Jack Atkinson Simplicity, Energy, Beauty “These are the defining words for all of my life’s work. Today, I very much abide by a test of “Simplicity” and “Beauty”, but my preeminent goal is always for “Energy” to be evident. I want all of my work to have emotional energy – that same energy that surrounds […]
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Raul Gonzalez’s “Front and Back, and Side to Side” takes inspiration from the 1999 Edition Schellmann catalog “Wall Works”. /the artist used only duct tape and cardboard to compose vibrant and dynamic grids installed strategically throughout the gallery calling into question non-traditional versus traditional methods of mark-making. Using common materials in unique ways, he creates […]
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Tex-Mex Recipes – “San Antonio Food” index of recipes 1- Ceviche 2 – Guacamole 3 – Tex-Mex Cold Corn Salad 4 – Fajitas 5 – Pico de Gallo 6 – Stuffed Jalapeno Peppers 7 – Jalapeno Cornbread 8 – Chorizo con Papas 9 – Tex-Mex Pantry Soup 10 – Tex-Mex Meat Casserole 11 – […]
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EASY GERMAN APPLE STRUDEL (In German: Apfelstrudel) A traditional Viennese strudel is a popular layered pastry treat associated with many countries that once belonged to the Austro-Hungarian Empire (1867–1918). Ingredients 4 cup (about 3 medium apples, peeled, cored, and cubed 3/4 cups sugar 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1-1/2 teaspoons cinnamon 10 […]
This adaptation of chicken salad is slightly sweet from the coconut, fresh-tasting and light because it has no mayo, crunchy from the nuts and seeds – delicious! ————— NUTTY CRUNCH CHICKEN SALAD Ingredients: * 1 lb chicken breasts cut into strips – poach in chicken broth with a shake of Southwest seasoning […]
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The Witte Museum, established in 1926 in San Antonio, is dedicated to telling the ‘Stories of Texas” from prehistoric times to the present. It is best known for it’s dinosaur exhibits. This article is about their unique (one venue only) history of Texas through Artworks where Texas or Texans are the subject and […]
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Above: the t-shirt graphics for “McNay Art Museum”, sold in the Museum’s shop. The McNay Art Museum, founded in 1954 in San Antonio, was the first modern art museum in the State of Texas. The museum was created by Marion Koogler McNay’s original bequest of most of her fortune, her important art collection […]
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Shops, restaurants and vibrant surroundings make up Market Square. A three-block outdoor plaza lined with shops, and restaurants in downtown San Antonio, Market Square is the largest Mexican market in the United States. “El Mercado” and the “Farmer’s Market Plaza” boast more than 100 locally-owned shops and stalls. Enjoy the sights and flavors of […]
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PEARL DISTRICT The Pearl Complex is about a mile north of downtown. San Antonio’s Pearl District – The Pearl Brewery operated out of this location from 1883 to 2001. For years after the brewery closed, the buildings were left to rust and ruin and the open land became empty fields of tall yellow grass. Over […]
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Hemisfair ’68 was the official 1968 World’s Fair (or International Exposition) held in San Antonio, Texas, from April 6 through October 6, 1968. The theme of the fair was “The Confluence of Civilizations in the Americas“, celebrating the many nations which settled the region. The fair was held in 1968 to coincide with the 250th anniversary of […]