Apr 29 Tuesday
Celebrate Women’s History Month at Northwest Vista College. Sabra Booth & Sophie Sanders, Blue: Water as Metaphor Exhibition, March 24-May 9,
Palmetto Center for the Arts, Northwest Vista College, 3535 N. Ellison Dr. San Antonio, Texas 78215, 210-486-4527.
Booth and Sanders met while both living in New York City in the early 2000’s. Their water themed work depicts imagery of the female form, as well as aquifer fauna and flora. They also collaborated on an artist book for the exhibition, which additionally includes Sander’s large cyanotypes and Booth’s prints.
Poetry lovers, celebrate! URBAN-15 announces the 2025 Mega Corazón Poetry Festival will premiere on Wednesday, April 16th at 8pm! Join us at our livestream page, urban15.org/live-stream, for this powerful marathon of words by 17 of San Antonio’s most renowned poets. The stream will run continuously on a 24/7 loop through the end of National Poetry Month, and audiences will have a chance to vote for their favorite poet online at urban15.org. This vote will determine the winner of Mega Corazón, who will be awarded the $500 "Gregg Barrios Precious Words Prize".
URBAN-15 challenged the participating poets this year to produce impactful work that will resonate with audiences during these times of uncertainty. The poets all answered this call and provided some of the finest readings in Megan Corazón's history. This work will include readings from past and present San Antonio Poets Laureate, including Carmen Tafolla, Octavio Quintanilla, Andrea “Vocab’ Sanderson, Eddie Vega, and a wide array of talented voices.
Mega Corazón presents an incredible opportunity for audiences around the globe to celebrate National Poetry Month with some of Texas' premiere poets. Join us and cast your vote for the “Gregg Barrios Precious Words Prize” at urban15.org.
Apr 30 Wednesday
Bring your friends and family to the library for Día de los Niños / Día de los Libros (Children's Day / Book Day)!
The library will provide games and a light snack for an afternoon of fun.
May 01 Thursday
Join theatre director and film scholar Tim Hedgepeth for an engaging exploration of Shakespeare’s timeless works on the silver screen. Presented in conjunction with the exhibition "Designing Shakespeare through the Ages," this free event delves into the evolution of Shakespearean adaptations in cinema, highlighting iconic performances, directorial choices, and the creative ways filmmakers have brought the Bard’s stories to life.
Whether you’re a film buff, a theatre enthusiast, or simply curious about Shakespeare’s enduring influence, this talk offers fresh insights into the intersection of stage and screen.
May 02 Friday
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