The air is cool and so are the
celebrations underfoot outside ‘09.
From the elegance of Zoobilation Ball
and Phantom Of The Opera at
Majestic Theatre to lacing up for
Rock ‘N’ Roll Marathon, this month
will have you moving. It will culminate with bright holiday festivities like
Don Strange Ranch’s light fest and
the dance of the Nutcracker. Enjoy!
Zoology 101
(The San Antonio Zoo)
It’s that time of the year for the Zoobilation Ball on Nov. 12, 6 p.m., at the San Antonio Zoo. The 33rd annual event raises funds for the maintenance and operation of the zoo. Dancing under the stars, sipping signature cocktails, dining on gourmet fare, décor to delight and items for everyone on the auction tables will entice us all. Tickets can be purchased for the gala or The After Party featuring DJ Tone of San Antonio, drinks and light appetizers. Inquire at 210-734-7184 x 1049.
Sláinte Mhaith
(Southtown)
Over at Southown, the newly opened bar, Francis Bogside, at 803 S. St. Mary’s St., is serving up whiskey good enough for any Irish lad. Oh, my lucky shamrocks — you don’t have to wait for St. Paddy’s Day!
Call 210-988-3063.
PEARL SETS TABLE FOR SUPPER OPENING AT HOTEL EMMA
(The Pearl Brewery)
Pearl, San Antonio’s top culinary and cultural destination, is set to debut the newest addition to the city’s culinary landscape with the opening of SUPPER, the restaurant for Hotel Emma, its new culinary-centric boutique hotel. The restaurant, led by Hotel Emma culinary director and chef John Brand, will boast a bounty of offerings showcasing comforting and seasonally fresh cuisine. The eatery will embody the sensibilities of both the farm and bistro while representing Brand’s elemental Midwestern approach in the kitchen peppered with South Texas’ multicultural food ways and the unique bounty of San Antonio’s year-round producers.
Supper is slated to open Nov. 9. A full-service eatery, Supper will be open for breakfast, 7 to 10 a.m.; lunch, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; and dinner/supper, 5 to 10 p.m.
Phantom Returns
(The Majestic Theatre)
The Phantom of the Opera arrives with exciting special effects, new staging and choreography along with the legendary chandelier. This is one of the largest productions currently on tour and will come to life at the Majestic Theatre. Phantom of the Opera will run Nov. 5-15, and you can purchase your tickets by calling 800-215-7469, online at broadwayinsanantonio.com or at the Majestic Theatre box office.
Nao Restaurant Reopens
as Nao Latin Gastro Bar
(The Pearl Brewery)
Nao restaurant re opened its doors in mid-October as Nao Latin Gastro Bar, a vibrant concept with a menu of progressive Latin dishes. The restaurant will continue to be a learning environment for students at the Culinary Institute of America at San Antonio for lunch, while welcoming a new professional staff for dinner helmed by CIA San Antonio alumnus Zach Garza. Chef Garza offers a new menu, which consists of 24 to 30 small plates and shareable dishes representing key countries of Latin America.
Photo: Lisa Coniglio@PhotoRun
Rock ‘n’ Roll
(The Alamodome, Downtown)
Equal parts race and rock concert, the Humana Rock ‘n’ Roll San Antonio is scheduled to roll through on Saturday, Dec. 5, and Sunday, Dec. 6. Whether you’re walking or running the 5K, 10K, half marathon or marathon distance, you’ll take off from the start line outside of the Alamodome for a high-energy good time.
The historical sites and remarkable architecture of downtown will provide a scenic distraction, while spirited encouragement from enthusiastic spectators and live local bands will help power you along the course. Cross the finish line and follow the sounds of celebration to the nearby Finish Village, where runners will enjoy a post-race concert. www.runrocknroll.com/san-antonio.
Grab a Cup
(Downtown)
Drop by The Fairview Coffee Bar & Grub located next to Brackenridge Park; this teeny-tiny (less than 1,000 square feet) shop makes almost everything in-house with the remainder all locally sourced. As former baristas from Local Coffee, The Fairview’s owners (husband and wife duo) know their brews. Try one of their delish fresh-roasted coffees or order a pour-over while relaxing in the adorable spot, complete with retro wallpaper and a mint green bar. All beans, no BS. The Fairview is located at 3428 N. St. Mary’s St., or call 210-731-8009.
SA Food Bank To Receive
280,000 Meals From Local
Subway Restaurants
(The San Antonio Food Bank)
The numbers are in, and SUBWAY® restaurants in the San Antonio area donated more than 280,000 meals to the local community. From April 15 thru August 31, local restaurants participated in the “You Share. We Share.” campaign to help support San Antonio Food Bank.
The campaign encouraged the community to get out and share their weekends with SUBWAY® restaurants. The 280,000 meals, or $40,000, were donated from a percentage of weekend sales during the campaign and will go directly to the San Antonio Food Bank.
Because one in four children in Bexar County struggle with food insecurity, the donation will be used for children’s meals in the community, helping the San Antonio Food Bank continue to provide nourishing meals for children after school and on the weekends.
Christmas Light Fest at
Don Strange Ranch
(The Don Strange Ranch )
Christmas Light Fest will take place at the Don Strange Ranch each evening from Thursday, Nov. 26, through Sunday, Dec. 27. Overflowing with Hill Country holiday fun, Christmas Light Fest features holiday light displays along two miles of a scenic historic ranch located just 20 minutes outside of San Antonio. Usually reserved for private events, the ranch opens its gates to the public for everyone to enjoy the dazzling drive-through display. The fest will feature all-new displays. Santa’s Village comes to life for families to enjoy, longhorns are available for photo ops, and there are also food, drinks, crafts, gift shopping, family fun and more, making it a must on your holiday calendar. Weekends feature a larger selection of holiday flavors and signature food from caterer Don Strange of Texas, and adults can enjoy beer and wine. Special performances from local bands and choirs will fill the night air with holiday magic.
For details call 210-685-8445.
Holiday Favorite, The Nutcracker
(The Scottish Rite Theatre) (The Tobin Center)
The Children’s Ballet of San Antonio (CBSA) is a new nonprofit organization directed by renowned prima ballerina Vanessa Bessler. CBSA will present The Children’s Nutcracker, Nov. 19 – 20 at 7 p.m. in the Scottish Rite Theatre, 308 Avenue E.
CBSA presents classical ballet by talented and passionate children ages 7-18. Its mission is to inspire the pursuit of excellence and prepare children for productive and creative lives through dance by offering extensive training and performance opportunities for talented children from all backgrounds.
The San Antonio Symphony and Ballet San Antonio combine their talents to present the holiday classic, The Nutcracker, Dec. 4-13 at the Tobin Center. You’ll be dreaming of sugar plum fairies, the mouse king and beloved Clara during this popular ballet and Christmas tradition accompanied by the San Antonio Symphony. For more information on this holiday spectacular visit www.balletsanantonio.org or call 210-223-8624.
