\Teddy Roosevelt – 26th President of the USA The Historic Menger Bar, in San Antonio, played a big role in American and Texas history. It was in the Menger Bar itself that Teddy Roosevelt, sitting at one of the two large round tables that still grace the space, recruited the men of […]
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The Mad Dogs Pub On the Riverwalk in San Antonio, TX The Mad Dogs Pub is one of the dozens of restaurants to choose from along the very busy riverwalk sidewalk. At first glance, it seems so themed, that it would fit right into Disney World, very British with a red phone booth and Union […]
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The Alamo today, is awash with tourists and is consistently the number one tourist attraction in all of Texas. “Remember the Alamo!” • In the 1700s, the Alamo was built as a home to Spanish missionaries. • In the 1820s, American settlers arrived, Texas was a part of Mexico. • In 1821, Mexico won […]
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How we found Guajillo’s… an authentic Mexican restaurant, patronized mostly by a Spanish speaking clientele. When we walked in, we thought – “Now this place is the ‘Real Deal!’” As we left the San Antonio International Airport, my daughter said she was craving Mexican Food. she lives in Connecticut and NYC and for some unknown […]
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JARED THEIS – “The Seasons” Jared Theis’ imagined fantasy worlds incorporate performance, video, costuming, animation, sculpture, and set building. Theis’ environmental installations feature the debut of a two-part tragic love story, “The Seasons”. (Source: Images courtesy of the Artist, with permission from Blue Contemporary, photos by […]
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“Red” Macias, 2018, Acrylic on canvas. Recent Works by César Martínez Installed at the Artpace exhibition space – a catalyst for artistic expression. ARTPACE contemporary space Monday-Friday: 10am-5pm Saturday-Sunday: 12-5pm 445 N Main Ave, San Antonio, TX 78205 P: 210.212.4900 F: 210.212.4990 info@artpace.org Artpace.org
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Graham Fagan’s “Tongue Behind Teeth”
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“Hollow Moon Rings Like a Bell” 55 glass bells with meteorite clappers Inspired by the Apollo 12 Mission and its astronauts describing the moon ringing like a bell for 55 minutes after crash landing a module on the lunar surface. Hollow Moon Rings Like a Bell, 2019 Amada Miller’s work looks at how we interact […]
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Smoke Shack BBQ – YUM! Owner and Pit Master Chris Conger started Smoke Shack in 2000 as the 3rd food truck owner in San Antonio. Now all of his smoked meat is cooked in a massive outdoor smoky BBQ pit at his complex of restaurant, bar, and meat market. The Smoke Shack’s house-made pork and […]
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The Majestic Theater takes center stage as one of the country’s most ornate performing arts facilities. Built in 1929, the Majestic is one of San Antonio’s premier live performing arts spaces and is located in the heart of downtown San Antonio on iconic Houston Street. A National Historic Landmark, the theater seats 2,311 guests and […]