The Swan Soireé
From its Black Swan–themed elegance to the generosity that filled the room, the Ballet Ball once again underscored that investing in the arts means investing in the future of San Antonio’s young talent.
Les Brunch des Chapeaux
The festive, sold-out luncheon featured French flavors, refreshing cocktails, and the latest fashions from Julian Gold, featuring the Zimmermann line.
Paper Trail 2025
I’d stood in that exact same spot one month earlier, having misread the date on the flier, but judging from the packed parking lot nearby and foot traffic converging upon the venue, this time there could be no mistake; Paper Trail had landed.
Aloha Vaqueros Exhibition at the Briscoe
Aloha Vaqueros celebrates the influence of the vaquero on Hawaiian cowboys and ranching traditions through vivid artworks, historical artifacts and personal stories bringing a fresh and vibrant perspective to the West.
Here Comes the Sun
Two world-class performers, cellist Bion Tsang, and pianist and artistic director Jeffrey Sykes, brought Beethoven and Brahms to life in an afternoon full of lyricism, fire, and light.
A Powerhouse with a Spray Can: SASAI Premiers "Powerhouse 2" at Gravelmouth Gallery
The entire street was adorned with beautiful murals from local artists: This was San Antonio as I've always known it, but through fresh eyes.
Flourish and Femme Art Fair
Hotel Contessa hosted a celebration of female artistry, craftsmanship, and community, where guests explored an extraordinary exhibition of artwork from local female artists.
Gardenia Club Annual Luncheon
Members were discussing the milestone celebration and their groovy attire for the upcoming event, which raises funds to both further interest in the fine arts by providing recognition to students within the local area, and promote friendships within the membership.
Dining with Rolando Briseño: A Perspective on a Retrospective
Dining with Rolando Briseño: A 50-Year Retrospective is a varied, fascinating collection of paintings, photographs, drawings, and one-of-a-kind public art pieces by Chicano artist and activist Rolando Briseño. Encompassing the entire first floor of Centro de Artes, viewers are given an up-close look at his life, his story, and his extensive body of work.
Thanks for the Memories: A Night with the Emo Orchestra
Lead vocalist Craig Mabbit shared some of his thoughts about the tour with me over dinner. “It’s amazing to play with a full orchestra… even to hear our own songs with a full orchestra is really cool, " he went on, “We clicked really quickly. The camaraderie is great.”
Art in the Garden
Art in the Garden’s 4th annual event was held at the beautiful San Antonio Botanical Gardens. Founder Andrea Wollenzin and chairs Jennifer Biechlin, Desaree LaMacchia, Baylie Collins and Chalene Martinez collected works of art from 25-plus artists which were auctioned to raise funds for San Antonio Young Life East.