Gardenia Club Annual Luncheon
Members were discussing the milestone celebration and their groovy attire for the upcoming event, which raises funds to both further interest in the fine arts by providing recognition to students within the local area, and promote friendships within the membership.
Dining with Rolando Briseño: A Perspective on a Retrospective
Dining with Rolando Briseño: A 50-Year Retrospective is a varied, fascinating collection of paintings, photographs, drawings, and one-of-a-kind public art pieces by Chicano artist and activist Rolando Briseño. Encompassing the entire first floor of Centro de Artes, viewers are given an up-close look at his life, his story, and his extensive body of work.
Thanks for the Memories: A Night with the Emo Orchestra
Lead vocalist Craig Mabbit shared some of his thoughts about the tour with me over dinner. “It’s amazing to play with a full orchestra… even to hear our own songs with a full orchestra is really cool, " he went on, “We clicked really quickly. The camaraderie is great.”
Art in the Garden
Art in the Garden’s 4th annual event was held at the beautiful San Antonio Botanical Gardens. Founder Andrea Wollenzin and chairs Jennifer Biechlin, Desaree LaMacchia, Baylie Collins and Chalene Martinez collected works of art from 25-plus artists which were auctioned to raise funds for San Antonio Young Life East.