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Strolling minstrels who serenade the people of our city during special occasions and everyday life.

River Walk Riverwalk Map

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Shopping

SA Nightlife

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Downtown Downtown Map

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Bunuelos, anticuhos and tripas, Oh, My! Order Fiesta food like a pro.

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San Antonio has its’ own version of “heavy medal,” and it’s contagious.

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Fiesta medals are hot collectibles; read the story on page 40. This sash and medals are courtesy of 2016 River Walk Prince, David Uminski an avid collector. The 2016 River Walk Fiesta medal features a river boat dangle and is sold at the Fiesta Store located at 2611 Broadway. Fiesta-sa.org

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Only in San Antonio can oysters raise money for scholarships.

RIO Magazine is the official publication of the Paseo Del Rio Association. All expressions of opinions and statements of supposed facts are published on the authority of the writer and cannot be regarded as expressing the views of the Paseo Del Rio Association or its Publisher. Advertisements do not imply sponsorship or endorsement by the Paseo Del Rio Association or its Publisher.

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2016 Paseo del Rio

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 secretary Andy Hearon, El Tropicano Hotel Officer At Large John Carbajal, Rio Rio Cantina

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

Mark Bohanan, Bohanan’s Prime Steaks and Seafood

Shanon 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 6

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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 The “Museum Reach” portion of the River Walk is located south of downtown and features access to four missions amidst a natural setting.

Happy April, In San Antonio, April means three things; Easter services, wildflowers and the ten-day, city-wide party known as Fiesta©. All three of which can be enjoyed on or along the San Antonio River Walk. Four of the five UNESCO sanctioned missions, located along the “Mission Reach” portion of the river-south of downtown, offer Easter Mass; Mission San Jose, Mission Concepcion, Mission San Juan and Mission Espada. Texas Hill Country towns are popular with wildflower enthusiasts. However, I am happy to report the nine-mile stretch of native landscape along the Mission Reach has been restored thanks to the funding from Bexar County and the hard work of the San Antonio River Authority after flood control efforts from decades ago removed much of the natural foliage. This is now an A-1 place to enjoy wildflowers while walking, biking or kayaking. As for Fiesta©, if you happen to be here April 14-24 you’re in for a grand time. 2016 marks the 125th anniversary of our city’s biggest party. This issue is filled with stories to get you up to speed on events, food, medals and music. Check out my Top-10 list of Fiesta music events on page 36. Viva Fiesta!

Business Manager Vicki Schroder Vicki@travelingblender.com Contributing Writers Claudia Alarcon Ron Aaron Eisenberg Bob McCullough Carole Miller Susan Yerkes Advertising Sales San Antonio: Janis Maxymof janismaxymof@gmail.com Gerry Lair gerry@travelingblender.com Janet Sandbach janet@travelingblender.com Austin: Sandy Weatherford sandy@travelingblender.com Graphic Design 2 Rare Birds Creative info@2rarebirds.com

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The textures of Mexcio weave through San Antonio like bright threads in a serape rich with sound, color and taste. And one of the most popular sounds is the stirring music of the mariachi.

Mariachi – say it “mah-ree-AAH-chee” –is the musical heritage of a convergence of cultures, from Indian through Spanish into the melting pot of Mexico and up across the border. Mariachis are San Antonio’s strolling minstrels. Locally you’ll find them serenading diners in River Walk restaurants, on party barges floating the river; in Market Square, and even playing special Mariachi Masses in historic churches. In Mexico, mariachis are there for life’s big moments. Mariachi serenades are part of courtship, and mariachi songs are traditional at weddings, birthdays and important occasions. Distinguished visitors are often greeted by mariachis, as Pope Francis was on his recent visit to Mexico. A few years ago, the United Nations Educational and Scientific Organization (UNESCO) recognized the mariachi tradition as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Even before you come to recognize mariachi music, you’ll spot the outfit. It’s a doozy. Mariachis’ short jackets are generously embellished with big silver buttons in front and on the sleeves, and set off with big puffy bow ties. Their trousers have more ornate silver decorations running down the outside of each leg; they wear flashy belt buckles and short, ankle-length

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boots. Both coats and pants may also sport lavish embroidery. And the crowning glory of the ensemble is usually a huge, elegantly decorated sombrero. Prices range from $150 or so for a very basic outfit to $4,000 and beyond for hand-tailored gear, depending on craftsmanship and the amount of bling involved. As more women have infiltrated the once-male mariachi world, long skirts have been added to the wardrobe, but the basic look remains the same. Originally, mariachi musicians dressed like ranch workers, in white cotton shirts, pants and simple sandals. That all changed in the early 1900s, when standard mariachi costume switched to follow form with the classic Mexican charro, or gentleman cowboy, outfit. One legend has it that the transformation occurred when Mexican President Porfirio Diaz, who himself was big on highly embroidered and heavily medaled military uniforms, hired mariachis to perform at a grand event for international visitors. He felt the simple peasant costume was not appropriate for a fancy event and put the players into upscale charro gear instead. As mariachi music hit radio airwaves and swelled in popularity, the bands got bigger, entertained in larger urban venues and added more elegant accessories to their ensembles.

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Mariachi music was not set apart as a style until the mid-1800s. It’s usually great for dancing, with waltz, polka or other distinctive rhythms, since it was originally played at occasions where people danced. Nobody is precisely sure where the word came from. While some scholars have suggested it came from the French word for marriage, since the music was often played at weddings, others say it evolved from a native language. “Mariachi” refers to the music, the individual musician, and also the musical group -- so a mariachi plays mariachi in a mariachi. In cafes and smaller spaces, you’ll usually find small groups of three or four musicians playing stringed instruments – the vihuela, a small, high-pitched five-string guitar with a rounded back, a hefty bass guitarron and a violin. Many mariachis sing, too, and their liveliest songs are often punctuated by distinctive cries known as gritos, followed by whoops and whistles. In the last hundred years, larger groups and mariachi orchestras have swelled to dozens of musicians, including trumpets and the traditional mariachi harp – part of the original mariachi sound, but hard to carry around. Some bands have added accordions and harmonicas.

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One of the best places to soak up some mariachi sound on the River Walk is at restaurants like Café Ole, the Lone Star Café or Michelino’s, where a mariachi quartet performs from 6-9 p.m. every weeknight except Wednesday, and from noon to 2 p.m. for the lunch crowd during April. Just listen in, or request a song for your table. Mariachi etiquette requires a tip of about $10 per song if you ask for a serenade. It’s usually well worth it. If someone with you is celebrating a birthday or a special occasion, ask for the traditional “Las Mañanitas”. Good, general upbeat songs include “Jarabe Tapatio” (the Mexican Hat Dance) the familiar “Rancho Grande” or “El Son de la Negra. Feeling romantic? Request “La Malagueña,” “Sabor a Mi,” or the ever-popular “Volver, Volver,” which may prompt the whole café staff as well as your own table to join in the rousing chorus. That’s the great thing about mariachi. It’s a beloved form of music, played by serious, professional musicians dressed in blinged-out costumes like Liberace. And it’s the music of a warm-hearted, passionate culture that is as rich as life. If you let it, mariachi will sweep you right up in its spirit. Ay, ay ay!

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36 Bier Garten

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Tap Room

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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

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

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

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

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

Café Ole 527 River Walk San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 223-2939 www.cafeole.us Tex-Mex 61

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

Citrus 150 E. Houston San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 227-9700 hotelvalencia-riverwalk.com American

Casa Rio 430 E. Commerce San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 225-6718 www.casa-rio.com Tex-Mex

figtree 515 Villita Street San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 224-1976 www.figtreerestaurant.com

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

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

Las Canarias 112 College Street San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 518-1000 www.omnilamansion.com American

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The Body Shop Rivercenter Mall, Street Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-224-5446 www.thebodyshop-usa.com Gift for Body

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

Fletchers Jewelry Rivercenter Mall, Street Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-299-5240 www.fletchersjewelers.com Jewelry

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

Harris Jewelry Rivercenter Mall San Antonio, TX 78205 210-225-0000 www.harrisjewelry.com Jewelry

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

Zales Rivercenter Mall, Street Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-270-7770 www.zales.com Jewelry

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

Aerosoles Rivercenter Mall - Fashion Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-354-1840 www.aerosoles.com Shoes

Primarily Purple Rivercenter Mall - Fashion Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-225-0000 General Merchandise

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

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

Journeys Rivercenter Mall - Fashion Level 210-224-6898 www.journeys.com Shoes Shoe Palace Rivercenter Mall - Street Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-527-9700 Shoes

Victoria’s Secret Rivercenter Mall - Fashion Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-224-7072 www.victoriassecret.com Womens Lingerie

Champ’s Sports Rivercenter Mall - Fashion Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-225-0000 www.champssports.com Sportswear

Papaya Rivercenter Mall, Street Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-226-2100 www.papaya.com

Sunglass Hut Rivercenter Mall, Street Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-271-7550 www.sunglasshut.com Sunglasses

Shasha Rivercenter Mall, Street Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-227-4772 www.shasha.com

Sunglass Icon Rivercenter Mall, Street Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-226-3942 www.sunglassicon.com Sunglasses Gamestop Rivercenter Mall, Street Level San Antonio, TX 78205 210-224-4412 www.gamestop.com Video Ganmes & Equipment

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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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comedy April 1 @ 8 pm Steven Wright Tobin Center April 3 @ 5:30 & 8 pm Jeff Foxworthy & Larry the Cable Guy Tobin Center April 6-10 Cleto Rodriguez Improv Comedy Club Rivercenter April 13-17 Sam Demaris Improv Comedy Club Rivercenter April 16 @ 8 pm Jay Mohr Empire Theatre April 22 @ 8 pm Bon Qui Qui in Concert w/ Group 1 Crew presented by Anjelah Johnson Majestic Theatre April 22 @ 7 pm Jim Norton--Mouthful of Shame Tour Aztec Theatre April 27- 30 BT Kingsley Improv Comedy Club Rivercenter

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MUSEUMS Briscoe Western Art Museum 210 W Market San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 299-4499 briscoemuseum.org 57

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Rio San Antonio Cruises 205 N Presa San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 244-5700 riosanantonio.com

dance

live theater

April 8-10 @ 7:30 & 2 pm Ballet San Antonio’s Ballet Alive! Tobin Center

April 1 @ 7:30 pm Arts San Antonio’s Pedal Punk Majestic Theatre

exhibitions

April 1-2 @ 8 pm Opera San Antonio’s Il Trovatore Tobin Center

April 1-May 31 Spy: The Exhibit Rivercenter

April 2-3 Stomp Majestic Theatre

April 3 Night of Artists Briscoe Westen Art Museum

April 5-10 Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella Majestic Theatre

kid stuff April 6 @ 10 am Cherry Blossom Playdates San Antonio Museum of Art

April 7- 10 @ 2:30 & 8 pm Secrets of a Soccer Mom Tobin Center

April 13 @ 10 am Papel Picado Playdates San Antonio Museum of Art April 14 @ 10 am Feathers, Fur & Scales Art Crawl: Gallery Tours for Caregivers & Babies San Antonio Museum of Art

April 1 @ 8 pm La Santa Cecilia Empire Theatre

April 26 @ 10 am ABC’s & Art Playdates San Antonio Museum of Art

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April 20 @ 10 am Fiesta! Playdates San Antonio Museum of Art

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April 14-17 @ 2:30 & 8 pm Secrets of a Soccer Mom Tobin Center

April 9 @ 6:30 pm Kirk Franklin Aztec Theatre April 13 @ 7:30 pm Radney Foster & Friends: Featuring Darius Rucker & Kelly Willis Tobin Center April 13 @ 7 pm The Noice Presents Amon Amarth Aztec Theatre April 14 @ 7 pm Drive-by Truckers Aztec Theatre April 14 @ 7:30 pm Memories of Rio Empire Theatre April 15 Delta Rae Empire Theatre April 15-17 @ 2 & 8 pm Fiesta Pops Tobin Center April 24 @ 7:30 pm Amy Grant with Nichole Nordeman and Ellie Holcomb: Live Life Together Tour Majestic Theatre April 29-30 @ 8 pm Mozart Concerto for Flute & Harp Tobin Center

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FESTIVALS & events Ford Mariachi Festival April 19-22, 7-10pm Local middle school and high school Mariachi Bands perform on floating barges along the 2 1/2 mile downtown area of the River Walk. This is a great time to sit outside at a River Walk restaurant, sip on a margarita and enjoy the music. This is an official FIESTA event, free admission. Bands board the floats at River Walk level of the Chamber of Commerce building.

Fiesta Artisan River Walk Show April 22-24, Fri.11am– 11pm, Sat.10am–11pm, Sun. 10am–8pm

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River Walk Extension (close to Shops at Rivercenter) Vendors display and sell beautiful handmade merchandise along the San Antonio River Walk. Artisans are different for each show but usually include pottery, textiles, jewelry, woodwork, paintings, beadwork and more.

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Yellow Ribbon Project Ribbons sold April 1-30, Ribbons installed May 7, Ribbons Displayed May 7-May 21 Trees on the River Walk are adorned with yellow ribbons to honor those serving in all branches of the United States military. Purchase a yellow ribbon to honor friends and loved ones who have served or are serving now. Proceeds from ribbon sales are used to underwrite the Armed Forces River Parade, May 21. Ribbons may be purchased online at www.TheSanAntonioRiverWalk.com for $5 each or 5 for $20.

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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!

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

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The Bonham Exchange 411 Bonham San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 271-3811 www.bonhamexchange.net Dance Club

The Local Bar 600 N Presa San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 267-9885 www.thelocalbarsa.com Bar

The Brooklynite 516 Brooklyn Avenue San Antonio, TX 78215 (210) 444-0707 www.thebrooklynitesa.com Wine Bar

Mad Dogs British Pub 123 Losoya, Suite 19 San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 222-0220 www.MadDogs.net Pub, Live Music

charlie wants a burger sports bar 223 Losoya San Antonio TX 78205 (210) 227-0864 www.charliewantsaburger.com Burgers-Craft Beer

the naked iguana lounge 421 East Commerce San Antonio, Texas 78205 (210) 226-8462 www.rioriocantina.com/ Naked_Iguana Margaritas, Well Drinks, & Beer

Coyote Ugly Saloon 409 E. Commerce San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 465-8459 www.coyoteuglysaloon.com Bar

nectar wine bar & ale house 214 Broadway Street San Antonio, Texas 78205 (210) 375-4082 nectarsa.com Wine Bar & Ale House

The Davenport 203 N Presa St, San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 224-5635 www.the-dav.com Dance Club

1919 1420 S Alamo San Antonio, TX 78204 (210) 227-1420 Bar

dick’s last resort 406 Navaro St, San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 224-0026 www.dickslastresort.com Gastro Pub

on the rocks 270 Losoya, Suite 19 San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 228-0000 ontherockspubsatx.com Pub

Drink Texas 200 Navarro, Suite 100 San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 224-1031 www.drinktexas.com Bar

SoHo Wine & Martini Bar 214 W Crockett San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 444-1000 www.sohomartinibar.com Bar

Durty Nelly’s Irish Pub 200 S Alamo San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 222-1400 www.durtynellspub.com Pub

Swig 111 W. Crocket St, Suite 205 San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 476-0005 www.swigmartini.com Martini Bar

Esquire Tavern 155 E Commerce San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 222-2521 www.esquiretavern-sa.com Gastropub

tex’s river walk sports bar 200 South Alamo San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 270-0786 www.palaciodelrio.com Sports Bar

The Friendly Spot 943 S Alamo San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 224-2337 www.thefriendlyspot.com Icehouse

The Ticket 420 E. Houston San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 222-9722 www.ticketsportspub.com Sports Bar

Howl at the Moon 111 W. Crockett St, Suite 201 San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 212-4695 www.howlatthemoon.com Piano Bar

Waxy O’Connors 234 Riverwalk San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 229-9299 www.waxyoconnors.com Pub

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

The Worm 123 Losoya, River Level San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 223-7266 facebook.com/TheWormTequilaBar Tequila Bar

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

Zinc Bistro & Wine Bar 207 N Presa San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 224-2900 www.zincwine.com Wine Bar

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La Villita, south of the River Walk in downtown San Antonio, was originally settled nearly 300 years ago as one of the city’s first neighborhoods. In 1939, La Villita Historic Arts Village was established and the neighborhood was adapted into a center for teaching regional arts and crafts and to serve as an artists market. Today, nearly 30 shops and galleries offer distinct handcrafted items by artists from San Antonio and surrounding areas. You’ll find paintings, folk art, textiles, sculptures, copper wares, jewelry, and more. Plus, in the midst of these tree-lined walkways and plazas, enjoy a savory culinary experience at the area restaurants with options ranging from traditional Mexican flavors to steakhouse favorites.

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

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

La Villita History Exhibit La Villita - Bldg. 15 Learn more about the history of La Villita with this exhibit. 210.207.8614

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

Copper Gallery La Villita - Bldg. 11 San Antonio, TX 78205 210.271.3856 www.thecoppergallery.com Art Collectibles Little Studio Gallery La Villita - Bldg. 23 San Antonio, TX 78205 210-227-8893 www.lavillita.com Art Gallery

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

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

Starving Artist Gallery La Villita - Bldg. 12 San Antonio, TX 78205 210.226.3593 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

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Angelita La Villita - Bldg. 2 San Antonio, TX 78205 210- 224-8362 www.lavillita.com Womens Fashions & Jewelry Villita Stained Glass La Villita - Bldg. 1 San Antonio, Texas 78205 210-223-4480 www.sparkleonsa.com Art Gallery

B & C Leather Designs & Unique Finds La Villita - Bldg. 24 San Antonio, Texas 78205 210-724-8521, 210-464-1126 Bes Arte La Villita - Bldg. 17 San Antonio, Texas 78205 Bes Arte-La Villita/Facebook.com 210-232-0661

Populux Commissary/ House Paint La Villita - Bldg. 3 San Antonio, Texas 78205 populuxcommissary/facebook.com 210-883-4259 Plaza Taxco La Villita, Bldg.16B San Antonio, TX 78205 210-994-5259 www.plazataxco.com Marisol DeLuna New York La Villita, Bldg. 22 San Antonio, TX 78205 210-239-9989 www.marisoldeluna.com Marisol DeLuna Foundation 210-239-9989 marisoldelunafoundation.org Creative Educational Programming/ Fashion Apparel

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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 multimillion 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. 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 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! 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-the-

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art 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.

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 up-close 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.

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: 7pm2am • Fri: 5pm-2am Sat: 6pm-2am • (210) 212-4695 111 Crockett St. West, Ste. 201

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,

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 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

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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 award-winning margaritas. Hours: Sun.-Thurs. 11am- 10:30pm • Fri-Sat: 11am12am. • 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 • 210227-0864 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. Hard Rock Café “Remember the Hard Rock!” While we’ve never been under siege like Davy Crockett and his men, we always strive to be memorable here in Texas. So why not lead the charge to our accommodating, threestory Hard Rock Cafe in San Antonio? 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. • 210-224-7625 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

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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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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. Join us at our 517 lounge. Located right on the River Walk. (210) 229-1010 517 N Presa 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 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. PatOBriens.com 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) 277-6300 • 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

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Guide to San Antonio & the River Walk continued 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) 2268462 • 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 Three Saltgrass locations to serve you: 502 Riverwalk, corner of North Presa at Crockett, 210-222-9092; 11745 IH-10 West in the Huebner Oaks Shopping Center, 210-6416447; 16910 U.S.Hwy. 281 between Donella and Thousand Oaks, 210402-6621

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River Walk

County Line BBQ restaurant has been serving up get-it-all-over-ya, award-winning, slow-smoked BBQ on the River Walk for nearly 30 years. It’s also a great place to enjoy ice cold beers and frosty margaritas at an open-air bar with River Walk views where guests feel like they’ve wandered into a funky Texas Hill Country roadhouse.

The County Line was formed by Texans who love Texas heritage and Bar-B-Q and are committed to four principles: first- offer the highest quality smoked barbecue ribs, brisket, sausage and chicken along with traditional sides of cole slaw, potato salad and beans, second- provide these BBQ specialties in generous portions at reasonable prices, third- offer friendly table service with linens and bar service, and fourth- feature authentic locations that celebrate the heritage of Texas. Since 1975, the County Line menu showcases traditional barbecue fare and Texas comfort foods prepared with its original barbecue sauces, spices and marinades and served in Texas-sized portions.

• Beef brisket slow smoked over natural green oak for 18-24 hours, then hand-trimmed • Baby-back pork ribs basted with County Line’s sauce during the slow cooking process • Large meaty beef ribs slow smoked over natural green oak • Sausage made in the Texas Hill Country by German descendants with exclusive County Line recipe • Smoked chicken and smoked-peppered turkey breast • Traditional BBQ sides of cole slaw, potato salad, baked potatoes, homemade bread and beans, appetizers, garlic mashed red skin potatoes, signature salads and desserts • Full bar service with Texas libations; specialty handcrafted cocktails, new slate of 17 Texas craft beers and mainstream beers and margaritas • Complete children’s menu • Menu options include many salads, fish, vegetarian and gluten-free County Line’s second San Antonio location is at 10101 IH-10 West near the Medical Center. It offers the same great BBQ and free live Texas music on Thursdays and Fridays nights, now through the fall. Visit www.countyline.com or call 210-641-1998 for schedules.

County Line’s legendary smoked BBQ is also available via its “Air Ribs” shipping service. More info at www.airribs.com or 1-800-AIR RIBS. Private party/dinner barges and private party room with balconies and patios overlooking the river are also available. Visit www.CountyLine.com/CountyLineRiverWalk. 28

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Downtown San Antonio is full of interesting history, markets, sights, shopping and dining experiences. The locations included in this section of the magazine are all just a few blocks off of the River Walk and easily accessed with a short walk.

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21 The Plaza Market Place

1 Ristorante Pico de Gallo

22 The Amazing Mirror Maze

3 Mi Tierra Cafe Y Panaderia

23 San Antonio General Store

4 La Margarita Mexican

29 Aztec Theatre

Restaurant & Oyster Bar

30 Ripley’s Haunted Adventure/

5 Denny’s 18 Francesco’s Gelato

Tomb Rider 3D

20 Pat O’Brien’s

31 Guiness World Records Museum

25 Juice Central

32 Ripley’s Believe it or Not/

Louis Tussaud’s Wax Works

26 Schilo’s

33 The Alamo

27 Texas De Brazil

35 Tobin Center

28 Houston Street Bistro

39 Angelita’s

36 Augies Alamo City BBQ Steakhouse

40 VFW Post 76

37 Bohanan’s

41 Market Square

44 Bourbon Street Seafood Kitchen

42 Spanish Governor’s Palace

River Walk Downtown

45 Schakolad

HOTELS

46 Thai Lao Orchid

12 Wyndham Garden River Walk

47 Kawashi

15 Crockett Hotel

48 La Boulangerie

16 Gunter Hotel

49 Saveur 209

17 Menger Hotel

50 Nectar Wine Bar and Ale House ATTRACTIONS & shopping

24 El Tropicano Riverwalk Hotel 43 Marriott Plaza San Antonio

2 Plaza Taxco 6 Paris Hatters 7 Buckhorn Saloon & Museum 8 The Pearl

miscellaneous 34 CitySightseeing Double Decker Tour 38 USO 59 Alamo Double Decker Trolley Tours

9 RiverCenter Mall

10 Tower of the Americas/

68 SegCity Segway Tours

Chart House Restaurant

11 Magik Theatre 13 San Antonio Museum of Art

Alamo Trolley

69 San Antonio Public Library

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14 Institute of Texan Culture 18 Yasmin’s Boutique 19 Out West

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Welcome to Fiesta, one of San Antonio’s most iconic celebrations. Amongst the hundreds of parties, parades and everything in between, there is one thing that binds all of Fiesta’s events—the food. Fiesta offers a unique opportunity to sample a wide variety of treats from San Antonio’s diverse cultural and ethnic heritage.

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There are many street parties featuring food stalls selling a variety of local specialties— some unique to Fiesta—and River Walk restaurants that serve items iconic to the Alamo City. For those not familiar with our local delights, here’s a primer to guide you on your Fiesta gastronomic adventures.

Gorditas

chili con carne

Spanish for “little fat ones,” gorditas are small cakes made out of corn flour, which is also used to make tortillas. Gorditas are typically fried or baked on a steel griddle known as comal. After cooking, the gordita is drained of excess grease for a few minutes, then slit on one side and filled with a variety of ingredients. These can be pork or chicken stew, shredded beef, nopalitos (cooked prickly pear cactus pads), beans, cheese, rajas (strips of roasted mild chiles), potatoes, chorizo (Mexican sausage), or picadillo (seasoned ground beef with potatoes). Find them at street stalls during Fiesta events, or visit the legendary Mi Tierra Café & Bakery, open 24 hours, for some of the best in town.

Sure, chili is a dish as American as apple pie, and everyone seems to have their secret recipe. But did you know the origin of chili? Chili con carne was sold from the 1860’s through the 1930’s in various plazas around San Antonio, and was made famous by the legendary “Chili Queens.” Proclaimed as the state dish of Texas in 1977, chili con carne has been a favorite at Casa Rio on the River Walk since 1946 and remains true to the original Chili Queens recipe. Add that to your notto-be-missed list.

buñuelos

This delightful pastry of Mexican origin is synonym with fairs and carnivals such as Fiesta. Buñuelos are made from a yeasted dough with a hint of anise that is shaped into a disc, deep-fried, and then drenched in a syrup of brown sugar or piloncillo (raw sugar cane sugar), or dusted with cinnamon and powdered sugar.

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These grilled skewers of marinated beef chunks hail originally from South America and are popular street fare in Andean countries such as Peru, Bolivia, and Chile. Cooks marinate the meat in vinegar and spices such as cumin, ají pepper, and garlic, skewer it, then grill it over coals. Anticuchos are savory and irresistible, and an indispensable treat for visitors during Night in Old San Antonio (NIOSA to the locals) festivities.

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Acenar’s beef short rib tacos

Acenar’s anticuchos

Case Rio’s watermelon agua fresca

chicken on a stick

tacos de tripas

An homage to San Antonio’s German roots, this popular Fiesta item is a chicken schnitzel, breaded and fried until crispy, served on a stick. For a true Texas twist, order yours with a pickled jalapeño at the Oyster Bake party.

This delicacy, courtesy of San Antonio’s Mexican community, may not be for everyone. But fans of the crispy-fried beef or pork intestines, served atop a warm corn tortilla topped with chopped onion, cilantro, and chile sauce will stand in line as long as it takes to get them.

oyster nachos

menudo

Yep, you read that right. Ácenar, a popular Modern Mexican restaurant with a lovely patio overlooking the River Walk, serves one of San Antonio’s unique takes on the ballpark favorite. Here, they place plump fried oysters atop yuca chips, then top them with diced charred pineapple and jalapeño-honey mayo. They are certainly unusual, but also delicious.

This traditional Mexican soup is an acquired taste. Made with beef stomach (tripe) simmered in a broth flavored with red chiles, menudo is served piping hot, garnished with lime wedges, chopped onions and cilantro, dried oregano and red chili pepper flakes on the side. Locally it is well-known as a miracle hangover cure, and you can get your fill 24-7 at Mi Tierra Café & Bakery.

raspas

aguas frescas

Perhaps you know them best as snow cones or shaved ice. The name raspa (or raspado, as they call them in Mexico) comes from the Spanish word for “shaved.” These icy treats doused in brightly-colored flavored syrups come in myriad flavor combinations. Be sure to try tropical flavors like coconut or pineapple, and the uniquely sweet, sour and spicy mangonadas and chamoyadas.

Literally translating as “refreshing water,” an agua fresca is a fresh fruit-flavored beverage that is perfect to wash down any and all foods of Fiesta. Think about lemonade, but made with fresh strawberries, cantaloupe, pineapple, and other seasonal fruits instead of (or alongside) lemons. Popular agua frescas around these parts are the horchata at Rio Rio Cantina, made with rice, sugar, and cinnamon, and at Casa Rio you will find a watermelon fresca that will quench any thirst.

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FOOD & DRINK /////////////////////// CASUAL Restaurant Gwendolyn 152 East Pecan Street #100 San Antono, TX 78205 (210) 222-1849 restaurantgwendolyn.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

124 Broadway Street San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 314-1781 Sushi & Asian Cuisine la boulangerie

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

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

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Green Vegetarian Cuisine 200 East Grayson #120 San Antonio, TX 78215 (210) 320-5865 www.eatatgreen.com Vegetarian

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

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

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

The Monterey 1127 South St. Mary’s St. San Antonio, TX 78210 (210) 745-2581 www.themontereysa.com Eclectic

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

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

La Margarita 800 Dolorosa San Antonio, TX 78207 (210) 227-7140 www.lamargarita.com Mexican

207 Broadway Street San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 639-3165 www.laboulangeriesa.com French bakery

nectar wine bar & ale house

214 Broadway Street San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 375-4082 www.nectarsa.com

Wine Bar and Ale House Saveurs 209 209 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 639-3165 French schakolad chocolate factory

112 Broadway Street San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 354-3322 schakolad.com/store49 Chocolate Boutique thai lao orchid

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

118 Broadway Street San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 442-8110

Pico de Gallo 111 S. Leona San Antonio, TX 78207 (210) 225-6060 www.picodegallo.com Mexican

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

Sushi Zushi 203 S. St. Mary’s San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 472-2900 www.sushizushi.com Sushi

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

Thai & Vietnamese Cuisine

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

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

Toscana Ristorante 301 E. Houston San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 222-2865 toscanaristorantes.com Italian

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

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

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

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

Boiler House 312 Pearl Parkway San Antonio, TX 78215 (210) 354-4644 www.boilerhousesa.com American

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

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Feast 1024 South Alamo San Antonio, TX 78210 (210) 354-1024 www.feastsa.com Small Plates

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

La Frite Belgian Bistro 728 South Alamo San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 224-7555 www.lafritesa.com Belgian

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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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Ford Mariachi Festival, April 19-22 Mariachi students perform on floating barges to entertain visitors on the River Walk. Sip a margarita and listen to the music. Free. www. TheSanAntonioRiverwalk.com

Fiesta in Blue, April 19 Fiesta in Blue is an Air Force salute to the local community during Fiesta. Military tribute is performed by the United States Air Force Band of the West from Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. Free. http:// www.bandofthewest.af.mil

Throwback Fiesta, April 17 Celebrate all your favorite throwback music from the 60s-90s featuring tribute bands, retro games, costume contests, dance contests, beer at downtown Maverick Park. Admission $12, kids under 12 free. www.throwbackfiesta.org

10th Street River Festival, April 21-23 Musical groups will cover Tejano, oldies, blues and C&W at the oldest functioning VFW in TX, a 19th C. mansion. Free. http://www. vfwpost76ontheriverwalk.org

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World Class Jazz Concert, April 22

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) 354-4681 www.garciaartglass Hand Blown Glass Garcia Art Glass 123 Losoya Street 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

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

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

Out West 215 1/2 Alamo Plaza San Antonio, Texas 78205 Phone (210) 224-8804 Clothing & Gift Shop

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

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April 1-24 Sikhs: Legacy of the Punjab Institute of Texan Cultures

festivals April 2 @ 10 am- 5 pm San Antonio Book Festival Central Library

Rocket Fizz 513 E. Houston San Antonio, TX 78205 210-229-1077 www.rocketfizz.com Soda Pop & Candy Shop

April 3 @ 6:30 pm Musical Bridges Around the World: Sakura San Fernando Cathedral

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kid stuff April 29-June 12 Charlotte’s Web Through April 17 Fancy Nancy: The Musical The Magik Theatre

National, regional and local jazz artists perform as well as college jazz ensembles from St. Mary’s University, the event organizer. Free. www.stmarytx.edu

San Jose MissionFest, April 24 10,000 people can’t be wrong. Events starts with a Mariachi Mass followed by a day of great live music including Tex-Mex, traditional Norteno, country, blues and rock. $5 admission. Kids free. www. sanjosemissionfest.com

Fiesta Gartenfest, April 20-22 The lively Biergarten fills with sounds of German entertainment and Gemuetlichkeit. Enjoy German food and beverages as well as entertainment provided by a 50-piece concert band and other performers. A dance band plays till midnight. Admission $5. Kids under 12 free. www.beethovenmaennerchor.com

A Day In Old Mexico & Charreada, April 17-24 This family event features food, drink, pony rides for the kids, Ballet Folklorico performances and live Mariachi music. It is primarily a spectacular traditional Mexican rodeo. Admission $15, kids 6-12 $5. www.sacharros.org

Alamo Heights Night, April 15 Five bands perform amidst a giant frenzy of delicious food; from turkey legs and gyros to chocolate dipped strawberries amd shaved ice. This is one great party with awesome music. $12 adults, kids 12-17 $5, active duty military free. www.alamoheightsnight.org

Ford Mariachi Festival April 19-22 • 7-10 PM nightly

Sit in an outdoor café or stroll the banks of the river while enjoying instrumental and vocal Mariachi music from boats as they drift along the downtown area of the River Walk. Groups are comprised of local middle and high school students as well as professional groups all wearing colorful traditional costumes.

This official Fiesta© event is FREE

Fiesta Symphonic Band Concert, April 24 The San Antonio Symphonic band will play Sousa marches and classical transcriptions to show tunes and modern concert band literature. Free. www.sanantoniosymphonicband.com

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11 San Antonio Zoo 12 San Antonio Botanical Garden 17 K1 Speed 18 San Antonio Aquarium 19 Morgan’s Wonderland

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28 Flipz Trampoline Park missions trail

3 The Shops at La Cantera

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Sure there are a plethora of parades, countless kings and queens and more food-on-astick than you can shake a stick at, but every Fiesta fanatic worth his or her cascarones knows that the goal during Fiesta is to collect and wear as many medals as you possibly can, usually pinned all over their specially-designed sashes and hats.

By Carole Miller

If you are into this kind of “heavy medal,” rock on over to Alamo Plaza for Pin Pandemonium, THE place to find whatever and whoever you want to find. During this annual, free Fiesta kickoff event, anyone and everyone who collects pins and medals gathers to view, buy and trade these precious medals and enjoy the opening ceremonies of Fiesta Fiesta. Some ultra-creative medals feature designs with moving parts, 3D effects, sparkling colors and even LED lighting. This year’s Pin Pandemonium takes place Thursday, April 14, at 6 pm in Alamo Plaza. According to the Fiesta Commission, there are 17,000 medals sold at The Fiesta Store on Broadway (the “official” Fiesta store) alone. But there are more medals produced than you can count. Medal producers include charitable organizations, colleges and universities, hotels, restaurants, sports, events, churches, city areas and attractions, banks, doctors, judges and attorneys. Highly collectible medals include those from the district attorney, mayor, police chief and fire department. Original Medal Head King Antonio XLIX Charles Orsinger gets the historical nod for “inventing” the Fiesta medal. During his reign over Fiesta in 1971, His Royal Highness punched holes into his royal coins, strung them with ribbon and handed them out to his loyal subjects that year. Today, all the Fiesta royalty give out their own individually-designed pins and many organizations sell

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their own as fundraisers. Businesses highlight their brands via pins and some individual Fiesta fanatics even make their own. Some ultra-creative medals feature designs with moving parts, 3D effects, sparkling colors, and LED lighting. One of San Antonio’s premier medal makers is FiestaMedals. com. It started as the brainchild of Lt. Col. Leon Childers (ret.) who, in the late 70s, created the first military-themed Fiesta medal for the Commanding General to hand out during Fiesta events. Nowadays, anyone with an imagination and an internet connection can make their own Fiesta medal since medals can now be designed and ordered online. There are many local manufacturers and they estimate that the number of medals made over the years runs in to the hundreds of thousands. Back in the olden days, customers would come in with a design or idea and it would be drawn by hand. (That part is done by computer now.) After the medal is designed, the factory makes a model, die, stamp, fills it with color, assembles the ribbons and adds dangles or any extras. Metal detectors unite! The unique traditions of Fiesta medals bring an extra factor of frivolity and folly to this festival of fanciful fun. So come and join the revelry. What do you want—a medal?

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Dough Pizzeria Napoletana 6989 Blanco Road San Antonio, TX 78216 (210) 979-6565 www.doughpizzeria.com Pizza

Kirby’s Steakhouse 123 Loop 1604 NE San Antonio, TX 78232 (210) 404-2221 www.kirbyssteakhouse. com Steakhouse

Wise Guys– A Chicago Eatery, 441 W. Nakoma St., San Antonio, TX 78216, 210248-9609 Pizza

Myron’s Prime Steakhouse 10003 NW Military Hwy, Suite 2101 San Antono, TX 78231 (210) 493-3031 www.myronsprime.com Steakhouse

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

Perry’s 15900 La Cantera Pkwy #2200 San Antonio, TX 78256 (210) 558-6161 www.perryssteakhouse. com Steakhouse

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

Sloan Hall 5922 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 828-7738 www.sloanhall.com Unique Gifts, Accessories & Jewelry

Alamo Quarry Market 255 East Basse Road San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 824-8885 www.quarrymarket.com Shopping Center Huebner Oaks 11745 IH 10 West San Antonio, TX 78230 (210) 867-1846 shophuebneroaks.com Shopping Center

Los Patios 2015 NE Loop 410 San Antonio, TX 78217 (210) 655-6171 www.lospatios.com Unique local shops

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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

Six Flags Fiesta Texas 17000 IH 10 West San Antonio, TX 78257 (210) 697-5050 www.sixflags.com/ fiestatexas 9 Splashtown 3600 IH 35 North San Antonio, TX 78219 (210) 227-1400 www.splashtownsa.com

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missions Mission Concepcion 807 Mission San Antion, TX 78210 9am-5pm Daily (210) 534-1540 www.nps.gov/saan Mission San Jose 6701 San Jose Drive San Antonio, TX 78214 9am-5pm Daily www.nps.gov/saan Mission Espada 10040 Espada 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

MISCELLANEOUS Flip’z Trampoline Park 910 SE Military Drive, #123 San Antonio, Texas 78214 210-927-1234 www.flipztrampolinepark.com

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

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EVENTS ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// art April 6 @ 2 pm Art Full Wednesday featuring Sandy Skoglund’s Cocktail Party McNay Art Museum April 9 @ 10:30 am Workshop: Cardboard Construction McNay Art Museum April 13 @ 12 pm Art Full Wednesday: Art-makiong for Adults: Painted Patterns McNay Art Museum April 20 @ 12 pm Art Full Wednesday: Food for Thought; Sauerkraut & Pickle McNay Art Museum April 24 @ 1 pm Family Art Play: Photo ID McNay Art Museum Comedy April 1- 2 Roy Wood, Jr. Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club April 8- 9 Nikki Glaser Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club April 22- 23 Godfrey Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club April 24 Slade Ham Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club April 27-May 1 Kristin Key Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club

dance April 9- 10 Tamara Adira Arte y Pasion Jo Long Theatre

exhibitions April 17 @ 2 pm Exhibition Lecture: German Culture from the War to the Fall of the Wall McNay Art Museum April 21 @ 6:30 pm Artist Looking at Art: James Hetherington McNay Art Museum Ongoing Exhibitions do it & do it curated by Hans Ulrich Obrist Blue Star Contemporary Art Exhibitions Justin Boyd Blue Star Contemporary Art Exhibitions Spendor on the Range: American Indians and the Horse Witte Museum

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Storybook Houses San Antonio Botanical Garden Wings of the City sculpture project San Antonio Botanical Garden

April 11 @ 7:30 pm Olmos Ensemble: Brahms & Warren Jones First Unitarian Universalist Church

Works Progress featuring Colin Kloecker and Shanai Matteson Blue Star Contemporary Art

April 12 2 pm Tuesday Musical Club: Lachezar Kostov, cellist, & Viktor Valkov, pianist Laurel Heights United Methodist Church

festivals April 14 @ 6 pm Art|Music|Food|Drinks: Second Thursday McNay Art Museum

film April 3 Dressed to Kill Film Series: Psycho McNay Art Museum April 10 @ 2 pm Dressed to Kill Film Series: Torch Song Trilogy McNay Art Museum

kid stuff April 8 @ 10:30 am Toddler Art Play: Paint Party McNay Art Museum

live theater April 1-10 Fri-Sat @ 8 pm, Sun @ 3 pm Reasons to Be Pretty The Playhouse April 1-16 Fri-Sat @ 8 pm London Calling Harlequin Dinner Theater

April 17 3 pm Heart of Texas Concert Band: Celebrate San Antonio San Antonio College McAllister Center April 17 3 pm Wartburg College Choir First Baptist Church of San Antonio April 18 @ 7 pm Carrie Underwood AT&T Center April 29 @ 8 pm Lisa Fischer Jo Long Theatre

sports April 2 @ 7:30 pm San Antonio Spurs v. Toronto Raptors AT&T Center April 6 @ 7 pm San Antonio Rampage v. San Jose Barracudas AT&T Center April 7 April 9 7 pm San Antonio Missions vs. Springfield Cardinals Wolff Stadium

April 8 @ 7:30 pm San Antonio Rampage v. Iowa Wild AT&T Center April 9 @ 7 pm San Antonio Rampage v. Iowa Wild AT&T Center April 10-12 Sun @ 2 pm, Mon-Tues @ 7 pm San Antonio Missions vs. Tulsa Drillers Wolff Stadium Sports April 10 @ 6 pm San Antonio Spurs v. Golden State Warriors AT&T Center April 12 @ 7 pm San Antonio Spurs v. Oklahoma City Thunder AT&T Center April 15 @ 7:30 pm San Antonio Rampage v. Manitoba Moose AT&T Center April 24 @ 3 pm Camerata San Antonio’s Bold Russians Univ. of Incarnate Word Concert Hall April 18-24 Valero Texas Open TPC San Antonio April 21-24 Thu-Sat @ 7 pm, sun @ 2 pm San Antonio Missions vs. Midland Rockhounds Wolff Stadium

April 7 @ 6:30 pm An Evening with Baroness von Bulop McNay Art Museum April 8-30 @ 7:30 pm Memphis Woodlawn Theatre April 29-May 22 Fri-Sat @ 8 pm, Sun @ 3 pm Classic Theatre of San Antonio: Born Yesterday Woodlawn Theater April 29-May 28 Fri-Sat @ 8 pm The Gingerbread Lady Harlequin Dinner Theater

music April 2 @ 3 pm Friends in Harmony Laurie Auditorium April 3 @ 3:15 pm San Antonio Chamber Music Society: Dover String Quartet Temple Beth-El April 9 @ 8 pm San Antonio Int’l Piano Competition: Piano Series Event No. 3 Univ. of Incarnate Word Concert Hall

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For those travelers that enjoy off the beaten path experiences the areas surrounding San Antonio are known for their history, small towns, antiques, wineries, scenic views and unique travel experiences. These areas surrounding San Antonio are easily accessed by car or bus.

SURROUNDING AREAS 1 Cascade Caverns 2 Natural Bridge Caverns 3 Schlitterbahn 4 ZDT’s

MARBLE FALLS

FREDERICKSBURG

JOHNSON CITY

HWY 290

KERRVILLE

281 GRUENE

TX 46

BULVERDE

NEW BRAUNFELS

TX 46

BOERNE

STONE OAK

LIVE OAK

SHAVANO PARK HOLLYWOOD PARK

UNIVERSAL CITY

HELOTES

410

AIRPORT

CASTLE HILLS

LEON VALLEY

1604

OLMOS PARK

ALAMO HEIGHTS

BALCONES HEIGHTS

SEGUIN

KIRBY

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CHINA GROVE

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Two Pearls of Fiesta by Bob McCullough

Ironically, tiny oysters play big roles in two of Fiesta San Antonio’s longest-running festive events. In addition to offering lots of phenomenal food, both the Fiesta Oyster Bake and A Taste of New Orleans (ATONO) feature hot music, amid tons of fun, and they raise millions of dollars for scholarships. The community-wide Fiesta San Antonio celebration marks its 125th anniversary this year with a dizzying array of more than 100 events stretching from April 14 through 24. Speaking of milestones, the Oyster Bake is observing its 100th anniversary April 15 and 16 with special touches such as an enhanced entertainment lineup, a second grand fireworks finale and a “wedding” for mascots Shuckie and Pearl. An estimated 70,000 patrons descend upon the campus of St. Mary’s University on San Antonio’s west side to consume about 100,000 oysters and to raise funds for St. Mary’s student scholarships as well as university and alumni programs. As a result, 70 students receive scholarship assistance each year. Oyster Bake began in 1916 on the banks of the San Antonio River as a reunion of former St. Mary’s students and Marianist priests and brothers with ties to the university. Some of the alums brought oysters and beer to the party, and thus Oyster Bake was born.

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Today more than 7,000 volunteers help stage Oyster Bake, and thirty-six student organizations operate beverage and food booths. To secure one of the coveted booths, the student group must submit a business plan and make a presentation to the Oyster Bake Committee. The highestscorers earn money for their respective organizations and gain real-world business experience. Organizers view Oyster Bake as a great music festival with stages reserved for oldies, country, rock, Tejano/Latin, R&B/hip hop and children/family acts; the same can be said of ATONO, which presents a musical jambalaya. Groups from as far away as Los Angeles entertain with zydeco, brass band, dance band and jazz (Latin, contemporary, fusion and Dixieland) numbers throughout the three-day festival, April 15-17. Sponsored by the San Antonio Zulu Association, a community organization that raises money for the Leonard C. Brooks Scholarship Fund, this year’s 31st annual ATONO also spotlights Any Baby Can, another service organization that helps families with special-needs children. ATONO leaders and 500 volunteers look to attract 25,000 fun-seekers to the Sunken Garden Theater in Brackenridge Park. The great musical performances come with helpings of New Orleans culinary delights such as boudin (Cajun sausage), seafood RIO Magazine 47

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gumbo that includes oysters, red beans and rice, crawfish and beignets (decadent doughnuts dusted with powdered sugar). ATONO began as a family event called Fiesta West on the city’s West Side, migrated to St. Paul Square in downtown San Antonio and ultimately moved to the Sunken Garden Theater. Many of the early Zula Association’s members grew up in the New Orleans area, so the Association changed the name to A Taste of New Orleans and offered a Southern Louisianathemed experience. Like precious pearls of Fiesta San Antonio, both Oyster Bake and ATONO remain lustrous and lively year after year because they bring diverse peoples together for fun and, in doing so, support worthwhile causes.

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 The Creek 119 Staffel Street Boerne, TX 78006 (830) 816-2005 texaslandandcattle.com Steakhouse Cypress Grille 170 South Main Street Boerne, TX 78006 (830) 248-1353 cypressgrilleboerne.com American Bluebonnet Café 211 US Highway 281 Marble Falls, TX 78654 (830) 693-2344 bluebonnetcafe.net Diner Food Little Gretel 518 River Road Boerne, TX 78006 (830) 331-1368 littlegretel.com German

Valeria Farm-to-Table Restaurant 109 Waterview Pkwy. Ste 105 Boerne, TX 78006 (830)-331-1393 valeriarestaurant.com American Hoffbrau 18403 IH 10 San Antonio, TX 78257 (210) 877-1500 hofbraurim.com German American Piatti’s 17101 La Cantera Pkwy Bldg 7 San Antonio, TX 78256 (210) 251-3542 www.piatti.com Italian 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

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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 By Appointment

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

SHOPPING Bass Pro Shops 17907 IH 10 West

San Antonio, TX 78257 (210) 253-8800 9am-9pm Daily basspro.com

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

WATERPARK

3 Schlitterbahn

400 North Liberty Avenue New Braunfels, TX 78130 (830) 625-2351 www.schlitterbahn.com

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 //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// art April 9 @ 10:00 am First Friday Artwalk Fredericksburg

festivals April 9 @ 2:00 pm Crawfish and Shrimp Boil Anhalt Dance Hall, New Braunfels April 9- 10 Folkfest 2016 Heritage Village, New Braunfels April 9 @ 10:00 am Kindermasken Parade Main Plaza, New Braunfels April 24 @ 2:00 pm Spring Fling to benefit the Humane Society Billy’s Ice House, New Braunfels

kid stuff April 15-17 Alice in Wonderland Jr. Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre, New Braunfels

April 16 @ 9 am New Braunfels Kidsfest Comal County Fair Grounds

live theater April 8 @ 7:30 pm Boerne Performing Arts: The Pirates of Penzance Boerne Champion High School April 15-May 1 @ 12 pm Fredericksburg Theater Company Presents “The Nerd” Steve Shepherd Theater April 15-May 8 Fri-Sat @ 7:30 pm, Sun @ 2:30 pm Wimberley Players: Good People Wimberley Playhouse April 17 @ 3 pm Fredericksburg Music Club Presents “The Marcsmen” Fredericksburg United Methodist Church

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April 28-May 15 Alone Together Again Krause House Theatre, Bulverde

music April 7 @ 7:30 pm Marcia Ball, Carolyn Wonderland and Shelley King Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre, New Braunfels April 8 @ 9:00 pm Dwight Yoakum feat. Leopoldo & His Fiction John T. Floore’s, Helotes April 9 @ 8 pm Billy Mata Kendalia Halle Music April 9 @ 10 am Jazz ‘n’ Blues in the Park Pickrell Park, Schertz April 10 @ 4 pm Mid-Texas Symphony Concert No. 5 Canyon High School, New Braunfels

April 22 @ 7:30 pm Camerata San Antonio’s Bold Russians Boerne First Unitd Church

April 28 @ 7:30 pm Symphony of the Hills: A Night In Old Mexico Cailloux Theater, Kerrville

April 22- 23 Fri @ 8 pm, Sat @ 9 pm Lucinda Williams feat. Buick 6 Gruene Hall

April 30 @ 9 pm Gary P. Nunn Lukenbach Dance Hall

April 22 @ 7:30 pm Texas Lutheran University bands’ 7th annual “Prism” concert TLU Jackson Auditorium, Seguin April 23 @ 3 pm Camerata San Antonio’s Bold Russians Kerrville First Presbyterian Church

sports April 6 @ 6 pm LPGC Par 3 (Masters) Tournament Landa Park Golf Course, New Braunfels April 9 @ 6 am Outlaw Half Marathon and 5K Lukenbach Dance Hall

April 23 @ 7:30 pm Blanco Performing Arts: Jonathan Tsay, pianist Uptown Blanco Ballroom April 23 @ 8 pm Jake Worthington Lukenbach Dance Hall

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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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Tower of the Americas

Parties of LESS than 8

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Ford Mariachi Festival April 19-22 • 7–10 PM nightly