May 06 Monday
In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, teachers and educators can lasso art, culture and history for free at the Briscoe Western Art Museum May 3 – 6. Educators can simply present their school ID or proof of employment to receive free admission – and a 10% in the Briscoe’s Hendler Family Museum Store.
The Briscoe offers free tours to students of all ages as well as an outreach program, educational materials and activity sheets to help educators share the West with their students. The teacher appreciation special includes the closing weekend of the museum’s Night of Artists Exhibition and Sale. From scenic landscapes and stunning sculptures to inspired Native Americans, vaqueros and charreadas, more than 280 works by today’s top Western artists are on display through May 5. One of the premier Western Art exhibitions in the world, Night of Artists features new works of painting, sculpture and mixed media by 86 leading contemporary Western artists. Once the exhibition concludes, the works join private collections, making Night of Artists the only opportunity to view the collection.
Join Soarion Credit Union for an informative financial education seminar where we'll unveil the keys to conquering college financing.
This dynamic session will shed light on pathways including scholarships, grants, federal student loans, and private student loans to propel you or your future college student towards academic heights. Embark on this transformative, in-person experience designed to ignite your potential. Let us be your compass and guide you towards success.
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Join us for an evening with author Michelle Collins Anderson celebrating her new novel, The Flower Sisters!
Olmos Ensemble's 29th season concludes with a Season Finale concert featuring internationally acclaimed pianist Jon Nakamatsu! Mr. Nakamatsu is a Van Cliburn International Piano Competition Gold Medalist, who has performed with over 150 orchestras around the world. He joins Olmos musicians Eric Gratz, Ilya Shterenberg and Jeff Garza in a beautiful program featuring works by Brahms, Haydn and Beethoven. Guest artists Dr. Rachel Woolf of UTSA and Dr. Andrew Parker of UT Austin join the group for this special performance. Monday, May 6, 7:30pm at Shepherd King Lutheran Church. Admission free with donations appreciated. Reception to follow!
May 07 Tuesday
Attention all youth filmmakers, save the date! URBAN-15 and the Josiah Media Festival announce their call for entries for the 18th Josiah media Festival! Filmmakers must be 21 years old or younger, and submit their films between May 1st, 2024 and August 1st, 2024.
Entry Guidelines:
• Filmmakers must be 21 years old or younger• Films must not exceed 20 minutes• Filmmakers must complete all required forms and submit films in valid format, more information at URBAN15.org• Films will be entered into one of four categories: Narrative, Documentary, Animation or Experimental
The Josiah Media Festival will award cash prizes for the top three winners in each film category!
More information at URBAN15.org
Questions? Contact Events@urban15.org or josiahfestival@urban15.org
Call for entries begins: May 1st, 2024
Call for entries ends: August 1st, 2024
Experience the world-premiere of Huntopia: Bunnies, Birds, and Butterflies at the San Antonio Botanical Garden.
Created by famed artist, Hunt Slonem, this outdoor art exhibit creates a whimsical world filled with the iconic colorful bunnies, birds, and butterflies the artists has been painting for decades.
Slonem's signature animal muses will be giant-sized for plenty of photo-worthy moments for families and friends throughout the Garden’s 38 acres.
Exhibit Runs May 4 - Nov 3, 2024; Included with Admission
The Resiliency Initiative (TRI) is launching a two-day workshop, The Resiliency Academy, at the Aiden Hotel in San Antonio, TX, on May 6-7, 2024. This cutting-edge workshop is designed for emergency managers in the private sector seeking comprehensive all-hazards preparedness. This event aims to equip participants with the essential tools to establish a top-tier crisis management program. Attendees will earn 16 CEUs, applicable for DRII recertifications (CEAP number 6.0) for their participation.
Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in six different emergency manager-led workshops covering risk assessment & plan development, training development, exercise design, crisis communication, and more. By attending The Resiliency Academy, you will be privy to expert guidance from results-driven, award-winning Fortune 500 crisis managers that will provide you with the building blocks to create a best in-class crisis management program tailored to your specific requirements.
TRI is an award-winning, woman-owned crisis management and business continuity consulting firm dedicated to building resilient communities around the world. TRI’s team has assisted in the recovery efforts of the nation’s most devastating disasters, including 9/11, Hurricane Katrina, the COVID-19 pandemic and the Maui wildfires.
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The Briscoe Western Art Museum is happy to welcome all residents of San Antonio and Bexar County to come and experience the culture and art of the West for FREE! Our neighbors can enjoy a FREE day of art and culture on the first Sunday of each month.
“Full STEAM Ahead” programming is now a part of Locals Day! Families and visitors are invited to learn about the American West in the Briscoe’s monthly education series with hands-on activities and workshops all ages will enjoy.