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August 2015

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MCNAY ART MUSEUM: DIRECTOR WILLIAM CHIEGO RETIRES MASTER PLAN MOVES FORWARD

MELDING MARRIAGE, MEDICINE AND MUSIC DRS. DEBBIE MCNABB AND GRAHAM HALL

A SALON FOR TYKES OF ALL AGES PIGTAILS & CREWCUTS

BOTANICAL GARDEN EXPANDS

CONTENTS August 2015

8 Editor’s Letter/Contributors ON THE COVER

10 Business Profile: Pigtails and Crewcuts 14 Profile: Debbie McNabb & Graham Hall

The McNay Museum

18 Neighborhood News 22 Community Calendar 24 Alamo Heights Chamber of Commerce 26 Home: Treasures Transform Alamo Heights Residence 30 School News 36 The Buzz 38

78209 Restaurant Guide

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Wine & Dine: Hsiu Yu

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Outside 78209

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Arts & Entertainment Calendar

47

Announcements

48

Police Blotter

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Vintage View

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EDITOR’S LETTER

FROM THE EDITOR Hello, 78209ers!

How have you passed the time this summer?

In this issue, 78209 Magazine visits with a few ’09 folks to find out. It’s August, after all, a good month for some much-deserved downtime where new ideas about our future begin to simmer. What else can we do when we have simmering temperatures outside?

While focused on daily rituals, our subjects in the pages that follow know when it is time to relax. We visit with Drs. Debbie McNabb and Graham Hall to discover that their busy lives in medicine have been complemented by a slow-burning passion for music (Did you know Graham Hall is an accomplished banjo player?) and raising pet reptiles. Our business profile, Pigtails & Crewcuts’ owners Melissa and Matt Johnson, show us how they create a stress-free experience for kids and parents with their salon’s cool indoor playground atmosphere. And even our school news spotlights the magic of summertime with a recap of local children exploring new ideas and perspectives at summer day camp. Ah, to be a kid again!

Our Neighborhood News shares coverage on the announcement that after 25 years of expanding its extraordinary collection and footprint, McNay Art Museum director William Chiego is preparing to officially retire, thus closing a pivotal chapter in the museum’s history. As one chapter ends, the McNay begins a new one. Art lovers and those in search of a haven for quiet contemplation will see the Museum break ground on the next phase of its master plan. Also in Neighborhood News, we share San Antonio Botanical Garden’s exciting plan to help those of all ages relax with a rethink of some of its current structures, community garden and landscapes. It’s in the air and ground this month!

As we savor this turning point in our ZIP code, look no further than our dining review of longtime ’09 standard, Hsiu Yu, The Buzz and Outside 78209 to help you plan time with friends and family looking for an equal amount of downtime, too.

While you sit a spell, share with us on Instagram or Facebook your favorite ways to spend time in ’09! We enjoy hearing from you.

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Edmond Ortiz is a lifelong San Antonian who keeps discovering new things about his hometown every day.

He studied mass communications at San Antonio College and Texas State University. His local journalism career started in the mid-1990s, and most recently he served in both editing and reporting positions with Prime Time Newspapers, a former group of community weeklies, and the San Antonio Express-News. He has been with organizations such as the Society of Professional Journalists and the National Association of Hispanic Journalists. An animal lover and a sports fan, Edmond enjoys being with family and friends, hiking and watching the newest sci-fi TV show.

With over 30 years of journalistic experience, John G. Bloodsworth has covered the gamut of lifestyle stories from interviews with leading regional architects, urban planners and cutting-edge designers to stories about homeowners revealing fascinating features on modern living. With a journalism degree from Texas State University and a concentration in public relations, he began his career with the Pitluk Group, overseeing public relations and advertising activities for the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo. He has written for national, regional and local publications and is currently a contributing writer for magazines covering architecture, design and cultural trends. Bloodsworth also has a design firm, Little Cabin, that sources heirlooms and unique finds for ranches, coastal getaways and urban environments for retail and residential clients.

78209 BUSINESS PROFILE

PIGTAILS & CREWCUTS A salon for tykes of all ages

By ERNIE ALTGELT

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Photography by ELIZABETH WARBURTON

If you’ve got young children, you may unfortunately associate family haircuts with fearsome headaches. Often, our tiny tykes just don’t like getting their tresses professionally trimmed, much less washed, clipped, combed and styled. They may squirm, squeal and sometimes even cry during a visit to the traditional barbershop or salon. And the result can be an exhausting ordeal to all involved, including moms and dads, stylists, other patrons and especially the kiddos themselves.

Enter Melissa and Matt Johnson’s very neat (and targeted) Pigtails & Crewcuts, a top-tier hair salon catering almost exclusively to the wee ones. By melding the appeals of an alluring and engaging playground with a super-talented and caring staff (many of whom have children themselves), this ultra-entrepreneurial husband and wife have created a tot-oriented tonsorial wonderland that for ‘09’s youthful clientele and their parents, definitely makes the cut.

Brought online in 2010 in the Alamo Quarry Mall shopping area, Pigtails & Crewcuts was created especially to cater to children as young as 3 through age 12. While adults (usually a parent) and teens can certainly obtain superb cuts on site, as Melissa states, “It’s the little guys and gals that we’re here for. They love our styles and our entertaining ambience.” And after a visit, it’s easy to see why. The décor is definitely kid-oriented with very cool retro pedal-car barber chairs, flat-screen TVs running the latest Disney hits, a large, toystocked play area and other age-appropriate amenities that will get even the most recalcitrant peewees eager to grab a lollipop, hop in a chair and join in the fun. The entire atmosphere is conducive to enjoyment, and the results at the end of each session are generally really happy campers sporting superb, parent-approved haircuts. With up to five stylists working at once, things clip right along.

The degree of professionalism is high, and almost any style is (with the parent’s permission) available. Two of the more popular

offerings include the daring and spiky gelled “faux hawk,” which the little guys like, and an elegant braided “do” sprinkled with glitter, which is just perfect for the young ladies. More traditional treatments are certainly available as well. And as part of the service (which moms love), hair washing – before or after the cutting and styling – is usually a welcome part of the process too. Whatever the assignment, once out of the chair, the youngsters certainly look adorable as they run laughingly to the checkout counter, where a free prize awaits each and all within the shop’s beloved treasure chest. Along with the exceptional service, Matt and Melissa stock a comprehensive inventory of quality hair products perfect for children and their parents.

So while hair is certainly paramount at Pigtails & Crewcuts, it doesn’t stop there. In a spacious, glass-windowed party room just off the cutting floor, P & C also plays host to parent-sponsored private kid-themed celebrations where participants can dress up in costumes, play traditional and video games and just have a blast. For the girls, www.78209magazine.com | 11

A Stylist cuts hair while he plays a game

Pigtails & Crewcuts owners Melissa and Matt Johnson with their son.

pedicures and light makeup can add to the Cinderella-like excitement. The boys can go in for a fierce pirate look. Refreshments can be enjoyed, but they must be supplied by the parents.

All in all, Pigtails & Crewcuts is one rad place because beyond the styling area and party room are shelves and racks stocked with affordable fun and fancies that youngsters just can’t resist. Many are educational in nature; all will delight the little ones. When taken in its entirety, P & C truly offers a complete package.

And as Matt remembers, “With Alamo Heights’ overwhelming family orientation, when we first opened, we felt a service like ours would be appreciated and used. Since then, we’ve done more than 31,000 haircuts and styles. Wow, that really has been a lot of pigtails and crewcuts!”

Pigtails & Crewcuts is located in the Lincoln Heights/Quarry area in the Village on the Green shopping center at 555 E. Basse Road at Treeline Avenue. Reservations are accepted and can be made by calling 210-829-8885. For additional information about pricing, scheduling parties and other particulars, visit pigtailsandcrewcuts.com/sanantonio.

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78209 PROFILE

DEBBIE MCNABB

&

GRAHAM HALL

Happily melding marriage, medicine &music

By ERNIE ALTGELT Photography by ELIZABETH WARBURTON

If you’re looking for a prescription for wedded bliss, you might just ask Drs. Debbie McNabb and Graham Hall. While publicly these two very creative, caring and accomplished people have excelled professionally as highly trained, trusted and much-loved medical practitioners, it’s their connection on a private level that many find so laudable.

After 32 years in tandem as devoted husband and wife, this diverse yet compatible pair continues to demonstrate that the best medicine for a happy marriage is the joint acceptance and encouragement of the individual passions and dreams of one another, supported always by a healthy dose of mutual respect. Say aah!

While Debbie hails from North Texas, Graham is a born-andbred ‘09er. It was the University of Texas at Austin that brought the two together back in the 1970s. Debbie (a buttoned-down doctor’s daughter) was already taking pre-med courses at UT when the more 14 | August 2015

free-spirited Graham, after a stint in the U. S. Army, enrolled at the Austin campus. And while there, thanks to an exceptional history teacher who believed strongly in community involvement, the duo ended up serendipitously meeting while participating in an off-campus program called Big Buddies, where volunteers were enlisted to work with mentally challenged children. Love blossomed shortly thereafter.

As Graham remembers, “I was obviously attracted to her because she was pretty, and if she was involved with Big Buddies, then she had to have a good heart.” For Debbie, it was equally simple: “He was very handsome, wonderful with kids, older than average and (more on this later) even played in a great band.” For two future medicos, it was pure chemistry!

As Debbie’s studies progressed at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Graham, who continued making music with his

band (see sidebar), wrapped up his liberal arts degree at UT. A long-distance but committed relationship ensued during this time of learning because, after graduation, and fueled by his love of animals, Graham next headed off to Texas A&M with the idea of taking additional coursework that would allow him to become a veterinary doctor. However, after auditing a couple of Debbie’s Baylor classes, he quickly shifted his focus to the study of traditional medicine. As he recalls, “The students were so excited about what they were doing, it was contagious. I realized that I wanted to care for people.”

Debbie was totally on board with that decision, and at A&M Graham completed his science prerequisites, then went on to finish his demanding classroom and residency work in pediatrics in San Antonio at UTHSCSA. By this time Debbie was also back in the Alamo City, completing her residency requirements as an

OB/GYN at the UT Health Science Center. Most important, they were together again, and in 1979 the new doctors married in an admittedly “hippie” ceremony back where they first met in Austin.

Professionally, over the course of three decades, the two have justifiably established themselves as respected and competent physicians within the medical community and, more importantly, with their many appreciative patients. Before an arthritis-induced retirement, Debbie offered expert treatment and advice to the adult female market, while Graham endeared himself as the beloved “first doctor” to countless ‘09 children – a role he still fulfills today. For Debbie, thanks to new treatments for arthritis and with Graham’s wholehearted support, she will be heading back to academia. She was recently accepted for a master’s program in medical humanities at the University of Texas Medical School in Galveston and hopes to teach bioethics afterward in an www.78209magazine.com | 15

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exciting multidisciplinary fashion.

As homebodies and away from their individual practices and pursuits, Debbie and Graham enjoy almost typically suburban lives. They’ve lived in the ZIP as husband and wife for the past 30 years, first on Terra Alta Street and now, slightly downsized, in a comfy home in the Northwood/Oak Park area. With both kids grown and on their own (Kate, 26, is emulating mom and dad and starting medical school at the University of Mississippi; Trevor, 23, is finishing a music education degree at Texas Tech and will soon start a job as an assistant middle school band director in Lubbock), these empty-nesters find domesticity a pleasure. Outdoorsy Graham is the yardman and gardener. The more practical Debbie tackles the cooking, shopping and — because Graham stinks at it — the dishwashing too.

The rest they happily share, even the feeding of Graham’s impressive collection of snakes, lizards and tortoises. Say what?

Yep, a visit to the Hall house (or Graham’s office for that matter, which delights his young clientele) can be an adventure. As Debbie attests, “Graham, in many ways, is still a 9-year-old boy.” Since childhood, the precocious youngster was and still is famous for catching and keeping wild things, especially reptiles. Collared lizards, horn-nose snakes, giant tortoises and other crawling, hissing and slithering life forms all thrive in backyard cages amid stunning succulent cacti that provide visual beauty along with a nutritious bounty for the wild things. So while Debbie is OK with his hobby, just what do the neighbors think?

Anyway, that’s just a little more of what makes their marriage so workable, special and successful. Each participant is encouraged to pursue his or her own unique interests, be that snake hunting or becoming a medical bioethicist.

Thanks to this exceptional tolerance and understanding, their prognosis as a loving team remains excellent.

As was mentioned, the fact that Graham was “in a band” attracted Debbie early on. Before medicine entered the picture, Graham literally picked up the banjo and became very accomplished with the instrument. With a love to perform, he participated in a number of wellreceived groups during his college years – most notably, Eaglebone Whistle of bluegrass and Irish music fame. Twice they performed to thunderous applause at the Kerrville Folk Festival with a proud Debbie supporting from the audience. More recently, the gifted pediatrician has moved on to the violin, winning multiple “fiddling” contests. Currently, you can catch his act monthly at the popular Twin Sisters restaurant on New Braunfels Avenue. As he readily admits, “Music — after Debbie, the kids and maybe my snakes — is what keeps this doctor in the pink!”

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NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS

MCNAY DIRECTOR LOOKS BACK ON MUSEUM’S GROWTH

COLLECTION HAS DOUBLED, FOOTPRINT ALMOST TRIPLED

By EDMOND ORTIZ Photos Courtesy of the McNay Museum

William Chiego, McNay Art Museum’s director, has guided the Alamo Heightsarea institution since 1991. In that time, McNay’s collection and reputation both have expanded, and so has San Antonio’s contemporary art scene.

Chiego announced recently he will step down as the head of the McNay on Sept.

30, 2016. Originally from the Northeast, Chiego has appreciated all that the museum and San Antonio have had to offer.

“The McNay brought me here. I was fascinated by the collection here and the physical place,” he said. “These are beautiful grounds, a beautiful city and a great board of trustees. They gave me an offer I couldn’t refuse.”

Texas’ first modern art museum, the McNay initially put much emphasis on Modern European and American art that reflected Marion Koogler McNay’s interest in French painting and Post-Impressionism. During Chiego’s tenure, the McNay collection has more than doubled, growing from 9,000 to more than 20,000 works of art, including post-World War II American art, Modern European and American prints and drawings, and the

Tobin Collection of Theatre Arts, which involves more than 9,000 theater arts objects focusing, primarily on scene and costume designs.

Under Chiego’s leadership, the museum’s footprint has nearly tripled to 100,000-plus square feet. Chiego said he knew physical growth of the museum as well as its unique collection was vital not only to the institution but also to the larger community.

He led a $51 million capital campaign that ended with the 2008 opening of the Jane and Arthur Stieren Center for Exhibitions. The Stieren Center, designed by French architect Jean-Paul Viguier, added 45,000 square feet to the museum and created gallery space for major exhibitions, a sculpture gallery and garden, a lecture hall and classrooms for the museum’s various educational programs. “I think that’s our

biggest accomplishment. That was the culmination of 10 years of work,” Chiego said.

“It was really fundamental to our educational mission that this center be built.”

The McNay has appointed a transition committee, which will direct the international search for a successor. “The timing of this announcement is to ensure that a succession-planning process will be deliberate and seamless until the best-qualified candidate is secured and a smooth transition follows,” said Sarah Harte, president of the McNay’s board of trustees.

Once he steps down as director next year, Chiego aims to keep working with the McNay while spending more time with his wife and family.

“I plan to keep my hand in things, do more research on the collection, writing and lecturing,” he said. “I came up as a curator to begin with. I love talking about and curating objects.”

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MCNAY’S MASTER PLAN MOVES FORWARD

MUSEUM TO ENLARGE ITS GREEN SPACES

By EDMOND ORTIZ

The San Antonio City Council on June 4 approved closing a small part of Rittiman Road in order to connect the McNay Art Museum’s main 23-acre property with an adjacent tiny parcel of land on Austin Highway. It’s part of the McNay’s master plan for growth.

The intersection between Austin Highway and North New Braunfels Avenue will be re-engineered to form proper turning lanes, creating an enhanced view of the museum from the street. “We are grateful to have the first modern art museum in the state located in District 10,” District 10 City Councilman Mike Gallagher said in a news release.

“This is a great partnership with the city of San Antonio, McNay Art Museum and Texas Department of Transportation, along with the support from the cities of Alamo Heights and Terrell Hills.”

In addition, the closure will not occur until after the Texas Department of Transportation makes needed improvements along Austin Highway and North New Braunfels Avenue. The combination of the two properties allows the museum to increase the size of its green spaces and create a larger area for the sculpture garden, city officials said.

According to William Chiego, McNay Art Museum’s director, the master plan for the next phase of expansion calls for elements and additions that will help to make better sense of the grounds. “We’re trying to make our space more welcoming and accessible. The joining of the two properties will really further open the McNay up to the community,” he said. “We’re fortunate to have 23 acres. Not many museums and galleries can say that. But we’re looking out 20 to 25 years.

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NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS THE PRICKLY PEAR PAVILION

THE GARDEN IS GROWING SAN ANTONIO BOTANICAL GARDEN BREAKS GROUND ON 8-ACRE EXPANSION

The San Antonio Botanical Garden is undergoing an 8-acre expansion that will bring dramatic new opportunities to explore and connect with nature and provide patrons the opportunity to discover the value of plants, water, freshly grown food and the outdoors.

“This is an incredibly exciting time at the San Antonio Botanical Garden,” said executive director Bob Brackman. “We started work on a long-range master plan six years ago and are thrilled that we are beginning to see that vision take shape.”

The new gardens and facilities will offer expanded educational programs that will make it easier to learn about the plants in the Garden’s collections, model environmental stewardship practices that can be done at home and provide opportunities for all ages and abilities to enjoy and learn from the natural world. Major features include the Garden Gateway, Welcome and Discovery Complex, Culinary Garden and Outdoor Kitchen and Family Adventure Garden.

“This improvement is the most transformational in the Garden's history,” Brackman continued. “We are creating an engaging new entry and discovery center to embrace and welcome the entire community to our beautiful Garden. With the Family Adventure Garden, Culinary Garden and other additions, families of all ages will have wonderful new spaces for interacting with nature through play, exploration and gardening.”

GARDEN GATEWAY AND PARKING GARDEN

Welcoming signage, a shaded alley of live oaks and a sustainably designed parking garden will begin to showcase the splendor of the Botanical Garden and its commitment to conservation.

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THE FAMILY ADVENTURE GARDEN

WELCOME AND DISCOVERY

Visitors will enter the Botanical Garden through the Welcome and Discovery Complex, which includes the Welcome Building, the Discovery Center, gift shop and a number of seating and gathering areas. The new entrance will better accommodate visitors and provide easier accessibility for those with limited mobility. The Discovery Center brings expanded opportunities for educational instruction for school programs, camps, professional development and a variety of garden-related classes.

WELCOME BUILDING

The new entrance to the San Antonio Botanical Garden is the Welcome Building.

It features the admissions kiosk and offices for education staff and volunteers. Adjacent to the Welcome Building will be places to shop, rest, gather, be inspired and plan a day at the Garden.

DISCOVERY CENTER

The Discovery Center will be the new home for all the Garden’s formal educational programming. The two “dirty” classrooms allow students of all ages to get their hands dirty in a classroom setting. The classrooms seat 50 students and can be combined to create a larger classroom or meeting space. An Exploration Station will showcase what’s in bloom, the importance of plants, the region’s water story, home environmental stewardship techniques and engaging nature play activities. The Discovery Center also features outdoor teaching areas, including outdoor amphitheaters and the covered courtyard.

CULINARY GARDEN, OUTDOOR KITCHEN, AND PAVILION

Nestled in the arch of the Welcome and Discovery Center Complex are the culinary garden, outdoor pavilion and outdoor kitchen. These new amenities add opportunities for programs that highlight good nutrition and healthy living, how good food grows, pollination, composting and environmental stewardship.

The culinary garden and outdoor kitchen will enable visiting chefs to harvest herbs and vegetables straight from the Garden for unique “farm-to-table” cooking demonstrations and lessons. The outdoor pavilion will provide a new outdoor learning space in the heart of the culinary garden.

FAMILY ADVENTURE GARDEN

The Family Adventure Garden is a 2.5acre nature play and learning place for families. Regions of South Texas, from an urban backyard to the Texas Hill Country and South Texas plains, are featured. Different “galleries,” each with its own unique nature and play components, make up the Family Adventure Garden. A few of the galleries included are The Watering Hole, Acequia Tank and Tumble Hill.

There’s a Backyard Explore that mimics the elements and scale of the home landscape and a Muhly Maze, where kids lead the way through a billowing maze of native muhly grasses. Prickly Pear Pavilion is a signature structure that provides a venue for outdoor classes, restrooms, a place for shade and event rentals. A rooftop featuring prickly pear cactus will highlight a conservation message.

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78209 COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Wednesday, August 5 ALAMO HEIGHTS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LUNCHEON 11:30am meet & greet, 12pm guest speaker Paesano’s Lincoln Heights 555 E. Basse Road San Antonio, TX 78209 alamoheightschamber.org Monday, August 10 ALAMO HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL 5:30-9pm 6116 Broadway Street San Antonio, TX 78209 alamoheightstx.gov Meeting is open to the public.

NEISD BOARD MEETING 5:30 pm 8691 Tesoro Drive San Antonio, TX 78217 neisd.net Meeting is open to the public.

TERRELL HILLS CITY COUNCIL MEETING 5-6pm Terrell Hills City Hall 5100 North New Braunfels San Antonio, TX 78209 terrell-hills.com Meeting is open to the public.

Tuesday, August 11 ALAMO HEIGHTS ROTARY 12pm The Petroleum Club 8620 N. New Braunfels San Antonio, TX 78217 ahrotary.org NEISD SUMMER GRADUATION 7pm Reagan High School

School year begins.

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School year begins.

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Thursday, August 27 AHISD REGULAR BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING 7-9pm AHISD Admin. Offices- Board Room 7101 Broadway Street San Antonio, TX 78209 ahisd.net Meeting is open to the public.

September 4-7 LABOR DAY ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW 11am – 8pm Located on the River Walk thesanantonioriverwalk.com

AHISD SCHOOL CALENDAR DATES FOR STAFF August 10 NEW EMPLOYEE ORIENTATION August 17 CONVOCATION CEREMONY AND FIRST DAY FOR ALL AHISD TEACHERS August 18-21 STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TEACHER WORKDAYS

DATES FOR STUDENTS, PARENTS & STAFF

Friday, August 14 MOVIE NIGHTS IN THE HEIGHTS MOVIE: “GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY” 7:30 – 10:30pm Nature Trails lot off Viesca

August 24 FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

Tuesday, August 18 ALAMO HEIGHTS ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD (ARB) 5:30-8pm 6116 Broadway Street San Antonio, TX 78209 alamoheightstx.gov Meeting is open to the public.

September 2 AHJS ATHLETICS KICKOFF 4:30 – 7:30 pm, Cafeteria/Field

Monday, August 24 ALAMO HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL 5:30-9pm 6116 Broadway Street San Antonio, TX 78209 alamoheightstx.gov

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Meeting is open to the public.

August 26 AHHS ATHLETICS KICKOFF PROGRAM 5-7pm

September 28 NATIONAL FAMILY DAY – No Homework Night We invite you to send information about your organization’s next gathering to info@78209magazine.com.

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NEWS FROM ALAMO HEIGHTS

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CHAMBER COMMERCE CHRISTIAN BATES

AHCC MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Alamo Heights Chamber of Commerce June speaker Razi Hosseini, PE and assistant director of transportation and capital improvements for the city of San Antonio, presented an overview of the 2012 bond project status and the upcoming planned 2017 bond to support additional capital improvement projects.

New member, Joe Haynes of TelePacific Communications.

WHAT IS YOUR COMPANY AND YOUR ROLE? I am the regional director of sales for hibu.

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN THERE? I have worked with hibu for 14 years.

Alamo Heights Chamber of Commerce June Speaker Razi Hosseini.

WHAT KIND OF PRODUCTS OR SERVICES DO YOUR CUSTOMERS VALUE FROM YOUR COMPANY? They value that we have an affordable means to market their business in a complex digital world in an easy-to-understand way. We provide our clients with a comprehensive view of their findability in the community that needs their products or services. Our service includes comprehensive website design and claiming, search engine marketing, online display advertising, search engine optimization as well as print advertising. All of our comprehensive advertising services are provided with transparent results.

WHAT DO YOU LIKE BEST ABOUT YOUR WORK? I like training my sales reps in the field and educating business owners on the best way to invest in their advertising.

WHEN DID YOU JOIN AHCC? I joined the Chamber in 2013.

New member, Cheryl Pool of World Play.

WHAT IS YOUR ROLE? I am a member of the board of directors. My role this year is to make sure that 2015 is the best Taste of the Heights yet. I am the chair for the restaurant committee, providing restaurants the opportunity to showcase their food at the best party in ‘09’ WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT BEING A MEMBER OF THE CHAMBER? I love meeting new people and learning about them and their business. Growing up in Terrell Hills and attending its schools has inspired me to give back to the community that helped build my values.

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TREASURES FROM MEXICO

Transform Traditional Home in Alamo Heights

By JOHN BLOODSWORTH Photography by AL RENDON

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Collecting runs in the veins of Sally Ann Smith with an aunt, two uncles and paternal grandmother nurturing her aptitude for acquiring prized possessions. It began when she was a young girl on trips to Mexico, where her family had a Ford dealership and an uncle worked for a tobacco company.

As a child, she would purchase brass candlesticks on family trips to Mexico. It became a passion. Years later, she would accompany her husband, Doug Smith, on annual golfing excursions to Guadalajara. Sally Ann would go antiquing and pick up several pairs of brass candlesticks. “They were so reasonable, I probably have 100 or more in all sizes and shapes,” she said.

In the early ‘70s, the couple and their two young children, Douglas (“Tres”) and Martita, moved from Terrell Hills to a two-story Georgian-style home in old Alamo Heights built in 1900. “It was just a shell of a house when we moved into the rambling structure with full basement and large attic,” recalled Sally Ann. The porch was falling down, and the small windows did not provide the sun-drenched rooms that the family desired. They enclosed the front porch, creating a formal entry that now welcomes friends and family to rooms redone with floor-to-ceiling windows and French doors that connect the living areas to a spacious raised deck sheltered by a grove of bamboo.

The back porch was also enclosed to create an intimate space known as the “santos room.”

The den holds a collection of hand-carved saints, retablos and religious pieces purchased in

DESIGN DETAILS DEN Christened the santos room, the former back porch holds an impressive collection of folk and religious art, including the central figure of Christ on the cross that began the homeowner’s immersion in the art of Mexico.

KITCHEN Copper pots, purchased on trips to France and inherited from Sally Ann’s aunt, hang from a copper pot rack that was fabricated by husband Doug. Sally Ann has ingeniously fitted the copper lids with corks from wine bottles in order to lift hot lids from pots without the need for a hot pad.

SANTOS A collection of hand-carved saints, including St Anthony de Padua, the patron saint of San Antonio; on a carved Mexican chest in the santos room.

POTTERY Talavera jars, some discovered in mountain villages outside of Puebla, and Gorky Gonzales double-glazed majolica pieces grace a counter in the quaint kitchen.

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Guadalajara, Puebla and San Antonio. “Everywhere we travel I look for santos,” explained Sally Ann. “ My mother once took us on a girl’s trip to Morelia, where I bought my first santo at Las Mañanitas.”

Vintage furnishings inherited from an uncle’s estate in Mexico mix well with family pieces and furnishings purchased at auction and from area antique dealers. “When Martita and her husband, Colin, were married, I told her to just take whatever she wanted for their new home,” said Sally Ann. “It was a good reason for me to get new things!”

As passionate about collecting as she is about Alamo Heights, Sally Ann has been instrumental in the development of the Hondondo Creek Trail that runs along the Olmos Basin area. Spearheading the project that began five years ago with fellow trailblazer Susan Farrimond, Sally Ann and the Friends of Hondondo Creek Trail have installed 230 feet of stabilized natural aggregate on the trail with the goal of adding 4,800 feet more so that others may meander beneath heritage tree canopies and discover the more than 130-plus species of birds that inhabit the nature area.

Sally Ann began to volunteer on the Hodondo project after visits with her son, Tres, in Dallas, where he was involved with the Katy Trail, which follows the old MKT Railroad Line in the Uptown and Oak Lawn neighborhoods. An accomplished photographer, Tres loved to walk the trail, and Sally Ann came to love the walks with her son on his good days as he battled lymphoma. A collection of his black and white photography adorns the walls of the family’s foyer, a testament to his amazing artistic ability.

The trails, like her commitment to community, are a legacy that Sally Ann leaves to future generations that call Alamo Heights home.

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DINING ROOM A black marble buffet mounted to the wall with brass supports and matching hand- wrought brass drawer pulls holds a pair of Mexican brass candlesticks. Ed Winn sconces were covered in paint that has been stripped to reveal their beauty. The dining room table was purchased from J. Adelman Antiques, and chairs came from an estate auction.

The brass chandelier was purchased in Atlanta.

LIVING ROOM On the living room mantle, a collection of Mexican folk art clay figurines from the 1930s includes a group of serenading musicians.

LIVING ROOM SITTING AREA Natural light illuminates the robin’s-egg- blue walls of the formal living area, where a pair of antique chairs that belonged to Sally Ann’s uncle hold court with a comfortable mix of upholstered sofas and chairs for quiet conversation and family gatherings.

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SCHOOL NEWS

ALAMO HEIGHTS ISD

AHISD ANNOUNCES NEW SECONDARY PRINCIPALS

In March, Dr. Cordell T. Jones was named the Alamo Heights High School principal effective June 2015, after the retirement of 24-year veteran principal Dr. Linda Foster.

Dr. Jones has been an educator since 1993, spending the past 17 years in Alamo Heights ISD as an administrator at all levels.

He served as the Alamo Heights High School assistant principal, the Woodridge Elementary principal and the Alamo Heights Junior School principal.

Jones began his educational career as an eighth-grade history teacher in San Antonio Independent School District, soon moving into leadership roles in which he has been recognized as a top elementary principal in South Texas and was named one of the top five elementary principals statewide in recent years. He served on the national executive board for the School Leaders Network for five years and has now turned his attention to working with aspiring administrators by teaching at Trinity University.

Jones holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Davidson College and master’s degrees in teaching and in school administration from Trinity University. He received his Ed.D. in school administration from Texas A&M University.

Mrs. Laura Ancira accepted the position of principal of Alamo Heights Junior School earlier in the school year, beginning her leadership role this summer. She has had a great career in AHISD as well as in two other districts. She has proven herself to be a highly successful teacher and assistant principal in AHISD for many years, also serving as a teacher in Laredo and an assistant principal in North East Independent School District.

Not only does Ancira have the knowledge and skills needed for the job, but she also has a great passion for the Junior School in particular. Personable, intelligent, hard-working, team-builder and problem-solver are all characteristics that define Laura Ancira.

She will embrace all of what is special at the Junior School and ensure that it continues to be an outstanding school.

ALAMO HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL

ALAMO HEIGHTS SPANISH TEACHER MAR AWARDED

Alamo Heights High School Spanish teacher Ann Mar has received the 2015 James F. Veninga Outstanding Teaching of the Humanities Award. Twelve teachers across the state are selected to receive this award.

The Outstanding Teaching of the Humanities Awards recognizes exemplary K–12 humanities teachers. Each year, 11 teachers are selected to receive a $5,000 cash award and an additional $500 for their respective schools to purchase humanities-based instructional materials.

One additional teacher, chosen from among the applicants for the Outstanding Teaching of the Humanities Award, receives the James F. Veninga Outstanding Teaching of the Humanities Award.

This award was established to honor James F. Veninga, Humanities Texas executive director emeritus, for his 23 years of extraordinary contributions to the state council and to the public humanities in Texas and the U.S. As the recipient, Mar receives a $5,000 cash award, with an additional $500 for her school to purchase humanities-based instructional materials.

NORTH EAST INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

NEISD PREPARES FOR SUMMER GRADUATION

ALAMO HEIGHTS ISD

AHISD’S KEVIN BROWN NAMED SUPERINTENDENT OF THE YEAR

Alamo Heights ISD Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Kevin Brown, was named the Superintendent of the Year (SOTY) by Region 20 Education Service Center. Dr. Brown will proceed to the state level competition this summer. The state SOTY will be named during the annual TASA/TASB conference in the fall.

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Attention, Summer graduates: Summer graduation is scheduled for Aug. 11 at 7 p.m. at Reagan High School. Information for summer graduation is available through your home high school.

Contact the counselor at your school to get more information and a copy of the reservation form. Reservation forms must be submitted by Aug. 5, and all North East ISD and State of Texas graduation requirements must be met for your participation in the commencement ceremony.

Summer graduation is a beautiful event, and students from each NEISD high school wear caps and gowns in their individual school's colors. Attendance for the rehearsal for summer graduation is mandatory for all prospective graduates and will occur on Aug. 10 at 6 p.m. at Reagan High School. Jostens will be at the school at 5 p.m. to distribute caps and gowns. The cap and gown fee is $35. Graduates keep the cap, gown and tassel.

Submit your reservation form to Maureen Rodriguez, Summer Graduation coordinator, Jackson Middle School, at mrodri16@neisd.net.

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Alamo Heights High School

CLASS OF 1975

“Ready to Rock Again” EVENTS TAKE PLACE OCTOBER 16-17

10.16-17.2015 It was 1975. The Eagles, Earth Wind & Fire and the BeeGees were playing on the radio, and young film director Steven Spielberg’s Jaws made you second-guess a dip in the ocean. Now the Alamo Heights class of ’75 is ready to rock again. And if ‘75 was the year you graduated from high school, then your 40th class reunion is planned and set to usher in these and other fond memories of that year.

Check out Alamo Heights Class of 1975 reunion details below for a fun weekend reconnecting with former school pals and recalling your favorite high school moments.

Reunion dates are Oct. 16-17. The reunion kicks off with Alamo Heights High School’s homecoming game Friday night, Oct. 16. Reunion attendees will celebrate with a tailgating party featuring food trucks and football tickets to the homecoming game. On Saturday, Oct. 17, reunion fun continues with a putt-putt tournament at Cool Crest Miniature Golf Course. That night the class of ’75 will head back to a magic time with a gathering at The Mineshaft with music by Lost Mules band.

CHECK IN ON

FACEBOOK AT MEMBERS OF THE ALAMO HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF ’75.

CONTACT HELEN HUFF AT HUFFET@AOL.COM FOR MORE REUNION DETAILS.

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SCHOOL NEWS

SUMMER at Heights SUMMER AT HEIGHTS IN ITS 20TH YEAR

Summer at Heights is an AHISD enrichment program designed for students ages 5 and older. Courses are provided to students throughout the community by AHISD and other certified teachers and leading San Antonio professionals.

Courses were offered June 8-July 3.

The week-long sessions were held Monday through Friday with the majority of courses at Woodridge Elementary. The camps, held annually, are now in their 20th year.

Summer evolved into a scientific exploration during the Extreme Dissection camp at AHISD's Summer at Heights.

Campers explored a cow's eye, pulled apart a grasshopper and dived into the internal workings of a frog, earthworms, crayfish, squids and a starfish, learning the anatomy and function of various organs. Campers took home a portfolio of their work filled with exciting pictures of their dissections. Alamo Heights Junior School (AHJS) science teacher Melissa Soulas led the discovery for the 3rd- through 7th-graders.

Embarking on a culinary adventure of dessert decorating, campers in the "Icing, Chocolate and Fondant ... Oh My!" summer session learned the basic skills of using icing and modeling chocolate and fondant while creating a variety of edible creations. Using their imagination and creative talent, these campers took home a personalized apron, a recipe collection and a one-of-a-kind decorated dessert. Cambridge Elementary teachers Kevin Criss and Bari Wenglein led the culinary class.

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Building and launching rockets, constructing a model of the space shuttle and testing Mars rovers was all in a week's work for campers enrolled in a mini-version of space camp, "Space Express." The 4th-8th-graders explored the solar system, galaxy and universe, viewing awesome pictures from the Hubble telescope and even learning how astronauts work on the International Space Station through live remotes. AHJS's Jeff Wheatcraft led the exploration.

Batons in hand, these youngsters gave camp a "twirl," learning the FUNdamentals of basic baton skills and showcasing their new abilities through rousing routines to the Alamo Heights fight song and other hip songs. A bonus to this camp included learning some cool dance moves and gymnastics. Once these young campers picked up the batons, they simply could not put them down. Cambridge Elementary's Tammy Wasson led the learning.

SUMMER at Heights Young dreamers got to sing and dance their way to stardom, practicing karaoke and rehearsing choreography for a show performed for an audience of their family and friends. Campers who were enrolled in the "Next Big Thing" summer session even used the rains in June to inspire a creative performance to the music of Rihanna's Umbrella. The 2nd-5thgraders were directed by AHJS teacher Taralea Buentello.

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SCHOOLS

Alamo Heights High School aerospace engineering students unveiled on July 2 one of two custom-designed-and-built rockets they launched in New Mexico July 8.

ALAMO HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL

AHHS ENGINEERING STUDENTS SUCCEED WITH ROCKETS LAUNCH IN NEW MEXICO

Aerospace engineering students from Alamo Heights High School saw a successful launch of two custom-designed-and-built rockets July 8 in White Sands, New Mexico.

Each school year, the AHHS aerospace engineering students are tasked with collaborating to plan out and assemble a launchready rocket. AHHS is among a handful of high schools invited each summer to test their rockets at the U.S. Army’s White Sands Missile Range.

The students from this past school year’s program unveiled their rockets in a press conference July 2. One rocket designed and built during the 2013-2014 school year was preserved and improved. This past school year, juniors in the program helped to waterproof that rocket's ignition; the two 2014 rockets failed to launch following a storm.

This time around, both rockets weighing 500 pounds or more and measuring 20 feet, left the launch pad. One rocket launched to a height of 17,000 feet at a velocity of nearly 3,000 feet per second, class teacher Colin Lang said. The second rocket reached a height of 36,000 feet above sea level.

Lang said in the next school year his aerospace engineering students will incorporate dual management while planning for next summer's test launch, taking on more responsibilities.

The new building at St. David's Church and School includes six classrooms and meeting spaces and will be ready for the 2015-16 school year.

ST. DAVID’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL

NEW BUILDING AND INFANT/TODDLER PROGRAM MARK ST. DAVID’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL’S 61ST YEAR

St. David's Episcopal School will be starting its 61st year of providing early childhood education (Pre-K 2 through Kindergarten) through its mission to "Love God, Love Learning, and Love Our Neighbor" in a new building, Lillibridge Hall, for the 2015-16 school year.

The new building provides brand-new classrooms as well as offices, meeting spaces and facilities that will enhance the experiences of its school children, their families and its church and neighboring community.

St. David's Episcopal Church is also beginning an infant and toddler program this August for children ages 3-16 months. For details, visit www.saintdavidschool.net (school) and www.saintdavids.net (church) or call 210-824-2481.

Important Dates: Aug. 19 - Parent Night for enrolled students Aug. 21 - Meet the Teacher Aug. 25 - First day of school Sept. 27 - Episcopal School Sunday and dedication of Lillibridge Hall Oct. 8 - Fall Fling family carnival

ST. LUKE’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL

ST. LUKE’S 2015 GRADUATE DANCES IN SAN ANTONIO’S THIRD COAST RHYTHM PROJECT’S JAZZED ON TAP SHOWCASE St. Luke’s Episcopal School graduate Shelby Atherton danced with the prestigious RPM Tap Ensemble in the Third Coast Rhythm Project’s Summer Tap Festival held at the Jo Long Theater for the Performing Arts on July 18. The Third Coast Rhythm Project is a San Antonio-based dance organization that promotes American tap dance education. This performance marked Atherton’s third year performing with the RPM Tap Ensemble.

“I started dancing in the St. Luke’s dance program, led by Paula Gorman, when I was in first grade,” explains Atherton. She danced at St. Luke’s for eight years until her graduation in May

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2015. “Ms. Gorman gave me the foundation I needed to develop my skills and technique as a dancer. I would not feel as prepared to perform like this without Ms. Gorman and my years of training at St. Luke’s.”

Regarding the dance education and performance offered at the Summer Tap Festival, Atherton remarked, “I always feel a lot of anticipation and excitement about taking classes taught by worldrenowned choreographers. I like getting to know other tap dancers my age who come to this festival from all over the United States and even from other countries.”

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The Buzz ( By LESLIE FOLEY )

SALUD! A CULINARY NIGHT AT THE WITTE: THE BUG DINNER

Join the Witte Museum for a tasty and interactive evening program for adults on Aug.12 featuring local chefs and a diverse array of cuisines and topics. Cooking demonstrations for each program will spotlight culturally and seasonally themed menu items. Meet top local chefs, farmers, ranchers and food historians in an intimate setting as they present information, history and stories about the selected menu. Each program will also feature a wine or beer pairing from the finest Texas winemakers and brewers. Classes, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., are limited to 60 guests per evening. Reserve for Aug. 12 – The Bug Dinner featuring executive chef Stephen Paprocki; Ernest Lopez, pastry chef, Hotel Eilan; Megan Curry, Bug Vivant; and presenter Karbach Brewery. Another dinner is scheduled for Sept. 9.

Tickets start at $50 per person ($45 for members) and include a souvenir wine glass. For more information or reservations, please call 210-357-1910.

COCKTAILS AND CULTURE AT THE WITTE

Experience the Witte Museum after hours, an evening exclusively for adults 21 and older that mixes cocktails, conversation and innovative museum culture. Evenings will showcase unique experiences and include complimentary beer and wine with food available for purchase. Leave the kids at home, and meet friends or bring a date.

Mark your calendar for Wednesday, Aug. 26, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Chill out. Beat the heat, grab a cold one, and learn about the last Ice Age in Texas. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 210-357-1910.

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DOG DAYS OF SUMMER

Grab your leash and four-legged friend and head over to the Botanical Garden Aug. 1-2. You and Fido can dine together during lunch at the Carriage House Bistro (check on times and reservations). A $5 fee for Fido and regular gate admission for you will ensure a summer day of fun plus room to roam, all while benefiting Animal Defense League, Animal Care Services, San Antonio Humane Society and San Antonio Botanical Garden. Call 210-2073250 or go to www.sabot.org to learn more.

CANINE- FRIENDLY SPOT

With a perfect name for a friendly pet store, Wag More Dog Store recently opened at 6338 N. New Braunfels Ave. Open daily, this unique store stocks healthy dog treats, toys, beds, leashes and various items ensuring your furry four-legged friend will be barking for joy. Check out www.wagmoredogstore.com or call 210-824WAGS (9247) for any particular items, and make your best friend a happy, tail-wagging customer!

HEIGHTS DOG PARK NOW OPEN

By Edmond Ortiz

The Bark Park of Alamo Heights, a volunteer-maintained dog park, opened to the public in June after years of planning and fundraising.

The city agreed in 2013 to lease a flood-prone piece of land near Alamo Heights Boulevard and La Jara Boulevard, close to the Little League ball fields, to a nonprofit group behind the Bark Park of Alamo Heights.

The dog park, open from dawn to dusk, contains a perimeter fence, limestone benches, drinking water fountains and dog waste disposal stations.

Under the lease agreement, Bark Park of Alamo Heights is responsible for maintaining the park and handling repairs there. Advisory signs adorn the front entrance to the park.

FAMILY ART PLAY AT MCNAY MUSEUM

Explore Richard Duardo: Maestro of Pop, then screenprint a T-shirt, using images of classic cartoon characters. The event will take place on Family Art Play: Pop Prints Sunday, Aug.30, at 1p.m. and 3 p.m. McNay members can reserve space by calling 210-8051768 by noon the Friday before the activity. Nonmembers may pick up remaining passes the day of the activity. All family programs are free with museum admission. To see more, visit www.mcnayart.org/events/.

THE SMARTEST KIDS IN THE WORLD

The DoSeum will host an Outside the Lunchbox Luncheon on Sept. 10 at The Tobin Center for the Performing Arts featuring keynote speaker Amanda Ripley. She will talk about The Smartest Kids In The World and How They Got That Way. The event supports The DoSeum, San Antonio’s museum for kids. Contact LRobertson@TheDoSeum.org for tables/ tickets.

FURNITURE WITH A SOUL

Popular and newly opened boutique furniture store Nadeau, furniture with a soul, has arrived at 999 E. Basse Road, Suite 161. Unique solid wood furniture and home goods are in stock at this Lincoln Heights Shopping Center location that is open seven days a week. Find rustic pieces — cabinets, buffets, coffee tables, dressers, chairs — and solid, sturdy wood furniture with interesting finishes and shapes. And no assembly required!

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T N A R U A T S RE Guide

AMERICAN

20NINE 255 E. Basse, #940 798-9463 410 DINER 8315 Broadway 822-6246

BIRD BAKERY 5912 Broadway 804-2473

KOI KAWA 4051 Broadway 805-8111

BOARDWALK BISTRO 4011 Broadway 824-0100

MON THAI BISTRO 4901 Broadway 822-3253

BROADWAY 50/50 5050 Broadway 826-0069

OSAKA JAPANESE STEAK AND SUSHI 4902 Broadway 822-0300

CORNER BAKERY CAFE 255 E. Basse, #100 441-4553 EARL ABEL’S 2101 Austin Highway, #175 822-3358 EZ’S 6498 N. New Braunfels 828-1111 GOOD TIME CHARLIE’S 2922 Broadway 828-5392 J. ALEXANDER’S 255 E. Basse, #1300 824-0275

Come Worship with Us Summer worship services at10:00am

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PIRANHA KILLER SUSHI 260 E. Basse, #101 822-1088 P. F. CHANG’S 255 E. Basse, #1200 507-1000 SUSHI ZUSHI 999 E. Basse 826-8500 SNOW’S VIETNAM 3244 Broadway 892-7461 TONG’S THAI 1146 Austin Highway 829-7345

BARBECUE BUN ‘N’ BARREL 1150 Austin Highway 828-2829

JIM’S RESTAURANT 4108 Broadway 828-5120

THE BARBEQUE STATION 1610 N.E. LOOP 410 824-9191

8427 Broadway 826-7001

THE SMOKE SHACK 3714 Broadway 829-8448

MAGIC TIME MACHINE 902 N.E. Loop 410 828-1470

6201 Broadway, San Antonio, Texas 78209 Senior Pastor: Rev Dr. Richard Knott. Jr. (210) 824-0271 www.alamoheightspres.com

ASIAN

HSIU YU 8338 Broadway 828-2273

CAPPYCCINO’S BISTRO 5003 Broadway 828-6860

ALAMO HEIGHTS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

ZEDRIC’S 5231 Broadway 824-6000

ANNE MARIE’S BISTRO 555 Funston Place 826-5800

CAPPY’S 5011 Broadway 828-9669

Glorifying God and sharing the teachings of Jesus Christ we build a community of hope and wholeness through worship

TWIN SISTERS BAKERY AND CAFE 6322 N. New Braunfels 822-0761

MAMA'S CAFE 2442 Nacogdoches 826-8303

L & L HAWAIIAN 1302 Austin Highway 474-6699

EUROPEAN

NOSH 1133 Austin Highway 826-6674

CRUMPETS 3920 Harry Wurzbach 821-5454

RAFFLES RESTAURANT & BAR 1039 N.E. Loop 410 826-7118

FREDERICK’S 7701 Broadway 828-9050

SILO ELEVATED CUISINE 1133 Austin Highway 824-8686

HOFBRAU & BEER GARDEN 7310 Jones Maltsberger 290-8066

STONE WERKS Broadway at Basse 823-3508

LA MADELEINE 4820 Broadway 829-7291

www.saeats.com

LION & ROSE ENGLISH PUB 5148 Broadway 822-7673

GREEK

PAPOULI’S GRILL 255 E. Basse, #384 804-1118

HAMBURGERS CHEESY JANE’S 4200 Broadway 826-0800

CHESTER’S HAMBURGERS 1006 N.E. Loop 410 805-8600 LONGHORN CAFE 1003 Rittiman at Harry Wurzbach 822-7272 ORDER UP 999 E. Basse 824-9600

ITALIAN

SOLUNA COCINA MEXICANA 7959 Broadway 930-8070 TACO GARAGE 8403 Broadway 826-4405 TOMATILLOS CANTINA 3210 Broadway 824-3005 TORCHY’S TACOS 999 E. Basse 824-1603 URBAN TACO 290 E. Basse, #105 332-5149

PIZZA

BRAZA BRAVA 7959 Broadway 320-2100 CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN 255 E. Basse 424-2014

CERRONI’S PURPLE GARLIC 1017 Austin Highway 822-2300

FLORIO’S PIZZA 7701 Broadway 805-8646

PAESANOS 555 E. Basse 828-5191

GRIMALDI’S PIZZA 330 E. Basse, #101 832-8288

PIATTI 255 E. Basse, #500 832-0300

VOLARE GOURMET PIZZA 5054 Broadway 828-3354

SORRENTO 5146 Broadway 824-0055 TRE TRATTORIA 4003 Broadway 805-0333

MEXICAN/LATIN ADELANTE 21 Brees Blvd.

822-7681

BETO’S 8142 Broadway 930-9393 EL MACHITO 7300 Jones Maltsberger 314-3971 FLAIR 6462 N. New Braunfels Ave. 977-0193 LA FONDA 8633 Crownhill Blvd.

824-4231 PALOMA BLANCA 5800 Broadway 822-6151 PICANTE GRILL 3810 Broadway 822-3797 SALSITA’S 5130 Broadway 826-4900

SOUTHWESTERN CANYON CAFE 255 E. Basse, #600 821-3738

STEAKS

THE BARN DOOR 8400 N. New Braunfels 824-0116 FLEMING’S STEAKHOUSE 255 E. Basse, #200 824-9463 RUTH'S CHRIS 7720 Jones Maltsberger 821-5051

TREATS & DESSERTS LA PANADERÍA 8305 Broadway 375-6746

MENCHIE’S 999 E. Basse, Suite 177 824-1104 TRINICAKES CUPCAKERY 999 E. Basse Road 826-2427

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Wine Dine

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HSIU YU ‘09’s POPULAR CHINESE RESTAURANT

By EDMOND ORTIZ

It’s early in the lunch rush on a Monday after a major holiday weekend, and there’s no slowdown in business for the staff at Hsiu Yu Chinese Restaurant.

The red brick building, with its ornately decorated front entrance, is an ‘09 neighborhood staple on Broadway between Loop 410 and Alamo Heights.

Hsiu Yu has been serving Hunanand Szechwan-style Chinese cuisine for 32 years. The restaurant may not look very large on the outside but there’s plenty of seating in the interior with more than 40 tables in the main dining room. There’s also a private dining room.

Some people may see Hsiu Yu as a no-frills eatery, but diners are assured of family-friendly, quick service and affordable traditional Chinese cuisine.

On this particular visit, despite tables filling up fast with hungry diners, a hostess immediately directed me to the nearest available table. One employee quickly asked me for my preferred beverage, followed right up by another employee jotting down my order. In less than two minutes, my order for chow mein was already headed for the kitchen. I also ordered a wonton soup.

While waiting for lunch to arrive, feel free to peruse the surroundings.

Blinds on the slender vertical windows, combined with the interior lighting, give off a soft glow in the main dining room. Chinese paintings and decorated light fixtures are all around the room.

The ambiance is not overwhelming, but has its own bit of charm.

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HOT & SOUR SOUP

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piping hot. It was a full plate. The fried rice and chow mein were more than satisfactory, accompanied by an egg roll. The wait staff is attentive even in the busiest of times; employees kept my glass of tea filled and checked whether everything was fine.

There is a variety of chef’s specialties, including Tzau Lhiou fish, Tzau Lhiou shrimp, Moo Shee beef, Chao-Shan-Shin,

Mao-Po To-Fu, San Shien Lo Mein and Egg Foo Young.

Hsiu Yu offers these half and whole duck dishes: crispy, roasted and whole Peking duck. There’s a family dinner offering, beginning with a diner’s choice of egg drop soup, wonton soup or hot and sour soup.

The appetizers for each dinner include egg roll, shrimp toast and fried wonton.

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Most entrées are available for the family dinner, and they come with steamed or fried rice and fortune cookies.

Hsiu Yu is open daily. Lunch is provided 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. weekdays, while dinner is offered every day from 5 to 9:30 p.m.

Lunch specials include more than 20 entrees, such as the popular chow mein, along with spicy shredded chicken, Kung Pao chicken, shrimp with vegetables, shrimp with lobster sauce and lemon chicken. There’s also almond chicken, a vegetable plate and sweet and sour pork, among others. Lunch specials are all served with an egg roll and fried rice.

Hsiu Yu also has Sunday brunch from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. A diner may have his or her choice of one entrée from a list of more than 20 entrees. The entree comes with an egg roll, shrimp toast and two fried wontons. It’s diner’s choice of wonton, egg drop or hot and sour soup and fried rice.

There’s plenty of history behind Hsiu Yu. Owners John and Hsiu

Su Yueh Hamilton, Charlin Yu, Hsiu Yu, John Yu

Yu have known each other since the late 1970s. They both hail from Taiwan, and they each started a culinary career at an early age, developing skills and fine-tuning their tastes.

Since its launch in 1983, Hsiu Yu and its owners have received several awards and honors from various local and state media outlets, including SAN ANTONIO WOMAN. The family’s culinary impact has been felt by generations of diners in the Alamo Heights area. It’s something that likely will continue for years to come.

HSIU YU CHINESE RESTAURANT 8338 Broadway, just inside Loop 410 210-828-2273 www.hsiuyu.com

ATMOSPHERE Charming with a friendly and attentive staff MUST-TRY

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endeavor, Óxido, in New York City. The EZ’s Brick Oven & Grill restaurants at Alamo Quarry Market and 5230 De Zavala Road have also closed. Two of EZ’s locations will remain open at 734 W. Bitters Road and 6498 N. New Braunfels.

MOSHE’S GOLDEN FALAFEL MOVES IN RESTAURANT WEEK ( Olmos Park)

NEWS ( By LESLIE FOLEY )

OUTSIDE ‘09

San Antonio hits a new level of culinary crazy with Culinaria’s restaurant week and new restaurant happenings at The Shuck Shack, Moshe’s Golden Falafel and a makeover at Morton’s. Then we chase that news down with the Rocket Fizz Soda Shop and Candy Shop.

And it’s a feast for the eyes (and feet) with Spy! The Exhibit, Nutcracker Ballet auditions, Boots ‘N Shoots and Parade of Playhouses. Read on, this portion is fat free!

DINING HAPPENINGS

AW SHUCKS! (Downtown)

The Shuck Shack, a casual seafood eatery, is open at 520 E. Grayson St. You can imagine all the “Shuck” jokes, but seriously, chef Jason Dady’s newest venture is up, and shucking has begun. Go for lobster rolls, oysters, clam chowder, fish and chips, lobster bisque and a playground. Check Facebook or 210-236-7422 for details, menu suggestions and hours of operation.

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Wanting to feast on falafels? Check out Moshe’s Golden Falafel, a quaint eatery offering an upscale take on Israeli-style falafels and fresh toppings that recently landed adjacent to the Olmos Park neighborhood at 3910 McCullough Avenue. What makes Moshe’s unique is that they offer fresh falafels with food prepared with vegan, vegetarian and kosher methods and ingredients. Crafted by prolific chef Andrew Weissman of local dining faves Il Sogno and Sandbar, to name a few, this eatery was inspired by a pop-up and has now become an official restaurant enhancing one of San Antonio’s smallest culinary niches. Moshe’s offers a kosher wine list primarily featuring Baron Herzog wines by the glass or bottle. The restaurant is airy and friendly and already enjoys a growing fan base. It is open Sunday-Thursday 11am3pm, Friday 11am-4pm and closes for the Sabbath. The restaurant is open Saturday sundown til midnight. Mazel tov!

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Restaurant Week (Aug. 15-29) is here again, and for all you foodies, another opportunity to try something new or return to an old fave. Participating restaurants will offer a prix-fixe menu encompassing a three-course lunch and dinner at two different price tiers.

Check www.culinariasa.org for tickets and dining details, reservations and a list of who’s participating. San Antonio Restaurant Week benefits Culinaria, so your dining experience during Restaurant Week will be a charitable one. With each meal ordered specifically for San Antonio Restaurant Week, restaurants will donate $1 for lunch and $2 for dinner to Culinaria and the programs it supports. Bon appétit!

MORTON’S MAKEOVER (Downtown)

Morton’s The Steakhouse, located in the heart of downtown in Rivercenter Mall, is sporting a new look. Updated with a sleek design incorporating a modern take on the traditional Morton’s The Steakhouse décor, the restaurant now boasts a renovated bar that is incorporated into the dining area. Guests will also see a glossy new interior featuring sophisticated fabrics and leather seating. The majority of the work took place after hours so that guests were not disturbed. Call 210-228-0700 for reservations.

ARCADE MIDTOWN KITCHEN AND EZ’S BRICK OVEN & GRILL CLOSE Arcade Midtown Kitchen served its final meal June 28 at the historic Pearl. Chef Jesse Perez decided to close the restaurant to focus on culinary expansions, including his newest

(Midtown; Uptown)

ROCKET FIZZ SODA POP AND CANDY SHOP (Downtown)

No, not the pop, pop, fizz, fizz, oh, what a relief it is… no, it’s more fun — as in remembering your favorite whimsical soda at the candy store and oohing and aahing over those hard-to-find candies from way back when. Located downtown near Alamo Plaza at 513 E. Houston St., this candy shop offers movie posters, gag gifts, LOTS of bottled soda pops and candies of all sizes, flavors and tastes for kids of all ages, including us big kids! Take a peek at www.rocketfizz.com for candy fun!

ARTS & CULTURE

scheduled. Visit the Ballet San Antonio website www.balletsanantonio.org for further details closer to time of auditions.

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BOOTS ‘N’ SHOOTS (The National Shooting Complex)

SPY! THE EXHIBIT (The Rivercenter Mall)

SPY! The Exhibit, located at Rivercenter Mall (enter by Morton’s Restaurant), is a rare chance to peek behind thick shrouds of secrecy into the undercover operations of the KGB and CIA — some of the most successful intelligence agencies in history.

More than 250 objects and artifacts of spy gear and documents – many never before seen outside highly classified circles — reveal an unseen world of espionage and danger. SPY! The Exhibit sneaks visitors into a top-secret world of patriots, spies, moles, traitors and spy catchers. Discover heroes and villains who clandestinely changed the world we live in today.

SPY! The Exhibit is an original, one-ofa-kind 10,000-square-foot exhibition made possible by an unprecedented collaboration of the CIA, FBI, the National Reconnaissance Office, the Foreign Excellent Trenchcoat Society and BASE Entertainment. It is presented locally in conjunction with Discovery Place, Charlotte, N.C. The exhibit opened mid-July and will run through 2016.

Hosted by the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo Calf Scramble Committee, this annual event will be held on Friday, Aug. 14, allowing competitive shooters the chance to showcase their talents at clay shooting.

After the shooting has stopped, a catered dinner, drinks, live music and dancing serve to round out the fun-filled day. A live and silent auction adds to the revenues of this event benefiting the Calf Scramble program.

It takes place at the National Shooting Complex, 5931 Roft Road, from 10 a.m. until 10:30 p.m. Check the website www.sarodeo.com, or call 210-225-0622 for shooting schedule, event details and ticket prices.

San Antonio’s best restaurants.

PARADE OF PLAYHOUSES LAUNCHES BENEFIT FOR BATTERED WOMEN AND CHILDREN'S SHELTER (The Shops at La Cantera)

CHILDREN’S AUDITIONS FOR THE NUTCRACKER BALLET (Downtown)

It’s your chance to dance with professional dancers of Ballet San Antonio at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts. The San Antonio Symphony will perform during the performances of the Nutcracker Ballet Dec. 4-13. August 29 is the audition date

The Battered Women and Children’s Shelter of San Antonio is partnering with The Shops at La Cantera and North Star Mall to host the first ever San Antonio Parade of Playhouses, sponsored by H-E-B. Architects, builders, home designers, corporations and organizations have generously donated the playhouses, which will be raffled off to raise critical funds for the Battered Women and Children’s Shelter of San Antonio. Themes of the playhouses include The Lantern House, Mouse Hole, Casita Linda, The Trading Post, The Fort, HCA Casita, Summer Breeze Casita, The Hobbit Hole and Casita Bonita. The playhouses will be displayed Aug. 7-16 at North Star and The Shops at La Cantera to coincide with backto-school and tax-free shopping weekends.

For more information go to SAparadeofplayhouses.com.

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Calendar

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ART // MUSIC // FILM // THEATER // DANCE // CHARITY // OUTDOORS COLBIE CAILLAT August 14 The Majestic Theatre

Now thru September 7

DISCOVER THE ICE AGE The Witte Museum Mammoths, saber-toothed cats, bears, cave people and gigantic "terror birds" last seen in Texas and Florida make Discover the Ice Age an exciting and educational exhibition about life during Earth’s last Ice Age. Discover the Ice Age features fossils, casts and several life-sized animatronic models of animals. This exhibition provides a unique and exciting walk through the Ice Age era for families and visitors of all ages. www.wittemuseum.org

August 1

THE FORD CANOE CHALLENGE The River Walk, 7 - 11am Local celebrities, corporate teams, and Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts compete in timed heats canoeing the San Antonio River. This event is fun to watch from the banks, but even more fun to participate in. www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com

August 1-2

DOG DAYS The San Antonio Botanical Garden, 11am-1pm A dog-friendly weekend at the Garden. Doggie treats and pools of water will be available for your pup as you stroll and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature. There is a $5 donation per dog that will go toward local animal-friendly charities.

All dogs must be on leashes. www.sabot.org

August 8

RAMBLING ROSÉ WINE TASTING Becker Vineyards, 1pm and 3pm Rambling Rosé attendees can sample wonderful rosé wines, including one from Becker Vineyards.

Attendees can also experience the wines through a blind tasting with a panel of experts. Chef John Brand will prepare tasty bites to savor with the wines. www.culinariasa.org

August 14

AMERICAN IDOL LIVE The Majestic Theatre, 8pm American Idol Live will give fans an opportunity to get up close and personal with the top five idols from Season 14. The top five will showcase their individual artistry and talents all set to a live band.

Past tours have featured stars such as Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Jennifer Hudson, Fantasia, Adam Lambert, Scotty McCreery, Phillip Phillips and many more. www.majesticempire.com

August 2

FIFTH HARMONY The Tobin Center, 7pm 2015 belongs to Fifth Harmony.

The group was named Favorite New Artist by the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards. The group performed at the White House Easter Egg Roll and received widespread critical acclaim for their recent tour and two chart-topping singles. www.tobincenter.org

( EDITOR’S PICK ) August 15-29

CULINARIA RESTAURANT WEEK Various Restaurants Tier 1: $15 Lunch and $35 Dinner Tier 2: $10 Lunch and $25 Dinner Restaurant Week is a cross section of the San Antonio culinary scene, encompassing a diverse range of cuisines. Visitors and residents can experience the quality, variety and hospitality that embody the San Antonio dining experience. www.culinariasa.org

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August 14

COLBIE CAILLAT AND CHRISTINA PERRI: THE GIRLS NIGHT OUT, BOYS CAN COME TOO

globe. Everyone always has a great time, and this time it’s mandatory. www.majesticempire.com

August 21

1964...THE TRIBUTE

The Majestic Theatre, 8pm Two-time Grammy Award-winning artist Colbie Caillat released her fourth full-length album, Gypsy Heart, in September of 2014. The album immediately landed in the Top 20 of Billboard’s Top 200 Chart fueled by the strength of her goldselling single Try. To date, Caillat has sold over 6 million albums and 10 million singles worldwide.

Gather your girlfriends for one awesome girls night out! www.majesticempire.com

The Majestic Theatre, 8pm “1964 …The Tribute” takes their audiences on a musical journey to an era in rock history that will live in all of our hearts forever. They are hailed by critics and fans alike as the most authentic and endearing Beatles tribute in the world. Choosing songs from the pre-Sgt.-Pepper era, “1964” recreates an early ‘60s live Beatles concert, complete with period instruments, clothing, hairstyles and onstage banter. www.majesticempire.com

August 19

August 26

"WEIRD AL" YANKOVIC: THE MANDATORY WORLD TOUR The Majestic Theatre, 8pm “Weird Al” Yankovic is the biggestselling comedy recording artist in history. He has won three Grammys and countless accolades for classics like Eat It, Like a Surgeon, Yoda and Smells Like Nirvana. His musical parodies and high-energy stage presence have made his concerts weirdly popular around the

YES & TOTO The Majestic Theatre, 8pm Among the world’s most influential and respected progressive rock bands, Grammy Award-winning YES has sold nearly 40 million albums in a career that has spanned more than four decades. YES is joined by TOTO on stage to continue their tradition of symphonic progressive rock that remains timelessly fresh and innovative. www.majesticempire.com

August 26

COCKTAILS AND CULTURE– CHILL OUT! The Witte Museum, 6:30 - 8:30pm Relax, beat the heat, grab a cold one and learn about the last Ice Age in Texas. www.wittemuseum.org

August 29

KEVIN SMITH & RALPH GARMAN: HOLLYWOOD BABBLE-ON The Majestic Theatre, 9pm These two comedians take a twisted look at showbiz news and bite the Hollywood hand that feeds them. Sometimes, they feel bad and give Hollywood a tetanus shot and some Neosporin, but, even then, they usually just turn around and bite Hollywood's other hand. They can't help it. It's their nature. www.majesticempire.com

August 30

THE AUSTRALIAN PINK FLOYD SHOW WITH LED ZEPPELIN 2 The Majestic Theatre, 8pm Performing the music of Pink Floyd with note-for-note perfec-

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2015 ART // MUSIC // FILM // THEATER // DANCE // CHARITY // OUTDOORS tion, THE AUSTRALIAN PINK FLOYD tribute show has been astonishing audiences worldwide. Striving to reproduce the Pink Floyd experience and bring the music to new audiences, the show continues to include a stunning light and laser show, video animations, film projected onto a large circular screen and other special effects. To accompany these visuals are several large inflatables, including a giant pig and their own distinct Pink Kangaroo. www.majesticempire.com

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September 4

LABOR DAY ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW The River Walk, 11am-7pm Enjoy a stroll along the picturesque River Walk, stop to talk to our vendors who are anxious to share information about their craft, and take home an item that will enhance your home, wardrobe or garden. www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com

September 4

BUD LIGHT - THE TASTE The River Walk, 6 - 8:30pm Bud Light The Taste brings the local San Antonio crowd to Houston Street and the River Walk to sample delicious culinary offerings from over 35 participating establishments. www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com

September 10

OUTSIDE THE LUNCHBOX LUNCHEON The Tobin Center Keynote speaker Amanda Ripley will talk about The Smartest Kids In The World and How They Got That Way at The Tobin Center for Performing Arts. www.tobincenter.org

September 11 & 12

THE SAN ANTONIO SYMPHONY PRESENTS E.T. THE EXTRA TERRESTRIAL The Majestic Theatre, times vary Director Steven Spielberg’s heartwarming masterpiece comes to the Majestic Theatre. Filled with unparalleled magic and imagination, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial follows the moving story of a lost little alien who befriends a 10-year-old boy named Elliott. Experience all the mystery and fun of their unforgettable adventure in the beloved movie that captivated audiences around the world, complete with John Williams’ Academy Award®winning score performed live by the San Antonio Symphony in sync to the film projected on a huge HD screen! www.majesticempire.com

September 12 September 12-13

PLANT SALE The San Antonio Botanical Garden, 10am -2pm Find the perfect plants to make your landscape San Antonio friendly at this two-day sale. Select from hundreds of varieties of natives and adapted plants suited to our climate conditions. Greenhouse volunteers assist in your selection. Learn from their extensive gardening experience! www.sabot.org

September 12

JON SECADA The Tobin Center, 8pm Jon Secada is a Grammy-winning bilingual artist adored by millions around the world. His lyrics explore love, loss, separation and redemption while always focusing on the positive. His songs generate a tangible sense of hope to millions of fans around the globe. The Cubanborn, yet distinctly American recording artist, producer and songwriter Jon Secada has not only written and produced hit songs for his own career, but also written and produced numerous songs and No.1 hits for such artists as Jennifer Lopez, Ricky Martin and Gloria Estefan. www.tobincenter.org

BALLET FOLKLORICO DE MEXICO The Tobin Center A cast of dancers, inspired by Mexican folklore, recreate traditional dances using both modern and classical techniques. www.tobincenter.org

September 13

DON QUIXOTE: PRESENTED BY ARTS SAN ANTONIO Charline McCombs Empire Theatre, 7:30pm Bringing together the passionate, soulful cultures of Spain and India, the Sahrdaya Foundation premieres its production of the 21st century stage adaptation of Miguel de Cervantes’ early 17th century classic novel, Don Quixote. Directed and choreographed by Bharatanatyam exponent Sheejith Krishna, the production combines poetry, music, dance and theater to unfold a timeless tale with universal relevance. www.majesticempire.com

September 22-27

DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID - PRESENTED BY 'THEATRE UNDER THE STARS'

The Majestic Theatre, times vary In a magical kingdom fathoms below, we meet Ariel, the little mermaid who is tired of flipping her fins and longs to be part of the fascinating world on dry land. Joining her are Sebastian, Ariel’s crabby sidekick; Ursula, the evil sea witch; Triton, King of the Sea; and the handsome and human Prince Eric.

Based on the Disney animated film and hit Broadway musical, The Little Mermaid is making its San Antonio debut. The beloved animated classic comes to life on stage with all the songs you love like Under the Sea and Part Of Your World. So dive on in! Life is the bubbles, under the sea! www.majesticempire.com

BREWS & BLOOMS September 12 The San Antonio Botanical Garden

September 12

BREWS AND BLOOMS The San Antonio Botanical Garden, 6:30-10pm An evening of craft brew sampling paired with scrumptious food truck fare and music, all set in the gorgeous, blooming Botanical Garden. www.sabot.org.

THE LITTLE MERMAID Sept 22-27 The Majestic Theatre

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78209 lit up with festive Fourth of July parades recently, and 78209 Magazine visited Oak Park/Northwood, Alamo Heights and Terrell Hills communities to capture the neighborly celebrations.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY EDMOND ORTIZ

People's pets get into the spirit of things in the Alamo Heights annual Independence Day parade

Following the neighborhood's annual Independence Day parade, Oak Park/Northwood residents head to a family-friendly fair at Northwood Presbyterian Church.

Pat Hammond, holding up a streamer, and her husband Hall (center background), the creators of the Alamo Heights annual Fourth of July parade, join fellow residents in singing patriotic songs.

Teena Larson and her dog, Hershey, always add a personal touch to the Oak Park/Northwood neighborhood's annual Fourth of July parade.

Leila Morsi holds up the American flag while Bill Kiel (center) and city councilman Fred Prassel lead a crowd in singing patriotic songs at the end of the Alamo Heights annual Fourth of July parade.

Thomas Woolley and his daughter, Mallory, enjoy the Terrell Hills annual Fourth of July parade and picnic.

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Michelle and James Partain help to sell souvenir shirts at the Terrell Hills annual Independence Day parade and picnic.

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ALAMO HEIGHTS POLICE DEPARTMENT - CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION

ALAMO HEIGHTS POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION

6116 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 822-2164 FAX (210) 822-7111

07/02/15 EMERGENCY DETENTION 4900 blk. Broadway Officers transported a person threatening suicide to Laurel Ridge hospital for evaluation.

07/02/15 THEFT 5800 blk. Broadway A male subject asked to borrow a cell phone from a vehicle sitting in a parked vehicle. The owner of the phone initially refused to allow the subject to use her phone, but when she did hand the phone to the subject he ran away taking the phone with him.

07/02/15 VEHICLE BURGLARY 200 blk. Jones Maltsberger A vehicle parked in a parking lot was unlawfully entered by prying open a rear window allowing access to two (2) beach bags containing miscellaneous personal property.

07/03/15 INHALANT ABUSE 5000 blk. Broadway A female subject was reported acting strangely in a parking area and appeared to be inhaling fumes from a can of aerosol cleaner. The subject was taken into custody and eventually transported to a hospital for treatment. Charges may be filed at a later date.

07/05/15 APPREHENSION – VEHICLE BURGLARY 200 blk. E Elmview Officers responded to a report of an unauthorized person inside a resident’s vehicle.

Responding officers pursued three (3) male subjects over a several block area until all three were apprehended. Miscellaneous stolen property was recovered from a vehicle the subjects used to drive to the area.

07/05/15 APPREHENSION – RESIDENTIAL BURGLAR 4800 blk. Broadway An AHPD officer assisting in the search of a burglar suspect in a Terrell Hills burglary observed the suspect vehicle and initiated a traffic stop. Officers recovered stolen property from the vehicle and arrested the suspect for the burglary and multiple warrants.

The subject was released to Terrell Hills PD for disposition.

07/05/15 ASSAULT 5100 blk. Broadway Two friends watching a sports event became involved in an argument. When one friend started to walk away, the other friend (subject) pushed him from behind, causing him to fall into other patrons sitting at a table, then proceeded to punch him in the back of the head. Patrons broke up the

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fight and escorted the subject out of the establishment. The subject had left the location prior to the arrival of police, so charges will be filed at large.

07/06/15 SWEEPSTAKES SCAM 200 blk. Retama A resident received a letter and a check from “Golden Pension Sweepstakes Commission” with instructions to deposit the check to cover expenses related with the sweepstakes award and to send a personal check in the same amount back to the sweepstakes commission.

The check received by the resident was returned by the bank, and no contact could be made with the commission.

07/06/15 AGGRAVATED ASSAULT 100 blk. Eaton A dispute over missing narcotics led to an assault with a baseball bat leaving one person injured. Investigating officers reported evidence of heavy marijuana usage in the apartment, but no drugs were found. The suspect had departed the scene before police were summoned.

07/07/15 THEFT 300 blk. Wildrose A front license plate was reported stolen from a resident’s vehicle sometime over a one week period. It is unknown where the license plate was actually stolen.

07/07/15 THEFT (SHOPLIFTING) 4800 blk. Broadway Officers responded to a report of a shoplifting. The suspect was located at a bus stop and returned to the store. The store manager reported the suspect attempted to steal fajita meat and the day before had stolen $150 in assorted meat products. The suspect was arrested and booked on an enhanced theft charge due to having several previous theft convictions.

07/08/15 ASSAULT FAMILY VIOLENCE 5400 blk. Broadway A mother was assaulted by her son, who came to her place of work to get money.

When the mother gave the son money, he demanded more. When the mother refused, the son pushed her. Responding officers took the son into custody and discovered he had multiple warrants for his arrest. He was transported to jail.

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VINTAGE VIEW

Triple SSS Hamburgers at 506 Austin Highway was a popular spot to share a soda

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