and other members of the River Art Group.

Robot Art Gallery
724 S. Alamo St., Suite 3, (210) 476-8801 "Storm Series," mixed media on canvas by David Alcantar. Through Thursday.

SAFOTO Web Galleries
www.safotofestival.com/galleries.html Photographs by Saul Zanolari, Juan Carlos Batista, Jessica Gonzalez, Susanne York, Michel Mehl and other artists. Curated by Michael Mehl. Part of Fotoseptiembre. Through January.

San Angel Folk Art
Blue Star Arts Complex, 1400 S. Alamo St., No. 110, (210) 226-6688 "New Spain, New Spin, New Works, Old Tin," works made of recycled metal by Jeri Moe. Through Thursday.

San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Ave., (210) 829-5100 "Sculpture/Escultura," native granite pieces by Jesús Moroles and bronze and aluminum castings by Roger Colombik.

Semmes Gallery
University of the Incarnate Word, 4301 Broadway, (210) 829-3861 "46, 47, 48, 49, 50," works by Miguel Cortinas. Closing reception 5-7 p.m. Thursday.

Silo Restaurant and Bar
1133 Austin Hwy., (210) 824-8686 Paintings by Evette Shadrock, Michael Wayne, Ping and Teri Wright. Through Oct. 12.

Triangle Project Space
416 E. La Chapelle St., (210) 222-1861 "Mobile," works by John Baldessari, Liz Craft, Jorge Pardo, Eduardo Sarabia, Yutaka Sone, Luis Miguel Suro and Rikrit Tiravanija. Through Sept. 9.

Unit B
500 Stieren St., (312) 375-1871 "Show-Offs," works by San Antonio gallery directors, including Ben Judson (Salon Mijangos), Jayne Lawrence and Leigh Anne Lester (Cactus Bra Space), Michele Monseau (Three Walls), Luz Maria Sanchez and Peter Glassford (Triangle Project Space) and Hills Snyder (Sala Diaz). Closing reception 6:30-10 p.m. Sept. 1.

UTSA Art Gallery
6900 N. Loop 1604 W., (210) 458-4402 "Fifty Years," photographs by Ron Binks. Reception 6-8 p.m. Sept. 14. Through Sept. 24.

UTSA Downtown Art Gallery
501 W. Durango Blvd., (210) 458-4983 "This I Believe, This I Create," works by Danny Geisler and Franco Mondini-Ruiz. Through Thursday.

Visual Arts & Technology Center
San Antonio College, 950 Lewis St., (210) 733-2894 Annual Juried Student Show, selected works by visual-arts students. Through Sept. 8.

¡viva! arts gallery
8407 Broadway, (210) 826-7227 "Spirit/Matter/Fusion," works by Edwin Sasek, Rachman Ulmer, Jane Appleby. Through Sept. 1.

Wit's End Studios and Gallery
335 Trail St., (210) 734-9147 "Pro-American, Let's Have Some Fun, Anti-Illegal Alien Invasion Poetry Show" by Neils. Through Thursday. Age 21 and older only.
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[SintonFan]

Local cities and events:
BLANCO

Heritage Days
Yett Memorial Park, U.S. 281 South, (830) 833-5708 Annual celebration includes a carnival, Civil War re-enactment, rodeo events and live music Friday-Sunday. Rodeo admission is $2; admission to Bobby Flores concert at 9 p.m. Saturday is $7; admission to other events is free.

FREDERICKSBURG

Gillespie County Fair
Gillespie County Fairgrounds, 2000 Texas 16 S., (830) 997-2359 The 116th annual county fair continues Friday-Sunday with a carnival, stock show and horse racing. Parade begins at 10 a.m. Friday at the corner of South Adams and East Main streets. Asleep at the Wheel performs at 9 p.m. Saturday. 11 a.m.-1 a.m. each day. Admission prices vary.

American Indian Artifact and Collectibles Show
Pioneer Pavilion, Lady Bird Johnson Park, Texas 16 South, (830) 626-5561 Vendors offer items including arrowheads, pottery, trade beads and jewelry. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday. $5; younger than 15, free.

Photography 414
414 E. Main St., (830) 990-1330 "Ambulations," works by Dallas photographer Chad Windham. Through Friday.

HILL COUNTRY

Harvest Wine Trail
Multiple locations, (888) 997-3600 More than 15 wineries are open for tastings and entertainment during self-guided driving tour. Events include a grape stomp at Becker Vineyards Friday-Saturday and at Fall Creek Vineyards on Saturday. Hours vary. Friday-Sunday. Map at www.texaswinetrail.com.

KERRVILLE

Market Days
Kerr County Courthouse, 700 Main St., (830) 895-7962 More than 80 vendors offer hand-crafted items and home-grown produce and plants at monthly event. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday.

MASON

Ben Beckendorf
Willow Creek Ranch, Lower Willow Creek Road, 14 miles southeast of Mason, (325) 347-6781 Musician blends blues, jazz, rock and country. 7 p.m. Saturday. $10; advance reservations required.

NEW BRAUNFELS

Hill Country Chorus
Cross Lutheran Church, 2171 Common St., (830) 620-9949 Barbershop chorus and quartets present "Time and Change," a sampling of 20th-century popular music. 7:30 p.m. Saturday. $8-$10; free for students and active-duty military.

New Braunfels Art League Gallery
239 W. San Antonio St., (830) 629-8022 "Simply Beautiful," paintings by Angie Banta Brown. Through Wednesday.

Stein Parade
Multiple locations, (830) 885-7476 Tall, decorated beer mugs are on display throughout the city through Oct. 15 as part of New Braunfels Art League fundraiser. Maps are available at the league's gallery, 239 W. San Antonio St., and at the Chamber of Commerce, 390 S. Seguin Ave., among other locations.

STONEWALL

Lyndon Johnson Remembered
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Historic Site, U.S. 290 west of Johnson City, (830) 644-2252 Family and friends honor the 36th president's birthday with a wreath-laying and free ranch tours. The bus leaves the visitor center at 10 a.m. for the ceremony. The ranch is open from 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday.

[SintonFan]

Stuff for kids in SA and area:

Theater & Shows

CURRENT

The Secret Garden
Magik Children's Theatre, 420 S. Alamo St., (210) 227-2751 Drama about an orphan who finds a family is based on the book by Frances Hodgson Burnett. 7:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays through Sept. 2. $8-$10.

COMING UP

Sept. 2

Back to School at the Little Royal School House
Steven Stoli's BackYard Theatre, 11838 Wurzbach Road, (210) 408-0116 Children from the audience join the actors on stage for educational games with Queen Spell-It-Right, King Math-Is-Fun and Princess Habla Español. 11 a.m. Saturdays, 10 a.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays through Sept. 30. $5.50-$6.25.

Weekly

Aragón Spanish Academy, 18952 Redland Road, (210) 496-0990 Parent-and-child classes for ages 1-5 and half-day camps for ages 3-7 through August. Christian-based program.

Artworks Fall classes and Saturday morning workshops for ages 2-10. Locations at 1840 Nacogdoches Road, (210) 826-2787, and 7715 Mainland, Suite 103, (210) 256-2787.

Blue Cactus Café at Wetmore Store, 13525 Wetmore Road, (210) 490-7330 Magicians, clowns, cowboys and puppeteers perform on a revolving basis from 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays.

Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center, (210) 271-3151 Fall semester of Juntos en Arte includes dance, visual arts, music and theater classes.

JCR Magic, 4957 N.W. Loop 410, (210) 767-1599 Magic classes 1-2 p.m. Saturdays. $25.

Our Lady of the Lake University's International Folk Culture Center, 411 S.W. 24th St., (210) 509-7419 The Alianza LatinoAmericana teaches traditional games from Europe, Mexico and Latin America. 7 p.m. Thursdays through August. For ages up to 10. Free admission.

Inspire Fine Art Studios, 335 W. Sunset Road, (210) 829-5592 Registration is open for fall classes.

Instituto de México, 600 HemisFair Plaza Way, HemisFair Park, (210) 413-1698 Theater classes in Spanish for ages 6 and older. 12:30-2 p.m. Saturdays.

Southwest School of Art & Craft, 300 Augusta St., (210) 224-1848 Registration is open for fall classes and free Saturday Morning Discovery program.

Story Time
Barnes & Noble, San Pedro Crossing, 321 N.W. Loop 410, (210) 342-0008 Pajamarama, 7:30 p.m. Fridays; regular story time, noon Saturdays.

Borders, The Forum, 8340 Agora Parkway, (210) 658-0808 11 a.m. Wednesdays

Borders, Huebner Oaks, 11745 I-10 W., (210) 561-0022 3 p.m. Saturdays

Borders, Quarry Market, 255 E. Basse Road, (210) 828-9496 3:30 p.m. Saturdays

The Red Balloon, 5009 Broadway, (210) 826-5087 Miss Anastasia's story time, 10:30 a.m. Fridays

VIVA! Bookstore, 8407 Broadway, (210) 826-1143 Story time with Amy Soupiset for preschoolers, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Mondays

Other

San Antonio Children's Museum
305 E. Houston St., (210) 212-4453 Hands-on museum houses more than 80 interactive exhibits for ages 2-10, including a mini-grocery store, bubble ranch and kid-powered elevator. Alphabet Adventures story time takes place 10:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays, noon-4 p.m. Sundays. Admission: $6.95; younger than 2, free. Currently:
The Amazing Castle Exhibit fills 1,500 square feet with a make-believe kingdom complete with friendly characters, sleeping dragon, puppet theater, crafts and activities. Through Sept. 30.
Ocean Friends Month Each week in August has a different self-guided art activity related to ocean life. Artist Samantha Ostos conducts a clay workshop from 1-3 p.m. Saturday.

Kiddie Park
3015 Broadway, (210) 824-4351 Amusement park founded in 1925 features kid-sized rides, such as a merry-go-round and boat ride, plus a game room and snack bar. Hours: 10 a.m.-dusk Fridays-Saturdays and Wednesdays-Thursdays; 11 a.m.-dusk Sundays. Free admission; $1 per ride and $7.75 all-day stamp. Bargain Day Wednesdays, 75 cents per ride and $6 stamp.

Malibu Castle
3330 Cherry Ridge Drive, (210) 341-6663 Popular local hangout for kids and teens features two 18-hole miniature golf courses, go-carts, bumper boats, batting cages, and a huge arcade. Hours: 10 a.m.-1 a.m. Fridays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-midnight Sundays-Thursdays. Admission is free; prices of activities vary.

CANYON LAKE

Fishing Fun
Fisherman's Corner, 21910 FM 306, Canyon Lake, (210) 213-2534 Daily activities at family-oriented fishing ponds. Lessons and fish cleaning available; $2.99 per pound live weight whole. From dawn to sunset. Free admission. Visit www.canyonlakefishing.com.

NEW BRAUNFELS

McKenna Children's Museum
801 W. San Antonio St., New Braunfels, (830) 620-0939 Museum has reopened after extensive renovation with more than 18,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor exhibit space offering interactive displays for ages 13 and younger. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays, noon-5 p.m. Sundays. Admission: $7.50.

[Adidas410s]

Wade Bowen is playing @ Cowboys on Friday night. That should be a great concert to go see!!!

[SintonFan]

Here's all the SA museum stuff with all surrounding areas listed:

Artpace
445 N. Main Ave., (210) 212-4900 Focus on contemporary art, especially Texas artists and group exhibitions by guest curators. Hours: Noon-5 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays-Sundays, noon-8 p.m. Thursdays and by appointment. Free admission. Currently:
International Artist-in-Residence Program Works by Gerda Steiner and Jorg Lenzlinger (Uster, Switzerland), Do-Ho Suh (New York) and Luz María Sánchez (San Antonio). Through Sept. 10.
Kota Ezawa Videos, films, slide projections and lightboxes by the San Francisco artist exploring the relationship among iconic photography, the viewer and history. Through Oct. 15.

Blue Star Contemporary Art Center
Blue Star Arts Complex, 1400 S. Alamo St., No. 116, (210) 227-6960 Contemporary art space of local talent with occasional shows by national and international artists. Hours: noon-6 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays. Free admission. Currently:
"Las Canchas: Juego de Pelota (Rural Ball Courts of Latin America)" Photographs by Dan Borris. A Fotoseptiembre exhibit. Thursday through Oct. 8.
"New Works by Tom Cummins" Photographs. A Fotoseptiembre exhibit. Thursday through Oct. 8.
"Elvis Tribute Artists" Photographs of Elvis impersonators by Patty Carroll. A Fotoseptiembre exhibit. Thursday through Oct. 8.
"China" Photographs by UTSA President Ricardo Romo. A Fotoseptiembre exhibit. Thursday through Oct. 8.

Institute of Texan Cultures
801 S. Bowie St., HemisFair Park, (210) 458-2330 Exhibit Floor features permanent exhibits on 26 ethnic and cultural groups, one of American Indian spirituality. Visit the Back 40 for a living history experience about life of early Texans. Guided tours available. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, noon-5 p.m. Sundays. Admission: $4-$7; free with UTSA ID and for children younger than 2.

Instituto de México
600 HemisFair Plaza Way, HemisFair Park, (210) 223-5100 Institute regularly shows work of Mexican artists. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays, noon-5 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays. Free admission. Currently:
"Sensitiva," paintings by Carla Fuentes.

McNay Art Museum
6000 N. New Braunfels Ave., (210) 824-5368 Museum focuses on 19th- and 20th-century European and American art. Featured artists include Picasso, Gauguin, Matisse, O'Keeffe, Cassatt and Toulouse-Lautrec. Other areas of concentration include medieval and Renaissance European sculpture and painting. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Wednesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays, noon-5 p.m. Sundays. Suggested donation for admission is $5. Currently:
"Ernesto Pujol: Walk#1" Series of black-and-white photographs depicting the New York artist's walk through a historical landscape while reflecting on human conflict. Through Oct. 1.
"To See or Not to See" Family activity allows participants to create black-and-white images using Polaroid cameras after viewing "Ernesto Pujol: Walk#1." 1-2:30 p.m. and 3-4:30 p.m. Sunday. Free, but tickets required.
"Off the Pedestal: New Women in the Art of Homer, Chase and Sargent" Exploration of images of women in the works of American artists such as Winslow Homer, William Merritt Chase, John Singer Sargent, Thomas Eakins and Charles Dana Gibson. Through Oct. 15.
"Beauty and the Beach " Screening of 1998 documentary that draws parallels between changes in women's position in Western society and changes in the swimsuit. 7 p.m. Thursday.
"Show Business! Irving Berlin's Broadway" Chronicle of the songwriter's career through rare playbills, publicity photos, musical scores and original costume and set designs for shows such as "Ziegfeld Follies," "Annie Get Your Gun" and "Call Me Madam." Through Oct. 1.

San Antonio Art League and Museum
130 King William St., (210) 223-1140 Permanent collection features 20th-century Texas art. Many of the pieces, produced in the 1920s, are of Texas landscapes and wildflowers. Hours: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays. Free admission.

San Antonio Museum of Art
200 W. Jones Ave., (210) 978-8100 Museum is home to a permanent collection spanning the globe. The new Lenora and Walter F. Brown Asian Art Wing features more than 1,400 objects from China, India, Japan, Korea, Nepal, Pakistan, Southeast Asia, Sri Lanka and Tibet spanning nearly 6,000 years. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesdays, noon-6 p.m. Sundays. Admission: $3-$8; younger than 3, free. Free admission 4-8 p.m. Tuesdays. Currently:
"Passionate Observer: Photographs by Eudora Welty" Fifty photographs taken in Mississippi during the Depression by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author. Through Nov. 12.
"A Refined Eye: Paintings and Works on Paper From the Gilbert M. Denman Collection" Thirty paintings and 30 works on paper donated by the museum's founding member, mostly European oil paintings, drawings, lithographs and engravings. Through Oct. 8.
"Hall of Thirty-Three Bays" Photographs of a 12th-century Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan, by Hiroshi Sugimoto. A Contemporary Art Month exhibit. Through Nov. 5.

Southwest School of Art & Craft
300 Augusta St., (210) 224-1848 School is housed in the former home of an Ursuline convent and girls' school dating from 1848, which are the only surviving example of early French-influenced architecture in San Antonio and are listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The Visitor's Center Museum explores the 150-year history of the site, open daily. Exhibitions year-round in the 3,500-square-foot space on the Navarro Campus, 1201 Navarro St., feature artists from all over the world working in many media. Additional exhibits on the Ursuline Campus feature student work and emerging area artists. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays both campuses, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays at Navarro Campus only. Guided tours available 10 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays and by appointment. Free admission. All exhibits at Navarro Campus unless otherwise noted. Currently:
"Casting a New Light" Contemporary photographs using historic photographic processes by 10 artists from the U.S. and Germany. A Fotoseptiembre exhibit. Through Oct. 22.
"Alchemy" Images made with alternative photographic methods by South Texas artists. Ursuline Campus. A Fotoseptiembre exhibit. Through Oct. 21.
"Eddie Muñoz: Los Caminos de la Vida" Recent photographs by faculty member. A Fotoseptiembre exhibit. Through Oct. 22.
"Fresh Eyes" Photgraphs using pinholes and other alternative processes by children and teens. A Fotoseptiembre exhibit. Through Oct. 22.
"Living San Antonio Postcard" An interactive Camera Obscura installation by San Antonio photographer and teacher Melanie Rush-Davis. Ursuline Campus. A Fotoseptiembre exhibit. Through Sept. 2.

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
600 HemisFair Plaza Way, HemisFair Park, (210) 222-8626 San Antonio campus of the Mexican university occasionally shows contemporary work. Hours: 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Fridays. Free admission.

Witte Museum
3801 Broadway, (210) 357-1900 The H-E-B Science Treehouse, a four-story science center, has re-opened with updates and additions, including H-E-Buddy SkyCycle, a bicycle ride suspended 14 feet in the air. Permanent collection includes "Take a Walk on the Wild Side at Texas Wild: Animals Alive!" Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesdays, noon-5 p.m. Sundays. Admission: $5-$7; younger than 4, free. Free general admission 3-8 p.m. Tuesdays. Currently:
"The Mexican Spirit of Fiesta" Objects exemplifying Mexican culture that have been used in Fiesta celebrations, including gowns and uniforms worn by Fiesta royalty, historic photographs of parade floats and posters. Through Sunday.
"The Art of the Steinfeldts" First-time joint exhibition of artworks by Witte Curator Emeritus Cecilia Steinfeldt (watercolors, oils, linoleum block-print Christmas cards, enamel work) and her husband, Eric Steinfeldt (watercolors, oils, graphite drawings, black-and-white photos). Through Sunday.
"Breathing Places: History of San Antonio Parks" In-depth look at 280-year history of city's public spaces using historical photographs, maps, paintings and drawings. Through September.
"Wild and Vivid Land: Stories of South Texas" Multimedia exhibit re-creating the sights, sounds and activities of South Texas ranches, the border and San Antonio from 1850-1950; plus hands-on interactives. $2 surcharge in addition to museum admission. Through March 25.
Buffalo Soldiers Members of the 9th Cavalry San Antonio Buffalo Soldiers' Association present live history re-enactments in the Log Cabin area from noon-4 p.m. the last Saturday of every month.
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I always love the Witte museum(great place to take the kiddos and Tuesday is free) and they opened a new exhibit just a short time ago.:cool:

[SintonFan]

A few more things:

Special Interest

Buckhorn Saloon & Museum
Houston and Presa streets, (210) 247-4000 For a taste of the Old West and wildlife exhibits from all over the world, visit this classic 1881 saloon and museum. Site offers a grand curio shop, a full-service saloon, live entertainment, a period arcade, convention and banquet facilities and the Buckhorn Hall of Horns, a collection of horns, rare trophy animals, fish, birds and memorabilia. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. Admission: $7.99-$10.99.

Holocaust Memorial
Upper level of Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Campus, 12500 N.W. Military Hwy., (210) 302-6807 Museum traces the history of the Nazi persecution and the destruction of European Jews during World War II. Hours: 9 a.m.-noon Mondays-Fridays, 1-3 p.m. Sundays and by appointment. Free admission. Group tours available.

Pioneer, Trail Drivers & Texas Rangers Museum
3805 Broadway, (210) 822-9011 Historical collections of the Texas Trail Drivers, Texas Rangers and the pioneers include firearms, regalia, tools and other items used during Texas' early days. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays, noon-5 p.m. Sundays. Admission: $1-$5.

Texas Air Museum-Stinson Chapter
Stinson Field, 1234 99th St., (210) 977-9885 Local branch has recently moved and increased its display viewing area from 20,000 to 30,000 square feet. A hangar houses aircraft and artifacts from the early 1900s to the present, including a German WWII Folke-Wulf 190, aircraft simulators, and replicas of a monoplane flown by aviation pioneer Katherine Stinson and a 1914 Curtiss Pusher. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays. Admission: $2-$4.

Texas Highway Patrol Museum
812 S. Alamo St., (210) 231-6030 Museum displays exhibits on the history of the Texas Highway Patrol and honors officers who died in the line of duty. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays. Admission: $2; younger than 13, free.

Texas Transportation Museum
11731 Wetmore Road, (210) 490-3554 Museum includes a full-size railroad, antique depot, Pullman passenger cars, steam locomotives, cabooses, vintage autos and a 200-foot model railroad (billed as the largest in Texas). Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Admission: $3-$5, includes train rides 12:30-3:30 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays.

Wooden Nickel Historical Museum
345 Austin Road, (210) 829-1291 The museum has wooden nickels of all kinds, including the World's Largest Wooden Nickel, "Support Our Troops" nickels and collections on loan from prominent wooden nickel collectors. Hours: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. Free admission.

World War II Memorial Museum
Steven Stoli Playhouse, 11840 Wurzbach Road, (210) 408-1945 Permanent exhibit includes original poster of the famous Sullivan Brothers, photos taken from Japanese planes as Pearl Harbor was being bombed and original costumes from the movies "Pearl Harbor," "Band of Brothers" and "Sands of Iwo Jima." Museum is divided into two parts: The Homefront and The Warfront. Hours: 1-5 p.m. Wednesdays and Sundays, 2-6 p.m. Saturdays. Admission: $5; 72 and older, free. Group tours available on other days by appointment.

[SintonFan]

Originally posted by Adidas410s
Wade Bowen is playing @ Cowboys on Friday night. That should be a great concert to go see!!!
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Who is Wade Bowens?
Texas country or Texas rock?

[Adidas410s]

Originally posted by SintonFan
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Who is Wade Bowens?
Texas country or Texas rock?

definitely pushes towards the Texas rock side. Nowhere near CCR though and about the same as the Randy Rogers Band as he and Randy are great friends and often play together. If you enjoy live shows for the quality and depth of the music (especially the lyrics) then they are worth going to see. I'll probably make the run up to Denton on Saturday to see them at the NTX State Fair.

[District303aPastPlayer]

Take Mikey to the Witte... its a great place to just spend the day.

[SintonFan]

Originally posted by District303aPastPlayer
Take Mikey to the Witte... its a great place to just spend the day.
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And Brackenridge just across the river has recently been renovated. I think the new train has been in use for the last few years.:clap:

[SintonFan]

Originally posted by Adidas410s
definitely pushes towards the Texas rock side. Nowhere near CCR though and about the same as the Randy Rogers Band as he and Randy are great friends and often play together. If you enjoy live shows for the quality and depth of the music (especially the lyrics) then they are worth going to see. I'll probably make the run up to Denton on Saturday to see them at the NTX State Fair.
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Sounds good! But isn't Cowboys up in FW or something?

[District303aPastPlayer]

Originally posted by SintonFan
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Sounds good! But isn't Cowboys up in FW or something?

It used to be called Midnight Rodeo, then Far West Rodeo then it changed over to Cowboys... its on the East Side of town i believe...q

[Adidas410s]

Originally posted by SintonFan
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Sounds good! But isn't Cowboys up in FW or something?

There is a Cowboys Arlington, Cowboys Red River (in Dallas), and Cowboys San Antonio. It's either on 35 or 410 in the NE side of town I believe.

http://www.cowboysdancehall.com/SanAntonio/index.cfm

[SintonFan]

Originally posted by District303aPastPlayer
It used to be called Midnight Rodeo, then Far West Rodeo then it changed over to Cowboys... its on the East Side of town i believe...q

Originally posted by Adidas410s
There is a Cowboys Arlington, Cowboys Red River (in Dallas), and Cowboys San Antonio. It's either on 35 or 410 in the NE side of town I believe.

http://www.cowboysdancehall.com/SanAntonio/index.cfm
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Youda think I'd have known that.
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[pirate44]

all sounds good. i like the witte museum idea. and comparison to the children's museum? or are they the same thing?

[SintonFan]

Originally posted by pirate44
all sounds good. i like the witte museum idea. and comparison to the children's museum? or are they the same thing?
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Good question. I've never been to the Children's mueum but the Witte is alot of fun for kids and adults alike. Gotta love the full skeleton of the triceratops as you walk in to the entrance.:clap:
Lots of interactive stuff for the kiddos at the Witte. Heck it was so popular I got tired of pushing away all the kids on some of those.:D
j/k