Transcend the Runway Highlights Youth Creativity and Community Support During DreamWeek
Produced and hosted by “kid reporter” Arion King and couture designer Reagan Quiroga — ages 11 and 9, respectively — the youth-led fashion show welcomed arriving guests with music, photo moments, and stunning design work.
Wicked at SA Life Academy
SA Life Academy’s 2025 Off Broadway Gala defied gravity! Greeted with Glinda-pink and Elphaba-green signature cocktails, guests entered the whimsically decorated faraway land of Oz — designed by the artistic Dr. Dacia Napier, who was also the evening’s honoree.
A Story That Demands Attention: The American Coyote Film Premiere
While talking to Davila, he shared his goal of consciously raising awareness about human trafficking in our community: he wants the public to know it’s everywhere, and that we need to educate each other on the importance of being aware.
A Dream of Fashion: DreamFash Kicks Off
DreamFash officially launched DreamWeek 2026 with a dynamic kickoff mixer that brought together creatives, designers, and community leaders in celebration of purpose-driven fashion.
“Unseriously Serious:” mypilotis (Awkwardly) Takes the Stage
Umeno’s indie project — mypilotis (pronounced “my-pea-loh-TEA”) kicked off their first performance of the year in a perfectly unserious fashion on Jan. 9, accompanied by indie rock group, stillbefriends, and emo band, Roshii.
When Wines Win, We Win
Over 314 wineries and 900 wines duked it out (figuratively speaking) in an international competition hosted here in San Antonio back in September to determine the reigning czars of terroir, earning top spots in a range of superlatives and securing their place in the night’s celebration.
The City’s Glowing Pearl Farmers Markets
Just north of the heart of downtown San Antonio lives the shining Pearl Brewery Complex, a popular historic area home to cuisine, shops, and entertainment. The Pearl hosts many weekly events, including their weekend markets.
Let's Go Ape! Congo Falls Opens at the San Antonio Zoo
Following an introduction from the zoo’s Vice President of Marketing, Hope Roth, CEO and President Tim Morrow spoke on the significance of the moment, when an excited voice rang out from the audience, shouting “open the doors!”
The swelling crowd, it was clear, was on the precipice of going absolutely bananas.
Precious Pups Pose with Santa
The bright, artsy Créme Coffee & Social at The Creamery District in downtown San Antonio hosted Paws and Claus on Dec. 8, an opportunity for the community’s pups to get a photo with Santa. At the front of the European-style café, Santa sat patiently while awaiting furry friends to celebrate the Christmastime fun.
Poinsettias and Prosecco
Friends of Hospice honored LouAnn and Wayne Noll for their dedication and support during the 4th annual fundraiser held at the newly renovated San Antonio Country Club.
Interior Design Meets Fashion 2025
A showroom usually defined by clean lines and modern furnishings was transformed into a living story — guests stepped into Copenhagen Imports expecting a fashion show; what they encountered instead was an experience. This was a merging of two worlds: Interior Design Meets Fashion (IDMF), and it exists because one woman imagined it.
Weapons & Whiskey at Bohanan’s
Though the pieces on display may have never seen the battlefields of old San Antonio — those are exceedingly rare and astronomically priced, I’m told — they were genuine articles of the time; weathered lethality in abundance.
The Ferrari Kid Gala: A Night of Courage and Celebration
Each child becomes a “Ferrari Kid,” experiencing a VIP adventure that helps restore joy and confidence during the toughest fight of their lives. From the moment they’re picked up in a Ferrari, the excitement begins.
Texas Fashion Industry Awards
Held at the historic St. Anthony hotel, the TFII Fashion Awards honored the talent shaping Texas fashion, and made it abundantly clear: this industry is unapologetically ambitious.
Still Chardonnay Shy? Rick Williams Wants to Change Your Mind
Chardonnay is the most shape-shifting varietal in the world—neutral enough to reflect terroir, strong enough to age, and versatile enough to shine whether oaked, unoaked, still, or sparkling.
From Life to Literature: Rachel Porter Debuts Her Fire Dance Flow
“I see fire as the fires of life. There is so much beauty in this world, but there are also hardships, and I call those the fires we walk through. Over time, I’ve come to see that those fires don’t just burn — they refine. They shape us. I’ve learned not to run from them.”
A Living Altar of Style: Día de los Muertos by iLa Catrina
Proudly Latina-owned and based in San Antonio, iLa Catrina has made it their mission to preserve the richness of Mexico’s identity through immersive fashion experiences that honor the symbolism of Día de los Muertos. This year’s production elevated that mission into something transcendent: an emotional fusion of fashion, storytelling, and cultural reverence that captivated both the heart and the eye.
Third Time’s the Charm? Project Marvel Panel Discusses Pros and Cons
At stake is voters’ decision in next Tuesday’s elections over Proposition B — whether or not to allow for the development and construction of a new downtown stadium in the city center for our basketball team, the San Antonio Spurs — and what that will truly mean for San Antonians, both in the near and long term.
Sun Day at the Park
From 11 am to 3 pm, local environmental groups hosted this first San Antonio Sun Day, an educational family-friendly “day of action,” calling for large-scale use of affordable, reliable, and “ready to go” solar power. Displays promoted electric cars, solar ovens, and portable solar devices, demonstrating the ease and affordability of solar-powered utilities.
Fashion for Life Runway Show
Founded by Matthew Smith, designer and creative force behind @rockpaperdenimbyms3, the show’s mission extends far beyond the runway. It's a movement devoted to raising awareness and providing support for victims of domestic violence, both male and female.