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Three Walls announces an exhibition entitled “A Most Horrible Room” by San Antonio Artist Jeremiah Teutsch. Exhibition will run through Thursday, July 29. Three Walls is located in Studio 106D Blue Star, Building B. For more details the number is (210) 219-1562. Auditions will be held for all of the 2010-2011 musicals at San Pedro Playhouse on July 25 and 26 at 7 p.m. Auditions are open to all male and female adults and older teenagers. Auditions for children will be held at a later date. For details the phone number is (210) 733-7258. The San Antonio Children’s Museum offers weekly and special events appropriate for children ages 0-10 years old. The museum offers three floors of interactive play exhibits, including the H-E-B Kids’ Market, a Tot Spot dedicated to infants and toddlers, PowerBall Hall and weekly science and art activities for children. For additional information the phone number is (210) 212-4453. The Land of Virtuosity is offering Children’s Theatre Camp, August 2-14. The camp ends with a performance on the last Saturday. The Land of Virtuosity is located at 6712 N. New Braunfels. Spaces are limited. For camp registration the phone number is (210) 844-4298. Auditions for the San Antonio Choral Society are on August 2 and 3 from 6-9 p.m., at the Covenant Presbyterian Church. Singers are invited to audition for all voice parts. Men’s voices are especially needed. More information is online at www.sachoralsociety.org. The Society for Crypto-Judaic Studies is holding its annual conference this summer from August 1-3 at the Hilton Palacio Hotel. Deborah Bussineau and Ruth Friedberg will present a concert entitled “Songs of Sefarad-from Folk to Classical.” These songs are in the Ladino language (a mixture of old Spanish and Hebrew). More details are available at sjfriedberg@sbcglobal.net. San Pedro Playhouse is seeking volunteers to assist with theatrical productions in early August. For more details about volunteer opportunities with San Pedro Playhouse the phone number is (210) 573-6756. Northside ISD Adult Education is currently seeking applicants for the Preparing Adults for College Excellence (PACE) program. This 8 week academic program will assist adults with passing placement exams, navigating the college entrance process, and transitioning into higher educations. The application deadline is July 26. Program dates are September 7-November 2. For registration the phone number is (210) 397-8109. The South Texas Women’s Business Center (STWBC) kicked off its second annual business plan competition. The finalists of the business plan will be judged at The STWBC’s Women’s Business Symposium on September 1. The deadline to submit business plans is Monday, August 16. For entry requirements the web address is www.stwbc.com Scobee Planetarium is offering Friday evening and weekday matinee shows throughout July. Age restrictions apply. Reservations are required for some shows. Scobee Planetarium is located on the San Antonio College campus. Additional details are available by calling (210) 486-0100 or online at www.alamo.edu/sac/se/scobee. The Hill Country Arts Foundation is offering camp for teens titled, “Art History and Beyond”, August 9-13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Teens will learn about artists of the past by putting their techniques into action. The Hill Country Arts Foundation is located at 120 Point Theatre Road in Ingram. For more information the phone number is (830) 367-5120.The Native Plant Society of Texas-San Antonio will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, July 27, 2010, at Lions Field Adult Recreation Center, 2809 Broadway (at Mulberry). There will be a native plant and seed exchange at 6:30 p.m.; program at 7:00 p.m., with Organic Landscaper Nick "Nematode Nick" Vann speaking on landscape design. The Cinema Tuesdays Series from Texas Public Radio presents a screening of Metropolis at 7:30 p.m., on July 27. All screenings for Cinema Tuesdays will be at the Santikos Bijou Cinema Bistro. For advance reservations by donation the phone number is (210) 614-8977. All proceeds from the Cinema Tuesdays series benefit Texas Public Radio. The August 3 screening is Shane. The City’s Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) is offering a seminar entitled “Local Contracting Connection.” The free seminar is scheduled for Tuesday, July 27, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at the Central Library’s Auditorium. During this seminar, small businesses will have the opportunity to meet their small business advocates within the San Antonio area’s local government, public and state agencies. For more information the phone number is (210) 207-4680. San Antonio Museum of Art offers Public Tour: Museum Highlights every Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. Participants will meet at the front desk. This event is open to the public. SAMA docents will be available for tours based on the works of art found in the San Antonio Museum of Art collections. Additional details are available at www.samuseum.org. Museum Highlights is presented by JP Morgan Chase Bank. The San Antonio Film Commission is hosting a San Antonio Film Forum on July 27 from 6:30-8 p.m. This event is open to the public and will be held at the Downtown Central Library located at 600 Soledad Street. For more information the phone number is (210) 207-6777 and the web address is www.filmsanantonio.com. The next San Antonio Museum of Art Curator’s Choice Gallery Talk is titled “Construction Narrative: Contemporary Works by Arnold Mesches and Faith Ringgold.” The presentation begins at 6 p.m., on Tuesday, August 3 and will be facilitated by David S. Rubin, The Brown Foundation Center of Contemporary Art. Rubin discusses Mesches’ and Ringgold’s imagery in their art to tell stories. This event is open to the public. For more information the web address is www.samuseum.org. Stargazing in the Park by SALSA, the San Antonio League of Sidewalk Astronomers will meet every Wednesday, July 28-August 25. SALSA meets at McAllister Park, located at 13102 Jones Maltsberger. Attendees will view planets, satellites and deep space objects. Professional astronomers will be on hand to explain the night sky and answer questions from the public. Viewing is from sunset to 10 p.m. This event is open to the public. For questions the phone number is (210) 875-6323. Forest Hill Branch Library will host a Mommy’s Day Out Book Club on Wednesday, August 11 from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Forest Hills Branch Library is located at 5245 Ingram Road. On the second Wednesday of the month the club will discuss books on motherhood. Both fiction and nonfiction will be read. For book titles the phone number is (210) 431-2544. Movies by Moonlight at Hemisfair Park is every Thursday evening this Summer. The next screening is of the new Star Trek on July 29 beginning at dusk. Blankets, lawn chairs and picnic dinners are welcome. For more details the phone number is (210) 207-7819. “Evening for Educators” at San Antonio Botanical Garden is Thursday, July 29 from 6-8 p.m. Educators in attendance will explore the Garden, take a native plant walk and learn how to incorporate crafts, using native plant materials, in the classroom. This event is offered at no cost to educators. Reservations are available by contacting Sasha Kodet at (210) 207-3270. Three Walls announces an exhibition entitled “A Most Horrible Room” by San Antonio artist Jeremiah Teutsch. Exhibition will run through July 29. Three Walls is located in Studio 106D Blue Star, Building B. For more details the number is (210) 219-1562. Blue Star Contemporary Art Center presents “Passengers”, an exhibition of new work from artist Lari R. Gibbons created exclusively for Gallery 4. This exhibition of mixed media work will open on the evening of Thursday, August 5, from 6:00 to 8:00, with a reception for the artist. “Passengers” will run through Saturday, August 28. This event is free and open to the public. For more information the web address is www.bluestarart.org. The Henry Ford Academy: Alameda School of Art + Design serves grades 9-12, is a public charter school and all enrolled students attend tuition free. Information sessions are held at the campus every Thursday from 5-6 for new and potential students or community members. The Henry Ford Academy is located at 1139 Arbor Place. For more information the number is (210) 226-4031. MACB July General Meeting with Susan M. Rodriguez, M/WBE Coordinator for Edwards Aquifer Authority will provide a presentation on how to do business with EAA. Upcoming bid opportunities will also be discussed. The meeting will be held at ESC Region 20, 1314 Hines Avenue in the Rosebud Room. Reservations are requested at (210) 310-0104. The Esperanza Peace and Justice Center presents the world premier of the summer theater production entitled SCARS, written and directed by Maria A. Ibarra. The opening performance is Friday, July 30. This new one-act play is based on a young Chicana’s personal life experiences as a cancer survivor. SCARS continues in theatrical run on July 31, August 6 and August 7. All shows start at 8 p.m. For more information the phone number is (210) 228-0201. The Renaissance Guild in conjunction with PrimaDonna Productions is now playing Rumors, by Neil Simon. Performances will be through August 1 at The Little Carver Civic Center, 226 N. Hackberry. Performances are Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., and Sunday at 4 p.m. Ticket information is online at www.therenaissanceguild.org. UTSA hosts a Texas Higher Education Symposium on August 5-6 at the UTSA Main Campus. The event begins at 6 p.m., in the Main Building Auditorium, Room 0.104. Guest speaker Laura Rendon addresses the latest trends in education. This event is open to the public. The symposium provides an opportunity for attendees to discuss Texas higher education issue with scholars, state and local government officials, students, and campus and local community members. Registration is available online at www.surveymonkey.com. For more information about the symposium the phone number is (210) 458-5832. The Stay Cool with Foods Public Nutrition Seminar, presented by Cancer Care Centers of South Texas is Friday August 6, from 10-11 a.m. This event is open to the public. Heath professionals will demonstrate how to make a meal containing the suggested servings of fruits and veggies to help reduce the risk of cancer, heart disease and diabetes. For more on this event the web address is www.cccst.com. The 48 Hour Film Project comes to San Antonio for its fourth year on the weekend of August 13 and culminating with film screenings of all submissions on Thursday, August 19. Screenings will be held at the Cameo Theatre on 1123 E. Commerce street from 7-9:30 p.m. Space for participating in The 48 Hour Film Project is limited and is on a first come, first served basis. For information on how to register the web address is www.48hourfilm.com/sanantonio. Performances of A Tuna Christmas at the Point Outdoor Theatre in Ingram begin August 6. Performances are Friday and Saturday beginning at 8:30 p.m., August 6-21. The Point Outdoor Theatre is located at 120 Point Theatre Road in Ingram. For tickets the box office phone number is (830) 367-5121. The Tobin Hills Art Alliance is hosting a collaborative art walk on the 2nd Friday “Art on the Hill”, August 13. The “Art on the Hill” art walk begins at 6 p.m., at the triangle of N. St. Mary’s, Josephine Street and E. Dewey Place. Venues will provide refreshments. This event is open to the public. For more information the phone number is (210) 785-0743. Auditions for The Children’s Chorus of San Antonio are on August 13 and 14 at the Alamo Heights United Methodist Church by appointment. Boys and girls ages 7-18 rehearse weekly during the academic year in one of five training and performance ensembles. For information and registration the phone number is (210) 826-3447 or online at www.childrenschorussa.org. Radius Center and Alamo Music Center host SoundStage SA, the weekly acoustic music event for singer/songwriters, composers and students. It takes place every Thursday and Friday evening at Radius Center, 411 E. Martin. There is no admission charge for this weekly live music event. SoundStage SA is open to the public. More details are available by contacting Ted at (210) 224-1010. The Chapel Hill United Methodist Church announces its upcoming Summerfest 2010 on Friday, August 6. Summerfest 2010 includes music, games, food for the family from 6-9 p.m. The Chapel Hill United Methodist Church is located at 4114 SW Loop 410. This event is open to the public. For more information the phone number is (210) 673-0000. Kimberly’s Violin Hour, a free music class for kids at Alamo Music Center is every Friday at 11 a.m., through July and August. Kimberly Flores is teaching beginning violin at the Alamo Music Center downtown location for students ages six to twelve years old. There is no charge and no registration fee for these classes. Limited spaces are available. Registration is available at (210) 224-1010. The San Antonio Metropolitan Ballet is hosting auditions for its 2010-2011 season on Saturday, August 7. Auditions will be held at Connally’s Dance Workshop at 2800 NE Loop 410 at Perrin Beitel. Registration is at 1 p.m., for dancers ages 9-12 and at 2:15 p.m., for apprentices and company hopefuls ages 13 and above. More information is available by calling (210) 656-1334. The Crownridge Music Club presents a Piano Solo Repertoire Showcase on Saturday, August 7. Performance will begin at 10 a.m., at the Tuesday Musical Club on 3755 N. St. Mary’s Street. For more information the phone number is (210) 286-7104. The UTSA Institute of Texas Cultures is hosting the storytelling workshop, Let’s Tell Stories, on Saturday, August 7. Adult workshop begins at 9:30 a.m., the storytelling concert is at 1 p.m., and Youth Storytelling Workshops for kid’s ages 8-17 begins at 2:30 p.m. Educators are eligible to earn two Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Credits. Registration deadline is July 30. Workshop is filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration form is available online at www.texancultures.com. Animal Defense League, San Antonio Animal Care Services, Humane Society of San Antonio and the San Antonio Botanical Society present, The Dog Days of Summer. Dogs Days of Summer is Saturday to Sunday, August 7-8 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Four-legged friends are welcome to the Botanical Garden. For more details about the Dog Days of Summer the web address is www.sabot.org. Art SA Gallery announces that the summer exhibition, “Kindred Chroma: Work by Louis Vega Trevino and Marc Wiegand” has been extended through August 28. Art SA Gallery is located at 108 E. Mistletoe. For more information the phone number is (210) 452-0386. The Alamo Area Partners for Animal Welfare (AAPAW) will have a Mega Adoption Event at the Peto Expo on Saturday, July 31 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The mission is to find homes for homeless pets and help bring San Antonio closer to achieving our No Kill goal. The Pet Expo will be held at the Freeman Coliseum. For more information about the Mega Pet Adoption the web address is www.aapaw.org. Amazing Pet Expos announces the 2010 San Antonio Pet Expo, July 31 at the Freeman Coliseum from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Four-legged friends can receive spa treatments, sample treats, and pet owners can learn pet-care tips from animal welfare organizations. This event is open to the public. More information is available online at www.sanantoniopetexpo.com. Auditions for Lettice and Lovage will be held on Saturday, July 31 at 2 p.m., and Sunday, August 1 at 2 p.m., at the Point Theatre in Ingram. Performance dates are September 24 through October 16. Scripts are available to be checked out at the Point Theatre Box Office. For more details the phone number is (830) 367-5121. Tres Museos: Museum Day for Educators is Saturday, August 7 at the San Antonio Museum of Art. Learn about exhibitions and education programs at the San Antonio Museum of Art, the McNay and the Witte Museum are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Continuing professional education credits are available. Space is limited and reservations are required for this event. Registration is available at (210) 805-1768. For more information the web address is www.samusuem.org. Guadalupe Valley Family Violence Shelter offers legal advocacy, self esteem programs, case management, and counseling to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. These services are available by calling 1-800-834-2033. Guadalupe Valley Family Violence Shelter has been serving Gonzales, Karnes and Wilson counties since 1983.First Sundays for Families: Animals Around the World is Sunday, August 1 from 1 to 5 p.m., at the San Antonio Museum of Art. Participants will view animals in the Museum’s art collection. There is no admission fee for children 12 and under. More information is online at www.samuseum.org. Sunday Public Tour: Psychedelic: Optical and Visionary Art since the 1960s is Sunday, August 1 from 2-3 p.m. Participants will meet at the front desk. SAMA docents will offer a tour on the closing day of the exhibition. For more details the web address is www.samuseum.org. Alamo Music Center and Bill Miller’s BBQ present the Wounded Warrior Car Show on Sunday, August 8 at 1 p.m. Two blocks of Martin Street will be closed off to display cars, trucks and Harley’s. If interested in registering a vehicle for display the number is (210) 224-1010. The Wounded Warrior Car Show benefits the BAMC Warrior and Family Support Center. Registration is now open for Bike MS: Valero 2010 Alamo Ride to the River, October 9-10. Riders will support the National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s efforts to help people with MS. This 21st annual South Texas fundraising ride features a scenic roundtrip route with options for experienced and novice cyclists. Registration is available online at www.bikemstexas.org. Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Leming will hold its Giant Annual Rummage Sale on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, August 12, 13 and 14, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Sunday, August 15, 10 a.m. to 12 noon. The Rummage Sale Committee is seeking donations. Items will be picked up by calling Connie Robles at (830) 569-5032 or Irma Gonzales at (830) 281-6578. Monthly Birding Tours at the Mitchell Lake Audubon Center are every second Tuesday and every second and third Sunday. For more information and directions to the Mitchell Lake Audubon Center the phone number is (210) 628-1639. In the month of August, MujerArtes, the Esperanza Peace and Justice Center’s women’s clay cooperative celebrates its 15th anniversary. There will be a fundraiser dinner on August 20 at the Casita de MujerArtes and an anniversary art exhibit on August 28 at the Esperanza Peace and Justice Center. For additional information on any of these events the phone number is (210) 223-2585. Main Plaza Conservancy announces the Poster Design Call for Entries celebrating Main Plaza’s 3rd Annual San Antonio Latino Music Festival. The selected design will be made into the "official poster" for the 3rd Annual San Antonio Latino Music Festival happening November 6. The deadline for entries is August 27. For registration forms the phone number is (210) 225-9800.  |
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