Enjoy excerpts from this summer's CMI210 Festival, featuring music inspired by mental health awareness, and quirky selections by Danny Elfman and Gabriella Smith.

This weekend, the San Antonio Philharmonic opens their first season with new music director Jeffrey Kahane, and welcomes hometown hero Nancy Zhou to perform the Brahms violin concerto. TPR's Nathan Cone has an extended interview with Kahane about his present and future plans with the orchestra.

A new music series called Music at the Springs is set to begin this Friday at Pearl

The 2024 series of "Momentos Musicales" on KPAC 88.3 FM will explore indigenous languages of Latin America still in use, while also giving attention to the songs and musical instruments spawned by Nahuatl, Quechua, Aymara, Guarani, and Yucatecan Maya.

San Antonio musicians Kevin Salfen and Richard Novak recently released a recording of their song cycle "Stations of Mychal," about Mychal Judge, chaplain for the NYC Fire Department on 9/11. TPR's Barry Brake learns more about this moving project to honor the fallen hero.

The Classic Theatre of San Antonio this week opens a new bilingual version of "The Fantasticks" called "The Fantastikos." TPR's Nathan Cone visited with the team behind the music of the show to learn about how the musical is "beautifully rendered" onstage in Spanish and English, according to musical director and pianist Jaime Ramirez.

San Antonio's premier string quartet stops by KPAC 88.3 FM to perform on-air and preview the first concert of their 2024-25 season. Hear the music at the link!

Over the years, composers who were not white males have not only had to fight to get their music heard, but for basic rights. Learn more about these pioneering women composers and hear there music on this program—full audio at the link, or tune in Saturday night at 7:00 on KPAC 88.3 FM!

Pianist Zachary Ridgway stopped by the TPR studio to perform music by Franz Liszt, Frederic Chopin, and George Gershwin. Hear the session at the link, and learn a little more about the FREE concert series at St. John's Lutheran Church, happening at noon every First Friday!

A box set featuring previously unreleased recordings sheds new light on the life and legacy of Paul Robeson, a bass-baritone concert artist, actor, professional football player and activist.

See what you missed at our final installment of Summer Night City (2024) with live performances by Mr. Pidge and The Whale!

See what you missed at our seventh installment of Summer Night City (2024) with live performances by Any Color You Like and INOHA!

Hey nature lovers and budding photographers!
Get ready to unleash your creativity with the Picture Your World Youth Photography Program! Hosted by Green Spaces Alliance of South Texas, this awesome program is perfect for ages 8-18. Whether you're a beginner or have some photography skills, you'll have a blast exploring digital photography while connecting with nature and learning about environmental stewardship.
Join Picture Your World for a nature photography workshop on Sunday, November 10, from 1:00-4:00 pm at the Hardberger Park Urban Ecology Center. From the land bridge to a short grass meadow, Hardberger Park Urban Ecology Center is a perfect place to explore the amazing interactions between plants, animals, and humans in urban settings. Picture Your World provides digital cameras, instruction and a guided hike with a Master Naturalist to make the most of your experience.

Hey nature lovers and budding photographers!

Get ready to unleash your creativity with the Picture Your World Youth Photography Program! Hosted by Green Spaces Alliance of South Texas, this awesome program is perfect for ages 8-18.
Join us on Sunday, October 20 from 1:00-4:00 pm for a fun afternoon of hiking and nature photography as we explore The Medina River Natural Area. Whether you're a beginner or have some photography skills, you'll have a blast capturing the plants and wildlife along the Medina River, one of San Antonio’s natural gems. Picture Your World will provide cameras, photography instruction, and guided hike with a Master Naturalist to make the most of your educational experience

Hey nature lovers and budding photographers!

Get ready to unleash your creativity with the Picture Your World Youth Photography Program! Hosted by Green Spaces Alliance of South Texas, this awesome program is perfect for ages 8-18.

Whether you're a beginner or have some photography skills, you'll have a blast photographing the flora and fauna of Mitchell Lake Audubon while learning what makes this natural space such a conservation success story. Join the fun on Sunday, September 22 from 1-4 pm. Picture Your World provides digital cameras, instruction and a guided hike with a Master Naturalist to make the most of your experience.

Join us in honoring the memory of those who have passed with the Briscoe’s Community Ofrenda, a heartfelt tribute to loved ones from both the museum’s staff and our extended community. Guests and members are invited to bring photos, mementos, and personal offerings to contribute to this vibrant display of remembrance and celebration.

The Ofrenda will be available for viewing and participation during regular museum hours, starting Thursday, October 3 through November 4. We welcome everyone to take part in this meaningful tradition.

What does it means to democratize racial justice? Since January of 2021, DRJ collaborators – educators, community leaders, artists, scholars, writers, singers and more – have engaged in meaningful work to answer this question. This gathering will be anchored by their testimonios and creates a space to share and reflect on experiences, perspectives, projects, and visions of a future rooted in social justice.

What does it means to democratize racial justice? Since January of 2021, DRJ collaborators – educators, community leaders, artists, scholars, writers, singers and more – have engaged in meaningful work to answer this question. This gathering will be anchored by their testimonios and creates a space to share and reflect on experiences, perspectives, projects, and visions of a future rooted in social justice.

JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa is hiring over 150 seasonal holiday positions to prepare for the resort’s annual Hill Country Christmas with this year’s debut of the remarkable ICE! attraction. Available roles include positions in Food and Beverage, Box Office Attendants, Event Coordinators, Attraction Attendants, Costume Characters and Escorts, and more.

The hiring event will offer attendees the chance to meet with hiring managers, learn about potential positions and potentially receive on-the-spot job offers. Employment benefits at the resort include free meals and parking, competitive wages, hotel discounts, career development opportunities, ICE! ticket discounts, flexible schedule and weekly pay.

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply before the event by visiting marriott.com/careers, using the keyword “JW Marriott San Antonio”. Walk-in applicants are also welcome. Free parking is available for event attendees in the resort’s parking lot.

Texan author, chemical engineer and energy investor, L.A. Starks will discuss Winner's Curse - a pulse pounding new oil and gas thriller.

Join Starks' on Mon. Oct. 14th at Twig Book Shop as she explains how she came to write her newest thriller, Winner's Curse.

Here's what others are saying:
'Winner's Curse, a smart oil and gas thriller with remarkable breadth, depth, and international intrigue, proves yet again that L.A. Starks is a master storyteller!'
William J. Carl / Author of Assassin's Manuscript

'Taut, suspenseful, and full of Texas flare, Starks' latest mystery will have you rooting for Lynn Dayton....Winner's Curse is a winner!'
Karen Harrington / Winner ,The Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine/ Reader's Choice Award

'Compelling characters, non-stop action, a shockingly current plot, and Starks' experience as an insider make Winner's Curse the next thriller you must read.'
Jim Kipp, Investment Expert

Click to view Laura featured on 'Living Oklahoma' :
https://ktul.com/living-oklahoma/segments/local-author-la-starks-joined-us-to-share-her-latest-book-and-upcoming-event

Q&A with L.A. Starks:
https://www.thebigthrill.org/2024/08/winners-curse-with-l-a-starks/

Podcast interview w/ L.A. Starks
https://www.thebigthrill.org/2024/08/winners-curse-with-l-a-starks/

Even though the actual anniversary date for the Scobee Education Center is October 31st, on Friday, November 1st, 2024 the center will celebrate with reduced ticket prices and a host of community partners providing FREE STEAM activities for our community. The DoSeum, SA PArks & Rec Dept, the SA International Airport flight simulator, SwTX Girl Scouts, SAAA Astronomy Club, Ecocentro, the Society of Physics Student club and many more will be on hnad to help us celebrate.
On this date only, everyone gets the Alamo Colleges student and employee rate of $3.00/seat. These prices will be reflected through the online sales as well.

The doors will open at 6:00pm like they do every Friday night and the STEAM activities will conclude by 10:30pm.
In addition to the FREE STEAM activities, the planetarium programs in November will be 6:30 - Accidental Astronauts (Family & Children's programming), 8:00 Sky Tonight Live, 9:30 - Black Holes, (Children must be 6 years or older for the 8 & 9:30pm programs.).

More information and recognition of our community partners will appear through our social media. Follow us on FaceBook and Instagram.

The doors of the Scobee Education Center open at 6:00pm and our staff will provide free STEAM activities and de-MOON-strations with community partners from the City Parks & Rec Dept, the Girl Scouts of SWTX, SAMSAT, UTSA's Graduate Society of Physics Students, SwRI's Astronomy on Tap and the SAC Society of Physics Students.

Planetarium program tickets are available online at https://www.etix.com/ticket/o/12640/alamo-colleges-district or in-person through the Lackey Camp-Casper Ticket Booth.

Weather permitting, we will take an up close and personal look at the moon from the Scalan Observatory and Powell Star Deck.

Join us in Laurie Auditorium at Trinity University for an unforgettable evening with Babylon, a distinguished R&B musician from Korea! Experience a live, free concert, followed by an exclusive after-show Q&A with the artist. This concert is free, open to the public, and brought to you by East Asian Studies at Trinity (EAST).

Middle and High Schoolers are invited to join SAAACAM on Friday November 8th at 11:00am at the Carver Community Cultural Center’s Jo Long Auditorium, 226 N. Hackberry for a FREE film screening of the animated short “Afro Algorithms” (NR) by writer, director, and producer Anatola Araba.

We encourage you to watch this short film in advance by director Anatola Araba, which describes her creative vision and inspiration for the film: Afro Algorithms: Official Meaning and Breakdown with Director Anatola Araba | Mozilla (youtube.com)

“Afro Algorithms” (NR) is commonly referred to as the lovechild between Black Panther and I, Robot. It is a short, animated film that explores Afrocentric visions for the future while advocating for a new standard of leadership, the importance of diverse perspectives, how creativity is our greatest superpower, and much more. This science-fiction short film recently made history by being sent to space on a NASA Moon Mission in February 2024!

After viewing the film, students are encouraged to participate in an on-site dialogue where they may ask questions and hear from subject matter experts on the film’s themes.

*Students, Teachers, and Families are encouraged to attend this FREE event as it will be a wonderful segue to SAAACAM’s new Smithsonian Institute traveling exhibit “The Bias Inside Us”, available for public viewing here in San Antonio from October 18th until November 17th at St. Philip’s College – Heritage Center Room.