Apr 20 Saturday
Join internationally renowned artists Teresa Hubbard / Alexander Birchler for an artist talk and a special screening of their video installation, House with Pool (2004), which is related to their photographs in the current Water Ways exhibition. Hubbard / Birchler’s work is exhibited widely and is included in some of the most notable public collections. They are counted among the most important contemporary artists working with moving images and new media. Hubbard and Birchler are Professors in the Department of Art and Art History, College of Fine Arts, University of Texas at Austin. Space is limited, RSVP required. RSVP at Rubycity.org
Monday, April 15, 2024 is the kickoff of the MEGA CORAZÓN celebration, an online spoken word marathon that is part of San Antonio’s National Poetry Month participation. This festival presents San Antonio’s poetic tradition that combines street, classical, and slam performance styles in a production that is improvisational, at times painful, and choreographed for a highly visual impact. The festival will begin streaming at urban15.org/live-stream/ at 8pm on April 15, and will highlight about 90 poems from various artists throughout a continuous 24-hour loop.
This year’s poet lineup includes past San Antonio Poets Laureate Andrea “Vocab” Sanderson, Octavio Quintanilla, and Carmen Tafolla, as well as Texas Poet Laureate ire’ne lara silva, and newly named San Antonio Poet Laureate Eddie Vega. Returning also will be a variety of talented and locally recognized poets such as Anthony “The Poet” Flores, Amalia Ortiz, and Jim LaVilla-Havelin, among others.
The winner of Mega Corazón will be determined by an online vote that URBAN-15 will launch on the same day as the livestream. Once Mega Corazón comes to a close, votes will be tallied, and the winner will be awarded the $500 Gregg Barrios “Precious Words Prize”.
The Gregg Barrios “Precious Words Prize” was created by world-renowned poet and author Gregg Barrios in 2021 to award the Mega Corazon poet selected by the on-line audience for the best performance during the festival. The 2021 winner was Amalia Ortiz, 2022 winner was Jessica Tilton Zertuche and 2023 winner was Andrea “Vocab” Sanderson.
Apr 21 Sunday
Apr 22 Monday
Sometimes a real experience is so profound, we decide to use that memory as inspiration for a story. But how do writers free themselves from the restrictions of facts in order to create a story with emotional truth? This six-week class will introduce techniques for identifying real events, people, or places that can be adapted into fiction. Examples will be shared, participants will be guided through a sample exercise, and each person’s story will receive feedback from the instructor and fellow classmates.
Workshop discussions will honor individual styles, voices, intended audiences, and perceived intents.Workshop Dates: Mondays, March 18, 25 & April 1, 8, 15, 22, 2024, 6:30-8:30pm CST, Hybrid (available in-person and online via Zoom)
Cost: Nonmember: $155; Member: $135; Student/Educator/Military $75EARN CPE’S * SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE.
Nan Cuba is the author of Body and Bread, winner of the PEN Southwest Award in Fiction and the Texas Institute of Letters Steven Turner Award; it was listed as one of “Ten Titles to Pick Up Now” in O, Oprah’s Magazine and was a “Summer Books” choice from Huffington Post. As an investigator of the causes of extraordinary violence, she is a featured journalist in the Netflix documentary, The Confession Killer, and another by Hulu, Wild Crimes: Murder in Yosemite. She is the founder and executive director emeritus of Gemini Ink, a nonprofit writing arts center.
Apr 23 Tuesday
Experience a captivating event where animal encounters meet the magic of books. Perfect for all animal lovers; this family-friendly gathering at The Twig Bookstore combines exotic animals with enchanting stories.Meet & Greet withv exotic Animals – Get up close with our animal ambassadors for an unforgettable encounter.
SHOW & TELL + Story time – Be enthralled by a fascinating animal presentation.
BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS! – Dive into a curated selection of animal-themed books and toys.
FOR ALL ANIMAL LOVERS – A perfect way for kids and adults alike to share their love for animals.
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Apr 24 Wednesday
The 4th in the new series is a presentation titled Comparative Analysis of Assured Water Supply Policies and Regulations Across the Western United States and Texas at the Municipal, County, and State Level. Presented by Brenda Chapa a fellow of the Earthshare Texas Green Leaders program. Brenda will present her newly completed research project for the Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance which includes a review of assured water supply policies, laws, and regulations at the municipal, county, and state level in the Western United States as compared to those policies within Texas. She will outline the comparative analysis, policy recommendations, and suggested areas for future research including recommendations for current and projected high-growth areas of Texas.
Apr 25 Thursday