Rocky Horror at the Hard Rock Cafe
On an October evening at San Antonio’s Hard Rock Cafe, a wildly-captivating drag performance of the Rocky Horror Picture Show took place, featuring a talented ensemble cast.
Bohanan’s Prime Steaks and Seafood, Reviewed
The food is phenomenal. The decor is tasteful. Even if you’ve not been to Bohanan’s yet, located in the beating heart of downtown along Houston street, you’ve likely heard the name, and for good reason.
Evenings on the Edge at Topaz - Children’s Cancer Benefit
It was 80s night - a celebration at La Cantera Resort & Spa to raise funds for Hope Hits Harder, a nonprofit dedicated to improving the quality of life for children diagnosed with cancer.
Strut Fashion Show
The highly-anticipated STRUT at Mi Vaquita was an extraordinary event presented by AD Productions and helmed by award-winning hair stylist Dominic Alonzo. Known for his innovative approach, Alonzo's vision for the night was to shine the spotlight on those who have inspired him, and to showcase that fashion is truly for everyone—a sentiment beautifully captured in every aspect of the show.
Rose Petal Gala
SAFE Homecare hosted the Rose Petal Gala Senior Prom, an evening of dining and dancing for independent living residents at The Forum Senior Living Community. Residents crowned a King and Queen, posed for photo opps, and danced the night away before heading out with their bag of swag.
Rosa Isela Couture x Marcela Diaz: Pajarito Collection
Cosplay, Anime, Merch, and More: San Japan 2024
San Japan 2024–the city’s largest annual anime and gaming convention–took over the Henry B. Gonzalez convention center downtown over the weekend, and for a brief moment the riverwalk looked more like a stage from Super Smash Bros; minus the fisticuffs.
Cirque Sings Songblazers in San Antonio
Songblazers–one of the newest experiences from Montreal-based performance troupe Cirque du Soleil–has been moseying across the country since July. Paying homage to the musical greats among America’s country canon, the western-themed show is unique even for Cirque, featuring a heretofore untapped genre, and their most musician-forward cast to date.
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.
Wine, Women & Shoes
The day was an irresistible blend of fashion and compassion with women coming together to get glamorous with their girlfriends while enjoying incredible varietals from top winemakers––all for a good cause.
Martini Party
San Antonio Martini Foundation & Trust hosted its annual Martini Party at the Witte Museum. One thousand guests attended the event, which was chaired by Adam Buck. Henry and The Invisibles entertained the crowd on a cool evening outdoors.
Come on Barbie Let’s Go Party!
Upon entering Barbie’s World, Barbie fans placed bids at the sparkly auction, found beauty at the Mondini Creativity Corner, took selfies at the Barbie Snap Station, and dared to dream big during the Woodlawn Theatre performance.
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.
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.
Le Brunch des Chapeaux
Benefiting the Autism Community Network, Le Brunch des Chapeaux once again featured one-of-a-kind, and in some instances, over-the-top fabulous hats adorned with ribbons, bows, feathers, and sparkly accents, to list a few embellishments.
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.
Fashion for Life at BPSA
To help raise awareness, founder Matthew Smith–who himself is a committed fashion designer–has launched and produced multiple fashion shows over the years that center focus on men and menswear apparel to emphasize the necessity for men to be aware that not only can they be victims, but that they must also be advocates against it. Fashion for Life is currently selling tickets for their Purple Reign Fashion Show scheduled for 7pm on October 19th at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts.
An Evening at Roca & Martillo
Deciding where to go for an anniversary dinner can be a daunting task. Recently we’ve been hearing about this hidden gem called The Rock at La Cantera, and had been wanting to catch an outdoor movie on their lush lawn. Little did we know, however, there was also a brand new restaurant opening in its midst.