Editorial
Beefing Up Broadway: Development Downtown
Jones Avenue, off of Broadway, was a lonesome sandy-colored road fifteen years ago, home to the San Antonio Museum of Art—and not much else. Today, the art museum is practically hidden. The trees are grown, and new apartment buildings and pubs crowd the street. River North is among San Antonio’s newly flourishing neighborhoods, urban renewal happening uptown and downtown.
From Southtown to NIOSA: Boho Style Gets a Fiesta Remix
Forget the over-layered, fringe-heavy festival looks of the past—2025’s bohemian aesthetic is softer, sleeker, and effortlessly cool. It’s all about intentional texture, flowy silhouettes, and a little South Texas sparkle.
Women Making Waves
In honor of our womens' issue, Scene In SA spoke with five leaders changing the landscape of San Antonio across business, hospitality, and culture.
Puro SA: Puro Handsome Tommie
“I still very much run my shop like a record label. Subpop, Sacred Bones, SST, and all these classic punk record labels created a scene around their brands.” He noted that one of his favorite experiences during his time in the music industry was seeing at a big Scandinavian music festival how diligent they were about putting local merchants on showcase for visitors. “There’s tons of places to go put hair on the floor. I’m really proud of creating that image, brand, and culture that makes people want to be here, to be a part of it.”
Notes from Nirenberg: A Mayor’s Parting Thoughts on the Future of Our City
With our mayoral elections here in San Antonio fast approaching on May 3–and early voting running from April 22 through April 29–we thought a valuable voice to hear from among the cacophony of candidates currently vying for the spot would be the man who’s occupied the position for the past four terms: Mayor Ron Nirenberg.
Raise the Curtain: Jaselyn Blanchard-Pace Expands Joci Straus’ Legacy and Empowers the Next Generation
First, there was Joci Straus, whose passion and determination saved these theaters from decline. Now, Jaselyn Blanchard-Pace is carrying that mission forward, not only preserving their historic grandeur but also expanding opportunities for young performers through the Joci Awards and other educational initiatives.
Fiesta, Family & Philanthropy: Miss Fiesta 2025 & Chef Bohanan Celebrate Tradition and Community Impact
If there’s one thing that defines San Antonio, it’s Fiesta — a vibrant, joyous celebration rooted in history, culture, and community. This year, two standout figures are bringing that spirit to life in a special way: renowned chef and restaurateur Mark Bohanan and Miss Fiesta 2025, Kylie Rodriguez.