THEATER

San Antonio Cultural Events
February – March 2015
THEATER
Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat
Charline McCombs Empire Theater
Description:
Presented by the Magik Theater.
From the moment his tall, red-and-white-striped hat appears around the door, Sally
and her brother know that the Cat in the Hat is the funniest, most mischievous cat they
have ever met. With the trickiest of tricks and craziest of ideas, he is certainly fun to
play with. And he turns a rainy afternoon into an amazing adventure. But what will mum
find when she gets home? Be transported to a world adult and children all over the
world have come to know - don’t miss as this classic book comes to life on stage.
March 10-15, 2015. Show times are 2:00pm and 6:30pm. Tickets cost $15-$25.
http://www.majesticempire.com/shows/the-cat-in-the-hat-magik-theatre
Elephant & Piggie
The Magik Theatre
Tickets Cost: General Admission Adult/Children (2-17 years) - $10 - $1 off discount for
Senior (60+)/Military/Educator with VALID ID - Children under 2 years - FREE (Child
must sit on parent's lap. If child will be using a seat, in a car seat/booster seat, patron
must pay for a general admission child ticket.)
Location: The Magik Theatre 420 S Alamo St San Antonio, TX 78205
URL link: http://www.magiktheatre.org
Times: 9:45 am and 11:30 am, Tues-Fri, Fri nights at 7 pm, Sat at 2 pm.
Phone: 2102272751
Event Dates: Friday, March 6, 2015 – Saturday, April 18, 2015
Description: Texas premier
Based on the book by Mo Willems
Written by the author of “Knuffle Bunny” and Emmy-award winning writer and
animator for “Sesame Street”, “Elephant & Piggie” features the hilarious and unlikely
friendship between two animals. Gerald is careful, Piggie is not. Piggie cannot help
smiling, Gerald can. Don’t miss the hilarious adventures between two best friends.
The Peking Acrobats
The Tobin Center for the Performing Arts
Friday, February 27, 2015, 7:30 pm
The Tobin Center for the Performing Arts –HEB Performance Hall
https://www.tobincenter.org/box-office/2015-02/peking-acrobats
Description:
Direct from the People’s Republic of China, this astounding company has been thrilling
audiences around the world with their breathtaking, gravity-defying showmanship.
Rooted in ancient Chinese traditions, yet totally mesmerizing to contemporary
audiences, these spectacular routines are guaranteed to thrill audiences of all ages and
backgrounds.
A performance by The Peking Acrobats brings with it the opportunity to experience the
epitome of a rich and ancient folk art tradition with the addition of the pageantry and
spectacle of modern Chinese Theatrical Circus. Each movement or action takes many
years to practice and perfect. Those who have seen The Peking Acrobats on any of
their previous tours can be assured that they will see new, exciting acts and new twists
to old favorites, celebrating twenty-seven years of awesome entertainment!
The Peking Acrobats will again be pulling out all the stops to make this their most
memorable tour to date!
ART
Blue Star Family Day: Explore Public Art
Blue Star Contemporary Art Museum
Description:
Join us for Blue Star Family Day! Families and kids of all ages are invited to attend
Family Day: Explore Public Art. This annual event, put on by Blue Star Contemporary
Art Museum's MOSAIC education program, brings local artists and community
organizations together to create an exciting event full of creative fun. Participants will
have a chance to discover printmaking by creating unique prints with local artists.
Saturday, March 28, 2015, 11:00am – 3:00pm.
Tickets are free.
Address: 116 Blue Star, San Antonio, TX 78204
Phone: 210.227.6960
http://bluestarart.org/events/view/184
Picture Your World! Medina River Natural Area
Green Spaces Alliance
Description: Since 2002, Green Spaces Alliance has introduced thousands of
children to photography and the wonders of nature through the Picture Your World
Youth Photography Project. A Green Spaces’ program instructor, a professional
photographer, and a naturalist lead monthly workshops that teach students the basics
of photography and build their appreciation for the natural world. The workshops
take place at beautiful outdoor sites throughout the San Antonio area.
Picture Your World is open to all interested students age 8-18. Parents are welcome
to attend. Green Spaces provides digital cameras to students who wish to borrow
one, or participants may bring their own cameras. Each workshop costs $10 for Green
Spaces members’ children and $20 for the children of non-members, but this fee may
be waived for students demonstrating financial need.
Medina River Natural Area - Sunday, March 22, 1:00pm – 4:30pm
The Medina River runs through this 500-acre Natural Area constructed on the site of
the old proposed Applewhite Reservoir. The hike and bike trials are of varying
degrees of difficulty and accessibility. They follow along the river and climb to the
upland areas above the north shore.
To Register:
http://www.greensatx.org/upcoming-events/register-for-aworkshop?regevent_action=register&event_id=257&name_of_event=Picture Your
World%3A Medina River Natural Area
McNay Art Museum
Family Art Play: Musical Masterpieces
Sunday, February 22, 2015 - 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Description: Crash, Bang, Boom! Ever wonder what a work of art might sound like?
Explore the McNay’s collection with symphony musician Kayleigh Miller and her viola;
then create an original musical instrument. Sessions at 1:00 & 3:00 pm.
What is Family Art Play? The last Sunday of every month, the McNay offers a program
for families that involves looking carefully at works of art and investigating a studio or
performance component afterwards. For Family Art Plays, McNay members reserve
space by calling 210.805.1768 by noon Friday before the activity. Nonmembers, pick
up remaining free passes the day of activity. All Family Programs are free with
museum admission.
http://www.mcnayart.org/events/event/family-art-play-musical-masterpieces/
San Antonio Museum of Art
First Sundays for Families
Sunday, March 1, 2015 - 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Contemporary Art Month: Black and White
It’s Contemporary Art Month and there’s something for everyone:
pinhole cameras, printmaking, optical illusion drawings, and portraits.
Children and families are invited to explore the collections, create art and
share Sundays at the Museum. Enjoy interactive fun to include sketching,
painting, storytelling, films, performances and more. There’s no need to
make a reservation; just stop by as we explore a new gallery each month.
This program is free for children 12 and under.
SPRING BREAK FUN: Patterns Across
Cultures
Tuesday, March 10, 2015 – 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Travel the world and discover patterns through hands-on
activities that explore cultural traditions and
mathematical concepts. Compare and create patterns
through a variety of media including tapa cloth designs
and weavings.
https://www.samuseum.org/learn/for-children-and-families
CULTURE
Institute of Texan Cultures
EXHIBIT - Sikhs: Legacy of the Punjab
February 21, 2015 - October 18, 2015
ITC welcomes exhibit on a growing Texan community.
The Institute of Texan Cultures will host the traveling exhibit, "Sikhs: Legacy of the
Punjab," developed by the Smithsonian Institution and sponsored by the Sikh
Heritage Foundation.
Sikhs, a unique culture and religion, originate in the Punjab region of India, straddling
the India-Pakistan border. Male Sikhs are easily recognized by their turbans and
untrimmed beards. The community and its leaders have been working with the
museum to continue educating about their culture, which has experienced
discrimination and suspicion in a post-9/11 society. In San Antonio, the Sikh
community has grown to nearly 300 families.
The exhibit features a collection of traditional Sikh art, information on the culture’s
history and beliefs, artifacts such as ceremonial weapons and armor, and a model of
the Golden Temple, one of the sacred sites of the Sikh religion.
http://www.texancultures.com/
FAMILY DAYS AT THE INSTITUTE FOR TEXAN CULTURES
Los Peloteros: Baseball and the Tejano Community (FREE)
Sunday, March 8, 2015, 2:00pm-4:00pm
This program will reveal the extent to which baseball was part of the fabric of the
Tejano community in Texas. The baseball diamond provided a sanctuary from social
and political noise and allowed the players to establish themselves as equals among
their peers.
Texas Frontier Week
Monday, March 9 through Friday, March 13, 2015, 10:00am-3:00pm daily
School is out for Spring Break but the Back 40 at the ITC is open all week long!
Experience the Log House, Barn, Schoolhouse, Adobe House, and Frontier Fort. Join
us for Texas Frontier Week and spring into pioneer agriculture!
Sikh Family Day
Saturday, March 21, 2015, 10:00am-3:00pm
Explore Sikh heritage and culture in Texas through family activities related to the
Sikhs: Legacy of the Punjab exhibit.