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Association Board of Directors

The Paseo del Rio Association was formed in 1968 to promote, protect and preserve the River Walk. This is done through special events, public education and Rio Magazine. The association also serves as an advocate for member businesses. For more information call 210-227-4262.

President Tammy Peacock Werline, Hard Rock Café Past President Justin Holley, ABH Hospitality Treasurer Pierre Oliver, Casa Rio Restaurant

Chair, Operation Committee Andreas Esparaza, Boudro’s Officer At Large John Carbajal, Rio Rio Cantina

Executive Director Maggie Thompson, Paseo del Rio Association Ex-Officio Anthony Piazzi, Centro SA Jim Mery, Center City Development and Operations Department Steve Schauer, San Antonio River Authority Board of Directors Maria Martinez, Marriott Plaza

Mark Bohanan, Bohanan’s Prime Steaks and Seafood

Shannon Miller, Office of Historic Preservation, COSA

Bob Buchanan, The Original Mexican Restaurant

Ric Morales, Silver Eagle Distributors

Terry Corless, MadDogs British Pub

Andres Munoz, San Antonio Convention & Visitors Bureau

Kevin Donohue, Donohue Media

Michael Dudek, The Westin RiverWalk

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John Seabers, Sinclair Broadcasting

Mae Escobar, aMAEzing Marketing Group

Laurence Seiterle, Zurich Properties

Nancy Kilpo, Grand Hyatt

Beth Smith, Hotel Emma

Tom Lawrence, Don’s & Ben’s & Gabriel’s Liquor

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Letter from the Editor

The Official Magazine of the River Walk

Publisher Louis Doucette Louis@travelingblender.com Editor Paula Schechter editor@paseodelrio.com Business Manager Vicki Schroder Vicki@travelingblender.com

With literally the flip of a switch the River Walk transforms from what is already a uniquely beautiful park to a magical wonderland for the holidays. Perhaps good lighting really is everything.

Contributing Writers Ron Aaron Eisenberg Bob McCullough Carole Miller Eileen Pace Susan Yerkes

Each year, once the holiday lights are turned-on the day after Thanksgiving, the River Walk takes on a different personality. It somehow feels, transformed, ethereal, and even wintery despite our average December temperature of 50 degrees.

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year!

Browse through gift shops, enjoy a warm beverage and a sweet treat or indulge in a cocktail and a delicious meal. Or simply stroll along the banks of the river and soak in this magical time of the year. Even Ebenezer Scrooge would have a hard time being grumpy on the River Walk.

Several events organized by Paseo del Rio Association and sponsored by Ford contribute to the holiday spirit. Look for a complete list of events on page 19.

From the River Walk family to you, happy holidays!

Janis Maxymof janismaxymof@gmail.com Gerry Lair gerry@travelingblender.com Austin: Sandy Weatherford sandy@travelingblender.com Graphic Design 2 Rare Birds Creative info@2rarebirds.com

Paula Schechter Editor, Rio Magaziine editor@paseodelrio.com

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On six special nights in December, the San Antonio River literally glows and reflects the warmth of the holiday season.

More than 3,000 luminarias—Spanish for “lantern” or “lamp”—spaced 4 feet apart at the river’s edge look like footlights on a giant, undulating stage. Add a crisp temperature, perhaps a touch of mist and thousands of twinkling lights cascading downward from trees overhanging the water, and this magical, much-photographed scene from countless vantage points becomes a treasured memory of Old San Antonio.

Born out of Mexican tradition, luminarias symbolically “light the way” for the Holy Family. Each “lantern” consists of a small candle placed in sand inside a white paper bag. Lighting the candle produces a pleasant glow that’s magnified tremendously when thousands of luminarias glimmer simultaneously.

The concept is simple, but the execution required for the Ford Fiesta de las Luminarias on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings (December 4–6, 11–13 and 18–20) is akin to a multi-faceted military operation. The Paseo del Rio Association, which has coordinated the fiesta since the early 1970s, literally recruits a “light brigade” of volunteers to make the spectacle happen.

The operation begins on Thursday when two barges laden with paper bags and sand head for Casa Rio Restaurant. There, staffers from Casa Rio, The Original Mexican Restaurant and other volunteers form an assembly line, unfolding each bag and then inserting a cup of sand into each.

The barges rendezvous again at Casa Rio on Friday evening at dusk where approximately 40 additional volunteers including Boy Scouts and members of youth organizations as well as church groups add a candle to each bag of sand and carefully place the luminarias along the Paseo del Rio. One barge heads one direction; the other proceeds the opposite direction. All in all, it takes about two hours to position and light all the luminarias. However, if the weather forecast calls for rain, the Paseo del Rio Association must scrub the mission to avert a soggy mess.

Then on late Sundays or early Mondays, crews from the City of San Antonio and Centro San Antonio return to collect the extinguished luminarias and properly dispose of what remains.

This year’s Ford Fiesta de las Luminarias will stretch approximately 3 miles along the River Bend, heart of the River Walk, and also extend eastward toward Rivercenter Mall and the San Antonio Convention Center lagoon.

It will attract throngs of visitors and residents, but with lights galore and floating entertainment such as the Ford Holiday Boat Caroling, there’ll be plenty of reasons to keep moving and take it all in.

After experiencing and photographing the Paseo del Rio’s holiday splendor, it’s a good idea to head indoors to a River Walk restaurant or night spot for dinner or hot chocolate or cappuccino or an after-dinner libation. The evening’s celebration just wouldn’t be complete without food or drink.

Chances are the Ford Fiesta de las Luminarias will leave participants with a warm glow inside that hopefully grows brighter and brighter and leads to a season filled with holiday delights aplenty. www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com RIO Magazine 13

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124-150 Losoya St San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 212-7299 www.alamobiergarten.com German

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Boudro’s Texas Bistro 421 East Commerce San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 224-8484 www.boudros.com American Bourbon Street Seafood Kitchen 103 9th Street San Antonio, TX 78215 (210) 301-0066 bourbonstreetseafoodkitchen.com Seafood, Cajun Charlie Wants a Burger sports bar 223 Losoya San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 227-0864 www.charliewantsaburger.com Burgers-Craft Beer DURTY Nelly’s IRISH PUB 200 S. Alamo San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 224-3343 www.durtynellyspub.com Irish Pub JUICE CENTRAL 315 E. Commerce St San Antonio, TX 78205 210-228-9398 www.juice-central.com Juice Bar, Salads

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The River’s Edge Café & Patio Bar 200 S. Alamo San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 270-0786 www.riversedgecafesa.com American 2

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Acenar 146 E. Houston San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 222-2362 www.acenar.com Mexican Barriba Cantina 111 W. Crockett Street San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 228-9876 www.barribacantina.com Mexican La Paloma river walk 215 Losoya San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 212-0566 www.lapalomariverwalk.com Mexican

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Las Ramblas 306 W. Market San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 229-9222 www.thehotelcontessa.com Spanish

The Republic of Texas 429 E. Commerce San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 226-6256 therepublicoftexasrestaurant.com American

Landry’s Seafood House 517 N. Presa San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 229-1010 www.landrysseafood.com Seafood

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Q kitchen | Bar 123 Losoya San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 222-1234 www.qriverwalk.com BBQ Guadalajara Grill 306 W. Market San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 229-9222 www.thehotelcontessa.com Spanish

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Mad Dogs 123 Losoya Street San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 222-0220 maddogs.net British Pub

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Saltgrass Steak House 502 River Walk San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 222-9092 www.saltgrass.com Steakhouse

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Rio Rio Cantina 421 E. Commerce San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 226-8462 www.rioriocantina.com Tex-Mex

Texas Land & Cattle 201 N. St. Mary’s San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 222-2263 www.texaslandandcattle.com Steakhouse

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Tony Romas Rivercenter 849 E Commerce St San Antonio, TX 78205 210-225-7662 tonyromas-sanantonio.com Ribs, Seafood, Steak

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Zocca 420 W. Market San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 444-6070 www.zoccariverwalk.com Italian

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Tex’s river walk Sports Bar 200 S. Alamo San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 270-0786 www.palaciodelrio.com American Iron Cactus 200 River Walk San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 224-9835 www.ironcactus.com Tex-Mex

La Villita Café 515 Villita Street San Antonio TX 78205 210.223.4700 www.lavillitacafe.com Café

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Dick’s Last Resort 406 Navarro San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 244-0026 www.dickslastresort.com American

Michelino’s 521 River Walk San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 223-2939 www.michelinos.us Italian

Hard Rock Café 111 W. Crockett Street San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 244-7625 www.hardrock.com American

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Lone Star Café 237 Losoya San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 223-9374 www.lonestarcafe.us American 17

RAINFOREST CAFé 110 E. Crockett San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 277-6300 www.rainforestcafe.com American

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County Line Barbeque sports bar 111 W. Crockett Street San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 229-1941 www.countyline.com BBQ

Charlie Wants a Burger sports bar 223 Losoya San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 227-0864 www.charliewantsaburger.com Burgers-Craft Beer

Maria Mia 849 East Commerce San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 272-0403 mariamiamexicanbistro.com Mexican Café Ole 527 River Walk San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 223-2939 www.cafeole.us Tex-Mex

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Ben & Jerry’s 111 W. Crockett Street San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 220-3770 www.benjerry.com/riverwalksouth Ice Cream

Casa Rio 430 E. Commerce San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 225-6718 www.casa-rio.com Tex-Mex Rio Rio Cantina 421 E. Commerce San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 226-8462 www.rioriocantina.com Tex-Mex

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Rita’s 245 E. Commerce Suite #100 San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 227-7482 www.ritasontheriver.com Tex-Mex

Luke 125 E. Houston San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 227-5853 www.lukesanantonio.com French/American

The Original Mexican Restaurant 528 River Walk San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 224-9951 www.originalmexican.com Tex-Mex

Bella on the River 106 River Walk San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 404-2355 www.bellaontheriver.com Mediterranean/Southern European Ostra 212 W. Crockett San Antonio TX 78205 (866) 605-1212 www.mokarahotels.com Seafood

FINE DINING Biga on the Banks 203 S. St Mary’s San Antion, TX 78205 (210) 225-0722 www.biga.com American Citrus 150 E. Houston San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 227-9700 hotelvalencia-riverwalk.com American figtree 515 Villita Street San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 224-1976 www.figtreerestaurant.com Las Canarias 112 College Street San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 518-1000 www.omnilamansion.com American

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Paesanos Paesanos River Walk 111 W. Crockett #100 San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 227-2782 www.paesanosriverwalk.com Paesanos Lincoln Heights 555 East Basse Rd. (210) 828 5191 Paesanos 1604 3622 Paesanos Parkway (210) 493 1604 Italian Little Rhein Steakhouse 231 S. Alamo San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 225-2111 www.littlerheinsteak house.com Steakhouse

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Had Boudro’s been serving Blackened Prime Rib, fresh Guacamole made tableside and Prickly Pear Margaritas back in 1836, the King of the Wild Frontier would have left Tennessee sooner. Loved by locals and travelers, Boudro’s is a mecca for great food on the River Walk. Frommers says ”Everybody loves this old standby on the River Walk.”

Dine riverside, inside or (with reservations) on a barge dinner cruise.

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La Villita 418 Villita Street San Antonio, TX 78205 210-207-8614 www.lavillita.com Collection of Unique Local Shops

Starving Artist Gallery La Villita - Bldg. 12 San Antonio, TX 78205 210.226.3593 www.lavillita.com Art Gallery

La Villita History Exhibit La Villita - Bldg. 15 Learn more about the history of La Villita with this exhibit.

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Village Gallery La Villita - Bldg. 10 San Antonio, TX 78205 210-226-0404 www.waltglasspottery.net Art Gallery

Copper Gallery La Villita - Bldg. 11 San Antonio, TX 78205 210.271.3856 www.thecoppergallery.com Art Collectibles

Scentchips USA La Villita - Bldg. 21 San Antonio, TX 78205 210.223.2267 www.lavillita.com Candles

Mustang Grey’s La Villita - Bldg. 17 San Antonio, TX 78205 210.222.1894 www.lavillita.com

B & C Leather Designs & Unique Finds La Villita - Bldg. 24 San Antonio, Texas 78205 210-724-8521, 210-464-1126

Angelita La Villita - Bldg. 2 San Antonio, TX 78205 210- 224-8362 www.lavillita.com Womens Fashions & Jewelry

Aeropostale Rivercenter Mall San Antonio, TX 78205 210-225-0000 www.aeropostale.com Clothing

Villita Stained Glass La Villita - Bldg. 1 San Antonio, Texas 78205 210-223-4480 www.sparkleonsa.com Art Gallery

Foot Locker Rivercenter Mall - Fashion Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-226-8383 www.footlocker.com Athletic Shoes

Little Studio Gallery La Villita - Bldg. 23 San Antonio, TX 78205 210-227-8893 www.lavillita.com Art Gallery

Casa Manos Alegres La Villita - Bldg. 6 San Antonio, TX 78205 210-313-7293 www.lavillita.com Mexican Cultural Gifts

Populux Commissary/ House Paint La Villita - Bldg. 3 San Antonio, Texas 78205 populuxcommissary/facebook.com 210-883-4259

Hot Topic Rivercenter Mall, Fashion Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-212-7680 www.hottopic.com Clothing

Garcia Art Glass 123 Losoya Street, No.5 San Antonio, TX 78205 210-223-1400 www.garciaartglass.com

Village Weavers La Villita - Bldg. 8 San Antonio, TX 78205 210-222-0776 www.villageweavers.com Woven Art & Rugs

Plaza Taxco La Villita, Bldg.16B San Antonio, TX 78205 210-994-5259 www.plazataxco.com

Langford Market Rivercenter Mall - Fashion Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-223-0200 www.langfordmarket.com Clothing

River Art Group La Villita - Bldg. 14 San Antonio, TX 78205 210-226-8752 www.rivergroup.com Art Gallery

Equinox Gallery La Villita - Bldg. 4 San Antonio, Texas 78205 www.alejandrosifuentes.com 210-281-0706 Jewelry Metal Gallery

Marisol DeLuna New York La Villita, Bldg. 22 San Antonio, TX 78205 646-449-9108 www.marisoldelunafoundation.org

U.S. Polo Assn Rivercenter mall San Antonio, TX 78205 210-444-1040 www.uspoloassn.com Clothing

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//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Primarily Purple Rivercenter Mall - Fashion Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-225-0000 General Merchandise The Body Shop Rivercenter Mall, Street Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-224-5446 www.thebodyshop-usa.com Gift for Body Fletchers Jewelry Rivercenter Mall, Street Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-299-5240 www.fletchersjewelers.com Jewelry Harris Jewelry Rivercenter Mall San Antonio, TX 78205 210-225-0000 www.harrisjewelry.com Jewelry Zales Rivercenter Mall, Street Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-270-7770 www.zales.com Jewelry Aerosoles Rivercenter Mall - Fashion Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-354-1840 www.aerosoles.com Shoes

Claire’s Rivercenter Mall - Street Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-225-0000 www.claires.com Shoes

Gamestop Rivercenter Mall, Street Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-224-4412 www.gamestop.com Video Ganmes & Equipment

Journeys Rivercenter Mall - Fashion Level 210-224-6898 www.journeys.com Shoes

Express Rivercenter Mall, Fashion Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-227-5212 www.express.com Clothing

Shoe Palace Rivercenter Mall - Street Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-527-9700 Shoes Champ’s Sports Rivercenter Mall - Fashion Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-225-0000 www.champssports.com Sportswear Sunglass Hut Rivercenter Mall, Street Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-271-7550 www.sunglasshut.com Sunglasses Sunglass Icon Rivercenter Mall, Street Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-226-3942 www.sunglassicon.com Sunglasses

Wandering Cowboy Rivercenter Mall, Fashion Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-223-3434 Zumiez Rivercenter Mall, Fashion Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-228-9373 www.zumiez.com Pearl Brewery 250 E Grayson San Antonio, TX 78205 210-212-7260 www.atpearl.com Unique Local Shops & Restaurants

Victoria’s Secret Rivercenter Mall - Fashion Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-224-7072 www.victoriassecret.com Womens Lingerie Papaya Rivercenter Mall, Street Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-226-2100 www.papaya.com Shasha Rivercenter Mall, Street Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-227-4772 www.shasha.com Spencers Rivercenter Mall, Fashion Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-224-6898 www.spencersonline.com

Five & Dime General Store 512 Riverwalk San Antonio, TX 78205 210-212-4825 www.fiveanddimegs.com General Merchandise 79

Cowboy’s Alamo City Harley Davidson 111 West Crockett Street San Antonio, TX 78205 210-212-4461 cowboysalamocityharley.com/ boutique General Merchandise/Clothing

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San Antonio Nightlife

on tHe SAn AntonIo RIveR WALk.

Blue Box 312 Pearl Parkway San Antonio, TX 78215 (210) 227-2583 www.blueboxbar.com Bar

Kremlin/ Havana Ultra Lounge 212 College St. San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 220-1972 www.kremlinsa.com Dance Club

Blue Star Brewing Company 1414 S Alamo San Antonio, TX 78210 (210) 212-5506 www.bluestarbrewing.com Brewery

Liquid Monkey Lounge 248 Losoya, Suite B San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 212-4980 Bar

The Bonham Exchange 411 Bonham San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 271-3811 www.bonhamexchange.net Dance Club The Brooklynite 516 Brooklyn Avenue San Antonio, TX 78215 (210) 444-0707 www.thebrooklynitesa.com Wine Bar charlie wants a burger sports bar 223 Losoya San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 227-0864 www.charliewantsaburger.com Burgers-Craft Beer

Your River Walk Stop for Breakfast, Burgers & Beer.

• Breakfast, lunch and dinner DAILY • Happy Hour DAILY 3pm-6pm and Reverse Happy Hour 9pm-close • $12 domestic beer buckets • Full bar with craft, draft and bottled beers, handcrafted margaritas, sangrias and mojitos • 11 mega-TVs–Catch all the sports at Charlie Wants A Burger!

Coyote Ugly Saloon 409 E. Commerce San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 465-8459 www.coyoteuglysaloon.com Bar The Davenport 203 N Presa St, San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 224-5635 www.the-dav.com Dance Club dick’s last resort 406 Navaro St, San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 224-0026 www.dickslastresort.com Gastro Pub Drink Texas 200 Navarro, Suite 100 San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 224-1031 www.drinktexas.com Bar Durty Nelly’s Irish Pub 200 S Alamo San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 222-1400 www.durtynellspub.com Pub Esquire Tavern 155 E Commerce San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 222-2521 www.esquiretavern-sa.com Gastropub

Cut Our Coupon in back for savings that will have you coming back for more! www.charliewantsaburger.com

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The Friendly Spot 943 S Alamo San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 224-2337 www.thefriendlyspot.com Icehouse Howl at the Moon 111 W. Crockett St, Suite 201 San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 212-4695 www.howlatthemoon.com Piano Bar

The Local Bar 600 N Presa San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 267-9885 www.thelocalbarsa.com Bar Mad Dogs British Pub 123 Losoya, Suite 19 San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 222-0220 www.MadDogs.net Pub, Live Music the naked iguana lounge 421 East Commerce San Antonio, Texas 78205 (210) 226-8462 www.rioriocantina.com/ Naked_Iguana Margaritas, Well Drinks, & Beer 1919 1420 S Alamo San Antonio, TX 78204 (210) 227-1420 Bar SoHo Wine & Martini Bar 214 W Crockett San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 444-1000 www.sohomartinibar.com Bar Swig 111 W. Crocket St, Suite 205 San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 476-0005 www.swigmartini.com Martini Bar tex’s river walk sports bar 200 South Alamo San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 270-0786 www.palaciodelrio.com Sports Bar The Ticket 420 E. Houston San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 222-9722 www.ticketsportspub.com Sports Bar Waxy O’Connors 234 Riverwalk San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 229-9299 www.waxyoconnors.com Pub The Worm 123 Losoya, River Level San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 223-7266 facebook.com/TheWormTequilaBar Tequila Bar Zinc Bistro & Wine Bar 207 N Presa San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 224-2900 www.zincwine.com Wine Bar

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MUSIC The Noise Presents Between The Buried and Me 12/5, Sat @ 6pm Aztec Theatre

dance

Children’s Chorus of San Antonio Frost and Fire 12/6, Sun @ 7:30pm H-E-B Performance Hall at The Tobin

Ballet San Antonio The Nutcracker 12/4-6, Fri @ 7:30pm Sat @ 2pm & 7:30pm Sun @ 2pm 12/10-13, Thu-Fri @ 7:30pm Sat @ 2pm & 7:30pm Sun @ 2pm H-E-B Performance Hall at the Tobin Center

Conspirare Christmas 12/8, Tue @ 7:30pm H-E-B Performance Hall at the Tobin Center

Quenedit Ballet Nutcracker 12/12-13, Sat @ 7:30pm Sun @ 2pm Lila Cockrell Theater

An Evening with Machine Head 12/9, Wed @ 7pm Aztec Theatre

Arts San Antonio Presents The Nutcracker by Mejia Ballet International 12/18-20, Fri @ 7:30pm Sat @ 2pm & 7:30pm Sun @ 2pm Lila Cockrell Theater

KRTU 91.7FM Jazz at The Tobin Christian Scott 12/13, Sun @ 7pm Carlos Alvarez Studio Theatre at The Tobin Center Hinder 12/16, Wed @ 7pm Aztec Theatre San Antonio Symphony H-E-B Pops Holiday Pops 12/18-20, Fri-Sat @ 8pm Akiko Fujimoto, conductor Sun @ 2pm H-E-B Performance Hall at the Tobin Center Better Than Ezra 12/28, Mon @ 7pm Aztec Theatre

live theater Tobin Center Edge Series The Intergalactic Nemesis (touring) 12/12, Sat @ 4pm & 8pm Carlos Alvarez Studio Theater at the Tobin Center The Company Theater Scrooge on the Riverwalk!

12/19, Sat @ TBD Arneson River Theater Tobin Center Signature Series Presented by BMW of San Antonio Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer® The Musical (touring) 12/21-24, Mon @ 7pm Tue @ 2pm Wed @ 2pm & 7pm Thu @ 2pm H-E-B Performance Hall at the Tobin Center

comedy The Anthony Torino Experience 12/2-6, Wed-Thu & Sun @ 8:30pm Fri-Sat @ 8:30pm & 10:30pm Rivercenter Comedy Club Billy D. Washington 12/9-13, Wed-Thu & Sun @ 8:30pm Fri-Sat @ 8:30pm & 10:30pm Rivercenter Comedy Club Tim Young 12/16-20, Wed-Thu & Sun @ 8:30pm Fri-Sat @ 8:30pm & 10:30pm Rivercenter Comedy Club Chris Fonseca 12/25-27, Fri-Sat @ 8:30pm & 10:30pm Sun @ 8:30pm Rivercenter Comedy Club Willie Barcena 12/31, Thu @ 8pm & 10:15pm Rivercenter Comedy Club

EXHIBITIONS SAN ANTONIO MUSEUM OF ART 28 Chinese Now thru 1/3 Realms of Earth and Sky: Indian Painting from the 15th to the 19th Century Now thru 2/14

miscellaneous Spy: The Exhibit Now thru 5/31 Rivercenter

Ford Holiday Boat Caroling 12/2-20, nightly / 6:15-8:30pm River Walk

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Ford Fiesta de las Luminarias 12/4-20, nightly River Walk

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Tamales! At The Pearl 12/5, Sat @ 12pm The Pearl Complex H-E-B Free Cinema of the Plaza Elf 12/11, Fri @ 8pm River Walk Plaza at the Tobin Center Winter Arts & Crafts Show 12/11-13, Fri-Sun / 11am-11pm River Walk

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Briscoe Western Art Museum 210 W Market San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 299-4499 briscoemuseum.org

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city sightseeing double decker san antonio (210) 224-8687 city-sightseeingsanantonio.com

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Ford Caroling Nights with Santa Friday and Saturday, December 4 and 5th, 6-9pm Arneson River Theatre, River Walk Bring your camera and take your own photos with the “real” Santa.

This photo-op is free and open to the public. This photo op is early enough to take a family holiday portrait! Enjoy free holiday music and the famous River Walk Christmas lights shining 100,000 strong.

New this year is letter writing to Santa including a mailbox and “Believe-o-Meter. Amateur models will be showing the must-have holiday styles all courtesy of Macy’s and Toys R US will share the Fab15 Toys.

Ford Holiday Boat Caroling December 2-20, 6:15-8:15pm Throughout the 2 1/2 miles in the downtown area of the River Walk Five boats float on the river each night carrying a different group each hour performing live Christmas carols. More than 185 school, church, company, and civic choral groups participate each year. Joyous caroling fills the evening air along the San Antonio River Walk. Stroll on the banks of the river or sit outdoors in a restaurant to enjoy the caroling.

Ford Fiesta de las Luminarias December 4-6, 11-13, 18-20 At dusk, weather permitting Experience the holiday serenity of the River Walk as you stroll along the lush banks of the San Antonio River guided by more than 3,000 Luminarias. This century’s old tradition begins at dusk Friday, Saturday & Sunday only for three weekends in December. Luminarias are lit – weather permitting. Luminarias are a traditional Mexican Christmas lantern originally consisting of a candle set in sand inside a small paper bag.

Over 27,000 candles are burned each year. This event is not held if raining.

Winter Arts & Crafts Show December 11-13, 2015, approximately 10am-8pm River Walk Extension (close to San Antonio Convention & Rivercenter Mall) Vendors display and sell handmade merchandise along the San Antonio River Walk

Officially-licensed River Walk snowflake ornament available at: Wyndham San Antonio Riverwalk, Westin Riverwalk, El Tropicano Hotel, Courtyard Riverwalk and Embassy Suites Riverwalk

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“LIKE THE ICONS OF EGYPT, STONES & METALS CARRY THEIR OWN MYTHOLOGICAL VALUE. BUT LIKE THE LIFE OF EACH PERSON, EACH MATERIAL TAKES ITS OWN UNIQUE JOURNEY. I AM BUT A TURNING POINT IN THE PLOT OF MY OWN LIFE.”

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Q: A:

How do you tell if someone is from Texas?

Just give them a few minutes and they will tell you.

Texans are proud of their state, heritage and history and for good reason.

Interesting facts about Texas H The Heisman Trophy is named after John William Heisman, who was the first full time coach and athletic Director at Rice University in Houston, Texas.

H Sam Houston, one of the most famous Texans, was born in Virginia and served as the governor of Tennessee before coming to Texas.

After Texas won its’ independence from Mexico, he served as the first President of the Republic of Texas. Later, he served as a Senator from the State of Texas after annexation by the United States of America. He ended his political career as the Governor of the State of Texas.

H The first suspension bridge in the United States was the Waco Bridge. It was built in 1870 and is still in use today as a pedestrian bridge over the Brazos River.

H Texas is currently 261,797 square miles in size. This represents 7.4% of the nation’s total area. This is down from the original size, of the Republic of Texas, of 389,166 square miles. The original 13 colonies were only about 430,000 square miles.

H Texas’ largest county is Brewster County which encompasses 6,208 miles. This is larger than the states of Rhode Island, Delaware and Connecticut and slightly smaller than the state of Hawaii.

December

Important dates in the history of Texas for the month of December.

December 8, 1775

The stone church at Mission Concepcion, part of the World Heritage Missions located in San Antonio, was dedicated. The mission was originally founded as Nuestra Senora de la Purisima Concepcion de los Hainais in 1716, in East Texas.

December 27, 1836

Stephen F. Austin died at the age of forty-three. Austin, The Capital of Texas, was named after him.

December 14, 1837

The Republic of Texas established the Board of Medical Censors, a forerunner of the Board of Medical Examiners, for the purpose of granting licenses to practice medicine and surgery in the Republic.

December 10, 1838

Mirabeau Buonaparte Lamar was inaugurated as the second President of the Republic of Texas. Though he had mixed success as President, he established an education endowment calling for the establishment of public lands to be used for public schools and two Universities.

December 29, 1845

The United States Congress voted to annex the State of Texas. In February, 1846 President Anson Jones, of the Republic of Texas, handed control of the new state government to Governor James Pinckney Henderson.

These fun and interesting facts are provided courtesy of The Republic of Texas Restaurant celebrating 40 years on the San Antonio River Walk.

Visit their restaurant and use this interesting trivia to earn your Republic of Texas Citizenship certificate.

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Guide to San Antonio & the River Walk

GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS MUSEUM TOMB RIDER 3D RIPLEY’S HAUNTED ADVENTURE Experience the best Alamo Plaza has to offer. See the Amazing Book come to life in the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS MUSEUM! Adventure Seekers... this one’s for you - TOMB RIDER 3D, a Journey down into the tomb of Anubis for an action-packed adventure you won’t soon forget! For the fearless, we dare you to visit RIPLEY’S HAUNTED ADVENTURE. This multi-million dollar haunted house includes special effects, live actors and animatronics that are sure to leave you thrilled from the moment you enter until the time you escape!. Open Daily at 10:00 a.m.

Directly across from the Alamo • (210) 226-2828 www.AlamoPlazaAttractions.com The Amazing Mirror Maze— A 4D Experience San Antonio’s newest attractions are located across from the Alamo! Ultimate Mirror Maze Challenge – a unique, eyepopping experience

that is fun for any age. Explore endless hallways and thousands of mirrors as you try to find the end and go back again – it is never the same experience twice. Can you find your way out of a maze composed entirely out of mirrors?

The Vault Laser Challenge – It is a Mission Impossible themed game. A state of the art laser alarm system, your challenge is to make it through without setting off any of the lasers. Will you make it on our top 10 list? Hours of Operation: Open Daily at 10AM (210) 224-2288 • www.amazingmazes.com Briscoe Western Art Museum The Briscoe Western Art Museum features nine galleries spread across three floors featuring art in the form of artifacts, paintings, and sculptures.

Video interviews with artists, collectors, and others can be found throughout. Collection highlights include fine saddles and spurs; pieces from the Spanish colonial era; Pancho Villa’s last known saddle; diorama of the Alamo; and Santa Anna’s sword. The adjacent Jack Guenther Pavilion serves as an event space and visitors can enjoy the lush Sculpture Garden during Museum hours.

AngelBuys.com – the best discounts on local hotels, restaurants and attractions.

Buckhorn Saloon & Texas Ranger Museum The Buckhorn Saloon & Museum is proud to welcome a new generation of visitors. San Antonio’s oldest Saloon has recently completed a major renovation. Explore the remodeled animal halls and prepare yourself for a Texas-sized adventure!

Practice your sharp shooting skills in our Shooting Gallery and see hundreds of handguns, badges and photographs from famous rangers in The Texas Ranger Museum. Open daily at 10AM. (210) 2474000 www.buckhormuseum.com The Edward Steves Homestead This elegant mansion, located in the King William neighborhood, was built in 1876 for the founder of San Antonio’s first lumber company. The Homestead offers visitors the rare opportunity to imagine living the lifestyle of German settlers of this era. Contact: The Edward Steves Homestead 509 King William (210)-225-5924 www.saconservation.org La Villita A Historic Arts Village since 1939. More galleries & shops in one square block than anywhere else in San Antonio. Unique art by local & regional artists featuring oil paintings, sculpture, watercolors, metal art, rock art, textiles, copper work, pottery, jewelry, stained glass & regional folk art. La Villita is a cluster of small buildings in downtown San Antonio. Once a residential district beginning in the late 1700’s, the area now houses specialty shops filled with unique gifts, restaurants, and beautiful plazas. In 1939 Mayor Maury Maverick spearheaded a project to

Some things are not to be missed.

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SeaWorld of San Antonio This year, SeaWorld of San Antonio enjoys a Sea of Surprises during SeaWorld’s 50th Celebration with new interactive pathway experiences, more upclose animal encounters and the Surprise Squad, treating guests with prizes and special experiences every day. Plus, enjoy thrilling rides, animal attractions and our newest attraction, Roa’s Aviary, at Aquatica, SeaWorld’s Waterpark.

establish La Villita as an area for arts and crafts with the help of Works Progress Association funding in the early 1940’s. La Villita is also famous for the many festivals that take place here year-round including the world famous A Night in Old San Antonio. For more information, visit us at www. lavillita.com or call us at (210) 207-8614 LOUIS TUSSAUD’S WAX WORKS Features over 200 life-like wax figures in themed settings of Hollywood,History, Children’s Land of Make Believe, Heroes of the Lone Star, Horror, Heroes of Mexico, Passion of Christ and much more!

SPLASHTOWN Splashtown is 20 acres of Family Waterpark Fun featuring 38 water slides, 1/2 million gallon Wave Pool, 1/4 mile long Siesta Del Rio and for our smaller guests the all new Splash Island featuring a 4 story ride complex with 6 slides, 500 gallon tidal wave, 50’ dancing waters, tipping buckets and 2 kiddie pools. Also the Crystal Falls activity pool featuring slides, lily pads and water basketball!

Guests will also enjoy the sand beach volleyball and water volleyball! Splashtown offers a variety of tasty foods, snacks and beverages for your enjoyment. Splashtown is conveniently located just 3 minutes North of Downtown on IH 35 at the Splashtown Exit, and always offers Free Parking.

For rates, hours and special events, surf on over to SplashtownSA.com.

RIPLEY’S BELIEVE IT OR NOT! Odditorium is one of the newest, largest and most i nteractive in the United States featuring over 500 unique one-of-a-kind exhibits on three floors.

RIPLEY’S MOVING THEATER 4D— Cutting edge technology and incredible six channel digital surround sound. Ride the movie and experience every bump, dip and turn! State-of-theart motion simulator! Get your hand cast in wax at our wax hand booth! Take a photo of yourself in a themed setting! Shop in our cargo hold gift shop for unique, unusual gifts. Snack bar and arcade on premises. Ripley’s outdoor patio can accomodate up to 250 people. 301 Alamo Plaza (corner of Alamo Plaza and Crockett Street) • 210-224-9299 • www. sanantonio.ripleys.com

Tower of the Americas The Tower of the Americas offers the most breathtaking view of the Alamo City - from 750 feet high! Visitors can enjoy fine dining at the Chart House revolving restaurant or enjoy the scenery from the Flags Over Texas observation deck while learning about the history of Texas The Tower of the Americas’ newest addition is the Skies Over Texas 4-D theater ride that will stimulate all your senses as you see, hear, and feel all Texas has to offer. 600 Hemisfair Park • (210) 223-3101 www.

TowerOfTheAmericas.com

Natural Bridge Caverns Natural Bridge Caverns is so much more than one of the most treasured natural attractions Texas has to offer. This beautiful and historical cavern system offers an experience that is high energy, educational, fun and family oriented. Whether you are a first timer, an avid caver or someone in between, Natural Bridge Caverns awaits with a once in a lifetime experience you’ll never forget.

26495 Natural Bridge Cavern Road • Natural Bridge Caverns, TX 78266 (210) 651-6101 • www.naturalbridgecaverns.com

ENTERTAINMENT Coyote Ugly Saloon The most famous bar on the planet with a spectacular view of the river from an outside patio. We offer food until 7pm and happy hour drinks from 4pm 8pm. Available for all party needs. Hours: Mon - Sun 11am - 2am (210) 465-8459 • 409 E Commerce.

Howl at the Moon Live nightly entertainment with dueling baby grand pianos, today’s popular songs, parodies and audience participations. Come early to enjoy the evening festivities and imbibe your favorite libations. Always guaranteed to have a very amusing time. Reservation packages are available.

Please call (210) 212 - 4770 to book yours. Hours: Sun-Thurs: 7pm-2am • Fri: 5pm-2am Sat: 6pm-2am • (210) 212-4695 111 Crockett St. West, Ste. 201 Mad Dogs British Pub Indulge in servings of cool refreshments, delicious fare and energetic entertainment all wrapped in lavish servings of fun. During the day, breathe in spectacular views from our tropical terrace, while sipping on award winning margaritas and watching the river flow by. Later, party on with non-stop entertainment from ‘the pub that thinks it’s a club’, with nightly action featuring live bands, DJ’s and a daringly different karaoke crew. (210) 222-0220 123 Losoya Street Suite 19 • www.MadDogs.net

FOOD & DRINK Barriba Cantina The Barriba Cantina located above the famous County Line Barbeque is open from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. seven days a week, featuring Mexican street food that is available until closing time, along with an endless list of handmade seasonal cocktails. Barriba also offers live local music seven days a week, from 10 p.m. – 2 a.m., AND during the day on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. There is no cover charge for the music. The restaurant and bar for Barriba Cantina is located on the street level with balconies

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Guide to San Antonio & the River Walk continued and patios overlooking the River Walk. The top floor contains a large meeting space with balconies and patios overlooking the River Walk, and the covered outdoor patio with view of San Antonio’s downtown skyline and the river. 111 W Crocket Street • 210228-9876 www.barribacantina.com Bella On the River Bella is an independent and locally-owned restaurant on the River Walk featuring Southern European, mostly Mediterranean food. Food. Chef Sean Fletcher’s menu features the signature Eggplant Josephine, Fresh Mussels, Carpaccio, Antipasto, Frito Misto, Fresh Salads, Seafood Paella, Texas Red Fish, Pasta, Lamb, Duck, Steak, Tournedos Rossini, Salted Caramel Ice Cream and Virginia’s Pistachio Cake.

The Bella Bar features Prosecco and Port Cocktails, Sangria, Ports and Sherry, ice cold Beer, over twenty Wines-by-the-Glass, and a gently-priced and wellpaired Wine List. Atmosphere. Bella’s small, intimate dining room is one of the most unique and special on the River Walk. It’s like walking into a small Spanish bistro or Tuscan grotto, with its natural limestone rock walls, candle-lit tables, and casual, cozy, and comfortable atmosphere. Service. Bella’s service staff is friendly, accommodating, and knowledgeable, with a “we’re really glad you’re here” attitude. Dinner: Monday – Saturday 5 - 10pm|Closed Sunday. Bella On the River, 106 River Walk|210-404-2355|www. bellaontheriver.com/”www.bellaontheriver.com Reservations Strongly Encouraged biga on the banks Chef Bruce Auden’s award winning Biga on the Banks sits above a tree lined bend of the River and within easy walking distance of all hotels and the convention center. Fine dining does not mean fussy at Biga the ambiance is definitely upscale but relaxed- San Antonio style. Serving dinner nightly with a daily changing menu to highlight the bounty of the season and the State, usually featuring beef, seafood and wild game options, Sticky toffee pudding for dessert is a must. Extensive wine list and hand crafted cocktails. Private event

rooms with views and terraces. Reservations recommended www.biga.com. 210.225.0722 203 S St Marys at Market Boudro’s on the River Walk Paris has the romantic Left Bank. The River Walk has Boudro’s. Enjoy guacamole prepared tableside, house smoked shrimp and gulf crab enchiladas and more. Finish with a trio of summer sorbets and a fine cognac. River barge dining available by reservation. Sun.-Thurs. 11am-11pm, Fri.-Sat. 11am-midnight (210) 210 224-8484 • 421 East Commerce www.boudros.com Cafe Olé The ultimate: beef, chicken or shrimp fajitas served on a sizzling skillet with all the traditional condiments. Flavorful quesadillas, enchiladas, chicken Acapulco, fried ice cream, and awardwinning margaritas. Hours: Sun.-Thurs. 11am10:30pm • Fri-Sat: 11am-12am. • 527 River Walk (210) 223-2939 Casa Rio San Antonio-style Mexican food. Serving on the banks of the River Walk since 1946. Dinner boat parties and banquet facilities available.

Hours: Daily: 11am-11pm (210) 225-6718 • 430 E. Commerce • www.casa-rio.com Charlie Wants a Burger Sports Bar Charlie Wants a Burger Sports Bar is a sports bar that’s unique to the River Walk. Dishing up homemade American food, we’re family-friendly and dogs are welcome on our outdoor patio.

Handcrafted margaritas, draft beer and more.

Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Happy Hour 2 – 6 daily. 223 Losoya on the River Walk • 210-227-0864 www.charliewantsaburger.com Chart House at the Tower of the Americas With its carefully crafted menus, impeccable service, and a 360-degree revolving vista offering guests the most magnificent views of the Alamo City, the

Chart House restaurant at Tower of the Americas is in a class by itself. Enjoy our award-winning menu featuring top of the catch seafood, succulent steaksand decadent desserts. 600 Hemisfair Park • (210) 223-3101 County Line Barbecue Serving up the biggest, leanest, most consistently delicious barbeque in San Antonio for over 30 years. On the scenic Riverwalk in the South Bank Complex (next to The Hard Rock), The County Line is a great place to enjoy an ice cold beer or a frosty margarita at the open-air bar. Inside the funky Texas roadhouse atmosphere and friendly service will make you feel like you’ve wandered out into the Texas Hill Country. Private Party Barges are also available. At the County Line they’ll tell you its barbeque so good you’ll want to “Get it all over ya’!” Hours: Open Daily 11am (210) 229-1941 • 111 West Crockett.

Dick’s Last Resort This is the joint your mama warned you about. Dick’s serves up buckets of barbecued ribs, chicken, catfish, shrimp and crab legs. Platters include steaks, crabby cakes, salmon and even salads for the wimpy eater.

Lunch includes sandwiches, salads and buckets of good food. The wait staff is irreverent by design, and the decor is local garage-sale stuff. Seventy-four kinds of beer. Live music, no cover, no dress code and definitely no class. Billed as “The Rowdy of the River.” Admission: None • Hours: Daily, 11am-2am (210) 224-0026 • 406 Navarro St. Durty Nelly’s Irish Pub Sing along to your favorite songs with one of our crowd pleasing piano players. Established in 1974, Durty Nelly’s features imported and domestic pints as well as a full bar. Fish & Chips, Grilled Reuben’s & Capt. Robbie’s Fried Shrimp Basket served until 7:00pm with an appetizer menu served until 11:00pm nightly. You haven’t been to San Antonio until you visit World Famous Durty Nelly’s Irish Pub Durty Nelly’s is located on the River Walk at the Hilton Palacio del Rio Hotel.

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Located on the River Walk, the Briscoe Western Art Museum’s historic 1930s art deco/neoclassical building houses nine galleries on three levels. Highlights include Pancho Villa’s saddle, a diorama of the Alamo, an authentic Chuck Wagon, and works by Frederic Remington and Taos Society of Artists.

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Situated along the city’s famous Riverwalk area, we have three floors of patios where you can be on the lookout for the slow moving tourist boats below.

Inside you’ll find gourmet meals in hefty servings, so huge you can cut ‘em with a Bowie knife, and our collection of rock ‘n’ roll memorabilia is big enough to fill a Spanish mission. So stop battling those hunger pangs and march ondown to the Hard Rock Cafe San Antonio. 111 W. Crockett St. • 210-2247625 www.hardrock.com Iron Cactus A great place to relax along the Riverwalk. With our swanky Agave Room bar enjoy tasting one of over 80 differenttequilas or feast on extraordinary Mexican food in our contemporary dining room.

Watch the boats go by with the family on our beautiful Patio or join us for a Tequila Dinner Cruise.

With private party rooms, we have something for everyone! The Iron Cactus is the destination for fine Mexican cuisine on the River! 200 River Walk • San Antonio, Texas 78205 (210) 224-9835 www. ironcactus.com Landry’s Seafood House Landry’s Seafood House echoes the sights, sounds and sensations of a 1940’s seafood house, with its classic, fresh seafood and spectacular scenery.

The mouthwatering menu offers the very best from irresistible appetizers like oyster-bar trash (a delicious combination of blackened shrimp and crabmeat) to fresh salads and their world famous seafood specialties, such as freshly prepared Gulf Snapper, Stuffed Flounder and Shrimp Fresca. For those who desire non-seafarer, Landry’s offers tempting steaks and chicken delicacies. Open Daily.

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Lone Star Café The only authentic Texas-style steakhouse on the River Walk. Texas-sized steaks, chicken-fried steak, baked potatoes and onion rings served with your favorite Texas beer or wine. Daily specials. Private party room available. Hours: Sun.-Thurs. 11 a.m.10:30 p.m. • Fri.-Sat. 11a.m.-11:30 p.m. (210) 2239374 • 237 Losoya Mi Tierra Since 1941, a lively, family-owned Mexican restaurant in the heart of Market Square. Open 24 hours a day with live Mariachi music nightly.

On-site bakery sells fresh Mexican pastries and candies. (210) 225-1262 • 218 Produce Row Michelino’s Enjoy authentic tastes of Italy’s country kitchen.

Italian specialties, pasta and pizza made from the freshest poultry, beef and seafood are complemented by flavorful sauces, tantalizing desserts and superb, yet affordable wine selections.

Hours: Sun-Thur: 11am-11pm Fri-Sat: 11am-12am • (210) 223-2939 • Fax: (210) 224-8209 521 River Walk Paesanos River Walk Classic Mediterranean and contemporary Italian dining on the San Antonio River Walk. Whatever your inspiration, your guests will enjoy the comfortable contemporary ambience at our unique enclave at the bend in the River Walk. Paesanos River Walk breaks the boundaries of traditional Italian cuisine to explore modern Mediterranean specialties. Enjoy the legendary Shrimp Paesano or Oven-Baked Pizzas piled high with grilled chicken and artichokes, or venture forth to Lemon Peppered Salmon or to our tempting Daily Specials. Choose from inside or terrace seating and enjoy views of the famed San Antonio River Walk. Enjoy a selection from one of the River’s most impressive wine lists, perfectly paired to complement your meal. 111 W. Crocket #100 • San Antonio, Texas 78205 (210) 227-2782 • paesanosriverwalk.com

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Pico de Gallo Serving authentic Mexican fare popular with tourists and locals alike. Mariachi music on the patio, piano in the dining room. Hours: Mon-Thur: 7am-10pm • Fri-Sat: 7am- 2pm Sun: 8am-10pm • (210) 225-6060 • 111 S. Leona St. PizzaRita’s At PizzaRita’s we combine classic old world Italian flavors with our signature blend of cheese and premium meats, to create authentic mouth watering handmade pizzas. Whether you are in the mood for pizza or a gourmet sub, PizzaRita’s has something for every taste bud. We are located on Crocket St. directly above Ritas on the River. Come by and see us for some delicious fresh food on the quick! 245 E. Commerce #200 San Antonio, Texas 78205 • (210) 293-7482 • pizzaritas.com Pat O’Brien’s San Antonio Pat O’s Courtyard Restaurant offers a unique dining experience as only Pat O’Brien’s can provide. Rain or shine, we offer outdoor dining in a lush, tropical garden. Complete with trees, indigenous foliage, shade umbrellas, and its own Flaming Fountain, the Courtyard is a memorable experience for the whole family. The Menu has something for everyone, including several New Orleans favorites for those with a sense of adventure. To compliment your visit, Pat O’s Courtyard has a full bar, complete with our trademark Specialty drinks, including the Hurricane. The friendly wait staff is always available to help with your selection if you find the choices too overwhelming! Whether searching for a romantic evening under the stars, a fun night out with friends, or an afternoon meal with the kids, Pat O’s Courtyard Restaurant is ready to serve your needs! When a special occasion comes up, Pat O’s Courtyardis available for Private Parties. Hours: Mon-Sun: 11 am-2 am • (210) 220-1076 121 Alamo Plaza • www.

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Guide to San Antonio & the River Walk continued The Original Mexican Restaurant The Original Mexican Restaurant offers San Antonio style Tex-Mex specialties and beverages on a large patio with riverside seating, in a festive dining room or at a lively bar. OPEN 24/7 FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE! Breakfast available from 2 am to noon. Hours: 24-hour hospitality! (210) 224-9951 • 528 Riverwalk Rainforest Cafe - RiverWalk You don’t have to travel far to dine in a tropical rain forest atmosphere. Our menu includes a variety of specialty items from seafood, beef and chicken topastas, sandwiches and pizza. Younger guests can enjoy items from our exciting kids’ menu!

OurSparkling VOLCANO lights up any meal! Plus, pick up special souvenirs from your visit. Rainforest Cafe, A WILD PLACE TO SHOP AND EAT! (210) 2776300 • 110 E. Crockett Street The Republic of Texas Restaurant Texas-style restaurant that tempts tourists with delectable food and scrumptious drinks. Don’t leave without trying the 46-ounce margarita. Southweststyle cuisine is served at this hot spot on the River.

Just look for the Texas-colored umbrellas. Hours: Mon-Sun: 11am-2am, Sat: 9am-2am (210) 226-6256 • 429 E Commerce Rio Rio Cantina Rio Rio Cantina, where California Tex-Mex is the specialty--The best of all that “Mexican” food has to offer. Rio Rio is a colorful fiesta of freshness and that South-of- the-Border flavor, in portions so generous guests often gasp when their order arrives. Dine San Antonio style and start off with Rio’s signature margarita to lift your spirits. Try the Enchiladas Suizas, the Beef and Chicken Fajitas, or the Queso Flameado. If you want a little bit of everything, go for the Botana Grande, a sampling of several Rio Rio items. 421 E. Commerce • San Antonio, Texas 78205 (210) 226-8462 • Fax: 210-226-8443 www. rioriocantina.com

Rita’s Rita’s on the River is a Tex-Mex and margarita bar locally owned and operated that specializes in cold drinks and hot food. Enjoy your cold beverage in the atmosphere of good music or appreciating the outdoors by the river on our patio. If you’re an early bird, come and enjoy breakfast from 9:00-11:00 AM Saturdays and Sundays. You will come for the food but stay for the ‘ritas. 245 E. Commerce Suite #100 • San Antonio, Texas 78205 (210) 227-7482 • www.ritasontheriver.com Schilo’s German and American deli favorites since 1917.

House specialties include homemade root beer, split pea soup, bratwurst, Reuben sandwiches, wienerschnitzel and cheesecake. Hours: Mon-Sat: 7am-8:30pm (210) 223-6692 • 424 E. Commerce. www.schilos.com Saltgrass Steak House For campfire style Texas fare, head to Saltgrass Steak House – the original Texas Steakhouse serving Certified Angus Beef® steaks. Entrées include Pat’s Ribeye, Maudeen’s Center Cut Filet, Gulf Coast Steak and Shrimp, Chicken Fried Steak and BBQ Baby Back Ribs. If you can,leave room for Saltgrass’ homemade Two-Fork Cheesecake. All breads, dressings, soups and desserts are made from scratch daily. Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. Spacious banquet room at Riverwalk location, seats 120 people. Great view, air conditioned, groups welcome! www. saltgrass.com

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17 Menger Hotel 24 El Tropicano Riverwalk Hotel 43 Marriott Plaza San Antonio miscellaneous 34 CitySightseeing Double Decker Tour 38 USO 59 Alamo Double Decker Trolley Tours/

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Local Holiday Traditions

By Susan Yerkes

When it comes to local holiday traditions, there’s simply no place like San Antonio. Starting in December, downtown becomes an winter wonderland, minus the snow.

While much of the country shivers under a blanket of cold, the Alamo City’s warm climate brings thousands of visitors to enjoy a bountiful feast of festivity, featuring colorfully diverse traditions and cultures.

Throughout December, The sounds of the holidays enhance the River Walk experience, too. Each night from December 2nd through the 20th, river barges carrying musicians from more than 185 schools, churches and choral groups ply the half mile downtown stretch of the river, spreading cheer as they go. December 4th and 5th, 6 to 9pm, the “real” Santa Claus will visit the River Walk to pose for free family photo-ops.

Tamales, from succulent meat and vegetable varieties to sweet dessert tamales (even chocolate ones!) are a favorite traditional food for the holidays in San Antonio. You’ll find them on the menus of many River Walk establishments. There’s a special treat in store December 5th, when the Pearl complex on the River Walk’s Museum Reach, home of the San Antonio branch of the Culinary Institute of America, holds its annual free “Tamales!” festival. More than 40 vendors will be on hand with every kind of tamale imaginable, as well as other traditional holiday foods, from churros (a deepfried, sugary Mexican pastry) to rich Mexican hot chocolate.

The River Walk is also home to one of the nation’s most picturesque Chanukah celebrations December 13th marks the 17th annual Chanukah on the River!, sponsored by Chabad Lubavitch of South Texas’ Center for Jewish Life and Learning, along with community synagogues and Jewish organizations. You don’t have to be Jewish to love this festive occasion.

This year, December 13th is the eighth and final night of the Jewish Festival of Lights which celebrates the victory of a small, outnumbered band of Maccabees over Greeks who occupied the Holy Land in the 2nd Century B.C., and the liberation of the Temple, where an eight-branched menorah miraculously burned for eight nights. The family fun kicks-off with a Chanukah Wonderland in the riverside La Villita area, with kosher food, a Dreidel Moonbounce, raffles, menorah making, and face-painting.

Menorah River Cruises depart from the Arneson River Theater from 3 to 4 p.m. followed by a free concert by the renowned American-Israeli rock band Mosav and a traditional menorah-lighting ceremony from 4:15 to 5:30 p.m.

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Posada, a re-enactment of the Biblical account of Joseph and Mary’s search for lodgings in Bethlehem. The procession begins at 6 p.m. at Milam Park and concludes at San Fernando Cathedral, the historic 18th entry cathedral at the center of the city. Linger in front of the cathedral afterwards for the amazing free sound-and-light show “San Antonio: The Saga,” projected directly on the cathedral’s majestic façade at 9:30 and 10 p.m. (You can also see “The Saga”at 9, 9:30 and 10 p.m. every Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday night at 9, 9:30 and 10 p.m. throughout the holidays, except for December 11th).

If you’re in town for the New Year, you’re in for another special treat­—New Year’s Eve is one of the liveliest nights around. A recent travel & leisure magazine poll ranked San Antonio as one of the top New Year’s destinations in the nation. Celebrate San Antonio, a massive free downtown festival and fireworks extravaganza, draws over 200,000 people downtown each year. www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com

And this year there’s more excitement on the River Walk­—the big annual Pep Rally for the January 2nd Valero Alamo Bowl football game that afternoon. The event brings high school and college bands, cheerleaders and head coaches to the Arneson River Theater for a rousing show of spirit, with players from both teams on river barges in front of the outdoor stage.

Downtown hotels and restaurants offer a host of traditional New Year’s Eve options, from elaborate parties to quiet suppers. Whatever you choose, make sure to make your way outside in time to mingle with the crowds that fill the downtown streets for Celebrate San Antonio. Check out the free entertainment and help welcome the New Year with the massive fireworks display over HemisFair Park’s Tower of the Americas.

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FOOD & DRINK /////////////////////// CASUAL Restaurant Gwendolyn 152 East Pecan Street #100 San Antono, TX 78205 (210) 222-1849 restaurantgwendolyn.com American Arcade Midtown Kitchen 303 Pearl Parkway San Antonio, TX 78215 (210) 369-9664 www.arcademk.com American Guenther House Restaurant 205 E. Guenther San Antonio, TX 78204 (210) 227-1061 www.guentherhouse.com Breakfast & Lunch Cured 306 Pearl Parkway San Antonio, TX 78215 (210) 314-3929 www.curedatpearl.com Charcuterie

Houston Street Bistro 204 E. Houston San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 476-8600 houstonstreetbistro.com American

Sushi Zushi 203 S. St. Mary’s San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 472-2900 www.sushizushi.com Sushi La Margarita 800 Dolorosa San Antonio, TX 78207 (210) 227-7140 www.lamargarita.com Mexican

Green Vegetarian Cuisine 200 East Grayson #120 San Antonio, TX 78215 (210) 320-5865 www.eatatgreen.com Vegetarian The Monterey 1127 South St. Mary’s St. San Antonio, TX 78210 (210) 745-2581 www.themontereysa.com Eclectic

El Mirador 722 South St. Mary’s St San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 225-9444 elmiradorrestaurant.com Mexican

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Hooters 849 E. Commerce San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 229-9464 www.hooters.com Sports Bar

Rosario’s 910 South Alamo San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 225-1806 www.rosariossa.com Mexican

The Granary 602 Avenue A San Antonio, TX 78215 (210) 228-0124 www.thegranarysa.com Barbeque

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The Little Aussie Bakery & Café 3610 Avenue B San Antonion, TX 78209 (210) 826-7877 thelittleaussiebakery.com Bakery/Café

DENNY’S 903 E. Commerce San Antonio, TX 78205 210 223 4321 www.dennys.com American 24 hours

Pat O’Brien’s 121 Alamo Plaza San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 220-1076 www.patobriens.com Cajun/New Orleans

Lulu’s Bakery & Café 918 N. Main San Antonio, TX 78212 (210) 222-9422 lulusbakeryandcafe.com Bakery/Café

Luciano Ristorante 849 E. Commerce San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 223-0500 lucianorestaurants.com Italian

Fuddruckers 115 Alamo Plaza San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 223-9944 www.fuddruckers.com Burgers

Sazo’s Latin Grill 101 Bowie St. San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 554-6180 www.sazoslatingrill.com Latin American

La Villita Café 418 Villita St. #900 San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 223-4700 www.lavillitacafe.com Café

Mi Tierra 218 Produce Row San Antonio TX 78207 (210) 225-1262 www, mitierracafe.com Mexican

Schilo’s 424 E. Commerce San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 223-6692 www.schilos.com Deli

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Texas de Brazil 313 E. Houston San Antonio., TX 78205 (210) 299-1600 www.texasdebrazil.com Brazilian Steakhouse

PizzaRita’s 245 E. Commerce San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 293-7482 www.pizzaritas.com Italian

Bliss 926 South Presa San Antonio, TX 78210 (210) 225-2547 www.foodisbliss.com American

Mexican Manhattan 110 Soledad San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 223-3913 mexicanmanhattan.com Mexican

FINE DINING Azuca Nuevo Latino 713 South Alamo San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 225-5550 www.azuca.net Latin American chart house Tower of the Americas 739 East Cesar E. Chavez Blvd San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 223-3101 toweroftheamericas.com Seafood/Steakhouse Saveurs 209 209 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 639-3165 French/American

Boiler House 312 Pearl Parkway San Antonio, TX 78215 (210) 354-4644 www.boilerhousesa.com American La Frite Belgian Bistro 728 South Alamo San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 224-7555 www.lafritesa.com Belgian Feast 1024 South Alamo San Antonio, TX 78210 (210) 354-1024 www.feastsa.com Small Plates Toscana Ristorante 301 E. Houston San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 222-2865 toscanaristorantes.com Italian

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Morton’s The Steakhouse 300 E. Crockett San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 228-0700 www.mortons.com Steakhouse

Kings X 206 Alamo Plaza San Antonio, TX 78205 210-226-7000 www.kingsx.com Antique Soldier Collectibles

Bohanan’s Prime Steaks & Seafood 219 E. Houston San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 472-2600 www.bohanans.com Steakhouse/Seafood

Garcia Art Glass, 715 South Alamo San Antonio, Texas 78205, 210-223-1400, www.garciaartglass. com

The Palm 233 E. Houston San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 226-7256 www.thepalm.com Steakhouse/Seafood Oro 705 E. Houston San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 244-0146 emilymorganhotel.com

Del Sol of San Antonio 321 Alamo Plaza San Antonio, TX 78205 210-231-0900 www.delsol.com Clothing 6 Paris Hatters

119 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78205 210-223-3453 www.parishatters.com Cowboy Hats Marti’s 310 West Commerce San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 223-9100 www.martis.com Fine Mexican Gifts Casa Salazar 216 E. Houston San Antonio, 78205 210-472-2272 themajestic.com/casa Fine Mexican Imports

Flag World 849 E. Commerce San Antonio, TX, 78205 210-229-1935 Flags

De Jeunes Jewelry 123 Losoya San Antonio, TX 78205 210-222-2427 Jewelry

Five & Dime General Store 101 Alamo Plaza San Antonio, TX 78205 210-233-0166 fiveanddimegs.com General Merchandise

Classic Old Time Photos 123 Alamo Plaza San Antonio, TX 78205 210-475-9899 Photos

Texas Accent General Store 803 S. Zarzamora San Antonio, TX 78207 210-435-2446 General Merchandise Walgreens 300 E. Houston San Antonio, TX 78205 210-424-3462 www.walgreens.com General Merchandise and Pharmacy

Alamo Plaza Shirts 325 Alamo Plaza San Antonio, TX 78205 210-223-2347 Shirts 77T’s Souvenirs & T-Shirts 207 Alamo Plaza San Antonio, TX 78205 210-549-1279 www.77tshirts.com T-Shirts

El Mercado 514 W. Commerce Gallery Vetro San Antonio, TX 78207 Creative Artglass 210-207-8600 250 E. Houston www.sanantonio.gov/ San Antonio, TX 78205 marketsquare 210-354-0001 Traditional Mexican Glass Art, Jewelry, Gifts Market Penners Downtown 311 W. Commerce San Antonio, TX 78205 210-226-2487 www.pennersinc.com Iconic Men’s Clothing Store

TPJ Gift Shop 849 E. Commerce #673 San Antonio, TX 78205 210-212-9066

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Light Up Downtown - Mayor Ivy R. Taylor’s holiday contest

attracts approximately 100 businesses downtown to decorate their storefront and/or exterior of their building and you get to vote for the winner: www.lightupdowntownsa.com FREE

Museum Reach - From the Pearl to El Tropicano hotel the water,

trees, bridges and businesses along the Museum Reach (north of downtown) of the River Walk will shine bright beginning December 4th. This is the inaugural year – don’t miss it. FREE

Windcrest Neighborhood - Nicknamed the city of lights, the community of Windcrest has featured an annual light display since the 1950’s. Located northeast of downtown the light show begins December 15th and is best viewed from a car while driving slowly through the neighborhood. FREE

Light The Way - The beautiful University of the Incarnate Word college campus is strewn with trees and each year they are covered with nearly a million twinkling Christmas lights that will stay illuminated through January 6th. www.uiw.edu/lighttheway/ Located less than 10 minutes from downtown-it is a lovely place to stroll.

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million lights along 2 miles of scenic ranchland looks like? Wonder no more because you can enjoy this dazzling display through December 27th. Admission is $27 per car. sanantoniochristmaslightsfest.com

kind of holiday lights—Fireworks! 4 stages of live music, 50 food booths and family activities make this FREE event a lot of fun. South Alamo between Cesar Chavez & Market streets, Hemisfair Park and La Villita.

million colorful lights, a 60-ft. Christmas tree and a new skating rink.

A choreographed light show is a spectacle not to be missed. The park features holiday snacks and special holiday gift shops. www. sixflags.com/fiestatexas.

featuring one mile of holiday scenes with over a million lights, a 50 ft. tree and over 100 displays and animations. The Ranch is located 30 minutes east of the River Walk in the town of New Braunfels. Go to https://santasranch.net/ for directions and prices.

Festival of Lights - Chanukah, the festival of lights, will be

celebrated on the River Walk on December 13th from 1-4:30pm at Arneson River Theatre and La Villita Maverick Plaza. Enjoy a Menorah river cruise, carnival, crafts, and a free concert. For more information: www.chanukahontheriver.com

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Dos Carolinas 303 Pearl parkway San Antonio, TX 78215 (210) 224-7000 www.doscarolinas.com Custom Handmade Guayaberas Garcia Art Glass 715 South Alamo San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 223-1400 www.garciaartglass Hand Blown Glass

Melissa Guerra 303 Pearl Parkway #104 San Antonio, TX 78215 (210) 293-3983 www.melissaguerra.com Latin Kitchen Market

San Angel Folk Art 110 Blue Star San Antonio, TX 78204 (210) 226-6688 www.sanangelfolkart.com Mexican Cultural Arts

The Twig Book Shop 306 Pearl Parkway #106 San Antonio, TX 78215 (210) 826-6411 thetwig.indiebound.com Locally Owned Book Store

Tienda La Garza 110 Broadway, Suite 100 San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 222-2133 Mexican Folk Art, Books and Apparel

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music First Fine Arts Series UTSA Chamber Singers 12/1, Tue @ 3pm First Baptist Church Jennifer Nettles 12/5, Sat @ 8pm Majestic Theatre Musical Bridges Around The World Troika 12/6, Sun @ 6:30pm San Fernando Cathedral

North Park Lexus Majestic Broadway Series The Book of Mormon (touring) 12/15-20, Tue-Thu @ 7:30pm Fri @ 8pm Sat @ 2pm & 8pm Sun @ 2pm & 7:30pm Majestic Theatre

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BLUE STAR CONTEMPORARY ART MUSEUM Territory Featuring Jeffrey Brosk Now thru 1/8 INSTITUTE OF TEXAN CULTURES Los Tejanos Now on view

Moscow Ballet’s Sikhs: Legacy of the Punjab Great Russian Nutcracker Now thru 1/3 12/27-28, Sun @ 1pm & 5pm Mon @ 7pm Shop & Sip Majestic Theatre 12/5, Sat @ Noon First Fine Arts Series Retail, Fashion, Food, Drinks Matthew Dunn, guitar children Brick, Blue Star 12/8, Tue @ 3pm First Baptist Church A Charlie Brown Christmas TEXAS A&M CENTRO 12/1-6, Tue-Thu @ 9:45am DE ARTES The Brian Setzer Orchestra Fri @ 11:30am 12/12, Sat @ 8pm Sat-Sun @ 2pm Veronica Castillo & Majestic Theatre 12/8-13, Tue-Fri @ 9:45am Kathy Sosa Sat-Sun @ 2pm TwoTen Empire Series: Deer 11/15-20, Tue-Fri @ 9:45am Trees of Life: Cultura, Tradicion Vibes Sat @ 7pm e Innovacion 12/12, Sat @ 9pm Sun @ 2pm Now thru 1/24 Charline McCombs Empire 12/21-23, Mon-Wed @ Theatre 9:45am 12/26-27, Sat-Sun @ 2pm miscellaneous 12/28-30, Mon-Wed @ First Fine Arts Series Humana Rock ‘n’ Roll 11:30am Linda Poetschke, soprano Marathon Magik Children’s Theatre 12/15, Tue @ 3pm 12/5, Sat @ 9am (10K) First Baptist Church 12/6, Sun @ 7:30am exhibitions (Marathon) Mannheim Steamroller ARTPACE Alamodome Christmas 12/26, Sat @ 8pm Fall 2015 Artists in Celebrate San Antonio Majestic Theatre Residence 12/31-1/1/16 Cally Spooner HemisFair Park / La Villita live theater Marie Lorenz S. Alamo between Durango Larry Bamburg Elf: The Musical and Market Curated by Cecilia Alemani 12/5-26, Sat @ 2pm Now thru 1/3 12/21-23, Mon-Wed @ 7:30pm Hudson Showroom Cameo Theatre Luz Maria Sanchez Now thru 1/3 Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story Window Works 12/5-20, Fri-Sat @ 8pm Cruz Ortiz Sun @ 4:30pm Now thru 1/3 12/26-27, Sat @ 8pm Sun @ 4:30pm 12/31-1/3, Thu-Sat @ 8pm Sun @ 4:30pm Cameo Theatre

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The Palm Philosophy: Words to Dine By

The Palm, a New York institution since 1926, became an instant Texas tradition since opening its doors in San Antonio, in 2001. And how could it not, when serving USDA Prime Steaks, fresh, succulent Nova Scotia Lobster, and heritage Italian dishes. The Palm is widely considered to be one of our cities finest Steak Houses, it is a must for visitors and locals alike.

Located on Houston Street in the heart of downtown, across the street from the historic Majestic Theater, the Palm’s philosophy is simple: treat guests like family, serve great food, and always exceed expectations.

Still owned and operated by members of the Bozzi and Ganzi families, The Palm continues to serve as a second home for countless patrons, thanks to the exceptional standard of hospitality established by its founders.

The tradition of cartoons and caricatures featuring famous faces and local notables that began in New York in 1926 is continued in San Antonio too. Over the years, the tradition of “making the wall” has become a point of pride for customers, with thousands joining the cast of characters that line the Palm walls across the country. The value of the famous caricatures can only be measured by the laughs and memories shared at The Palm.

Visiting The Palm bar is a must, where you will be greeted with a warm friendly smile by a wonderful bar staff. Enjoy their signature

house cocktail, “1926 Cocktail” touted as an award winning drink by Wine Enthusiast Magazine, a chilled concoction of Ultimat Vodka, Amaro Nonino Quintessentia, apple juice and hand-squeezed fresh lemon juice.

New at The Palm this year is their $26, 3-course Power Lunch featuring filet medallions a la stone, signature side dishes and New York Cheesecake, straight from Juniors of the Bronx. Lunch is served Monday through Friday from 11:30-3pm try one the classic selections of Palm Burgers & Fries for $15 or join us at Happy Hour for ½ priced Prime Bites, Sunday-Friday, 5PM – 7PM. The Palm also has Patio dining with live music every Wednesday evening. Join us at the Palm.

Reservations are highly recommended, however, walk-ins are welcome. Contact us at 210-226-7256 or visit our website, www. thepalmsa.com. For private dining reservation, contact Melanie Moran at mmoran@thepalm.com.

Monday - Thursday, 11:30AM–10PM Friday, 11:30AM–11PM Saturday, 5PM–11PM Sunday, 5PM–9PM

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In Search of The Perfect Gift SEGUIN

By Eileen Pace

When the San Antonio River Walk is all dressed up for the holidays, its thousands of twinkling lights can really get you in the mood for gift giving. Lucky for you, shopping abounds, gifts waiting to be carefully chosen, wrapped and packed for the return trip home to loved ones. And one of the best thing about shopping in San Antonio is that there’s something for everyone and in all price ranges.

One of the first stops along the River Walk is Hard Rock Cafe. True collectors know each Hard Rock location gets its own city-themed snow-globe pin during the holidays, and treasure-hunters start looking for them early, because the designs are only made once. In fact, Hard Rock pin collecting is so popular, a recent pin event in San Antonio brought collectors from as far away as Germany.

A limited-edition holiday pin for San Antonio shows the river, architecture and colorful cafe umbrellas seen along the River Walk. Hard Rock San Antonio second pin with a fairy design is designed by one of its employees that’s sure to be popular among treasure-hunters.

You’ll find great stocking stuffers at the Five and Dime General Store, which stocks plenty of small and large gift items and souvenirs. If the grandkids are hoping for a T-shirt from San Antonio, you’ll find plenty here. Five and Dime also carries an array of whimsical Christmas ornaments during the holidays.

If you see the world through an artist’s lens, or simply appreciate finelycrafted artisan merchandise, make a trip to the San Antonio Museum of Art located a few blocks north of downtown. The gift shop features

merchandise from visiting exhibits and their permanent collection.

Items that portray the infusion of Mexican culture in San Antonio represent some of the biggest collections at SAMA – and the most popular.

The Latin American collection is heavily focused on folk art. A line from San Miguel de Allende, Mexico called Cielito Lindo features whimsical altars bedazzled with virgens and santos.

You’ll also find beautiful sterling silver artisan jewelry from William Spratling, an architect who in the 1920s revived the silver smithing industry in Taxco, Mexico. Cuff links, bracelets, women’s cuffs and tabletop accessories are offered. UNESCO designation for the San Antonio Missions inspired a line of sterling silver pendants for each mission designed by San Antonio’s own Sadovsky Jewelers.

SAMA carries a line of laser-cut pendants of the city grid. A tiny map of the center of downtown, the pendant features the San Antonio River running through it.

Located downtown in a sunny room on the first floor of a former 1907 elementary school, artist Debra Benditz welcomes visitors by appointment.

Awash with light from tall, north-facing windows, the studio features a cozy showroom area where potential clients can browse samples of Bendtiz’ work and take a mini-tour of her latest projects.

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FOOD & DRINK /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// casual Boardwalk Bistro 4011 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 824-0100 www.boardwalkbistro.net American Josephine Street Café 400 East Josephine San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 224-6169 www.josephinestcafe.com American Two Brothers 12656 West Avenue San Antonio, TX 78216 (210) 496-0222 twobrosbbqmarket.com Barbeque Formosa Garden 1011 NE Loop 410 San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 828-9988 www.formosagarden.com Chinese Golden Wok 8822 Wurzbach San Antonio, TX 78240 (210) 615-8282 www.golden-wok.com Chinese Hoffbrau 7310 Jones Maltsberger San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 209-8066 quarryhofbrau.com German-American

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Mimi & Dimi’s Greek House 7159 US Highway 90 San Antonio, TX 78227 (210) 674-3464 www.agreekhouse.com Greek

Piatti’s 255 East Basse Road #500 San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 832-0300 www.piatti.com Italian

Taco Haven 1032 South Presa San Antonio, TX 78210 (210) 533-2171 www.tacohaven.info Mexican

Big Bob’s Burgers 447 West Hildebrand San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 734-2627 www.bigbobsburgers.com Hamburgers

Tre trattoria 4003 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 805-0333 www.tretrattoria.com com Italian

The Fruteria 1401 South Flores San Antonio, TX 78204 (210) 251-3104 www.thefruteria.com Mexican

Sam’s Burger Joint 330 East Grayson San Antonio, TX 78215 (210) 223-2830 www.samsburgerjoint.com Hamburgers

Fujiya 9030 Wurzbach Road San Antonio, TX 78240 (210) 615-7553 fujiyajapanesegarden.com Japanese

India Palace 8474 Fredericksburg Road San Antonio, TX 78229 (210) 692-5262 indiapalacesanantonio.com Indian

La Fogata 2427 Vance Jackson Road San Antonio, TX 78229 (210) 340-1337 www.lafogata.com Mexican

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen 76 NE Loop 410 San Antonio, TX 78216 (210) 340-7143 www.pappadeaux.com Seafood

Aldino at the Vineyard 1203 North Loop 1604 West San Antonio, TX 78216 (210) 340-0000 www.aldinos.com Italian

La Fonda on Main 2415 North Main Avenue San Antonio, TX 78212 (210) 733-0621 www.lafondaonmain.com Mexican

Aldo’s Ristorante Italiano 8539 Fredericksburg Road San Antonio, TX 78229 (210) 696-2536 www.aldos.us Italian

Paloma Blanca 5800 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 822-6151 www.palomablanca.net Mexican

Two Step 9840 Loop 1604 San Antonio, TX 78254 (210) 688-2686 twosteprestaurant.com Southwestern Barn Door 8400 North New Braunfels San Antono, TX 78209 (210) 824-0166 thebarndoorestaurant.com Steakhouse Koi Kawa 4051 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 805-8111 Sushi

family DeWese’s Tip Top CAFE 2814 Fredericksburg Road San Antonio, TX 78201 (210) 732-0191 www.tiptopcafe.com American Magnolia Pancake Haus 606 Embassy Oaks #100 San Antonio, TX 78216 (210) 496-0828 magnoliapancakehaus.com American Earl Abel’s 1201 Alamo Highway #175 San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 822-3358 www.earlabelssa.com Diner Food Chris Marid’s 1900 Blanco Road San Antonio, TX 78201 (210) 735-3552 www.chrismadrids.com Hamburgers Longhorn Café 17625 Blanco Road San Antonio, TX 78232 (210) 492-0301 www.thelonghorncafe.com Hamburgers Beto’s 8142 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 930-9393 www.betosinfo.com Barbeque

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fine dining Cappy’s 5011 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 828-9669 cappysrestaurant.com American CHEZ Vatel Bistro 218 East Olmos Drive San Antonio, TX 78212 (210) 828-3141 www.chezvatelbistro.com European Fleming’s 255 East Basse Road San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 824-9463 flemmingssteakhouse.com Steakhouse

Silo 434 North Loop 1604 West San Antonio, TX 78232 (210) 483-8989 siloelevatedcuisine.com American Silo 1133 Austin Highway San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 824-8686 siloelevatedcuisine.com American Kirby’s Steakhouse 123 Loop 1604 NE San Antonio, TX 78232 (210) 404-2221 www.kirbyssteakhouse. com Steakhouse Myron’s Prime Steakhouse 10003 NW Military Hwy, Suite 2101 San Antono, TX 78231 (210) 493-3031 www.myronsprime.com Steakhouse Perry’s 15900 La Cantera Pkwy #2200 San Antonio, TX 78256 (210) 558-6161 www.perryssteakhouse. com Steakhouse

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SHOPPING ////////////////////////////////////////////// Alley on Bitters 42555 West Bitters Road San Antonio, TX 78232 (210) 585-3550 www.alleyonbitters.com Unique collection of shops and artists Lucchese Boot Company 255 East Basse Rd #800 San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 828-9419 www.lucchese.com Custom Boots and Western wear JR Mooney Galleries of Fine Art 305 South Main #400 Boerne, TX 78006 (830) 816-5106 jrmooneygalleries.com Fine Art Gallery Greenhouse Gallery of Fine Art 6496 N. New Braunfels San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 828-6491 greenhousegallery.com Fine Art Gallery Caliente Harley Davidson 7230 NW Loop 410 San Antonio, TX 78245 (210) 681-2254 www.calienteharley.com Harley Davidson Rentals

Kendra Scott 310 East Basse Rd. #101 San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 591-7980 www.kendrascott.com Jewelry

The Collection 7959 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 826-3130 thecollectionsanantonio.com Shopping Center

Kathleen Sommers 2417 North Main San Antonio, TX 78212 (210) 732-8437 kathleensommers.com Local Fashions & Jewelry

Shops of La Cantera 15900 La Cantera Pkwy San Antonio, TX 78256 (210) 582-6255 theshopsatlacantera.com Shopping Mall

Fiesta on Main 2025 North Main Avenue San Antonio, TX 78212 (210) 738-1188 www.alamofiesta.com Mexican cultural gifts, pinatas

North Star Mall 7400 San Pedro San Antonio, TX 78217 (210) 340-6627 www.northstarmall.com Shopping MalL

The Vineyard 1207 North Loop 1604 W San Antonio, TX 78258 (210) 408-7200 thevineyardshoppingcenter. com Shopping Center Alamo Quarry Market 255 East Basse Road San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 824-8885 www.quarrymarket.com Shopping Center

Sloan Hall 5922 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 828-7738 www.sloanhall.com Unique Gifts, Accessories & Jewelry Los Patios 2015 NE Loop 410 San Antonio, TX 78217 (210) 655-6171 www.lospatios.com Unique local shops

Huebner Oaks 11745 IH 10 West San Antonio, TX 78230 (210) 867-1846 shophuebneroaks.com Shopping Center

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ATTRACTIONS /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// sports San Antonio Spurs Basketball 1 AT&T Center Pkwy San Antonio, TX 78219 (210) 444-5000 ww.nba.com/spurs San Antonio Rampage Hockey 1 AT&T Center Pkwy San Antonio, TX 78219 (210) 444-5000 www.sarampage.com San Antonio Silver Stars Basketball 1 AT&T Center Pkwy San Antonio, TX 78219 (210) 444-5000 www.sastars.com

San Antonio Talons Arena Football 100 Montana St. San Antonio, TX 78203 (210) 207-3663 sanantoniotalons.com

theme parks MOrgan’s Wonderland 5223 David Edwards Dr. San Antonio, TX 78233 (210) 495-5888. morganswonderland.com 4 SeaWorld of San Antonio 10500 Seaworld Drive San Antonio, TX 78251 (800) 700-7786 www.seaworld.com

Mission San Jose Six Flags Fiesta Texas 6701 San Jose Drive 17000 IH 10 West San Antonio, TX 78214 San Antonio, TX 78257 9am-5pm Daily (210) 697-5050 www.sixflags.com/fiestatexas www.nps.gov/saan 9 Splashtown 3600 IH 35 North San Antonio, TX 78219 (210) 227-1400 www.splashtownsa.com

missions Mission Concepcion 807 Mission San Antion, TX 78210 9am-5pm Daily (210) 534-1540 www.nps.gov/saan

Mission Espada

Mission Espada 10040 Espada Road San Antonio, TX 78214 9am-5pm Daily www.nps.gov/saan Mission San Juan 9101 Graf Road San Antonio, TX 78214 9am-5pm Daily www.nps.gov/saan

ZOO 11 San Antonio Zoo 3903 N. St. Mary’s St San Antion, TX 78212 9am-5pm 365 days a year (210) 734-7184 www.sazoo-aq.org

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San Antonio

Sights &Sounds of the Season

The sights and sounds of the holidays resound this holiday season; from children’s choirs to professional ballet, the city is filled with the joy and spirit that make the holidays feel, well, like a holiday!

By Ron Aaron Eisenberg

The Children’s Chorus of San Antonio’s perform Frost & Fire in the Tobin Center’s H-E-B Performance Hall, December 6. The program is CCSA’s celebration of the arrival of winter bringing together its Training, Advanced, and Neighborhood ensembles on stage at the Tobin. In all, some 180 singers from age 8 to 22 will perform.

The concert will include works

by Hassler, Elgar, Gwyneth Walker, Sarah Quartel, and Vince Guaraldi (A Charlie Brown Christmas).

The concert will also cover all of the seasonal highlights. Guest conductor is Emily Ellsworth (Anima, Chicago). Prices start at just $8. childrenschorussa. org A one-of-a-kind performance takes place December 12 in the Empire Theater when Youth Orchestras San Antonio, YOSA, will send 20 string players to back up Deer Vibes in an album release for the experimental orchestral indie rock band. YOSA Musical Director Troy Peters will conduct with YOSA alumnus Darian Thomas doing orchestrations for this show.

Michael Carrillo is lead singer and songwriter for Deer Vibes, around whom the whole project revolves. Tickets sold on tickmaster.com. where?

The San Antonio Symphony concert December 19 & 21 will invite adults and children to sing along during the Symphony’s holiday concert. Conductor Akiko Fujimoto will lead the musicians in songs from Disney’s Frozen to tunes from White Christmas. It will take place in the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts.

A family favorite also comes to the Tobin beginning December 21 through the 24th.

The beloved TV classic RUDOLPH THE REDNOSED REINDEER is on stage with all of the favorite characters from the TV special. It’s an adventure that teaches us that what makes you different can be what makes you special. The musical show is based on the animated television special “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.” Go to TobinCenter.org The Nutcracker Ballet is always a holiday highlight. This year Ballet San Antonio, the famed Moscow Ballet and the Mejia Ballet International all will present different performances of the Nutcracker: December 4-13 at the Tobin Center, December 18 – 21 at Lila Cockrell Theater and December 27 – 28 at the Majestic Theater.

Mannheim Steamroller’s annual jingle-bell filled tour comes to the Majestic Theatre in San Antonio, TX, for one date only on December 26.

A new production by the Trans Siberian Orchestra will play the AT&T Center on December 19. The story is about a runaway girl who takes refuge in an abandoned theater on Christmas Eve, and meets the Ghosts of Christmas, and learning her own worth in the meantime. This was the band’s first made-for-television film back in 1999, and now they are bringing it on tour as a live concert, for the very first time!

FOR TICKETS • TobinCenter.org • TicketMaster.com • ATTCenter.com for Majestic Theater & Lila Cockrell Theater

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Cultural Center Presents The Jones Family Singers 12/12, Sat @ 8pm Jo Long Theatre @ The Carver The Arts at Coker Christmas Pops Family Concert 12/13, Sun @ 6:30pm David M. Collett and Duane D. Hoff, conductors Coker United Methodist The Arts at Coker Matt Rogers, chapman stick 12/16, Wed @ 12pm Coker United Methodist Hallmark Channel Presents Trans-Siberian Orchestra 12/19, Sat @ 3pm & 8pm AT&T Center San Antonio Chamber Choir A Venetian Christmas 12/19, Sat @ 7:30pm Immaculate Conception Chapel at Oblate School of Theology 12/20, Sun @ 3pm St. John’s Lutheran Church Holiday Saxophones 12/20, Sun @ 7pm Guadalupe Theatre

Peter Pan 12/4-19, Fri-Sat @ 7:30pm Sun @ 3pm; 12/20, Sun @ 3pm & 7:30pm; 12/21-23, Mon-Wed @ 7:30pm Woodlawn Theatre Tinsel Town 12/3-19, Thu-Sat @ 6:15 (dinner), 8pm (show); 12/26, Sat @ 6:15 (dinner), 8pm (show) Harlequin Dinner Theatre

dance Alamo City Dance Company The Nutcracker 12/19-20, Sat @ 2pm & 6pm Sun @ 1pm McAllister Auditorium @ San Antonio College

comedy Alex Ansel 12/2-3, Wed-Thu @ 8pm Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club

Las Nuevas Tamaleras 12/4-12/6, Fri-Sat @ 8pm Sun @ 3pm; 12/11-13, Fri-Sat @ 8pm; Sun @ 2pm Guadalupe Theatre

Pablo Francisco 12/4-6, Fri-Sat @ 8pm & 10:15pm; Sun @ 8pm Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club

A Christmas Carol 12/3-20, Thu-Sat @ 8pm Sun @ 3pm; 12/21, Mon @ 8pm Russell Hill Rogers Theatre at The Playhouse San Antonio

Danny Ingle and Friends 12/9-10, Wed-Thu @ 8pm Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club

Medea 11/6-29, Fri-Sat @ 8pm Sun @ 3pm The Classic Theatre of San Antonio The Company Theatre Merry Christmas, George Bailey!

12/17, Thu @ 6pm (dinner) 7:30pm (show) The Dinnerbox Series @Little Italy

Rod Man 12/11-13, Fri-Sat @ 8pm & 10:15pm; Sun @ 8pm Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club Mike Suarez and Friends 12/16-17, Wed-Thu @ 8pm Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club Jo Koy 12/18-20, Fri-Sat @ 8pm & 10:15pm; Sun @ 8pm Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club Tom Rhodes 12/31, Thu @ 8pm & 10:15pm Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club

Stephan Westfall: The Holy Forest Now thru 7/31

exhibitions BIHL HAUS ARTS Ten: Bihl Haus Arts Tenth Anniversary Celebration Now thru 12/19 McNAY ART MUSEUM American Modern Works from the Collection of Alice C. Simkins Now thru 12/6 Miro: The Experience of Seeing Now thru 1/10 Martin Gutierrez: Transcending Rhythm Now thru 1/10 Picasso, Braque, and the Cubist Legacy: Prints and Drawings from the Collection Now thru 1/24 Studio to Stage: Dega’s Little Dancer / Seurat’s Sunday Afternoon Now thru 1/31 Art History Goes to the Theatre: Research Secrets of Great Designers Now thru 1/31 The Extraordinary Ordinary: Three Installations Now thru 4/10

Collecting in Context 12/16-4/17 SAN ANTONIO BOTANICAL GARDEN Big Garden, Little Me Now thru 12/31 One Way Trail-Art in the Garden 2015 Now thru 1/31 Wings of the City Now thru 2/14 Holidays in Bloom Now thru 12/31 WITTE MUSEUM Bodies Revealed Now thru 1/31 The Wests of Texas: Cattle Ranching Entrepreneurs Now on display at the Russell Hill Rogers Texas Art Gallery

miscellanous Zoo Lights Holiday Nights Now thru 1/3 San Antonio Zoo Light The Way Now thru 1/6, nightly @ 7:30pm Gayle and Tom Benson Stadium University of the Incarnate Word

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Santa’s Favorite Hang-Outs in SA

By Carole Miller

One of the Alamo City’s best-kept secrets is that St. Nicholas Claus spends most of his time in San Antonio. He has been spending his summers here for decades but, with the advent of new technology, he is now able to do most of his work by telecommuting to the North Pole. Plus, his reindeer prefer the warmer climate for their year-round training.

While attending holiday pool parties and Christmas shopping wearing shorts, sometimes Santa feels a little homesick for snow and nostalgic for his old buddy Jack Frost. In a recent, exclusive interview with Rio Magazine, Santa revealed his top three favorite places around San Antonio for winter wonderland adventures.

During the dog days of December, Santa loves to be out shreddin’ the gnar at Texas Ski Ranch Snow Park. The 70-acre action sports complex, the new snow park is Nick’s favorite place to go when he gets a hankerin’ to do some snow skiing, boarding or tubing. They offer lessons for Santa’s beginner friends as well as a mini pipe, rollers and banked turns for experts like Santa who like to tear it up.

The Texas Snow Park hill is made of an artificial turf that is wet down and made rideable every day. It is not like actual snow—its better because it’s made in Texas. This special Lone Star concoction is designed for progression with the intention to provide the best ride experience. The hill is split in different sections, each providing a unique environment for maximum grinding, kicking and stomping.

Scheduling a lesson is not required. If you have previous experience and just want some practice you can purchase a pass for anything from a couple of hours to a couple of days. And all equipment is available for rental so Santa doesn’t have to carry skis on his sleigh (or through any reindeer security checkpoints).

Located in New Braunfels, it’s about a 45-minutes sleigh ride from downtown San Antonio. www.texasskiranch.com / (830) 627-2843.

Another little-known fact about jolly ol’ St. Nicholas is he is quite an accomplished figure skater. And since none of the lakes around San Antonio freeze over until. . . well. . . you know. . . the jolly one likes to work on his triple “sowcow” at his favorite outdoor skating rink, Eisbahn (“ice rink” in German).

He and his entire extended elf family just love ice skating on real ice in the Fredericksburg Markplatz in the scenic Texas Hill Country. Eisbahn uses special refrigeration units to keep the ice frozen even when the weather is warm outside. And with an all-day pass (including skates) for only $10, it doesn’t cost too much cold cash for an entire elf entourage.

Eisbahn is sponsored by Heritage School of Fredericksburg and the volunteer participation by Heritage School families makes it possible for Eisbahn to continue to donate a portion of the proceeds to local non-profit organizations. And Santa always appreciates the spirit of giving, of course. Eisbahn is open daily all winter long. It is located about an hour’s glide from downtown San Antonio in Fredericksburg. www.skateinfred.com. www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com RIO Magazine 47

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During his recent exclusive, tell-all with Rio Magazine, Santa also confessed he is an expert spelunker and loves to visit Natural Bridge Caverns. “All the activity there reminds me of the North Pole and really puts me in the ho-ho-holiday spirit,” commented Claus.

Christmas at the Caverns includes many special events. Caroling in the Caverns is a breathtaking, live performance of beautiful carols in the underground chambers. The Hidden Passages Tour and Journey to Bethlehem Show brings the nativity story to life inside the awe-inspiring hidden passages.

Go on a fun search for Santa’s lost reindeer in the the AMAZEn’ Reindeer Roundup maze.

Take a Country Christmas Hayride under the stars complete with s’mores and hot chocolate by the campfire. Tackle the 4-story obstacle course Canopy Challenge (or the kidsized challenge for kids as well as Santa’s little helpers). Or stroll through Christmas Village, featuring a musical light show, shopping, refreshments and pause for a family photo in front of the 30-foot Christmas tree.

Show and attraction availability is limited.

Advance online ticket purchase is strongly recommended. Natural Bridge Caverns is located about 35 minutes north of San Antonio, as the reindeer flies. Take I-35 North to the FM3009 exit and follow the signs to Natural Bridge Caverns (located at 26495 Natural Bridge Caverns Road, San Antonio 78266). Visit www.naturalbridgecaverns. com for more information and advance ticket purchase or call (210)651-6101.

casual Dodging Duck Brewhaus 402 River Road Boerne, TX 78006 (830) 248-3825 www.dodgingduck.com American Grist Mill River Restaurant & Bar 1287 Gruene Road Gruene, TX 78130 625-0684 gristmillrestaurant.com American High’s Café & Store 726 High Street Comfort, TX 78013 (830) 995-4995 highscafeandstore.com American Huisache Grill & Wine Bar 303 W. San Antonio St. New Bruanfels, TX 78130 (830) 620-9001 www.huisache.com American Lincoln Street 111 South Lincoln Street Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (830) 997-8463 www.lincolnst.com American Mike’s in the Village 2355 Bulverde Road Bulverde, TX 78163 (830) 438-2747 mikesinthevillage.com American Pecan Street Brewing 106 East Pecan Avenue Johnson City, TX 78636 (830) 868-2500 pecanstreetbrewing.com American Scenic Loop Café & Bar 25615 Boerne Stage Rd. San Antonio, TX 78255 (210) 687-1818 scenicloopcafe.com American

El Chaparral 15103 Bandera Road Helotes, TX 78023 (210) 695-8302 elchaparral.com Mexican Cowboy Steakhouse 416 Main Street Kerrville, TX 78028 (830) 896-5688 cowboysteakhouse.com Steakhouse Hermann Sons Steakhouse 577 US Highway 90 Hondo, TX 78861 (830) 426-2220 hermannsonssteakhouse.com

Steakhouse

family Camp Verde General Store 285 East Verde Creek Rd Camp Verde, TX 78010 (830) 634-7722

La Hacienda de los Barrios 18747 Redland Road San Antonio, TX 78259 (210) 497-8000 www.lhdlb.com Mexican

Fine Dining The Grill at Leon Springs 24116 IH 10 West Leon Springs, TX 78257 (210) 698-8797 leonspringsgrill.com American Hilltop 10661 Highway 87 Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (830) 997-8922 www.hilltopcafe.com American Sustenio 17103 La Cantera Pkwy San Antonio, TX 78256 (210) 598-2950 www.eilanhotel.com American August E 203 East San Antonio St Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (830) 997-1585 august-es.com Asian

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Le Chat Noir 1403 Angelo Street Castroville, TX 78009 (830) 583-9347 lechatnoireatery.com French

Po-Po Family Restaurant 829 FM 289 Boerne, TX 78006 (830) 537-4194 poporestaurant.com American

Welfare Cafe 223 Welfare Waring Rd. Boerne, TX 78006 (830) 537-3700 www.welfaretexas.com German

Cranky Franks BBQ Company 1679 South US Hwy 87 Fredericksburg, TX 78624

Francesca’s at Sunset 16641 La Cantera Pkwy San Antonio, TX 78256 (210) 558-6500 resortlacantera.com Southwestern

campverdegeneralstore.com

(830) 997-2353 crankyfranksbbq.com Barbeque Rudy’s Barbeque 24152 IH 10 West Leon Springs, TX 78257 (210) 698-2141 www.rudysbbq.com Barbeque

Cypress Grille 170 South Main Street Boerne, TX 78006 (830) 248-1353 cypressgrilleboerne.com American

Sammy’s 202 Highway 90 East Castroville, TX 78009 (830) 931-2204 sammysrestaurant.com Diner Food

Bluebonnet Café 211 US Highway 281 Marble Falls, TX 78654 (830) 693-2344 bluebonnetcafe.net Diner Food

Alamo Springs 107 Alamo Road Fredericksburg, TX 78624

Valeria Farm-to-Table Restaurant 109 Waterview Pkwy. Ste 105 Boerne, TX 78006 (830)-331-1393 www.valeriarestaurant.com American

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Piatti’s 17101 La Cantera Pkwy Bldg 7 San Antonio, TX 78256 (210) 251-3542 www.piatti.com Italian

The Creek 119 Staffel Street Boerne, TX 78006 (830) 816-2005 texaslandandcattle.com Steakhouse

Little Gretel 518 River Road Boerne, TX 78006 (830) 331-1368 littlegretel.com German

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Hoffbrau 18403 IH 10 San Antonio, TX 78257 (210) 877-1500 hofbraurim.com German American

(830) 990-8004 alamospringscafe.com Hamburgers Longhorn Café 23775 West IH 10 Leon Springs, TX 78257 (210) 698-7766 thelonghorncafe.com Hamburger

Navajo Grill 803 East Main Street Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (830) 990-8289 www.navajogrill.com Southwestern Grey Moss Inn 19010 Scenic Loop Rd. Grey Forest, TX 78023 (210) 695-8301 grey-moss-inn.com Steak Bob’s Steak & Chop House 5815 Rim Pass Dr. San Antonio, TX 78257 (210) 222-2627 bobs-steakandchop.com Steak Myron’s Prime Steakhouse 136 North Castell New Braunfels, TX 78130 (830) 624-1024 myronsprime.com Southwestern

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ATTRACTIONS /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// bat caves Railroad Tunnel 10619 Old San Antonio Rd Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (866) 978-2287 Dawn - Dusk Daily

bourbon distillery Garrison Brothers 1827 Hye-Albert Road Hye, TX 78635 (830) 392-0246 www.garrisonbros.com 8am-5pm M-F

caverns 1 Cascade Caverns

226 cascade Caverns Road Boerne, TX 78015 (830) 755-8080 www.cascadecaverns.com 9am-4pm M-F, 9am-6pm Sa-Sun Cave Without a Name 325 Kreutzberg Road Boerne, TX 78006 (830) 537-4212 cavewithoutaname.com 9am-6pm Daily

2 Natural Bridge

Caverns 26495 Natural Bridge Caverns Rd San Antonio, TX 78266 (210) 651-6101 9am-5pm daily naturalbridgecaverns.com

distillery Rebecca Creek Distillery 26606 Bulverde Road San Antonio, TX 78260 (830) 714-4581 12pm-5pm Sat rebeccacreekdistillery.com

entertainment 4 Morgan’s Wonderland

5223 David Edwards Dr. San Antonio, TX 78233 (210) 495-5888 morganswonderland.com ZDT’s amusement park 301 W Kingsbury Seguin, TX 78155 (830) 386-0151 zdtamusement.com

glider rides San Antonio Soaring Society 400 Boerne Stage Airfield Boerne, TX 78006 (830) 981-2345

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golf courses Cedar Creek Golf Course 8250 Vista Colina San Antonio, TX 78255 (210) 695-5050 alamocitygolftrail.com Tapatio Springs Resort & Golf Couse 1 Resort Way Boerne, TX 78006

(830) 537-4197 tapatio.com/golf Canyon Springs 24400 Canyon Golf Road San Antonio, TX 78260 (210) 558-2365 lacanteragolfclub.com TPC Golf Course 23808 Resort Parkway San Antonio, TX 78261 (210) 558-2365 www.tpc.com/ tpc-san-antonio The Palmer Course 16641 La Cantera Parkway San Antonio, TX 78255 (210) 558-2365 lacanteragolfclub.com

hiking Cibolo Nature Center 140 City Park Road Boerne, TX 78006 (830) 249-4616 8am-Dusk www.cibolo.org Enchanted Rock 16710 Ranch Road 965 Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (830) 685-3636 8am-10pm Daily

Spring Branch, TX 7 8070 (830) 438-2656 8am-10pm Daily

dance halls John T. Floores Country Store 14492 Old Bandera Road Helotes, TX 78023 (210) 695-8827 liveatfloores.com Gruene Hall 1281 Gruene Road New Braunfels, TX 78130 (830) 606-1281 www.gruenehall.com

live entertainment Luckenbach 412 Luckenbach Town Loop Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (830) 997-3224 9am til close www.luckenbachtexas.com

horse racing Retama Racetrack 1 Retama Parkway Selma, TX 78154 (210) 651-7000 10:30am-11pm Daily retamapark.com

museum

Government Canyon 12861 Galm Road San Antonio, TX 78254 (210) 688-9055 F-M 7am-10pm

LBJ house 199 Park Road 52 Stonewall, TX 78671 (830) 868-7128 8am-5pm Daily

Guadalupe River State Park 3350 Park Road 31

National Museum of the Pacific War 340 East Main Street Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (830) 997-8600 9am-5pm Daily pacificwarmuseum.org Agricultural Heritage Museum 102 City Park Road Boerne, TX 78006 (830) 537-5509 10am-4pm Sat agmuseum.us

OLD WEST VILLAGE Enchanted Springs Ranch 242 State Hwy 46 West Boerne, TX 78006 (830) 249-8222 10am-5pm Sat-Sun enchantedspringsranch. com

OLIVE OIL FARMS Bella Vista Ranch 3101 Mount Sharp Road Wimberley, TX 78676 (512) 847-6514 www.texasoliveoil.com Sandy Oak Olive Orchard 25195 Mathis Road Elmendorf, TX 78112 (210) 621-0044 9am-4pm Tu-Sat sandyoaks.com

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WILDFLOWER FARM Wildseed Farm 100 Legacy Drive Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (800) 848-0078 9:30am-5pm Daily www.wildseedfarms.com

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WIILDLIFE RANCH Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch 26515 Natural Bridge Caverns Rd San Antonio, TX 78266 (830) 438-7400 wildliferanchtexas.com

WINERY Becker Vineyards 464 Becker Farms Road Stonewall, TX 78671 (830) 644-2681 beckervineyards.com Bell Mountain Vineyards 463 Bell Mountain Road Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (830) 685-3297 10am-5pm Sat bellmountainwine.com

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EVENTS //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// music Symphony of the Hills Peace on Earth 12/3, Thu @ 7:30pm Dr. Eugene Dowdy, conductor Kathleen C. Cailloux Theater Kerrville 3 Redneck Tenors Christmas Spec-Tac-Yule-Ar 12/4, Fri @ 7:30pm Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre New Braunfels Wagon Aces 12/4, Fri @ 8pm Luckenbach Dancehall Gary P. Nunn 12/4, Fri @ 9pm John T. Floore Country Store The 4 Proches: The Road Less Traveled 12/5, Sat @ 7:30pm Fredericksburg Theater Company Steve W. Shepherd Theater Fredericksburg Uncle Lucius 12/5, Sat @ 8pm Luckenbach Dancehall Mickey Gilley Christmas 12/6, Sun @ 3pm Kathleen C. Cailloux Theater Kerrville

Max Stalling 12/11, Fri @ 8pm Luckenbach Dancehall Jason Boland & The Stragglers 12/11, Fri @ 9pm John T. Floore Country Store Jerry Jeff Walker 12/11-12, Fri-Sat @ 9pm Gruene Hall Cailloux Performance Series The Kingston Trio 12/12, Sat @ 7:30pm Kathleen C. Cailloux Theater Kerrville John Evans Band 12/12, Sat @ 8pm Luckenbach Dancehall

Gary P. Nunn 12/19, Sat @ 8pm Luckenbach Dancehall

Boerne Performing Arts The Ten Tenors 12/17, Thu @ 7:30pm Boerne Champion Auditorium

live theater A Tuna Christmas 12/11-20, Fri-Sat @ 7:30pm Sun @ 2pm Fredericksburg Theater Company Steve W. Shepherd Theater Fredericksburg

Charlie Robison 12/19, Sat @ 9pm John T. Floore Country Store 5th Annual Two Ton Tuesday Christmas Show 12/22, Tue @ 8:30pm Gruene Hall The English Brother’s Cowboy Christmas 12/22-23, Tue-Wed @ 7:30pm Fredericksburg Theater Company Steve W. Shepherd Theater Fredericksburg

Mid-Texas Symphony Concert 3 12/13, Sun @ 4pm David Mairs, conductor Jackson Auditorium Seguin

Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue 12/18, Fri @ 8pm Gruene Hall

Branson On The Road Christmas Style 12/19, Sat @ 7:30pm Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre New Braunfels

Mario Flores & The Soda Creek Band 12/26, Sat @ 9pm John T. Floore Country Store Thomas Michael Riley 12/31, Thu @ 8pm Luckenbach Dancehall

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SHOPPING /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Cosas 1109 South Main Boerne, TX 78006 (830) 249-1500 cosasonline.com Cultural Art and Collectibles

Fiesta on Main 436 South Main Street Boerne, TX 78006 (210) 319-3236 www.alamofiesta.com Mexican cultural gifts, pinatas

JR Mooney Galleries of Fine Art 8032 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 828-8214 jrmooneygalleries.com Fine Art Gallery

Bass Pro Shops 17907 IH 10 West San Antonio, TX 78257 (210) 253-8800 www.basspro.com Outdoor Hunting & Fishing

Las Finezas 210 South Main Street Boerne, TX 78006 (830) 331-9272 www.lasfinezas.com Fine Imported Gifts

The Shops at La Cantera 15900 La Cantera Parkway San Antonio, TX 78256 (210) 582-6255 theshopsatlacantera.com Outdoor Shopping Mall

Ranch at the Rim 18007 IH 10 West San Antonio, TX 78257 (210) 319-3001 www.ranchattherim.com Fine western wear

Tanger Outlets 4015 IH 35 North San Marcos, TX 78666 (512) 396-7446 www.tangeroutlets.com/sanmarcos Outlet Mall

Busseys flea market 18738 IH 35 North Schertz, TX 78154 (830) 609-0800 www.busseyfm.com Flea Market

San Marcos Prime Outlets 3939 IH 35 North San Marcos, TX 78666 (512) 396-2200 www.premiumoulets.com Outlet Mall

Kendra Scott 15900 La Cantera Parkway #2290 San Antonio, TX 78256 (210) 399-2854 www.kendrascott.com Jewelry

Garden Ridge Pottery 17975 IH 35 North Schertz, TX 78154 (210) 599-5700 www.gardenridge.com Pottery, Furniture & Crafts

The Forum at Olympia Parkway 8320 Agora Parkway San Antonio, TX 78154 (210) 566-7604 shoptheforumsa.com Local Fashions & Jewelry

Red 307 East Main Street Frederickburg, TX 78624 (830) 990-0700 www.redinfred.com Unique Collection of items for the Home

The Twig Book Shop 306 Pearl Parkway #106 San Antonio, TX 78215 (210) 826-6411 thetwig.indiebound.com Shopping Center

Traditions at the Depot 518 South Main Boerne, TX 78006 (830) 816-2795 traditionsatthedepot.com Women’s Fashions

The Rim 17503 IH 10 West San Antonio, TX 78230 (210) 641-1777 www.therimsa.com Shopping Center Main Street Boerne Main Street Boerne, TX 78006 (800) 322-3868 mainstreetinboerne.com Texas Antiques, Art, Restaurants Fredericksburg 302 East Austin Street Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (830) 997-6523 visitfredericksburgtx.com Texas Antiques, Art, Restaurants New Braunfels Art League 239 W. San Antonio Street New Braunfels, TX 78130 (830) 629-8022 newbraunfelsartleague.org Texas Fine Art & Jewelry

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One coupon, per check, per visit. Not valid with any other coupons or promotional offers. Coupon has no cash value. No change returned. Taxes and gratuity not included. Alcoholic beverages not included. Valid only 903 E. Commerce St. San Antonio, TX location. Selection and prices may vary. Only original coupon accepted. Photocopied and Internet printed or purchased coupons are not valid. No substitutions. © 2014 DFO, LLC. Printed in the U.S.A. Offer ends 12/31/15

Breakfast every Saturday only.

9am to 11am

521 River Walk

(210)223-2939 cafeole.us

FREE

breakfast entree with the purchase of an entree. *limit one coupon per table – Expires 12/31/15

FREE CHIPS & QUESO Crockett at Navarro (210) 293-7482 |www.pizzaritas.com

4

Two big slices!

$ 52

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Applies to Cheese or Pepperoni slices.

Cannot be combined with other offers or coupons.

Available for delivery and in-house.

Visit Us At The Republic of Texas Restaurant and receive a complimentary order of Chips & Queso.

526 Riverwalk • 210-226-6256 www.therepublicoftexasrestaurant.com Minimum purchase of $25.00.

Not valid with any other offers. Subject to Blackout Dates.

One Coupon per table. Expires 12/31/15

FREE BASKET OF HAND BATTERED FRIED PICKLES With the purchase of TWO dinner menu entrees.

237 Loyosa, San Antonio, TX 78205 210-223-9374 www.riverrestaurants.com Limit one coupon per table. Expires 12/31/15

www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com

On the San Antonio Riverwalk 223 Losoya Street (210) 227-0864

FREE Homemade Potato Chips in a basket served with avocado crèam dipping sauce.*

10% MILITARY DISCOUNT

to those in uniform or with an active duty military ID.**

charliewantsaburger.com Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Daily.

Dog-Friendly Patio, Restaurant & Sports Bar. *With purchase of any entrée.

One per table of 4. **Military discount on food only.

$

3

Complimentary House Dessert with order of an entrée.

111 W. Crockett Street, Suite 101 (210) 227-2782 paesanosriverwalk.com Not valid with any other offer or discount.

Offer only valid at Paesanos Riverwalk location.

OFF

111 W. Crockett Street, Located on the River Walk (210) 224-ROCK Hardrock.com

ADULT OR CHILD TICKET

301 Alamo Plaza •210-224-9299

RIPLEYS.COM/SANANTONIO

Not valid with any other offer. Good up to six people.

Expires 12/31/15 • ©RIPLEY ENTERTAINMENT INC. - RIO MAG

PRESENT THIS AD AND RECEIVE A COMPLIMENTARY HARD ROCK SOUVENIR WITH $20 PURCHASE Valid only at San Antonio Location. Not valid with other offers.

One person per visit.Expires 12/31/15.

10

Save up to

$

On the San Antonio River Walk 421 E. Commerce St. (210) 226-8462 rioriocantina.com

FREE

Chile con Queso OR Guacamole & Chips with purchase of entrée.*

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner daily. Texas-Sized Mexican Food. * One complimentary order of Chile con Queso OR Guacamole and Chips per table. Purchased entrée does not include daily specials, appetizers, happy hour, alcohol or desserts. One offer per table, not to be used in conjunction with other coupons.

NAKED IGUANA SAVE up to $10

FREE Chile con Queso OR Guacamole & Chips with purchase of entrée.* Happy Hour Every Day 3pm–6pm & 9pm–11pm: House Wine $4.25 • 9oz rio rita $3.75 Well drinks $3.75 + Beer Specials!

*Purchased entrée does not include daily specials, appetizers, happy hour, alcohol or desserts. 1 offer per table, not to be used in conjunction with other coupons.

On The riverwalk • 421 east Commerce • (210) 226-8462

Tower of the Americas

Parties of LESS than 8

FREE FLAUTAS

(seasoned chicken rolled up in a tortilla)

with the purchase of 1 entrée Parties of 8 or MORE

LA PACHANGA APPETIZER (Cup of Queso, beef tacos and flautas)

with the purchase of 2 entrées Coupon not valid with other offers or coupons.

Please present coupon to server at time of ordering.

110 E. Crockett on the Riverwalk 210-277-6300

FREE CHEF’S APPETIZER OF THE DAY

2

$

OFF TOWER TICKET

701 Bowie, San Antonio, TX 78205

210.223.3101

Toweroftheamericas.com Ticket includes unlimited access to Observation Deck, Flags over Texas & 4-D Theater Ride. Not valid with any other offer or discount. Limit one $2.00 off coupon per person. No cash Value.

Expires 12/31/15.

$

2

an Adult Entrée with this ad Ice Cold Drinks & Good Texas Food Breakfast Fri-Sun from 9am-11am Happy Hour Mon-Fri 3-6pm

245 e. Commerce River Level at Navarro & Crockett 210-227-riTa • www.ritasontheriver.com

One coupon per table per visit. Offer at Riverwalk location only.

Must present coupon. Expires 12/31/15.

Valid only for lunch and Dinner, coupon good for up to 2 entrees at a table

2

Redeem this coupon for one complimentary bowl of our award-winning and completely irrisitible queso.

200 River Walk Suite 100, San Antonio, TX 78205 210-224-9835 • ironcactus.com Not valid with any other offer, one per table, not valid during happy hour. Expires 12/31/15.

OFF

With the purchase of an adult entrée.

$

QUESO, SO DELICIOUS & TOTALLY FREE

FREE DESSERT

With a purchase of 2 Entrees & 2 Beverage Riverwalk level of the Hyatt Regency Maddogs.net • (210) 222-0220 One Coupon per table per visit. Expires 12/31/15.

ZOCCA Cuisine D’itAliA OFF TICKET

Receive a FREE Appetizer with Purchase of Entrée

$5 OFF Limited to 1 per person, M-F.

Located in Rivercenter Mall on 3rd Level 849 East Commerce 210-229-1420 www.sanantoniocomedyclubs.com Not valid with special events.

Expires 12/31/15

ameriCa’S Premier iNdOOr KarTiNg CeNTer

Offer not valid withany other discounts, race, or group packages. Adult racers are 4’-10” and up.

Junior racers are 4’-4’9” * Limit one coupon per person. Not combined with any other offers

1-888-K1-KarTS • K1SPeed.com

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