Editorial
Puro SA, One Year Later: Checking In with 2023 Picks
Aaron Peña and San Antonio Street Art Initiative share updates on what they’ve got cooking. Aaron’s organizing small businesses against construction nightmares and SASAI is setting up art parks, districts, and galleries.
A ‘Tis the Season Holiday Guide
It’s fall, and it’s officially time to kick off the holidays. Enjoy the holiday season with these festive events and gift ideas!
Local Operation Footprint Doctors are Changing Lives, One Step at A Time
“Regardless of how tired we are, it is hard to say no,” said Dr. Bhavesh Shah, who – along with Dr. Neeta Hasmukh – are the only two podiatrists in Texas who are members of the Operation Footprint organization. "It only takes us about three hours to fix someone's life."
Ghostly Stays: Exploring San Antonio’s Haunted Hotel Scene
For the adventurous traveler, staying at one of San Antonio’s haunted hotels during the holiday season can be a chilling, yet captivating experience—one that provides a fresh perspective on both the holidays and the city’s history. From tragic ghosts to mysterious murders, these hotels carry stories that linger just below the surface, offering a unique glimpse into the city’s past.
Foreseen In SA: A Spirit Diviner’s Look into San Antonio’s Future
It's possible you're skeptical about the notion of celestial bodies in our solar system reflecting day-to-day happenings. Maybe you're someone who somewhat grasps charts but would like to know more about how to harmonize with the current or upcoming astroweather. Together, we will explore the cosmos and its most accurate placements to provide relevant information about the soon-to-be astrology of the moment.
Building the Future: Education and Innovation at TFII and Texas Fashion Week
Established to empower emerging talent with knowledge and resources, TFII has woven education into the very fabric of its existence. This commitment not only fuels the success of the organization, but also lights up the runway at Texas Fashion Week (TXFW), where new designers from all over the world dazzle on a prominent platform.
The Impact of Texas Fashion Week on Geeda J Fashion
"Fashion is art, and it should be an extension of one’s personality. If I can inspire even one young boy or girl to pursue their dreams, then I will have done my job."
Alamo Heights Resident Enjoys A Big Slice of Success with Scott’s Pizza
Inspired by San Antonio restaurants like Dough and Il Forno, Adams opened his food truck, Scott’s Pizza, in 2023 with a vision of elevating the Alamo Heights take-out scene with delectable, artisanal pies. If the local buzz is any indication, he succeeded.
Introducing the Fiesta Teen Queen: A Glimpse Into Royalty
From the elaborate parades to the elegant balls, the fashion of Fiesta Queens has evolved over the years, reflecting both historical influences and contemporary trends. Each queen’s attire is not just about beauty—it tells a story of heritage, community, and personal expression.
Brackenridge Park: 125 Years Old –With a Future in the Making
“The public expressed the greatest interest in preserving the natural setting of the park and the rehabilitation of historic buildings and structures.” One resident insisted the park honor Native American hunter-gatherers who first passed through here some 12,000 years ago. About a dozen archeological discoveries have been unearthed here, as old as 9200 BCE.
For Goodness’ Sake: Erica Shimamura Cultivates Community
Erica Shimamura has a gift – and that gift is bringing people together. Where our society disproportionately emphasizes hyperindividualism and a survival-of-the-fittest mentality, she is able to get communities to show up and support one another. As they say, it takes a village and Erica is a champion of cultivating it through her 501(c) nonprofit organization, 4 Goodness Project, Inc
Patios and Parasols
Europe has long winters and fall, so they really embrace summer and open-air environments. San Antonio has a warm, sunny climate and it’s a town that likes to party, so alfresco is in style. But San Antonio summers are scorchers. Nevertheless, there are strategies to create that perfect alfresco environment.
Cirque du Soleil’s Allora Leonard talks Songblazers
With a musical career that started with a rendition of the national anthem at a rodeo, to having recently taken top honors in a 2023 Ranch Horse Versatility event, you’d be forgiven for imagining that the Cirque folks might have created Allora’s role with her already in mind. Not many others are so uniquely suited for the rigors–musical, physical, and technical–involved in those performances, the fruits of which San Antonians will get the chance to witness for themselves at the Majestic theater, beginning Wednesday, August 21st.
Igniting Minds, Inspiring Futures: Angela Pichardo, Outstanding Teacher of the Year
Angela's journey began humbly in Bigfoot, Texas, where she was raised along with her brothers and hardworking parents in ranching and farming—experiences which instilled in her the belief that foresight and hard work pave the path to success. “We always had the mindset that you never know what you’re going to need,” she recalls a philosophy that shapes her resilient approach to challenges and her commitment to preparing her students for a limitless future.
Remembering Vivian
Vivian worked for Scene In SA for over 20 years shooting photos for various fundraisers, staff parties, as well as taking candid photos and portraits. In addition to working for the magazine, she volunteered and took photos for the San Antonio Rodeo, weddings, birthday celebrations, and numerous events, including art gallery openings, holiday parties, VFW events, and Fiesta.
The Fluffer Nutter
Chef Benjie shares his secrets for a flawless fluffernutter spread exclusively for Scene In SA. (And be sure to scarf down the real deal at Benjie’s Munch!)
The Voice of the City: A Talk with San Antonio’s Newest Poet Laureate
A poet laureate’s purview, according to the City of San Antonio’s Department of Arts and Culture website, “is to promote poetry and the literary arts in San Antonio” by “developing innovative and inspiring public events and programs in conjunction with local organizations and the Department of Arts & Culture.” With a number of ongoing initiatives – including his Mouth Dakota Poetry Project at the Dakota East Side Ice House, where participants of all skill ranges are encouraged to take the stage and share their pieces live – and his role as an active educator in the community, he seems particularly well-positioned to hit the ground running.
Enter the Creamery: A Look Inside One of San Antonio's Newest Venues
What was, once upon a time, the Borden milk plant in Tobin Hill is now home to seven (with an eighth in the works) unique restaurants, cafes, lounges, and a sports bar, collectively known as the Creamery District. Scene In SA sat down with owner and operator Moris Saide to discuss the various and carefully crafted concepts within, and the thought processes behind their inception.
Scene in SA’s Summer Jams 2024 Playlist
Scene in SA teamed up with San Antonio’s own DJ Novasoul to bring you the playlist you’ll have on repeat all summer!
Oreo Tres Leches Cake
After having the thought of combining the two, I tweeted asking my followers if this is something they would eat. Immediately, a friend of mine commissioned me to make it. One day and a raving review later, my inbox was full of requests for more Oreo tres leches cakes based on word of mouth alone.