10/16/2010-02/09/2011
To Live Forever: Egyptian Treasures from the Brooklyn Museum October 16, 2010 to January 9, 2011. Cowden Gallery.
More info>
12/14/2011 05:30 PM
Mark your calendars for our first ever DTA Holiday Happy Hour Mixer! On
Wed. evening Dec. 14, head to Esquire Tavern after work. Wristbands will
be provided at the door, granting special
happy hour prices ALL NIGHT! $5 select cocktails and $4 select draft
beers. Bring your business cards, your holiday cheer, and let's mix and
mingle!
Pass this along to your friends and co-workers.
Questions? Email Ellie Leeper, Director of Young Professional Relations
at Downtown Alliance San Antonio: eleeper@downtownsa.org.
01/12/2010
Public workshop regarding the HemisFair Park Master Plan at Sunset Station from 5:30pm to 8:30pm. Click headline for more info.
02/07/2011
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!
01/08/2011
Celebrate the draining of the River during the annual Mud Crawl! $10 wristbands gets you no cover at a dozen bars and restaurants and $2.50 buds all night long.
January 6-9, 2011
On January 8, 2011, the U.S. Army All-American Bowl will once again kick
off at San Antonio's Alamodome. As it has throughout the past decade,
this classic East versus West match-up will feature an unmatched
collection of tomorrow's college and NFL stars showcasing their talents
for a national television audience. Joining the players in being honored
as All-Americans and performing in the Alamodome, will be the U.S. Army
All-American Marching Band, comprised of 125 of the nation’s finest
young musicians and color guard members who will perform at halftime of
the Bowl.
04/01/2011

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!
04/20/2011 7:30am
Please join the Downtown Alliance San Antonio and the American Institute of Architects San Antonio for breakfast, conversation, and Q+A with the candidates running for District 1.
01/26/2011-02/06/2011
Our
transportation future is coming into focus. SmartWaySA, VIA’s community-driven
plan for a long-term transportation solution for Bexar County, will change our
city and our way around it. Come see the proposed SmartWaySA plan at one of
our open houses. Find the location and date that’s convenient for you and get a
sneak peek of the visionary plan to use innovations like bus rapid transit,
light rail and modern streetcars.
Learn more>
http://smartwaysa.com/GetInvolved/Meetings.aspx
February 13, 2011 4pm-7pm
It’s a case of puppy love at Bar Rojo
in the Grand Hyatt San Antonio. Local pet lovers are invited to bring their
furry friends to the hotel hot spot on Sunday, February 13, from 4:00 - 7:00
p.m., where nationally known, locally based comedian, Cleto Rodriguez will have
guests howling in their seats and rolling over with laughter as he presents the
San Antonio Humane Society’s ELIGIBLE SINGLES
for the month of February. Guests will enjoy a fetching good time with
complimentary sushi, happy hour drink prices, and cuddly company.
01/29/2011 11:00 AM-3:00 PM
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.
2/10/2011
Come celebrate at the Red Soul Soiree, the San Antonio premiere of Texas artist Joshua Bienko’s paintings on the bottom of lust-worthy Christian Louboutin shoes, at Artpace.
Experience a swank party featuring loads of fresh red flowers, a
photobooth, Neiman Marcus trunk show of red-soled Christian Louboutin
shoes, all-red menu of sushi, beef tenderloin, red velvet cupcakes and
“haute chocolate” spiked with cayenne pepper, and “Louboutinis” and
other specialty drink. RSVP to:
rsvp-sanantonio@gotidbits.com
02/19/2011
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.
02/14/2011
Downtown is the heart of one of the country's most romantic cities, which makes it the perfect place to spend Valentine's Day! Here is an edited list from the Express-News Taste section highlighting our downtown gems and their special offers this Valentine's Day and weekend.
View List
05/23/2011
On May 23, 2011, please join us for
a great afternoon out of the office with fellow downtowners at the beautiful and
historic Brackenridge Golf Course.
03/12/2011
Luminaria is San Antonio's annual celebration of art and artists.
Held in March and overseen by San Antonio's creative leaders, it is free
of charge and showcases all art forms in an outdoor setting and inside
various venues downtown.
Luminaria spotlights San Antonio's cultural assets for local citizens
and visitors alike and is made possible through the generosity of
artists, arts organizations, volunteers, and public and private
donations.
In 2010, an estimated 200,000 people attended Luminaria.
Become a fan of Luminaria on Facebook or follow us on Twitter or contact us at (210) 271-2842 or by e-mail at info@luminariasa.org for more information.
Memorial Day Weekend
Enjoy a stroll along the picturesque River Walk, stop to talk to our
vendors who are anxious to share information about their craft, and take
home an item that will enhance your home, wardrobe or garde.
Learn More>
http://www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com/events/memorial-day-arts-crafts-show/
06/22/2011
Downtown Alliance members in good standing are invited to the Downtown Alliance Annual General Membership Meeting, which will be held on June 22 at the San Antonio Museum of Art. The meeting will start at 5pm and a reception will follow on the beautiful Gloria Galt River Landing along the San Antonio River Walk extension.
Members may RSVP online
Summer 2011
Lights, camera, action! Movies by Moonlight is back for a third year. The big
screen will once again light up downtown’s HemisFair Park as the City’s Downtown
Operations Department kicks off the popular, free outdoor cinema series on Thursday,
June 2.
06/10/2011 - 06/12/2011
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>
http://www.texasfolklifefestival.org/
07/07/2011
The closing reception for Kind of
Undisputed, an exhibition curated by Techang that features Texas-based
artists Mat Kubo, San Antonio; Scott Proctor, Austin; Tim Schmidt, Austin; and
Troy Stanley, Houston, will be held at the Blue Star LAB on Thursday,
July 7, from 5:30 – 8:00 pm. This is will be the last exhibit on view in
the space until the Fall, so this is definitely a great opportunity to revisit Kind
of Undisputed or check it out for the first time. Additionally, the artists
and curator will be in attendance and exhibiting artist Mat Kubo will perform
throughout the evening, making the reception especially unique.
Learn more>
http://bluestarart.org/events/view/68
July 19, 2011
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>
http://hosted.verticalresponse.com/954261/3fca4840ce/1432045327/61a5270337/
Wednesday August 17, 2011 5:30pm
Placemaking is a multi-faceted approach to the planning, design and management of public spaces. Simply put, it is a short-term way of creating places downtown that are inviting and enjoyable. The Center City Development Office has contracted with Project for Public Spaces to provide educational and technical assistance focused on Placemaking. Phil Myrick with PPS will be available to describe this bold approach and share the success of Placemaking in other cities around the world.
08/16/2011
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*
August 17, 2011 5:30pm-7pm
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>
09/28/2011
Save the date for the next Urban Renaissance Luncheon on September 28. This luncheon will feature guest speaker Phil Myrick of Project for Public Spaces and will be co-hosted by Downtown Alliance, the City Center Development Office within the City of San Antonio, and the Urban Land Institute San Antonio. Stay tuned for more information and registration.
Thursday, August 18
Join Texas Public Radio for View & Brews, a casual community forum that combines cold beer, delicious appetizers and frothy discussion in an effort to share opinions and ideas on how we can revitalize our community by transforming our public spaces through placemaking on Thursday August 18 starting at 5:45 at Warehouse Music in Houston Street
Learn more>
http://www.tpr.org/articles/2011/08/placemaking.html
September 28, 2011
On Wednesday September 28, please join ULI San Antonio, the City of San Antonio Center City Development Office and Downtown Alliance for an informative presentation on Placemaking and the next steps that our downtown should take to make recent initiatives a reality. Phil Myrick with Project for Public Spaces will reflect on the results of San Antonio's PlaceMap exercise, and some real projects that should be undertaken right away. If you come, we will build it!
08/26/2011
Calling all foodies, 2011 Restaurant Week is almost here! Starting on August 20, you can get delicious three-course meals at SA's best restaurants for only $15 at lunch at $35 for dinner. With so many wonderful options, we thought it was a great excuse for a tweetup to gather fellow foodies for lunch one day next week! The date: Friday, August 26. The time: 12:00pm. The place? That's up to you! Vote here by this Thursday August 18:
http://twtpoll.com/hmgmet and RSVP on Twitter or Facebook
http://twtup.com/downtownrestaurantweektweetup
August 20-27
Restaurant Week, Various Restaurants throughout the city
August 20-27, 2011
$15 three course prix-fixe lunch menu, $35 three course prix-fixe dinner menu
Restaurant Week celebrates food at all of our local
restaurants! It is a cross section of the San Antonio culinary scene
that encompasses a diverse range of cuisines and includes some of our
most time-honored restaurants and buzz-worthy newcomers. The experience
gives visitors and residents the opportunity to experience the quality,
variety and hospitality that embody the San Antonio dining experience.
Bon appétit San Antonio!
Learn more>
10/08/2011
Join the Paseo del Rio at the second annual Lucky Duck Race for a family friendly day of food, fun, and live music - all while raising money for a great cause: Haven for Hope. Buy a duck for $5 for a chance to win a Nissan Versa and more!
Learn more>
http://www.duckrace.com/Default.aspx?alias=www.duckrace.com/riverwalk
12/01/2011
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.
10/04/2011
The downtown celebration of National Night Out is scheduled for October 4 at 7pm at the Tower of Americas.
10/26/2011
Thank you for your interest in helping to develop the Downtown Strategic
Framework Plan. This plan will help make the center city the
commercial and residential core envisioned in SA2020 and other planning
efforts. The workshop is scheduled for Wednesday, October 26th from 6-8
pm at the Scottish Rite Banquet Center. The workshop is free but you are encouraged to register online at:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/downtownsa
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/downtownsa
January 26-29, 2012
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>
http://www.sanantoniococktailconference.com/
February 13, 2012
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.
11/13/2011
Sunday, November 13Henry Brun and the Latin Playerz4pm-7pmCome early with the entire family, bring a blanket or lawn chair and pick a spot in the courtyard to enjoy a relaxing afternoon of jazz.
Food
and beverages are available for purchase, provided by Töst Bistro. No
outside food or drink, please. Museum galleries close at 5 p.m.;
however, the H-E-B Science Treehouse remains open until 7 p.m. Sunday
Jazz is held rain or shine; in the case of rain, the Witte has great
indoor facilities. Included with museum admission. For more info>>
Sponsored by Gunn Auto and presented in conjunction with Trinity University's all-jazz radio station, Jazz 91.7
11/14/2011 08:00 PM
Celebrate the release of Chef John Besh’s highly anticipated second
cookbook, My Family Table: A Passionate
Plea for Home Cooking, with a special reception at Lüke San Antonio.
Chef Besh will sign copies of My
Family Table and share his inspiration for the book, which gives home cooks
an intimate look into his life with his wife and their four boys, as John urges
others to get back in the kitchen and spend time around the table with family
and friends.
Monday, November 14
8 p.m.
Lüke San Antonio
125 E. Houston St., San Antonio, 78205
R.S.V.P. to 210.227.5853 or lukesanantonio@chefjohnbesh.com
11/15/2011
Join Adrian Quesada, one of the Grammy Award-winning talents behind
Grupo Fantasma, Brownout, Ocote Soul Sounds and The Echocentrics, as he
plays his favorite psychedelic soul, funk and Afro-Latin sounds. Event is from 7pm-10pm. For more info>>No cover
11/19/2011 09:00 AM
This Saturday at the Center for Architecture at Pearl BreweryLooking for something handmade and different? Can't find something
for that friend who wants only environmentally friendly "green" items? You will find it at the Project 3C Sale held at the Center for Architecture at the Pearl Brewery. Items are all one-of-a-kind designed by volunteers and made from recycled convention banners.
For more info>>
11/19/2011 10:00 AM
Travis
Park United Methodist Church will be recycling E-Waste. E-Waste is
essentially any item which contains anything electronic. They are using a
recycle company called Carona Visions, Inc which is one of the
highest quality & well-respected companies in the nation.
Carona
will accept laptops, computers, monitors, cell phones, rechargeable
batteries, alkaline batteries, televisions, radios, electric coffee pots &
toasters, Ipods, I-pads etc.
Please bring your E-waste to:
Travis
Park UMC
230
E. Travis Street (78205)
They
will be accepting items at the Navarro Street Daycare entrance.
If you have questions please call Joanna
Foster
Downtown Resident Association
212-7279
11/20/2011 02:00 PM
The King
William Public
Art Committee will
hold a silent auction of the old King William street signs
Sun
Nov 20 2pm at
St. Joseph's Society on Cesar Chavez
The
signs will be awarded to the highest bidder! Only cash and/or checks
accepted.
11/24/2011
Las Ramblas at the Hotel Contessa
Executive Chef, Brother Luck CEC, and our
Award-Winning Culinary Team will be preparing and serving an assortment of
decadent Thanksgiving offers.
For more information or to reserve your seat, contact Las Ramblas on the Riverwalk
210.298.8040
11/24/2011 11:30 AM
Start
a new tradition with Q on the Riverwalk, located inside the Hyatt Regency San
Antonio. For complete menu details and reservations, call 210 362 6325
11/24/2011
Guests are invited to join 50 servicemen and women stationed at Fort Sam Houston for a traditional Thanksgiving meal with a New Orleans.
Thursday, November 24
2:00pm
Lüke San Antonio
125 E. Houston St., San Antonio,
78205
Cost is $45 for adults and $20 for children 12 and under.
Pre-paid reservations required.
Call 210-227-LUKE
11/25/2011 07:00 PM
For over 27 years, the spectacular one-hour parade along San Antonio's
River Walk has featured illuminated floats with celebrities, bands and
lavishly-costumed participants.
Over 150,000 people will gather along the River Walk to watch the
spectacle live along the parade route. Millions more will join in the
fun watching the television broadcast.
For more info and dinner packages>>
11/29/2011 05:30 PM
Be introduced to the next phase of downtown transportation!Presentations include a downtown transportation study, HemisFair Park framework plan update and the VIA long range plan update.
Tuesday, November 29
San Antonio Central Library
600 Soledad
Registration is encouraged, but not required.
www.surveymonkey.com/s/downtownsaIf you can't make it, be sure to check out
www.nowcastsa.org
12/01/2011 06:00 PM
- The Museo Alameda
- 101 South Santa Rosa
- San Antonio,
Texas
78207
-
Directions >
Member Price:
$15.00
Non-Member Price: $19.00
The
International Contemporaries (Young Professionals Group of the World Affairs Council of San Antonio)
invite you to a fun an educational event. Tasting conducted by Master
Distiller German Gonzalez.
Learn, Meet People, Have Fun!
*Must be 21 years to participate in Tequila tasting*
12/01/2011 07:00 PM
Featuring
The University of Texas at Austin Butler School of Music Chamber Singers & Concert Chorale
Thursday, December 1,
2011
San Fernando Cathedral
115 Main Plaza
Concert - 7:00pm
Reception - 8:00pm
For more information and to purchase tickets,
call 210.576.1365 or email
hcfed@sfcathedral.com
12/02/2011 05:00 PM
Stop by for wine and goodies between 5:00pm-8:00pm
12/03/2011
On Saturday, December 3rd, Pearl will host its second annual Tamales! at
Pearl Brewery. Tamales! is a celebration of the family, food and fun
that so many San Antonians associate with the holidays. There will be
dozens of different kinds of tamales as well as anticuchos, empanadas,
tingas, rajas, bunuelos, champurrado and lots of other tasty holiday
foods and drinks. Local mariachis and dance bands, tamale- making
demonstrations, a children's plaza and tamale contest for amateur chefs
with great prizes.
Tamales will take place from 11:00 am - 6pm with an evening concert to follow. For more info>>
12/07/2011
Texas Young Professionals cordially invites you to attend a private, holiday, happy hour event at MAX'S Wine Dive benefitting
the Riverwalk Angels, a charitable organization that provides holiday
needs and wishes for grade school children in Title One Schools.
They will be collecting new and gently used books for elementary school
children to fulfill their holiday wish list! Please bring your donation
to the event.
For more info>>
December 2011 - February 12, 2012
Southwest School of ArtRussell Hill Rogers Gallery II , Navarro CampusSwartz's creative process reveals a deep commitment to
form and space and features an interweaving of elements from folk tales,
personal viewpoints, and mysterious happenings. She created her digital
collages from her own photographs and appropriated imagery. Exhibition catalog available for $5.
For more information>>
December 2011 - February 12, 2012
Southwest School of Art
Russell Hill Rogers Gallery I, Navarro Campus
Clark examines African-American identity through
cultural interfaces of simple materials and objects. Exhibition catalog
available for $10.
For more information>>
12/08/2011-12/10/2011
Come and celebrate the holidays the way URBAN-15 does - with Lasers!
URBAN-15's annual Holiday Laser Show is back, complete with spectacular
animation, lighting effects, and plenty of stunning Laser beams, all set
and choreographed to everyone's favorite holiday music and christmas
carols! A fun event for the entire family, this 50-minute presentation
is one of the most unique holiday celebrations in San Antonio!
For more info and to purchase tickets >>
12/08/2011 11:30 AM
Jim Forsyth of WOAI Radio; Bill Conroy of the San Antonio Business
Journal and Emily Spicer of the San Antonio Express-News will talk about
the most interesting local/regional news of 2011, share their own Top
10 story lists with us-and maybe make some predictions about 2012 trends
and newsmakers.Plaza Club - at the Frost Bank Tower100 W. Houston, Suite 2100San Antonio, TX 78205
For more info>>
12/09/2011
Fridays, December 9th and 16th
11:00am - 2:00pm
Musical entertainment, gift ideas, gourmet food, home decor and more!
12/11/2011 04:00 PM
Presented by Mariachi Las AltenasWhat better way to celebrate Christmas than with the beautiful,
all-female mariachi, Las Altenas, inside the Aztec Theater? There really is
something magical about the Aztec! Nowhere else in San Antonio can compare to
the feeling you get when you’re inside this exotic-themed motion picture
palace. Come enjoy a spiritual and relevant evening with the award winning
mariachis, Las Altenas. Las Altenas appeal to audiences of all genres and
heritages and are known for their exceptional stage presence and strong
harmonious vocals.
The Historic
Aztec Theatre, 104 N. St. Mary’s St., San
Antonio, TX 78205
Tickets are only $20.00
Call for reservations at 210-212-7638 or buy
your tickets online at www.saroselive.com
12/14/2011 - 12/21/201
The Grand Hyatt San Antonio invites the public to bring their children
(two legged & four legged) as Santa Paws reads from a number of pet
themed holiday “tails”.
The San Antonio Humane Society will be
bringing plenty of adoptable puppies to love and snuggle with! It will
be a joyous winter wonderland for families and pets alike as downtown’s
grandest hotel is transformed with holiday decorations and thousands
upon thousands of lights. Guests can look forward to viewing the hotel’s
holiday themed windows along with an oversized chocolate sculpture
created by Grand Hyatt San Antonio’s award-winning pastry chef Daniel
Keadle.
Free valet parking during story time hours.
To reserve your spot or for more information, contact Angie Fisher at The CE Group at 210-569-6908