BRIDES-TO-BE
The McNay Art Museum is hosting a Bridal Open House on Thursday, July 21, at 6:30 pm. Looking for a perfect spot to say “I do”? The landmark museum is situated on 23 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens right in the heart of San Antonio. See for yourself. Visit www.mcnayart.org to learn more.
ARTFULL WEDNESDAY SIDESHOW AND FAMILY FREE DAY
Marvel at the amazing skills of talented performers on Wednesday, July 20, at noon, and enjoy a free family day at the McNay Art Museum. Also coming up: Summer Spectacular! on Sunday, July 24, 1-4 p.m.
GARDEN DAY CAMPS
This July at the San Antonio Botanical Garden, plan an outing or two at Junior Gardener Camp July 11-15. Participants get their hands dirty with flowers and vegetables and learn basic botany skills. Little Gardeners Camp, July 11-15, lets children aged 3 to 5 years have fun experiencing garden-related crafts and stories, potting plants and exploring the Botanical Garden.
Animal Botanical Special Needs Summer Camp, July18-22, is a multi-themed five-day camp for youth with special needs. Animal Botanical activities include education on animals and plants living in the garden, crafts, exercise and music. Camp activities take place in the Garden and the air-conditioned Auld House. Instructors are special education certified.
Science Camp, July 25-29, is where science rules. Children will conduct experiments, use lab equipment and learn to follow the scientific method while exploring the Garden. Pond dipping, water analysis, photosynthesis and other activities await. There are two age ranges: 6-8 years and 9-12 years. Winged Wonders, through Oct. 30, is where kids discover the world of butterflies and hummingbirds and why they thrive at the Botanical Garden. All this information can be found at www.sabot.org.
SUNDAY JAZZ AT THE WITTE
Sunday Jazz at the Witte Museum on July 10 will feature Kirk Covington. Presented every second Sunday of the month, it’s a relaxing afternoon for listening to jazz under the pecan trees at the Will Smith Amphitheater. Food and beverages are available for purchase from Picante Grill. Sunday Jazz at the Witte is presented in partnership with Trinity University’s KRTU Jazz 91.7. Performances are 3-5 p.m. Blankets and lawn chairs are welcome. In case of rain, the concerts will move inside Prassel Auditorium. For more information, please call 210-357-1910.
FOURTH OF JULY COMMUNITY CELEBRATIONS
Bring your flags, decorate your bikes, trikes and wagons, even decorate the dog! This year Alamo Heights holds its Annual “Hall and Pat Hammond” July 4th Parade and Community Celebration. The parade starts at the intersection of Patterson and Estes streets (the Argyle parking lot) at 10 a.m..
The parade route ends at Cathedral Park where patriotic music will be playing and refreshments will be available.
The City of Terrell Hills Parade annual 4th of July parade will be held on July 4th at 10:00 a.m. The parade route begins at Ivy and Eldon and concludes at the esplanade on Geneseo.
CAFE DIJON ARRIVES IN ‘09
Café Dijon opened recently at 555 E. Basse Road at Village on the Green. Executive chef and partner, Iverson Brownell tells 78209 Magazine, that central to the restaurant’s mission is delivering a farm to table experience with a French flair. The restaurant’s partnership with local farms also allows it to offer fresh, local and seasonal food.
From frittatas and pancakes, pastries and delicious sandwiches, including favorites like the Croque Monsieur, to French onion soup and chicken crepes, Café Dijon is serving up a spectrum of flavor to savor. The restaurant, seating up to 75 comfortably, is open 7am to 7pm daily, serving breakfast, lunch, takeout as well as offering classes, catering and private parties. Bon appetit!
By Leslie Foley
