Happy Frights, Haunting Nights
Journey over to the San Antonio Botanical Gardens in your scariest costume (plus your closed-toe shoes) and follow the haunted trails through the Mysterious Woods, Bubbly Block Party, Jack-O-Lantern Jaunt, Monkey Mayhem, Scarecrow Summit, and other worlds where creepy characters lurk.
Texas Fashion Industry Awards Nominee Party
Honorees–including Scene in SA for Fashion Magazine of the Year–got the opportunity to connect with other fashion-minded members of the community, chat with Texas Fashion Industry Initiative leadership, and look ahead to Texas Fashion Week, beginning later this fall in October.
Summer 2024 Issue Release Party
The team here at Scene in SA celebrated the release of our latest Summer issue at Amelia Social Lounge, one of several distinct culinary and entertainment concepts comprising San Antonio’s newest addition, the Creamery District.
It’s Giving… Spurs
Well after the Coyote left through the back with the check, the venue remained tightly packed with Spurs-loving members of the business community; perhaps not surprising, given the typical fervor you see for the team throughout the city.
Fit in the City: Urban Lagree Grand Opening
Once we got in the groove, forty-five minutes went by like a flash. What I incorrectly assumed was going to be a breeze had left me with damp clothes and gelatinous legs.
Eclipsing Boundaries: Inspiring Young Minds at The Rock at La Cantera
On Monday, April 8th, hundreds of students from southside schools gathered at The Rock at La Cantera for an eclipse viewing event organized by District 4 Councilwoman Dr. Adriana Rocha Garcia, in partnership with several STEM-based community organizations.
“No Feeling is Final” Art Exhibition
Including works with titles like Anhedonia, Ambivalence, Surrender, and Rage, DiZurita’s collection of pieces, entitled Feelings, was an examination of the wide range of emotions attendant to depression, and one artist’s cathartic journey to self-acceptance through their medium.
San Antonio Staple In the Heart of Downtown
While it modernizes some aspects—like adopting a more contemporary decor with moody banana leaf wallpaper, emerald velvet bar stools, and an immaculate display of vibrant stainless glass decor—it retains the beloved menu, featuring burgers, nachos, and the signature black cherry margarita.
Scene in SA’s 25th Anniversary Celebration!
We’re planning to keep the celebration going by continuing to provide some of the best, most relevant coverage in San Antonio! Thank you for reading, and know that it remains our pleasure and privilege to cover the Scene in SA.
Built for the Barrio: Talón Fest 2024
“Jaime’s place was built because I saw gentrification coming down the pipeline,” pointing to the custom mural he painted himself. “Chelas y Cultura Por Vida,” he told me. It means “Beers and Culture for Life”. His goal is to make Chicano culture accessible to anyone who wants to come experience it, while letting the powers that be know he does not plan on going anywhere any time soon.
Models of Texas’ Shine Bright 2
Models of Texas is a talent production organization started in 2022 that helps emerging models find their way on the runway and in the model business atmosphere. Working with new and experienced models across many fields, they’ve grown popular in the past year for their ability to produce shows not only in San Antonio, but in other surrounding Texas cities.
Puro Repro Justice Pachanga
Pachanga was the collaborative effort of several local reproductive justice organizations such as Buckle Bunnies, Suenos Sin Fronteras, Avow Texas, Lilith Fund, and Jane’s Due Process—all of which target different sectors to ensure maximum reproductive care accessibility.
Kinetic Kids Hootenanny
Donnell Ranches hosted this annual fundraiser to support the mission of Kinetic Kids, which is to enrich the lives of children with special needs and their families through sports, fine arts and educational programs to foster the development of courage, confidence, fitness, pride, joy and community.
A Heart as Big as Texas
The 18th Annual Ranch Chic Fashion Show Fundraiser was presented by Wrangler and featured fashions by Cavender’s.
Puro Pinche Galentines at La Ruina
La Ruina, an elegantly designed South American-inspired bar that sits in downtown San Antonio, became beautifully transformed by influencer Stephanie Guerra with Puro Pinche, and a congregation of female entrepreneurs to create Galentine’s, a space to shop, dance, and drink, created for women, by women.
Welcome Coffee
Presidents Kerry Rutledge and Katie Brown greeted guests as they took turns signing up for upcoming luncheons, donating to the charitable foundation, and reviewing the upcoming year activities. New members were welcomed and officers were introduced.
Teddy Bear Brunch
Special guest Bearemy from Build-A-Bear Foundation greeted guests at Signature Restaurant for the annual Teddy Bear Brunch benefiting Children’s Bereavement Center of South Texas.
Piñata Protest, Bombasta, and Mexstep at Stable Hall
Performances by Dr. Marco Cervantes—who goes by the stage name Mexstep—and the band Bombasta rocked the house with infused music genres that magically blended the tunes of funk, hip hop, reggae, Tejano, and rock that had the crowd electrified before the headliners, Piñata Protest, took the stage to literally rock the house.
SA Life Academy Off-Broadway’s Aladdin
SA Life Academy (SALA), a year-round continuing learning program serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), held their 5th annual gala at the Witte May’s Family Center and Zachry Gardens. The theme of the event was Aladdin, and the organization was honored to share “A Whole New World” with over 620 supporters.
Lights On at the Electric Company!
On Friday, February 9th, pop-up eclectic vintage shop Electric Company opens its doors. Featuring a range of stylish, curated pieces including clothing, textiles, furniture, and fine art, at prices that can be quite approachable, visitors will have no problems finding their new favorite items.