2011

Save the date for Downtown Alliance's first Urban Renaissance Luncheon of 2011 as we get to hear author and Forbes magazine reporter Chris Steiner discuss his book:
"$20 Per Gallon: How the Inevitable Rise in the Price of Gasoline Will Change Our Lives for the Better" and how this will especially impact downtowns. A complimentary book will be included in the luncheon price!

Save the date of April 1, 2011 for Downtown's BEST Awards- Recognizing the people, organizations, and places that have made significant contributions to Downtown San Antonio, creating a better place to live, work, shop, play, and be entertained. The deadline to nominate was Friday March 4, 2011 by 5pm. Winners will be announced at the luncheon on April 1 at the Embassy Suites River Walk. The luncheon check-in will begin at 11:30am and the luncheon was last unitl approx. 1:30pm.
Tickets for the luncheon are available to purchase online!

Join us as we celebrate our proud Texas heritage and help kick off the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo at the "Houston Street Two-Step" on January 29, 2011 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Valentine’s Day Concert & Baile featuring FLACO JIMENEZ & EVA YBARRA .  Music from 6 - 8:30 p.m. Free, but reserved table seating is available: $30 up to 4 persons.  Call (210) 225-9800.

Join in the celebration of all things Texas at the Texas Folklife Festival. Hosted at The Institute of Texan Cultures, this three-day cultural extravaganza brings more than 40 ethnic groups together in one place to showcase their authentic food, traditional music and dance and authentic crafts. Come celebrate your heritage and share in a Texas tradition. The Institute of Texan Cultures is located in HemisFair Park, a short walk from the Alamo and the River Walk. Learn more>

Please join the Centro Partnership for the first public workshop to create a strategic plan to help make the SA2020 vision a reality. The event will be held at La Villita Assembly building on July 19 from 6pm to 8pm. Free parking will be available starting at 5:30pm in the CPS Navarro Garage at 145 Navarro on the 6 1/2 floor  Learn more, or RSVP here>

San Antonio continues to surpass national expectations as our economy consistently out-performs other metropolitan cities in the United States. Our diverse economy and thriving industries are fostered by the community’s exceptional leadership and business-friendly culture. The strong partnership between the business community and our public leaders is one to be admired and replicated by other large cities and is a critical component of our success. Please join us in welcoming San Antonio’s new and returning elected officials at a Reception Honoring the San Antonio Mayor and City Council. *This event is now sold out*

The next Project for Public Spaces (PPS) meeting is August 17th from 5:30 to 7 pm at the Central Library. The purpose of this work session is to introduce Placemaking practices and techniques, share ideas from the Placemap, identify key projects and sites that offer the biggest opportunities to transform downtown in the short-term, identify barriers and opportunities, and build an action plan for the next steps. Learn more>  View the placemap>

Downtown Alliance’s 8th annual Urban Spaces event is scheduled for Thursday December 1, 2011. The fun-filled annual guided walking tour covers downtown's most exciting residential, commercial, and cultural spaces.

The downtown celebration of National Night Out is scheduled for October 4 at 7pm at the Tower of Americas.

Modeled on the wildly popular Manhattan Cocktail Classic and New Orleans' Tales of the Cocktail event. San Antonio's own Cocktail Conference is the first of its kind in Texas. It is bringing together top bartenders for four days of education seminars, guided tastings and cocktail parties. Conference proceeds will benefit HeartGift. Learn more>

On Monday, February 13, 2012, please join Downtown Alliance for a provocative view of the future and tangible ideas for anticipating change in the context of an increasingly volatile world. Brad Segal, President of Progressive Urban Management Associates will present the top global trends that are currently affecting planning and development decisions for the next 20 years in America's downtowns as well as impact of the economic recession and ongoing changes in demographics, lifestyles and global competition.

Monday, February 13, 2012
Hyatt Regency San Antonio

123 Losoya Street, San Antonio, TX 78205

11:30am Check in and registration
12:00pm-1:30pm Luncheon

Members: $60 per person and $450 for table of 8

This luncheon is for Downtown Alliance members and their guests. Advanced online registration required. Pricing will increase for available seating on February 9 to $80/$625.