“Puro Conjunto: Border(less) Sound” celebrates how this uniquely Texan genre continues to thrive in San Antonio, the region, and beyond, connecting past and present through its layered musical heritage. Conjunto is more than music — it is a living record of cultural exchange, community identity, and artistic innovation. The exhibit explores conjunto music as one of Texas’s […]
Opening Reception: August 28, 6 - 8 pm Artist Talk: September 26, 1 - 3 pm The exhibition Exquisite Entropy: Photographs by Trish Simonite, 1972 – 2025 offers audiences the opportunity to enjoy exemplary works from multiple periods produced across Simonite’s celebrated career. Curator Paula Owen has chosen 125 works that present Simonite’s fascination with […]
Opening Reception: September 3, 10 am - 1 pm Artist Talks: September 12, 1 - 3 pm Antithesis in Contemporary Collage is an exhibition emphasizing high contrasts in paper collage, bricolage, and assemblage. Collage is an inherently versatile creative method, often using old and new source materials, with the ability to posture surreal environments by […]
The exhibition Exquisite Entropy: Photographs by Trish Simonite, 1972 – 2025 offers audiences the opportunity to enjoy exemplary works from multiple periods produced across Simonite’s celebrated career. Curator Paula Owen has chosen 125 works that present Simonite’s fascination with the paradoxes that historical narratives may carry forward information from the past into new contexts of […]
Accordion? Check. Bajo sexto? Of course. Fiddle? Now that's where things get interesting. Join the experts from the Texas Conjunto Music Hall of Fame and Museum for a lively conversation at the UT San Antonio Institute of Texan Cultures about the history, culture and evolution of conjunto music. Along the way, you'll discover how generations […]
This training program is designed for young artists ages 18–24 who want to strengthen their leadership skills, develop an entrepreneurial mindset, and learn how to turn their creative work into sustainable opportunities. Participants will have the opportunity to pitch their artistic or business idea, compete for a prize, and be selected to showcase their art […]
UT San Antonio will be hosting the Actors From the London Stage’s Performance of Much Ado About Nothing on September 30, October 2, and October 3 in 2026 at 7:30 PM. Count Claudio falls in love with Hero, the daughter of his host. Hero's cousin Beatrice (a confirmed spinster) and Benedict (an eternal bachelor) are each duped […]
Celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Beach Boys’ album, Pet Sounds, by joining members of the NESA Orchestra for a community play-through of instrumental arrangements from the iconic album. Woodwinds, brass, strings, percussion, piano, and guitar players of all experience levels are welcome. Donations to NESA to support instrumental music education are welcome, $20 suggested.
José Sibaja, trumpet Jeff Conner, trumpet Chris Castellanos, horn Domingo Pagliuca, trombone William Russell, tuba Since 1986 Boston Brass has set out to establish a one-of-a-kind musical experience featuring colorful classical arrangements, burning jazz standards, and the best of original brass repertoire. Boston Brass treats audiences to a unique brand of musical entertainment that […]
An Exhibition in celebration of the UT San Antonio Artist-In-Residence: Public Art for Public Schools Program Featuring: Calvin Pressley, Albert Gonzales, Luis Valderas, Symone Harvey, Laurel Bodinus, Mary Gilley, Gary Sweeney, Brandy Gonzalez-Kee, Jennifer Arce, Jaqueline Hammond, Jesselyn Gordon, Amy Stengel, Lily Jimenez, Marcy Rossi, Faith Ortuno, Karla Arguello, Rubio, Victoria Leal, Margaret Craig, Monica […]
Explore the rich history of the Son Jarocho musical tradition from Veracruz,Mexico. Attendees will gain hands-on experience playing the Jarana, learning to write and sing versada in the distinctive Son Jarocho style, and dancing zapateado. All materials are provided. Advance registration required. All Levels | 18 and older Thurs, Oct 15 | 6:00 […]
More information to be announced. An Exhibition in celebration of the UT San Antonio Artist-In-Residence: Public Art for Public Schools Program Featuring: Calvin Pressley, Albert Gonzales, Luis Valderas, Symone Harvey, Laurel Bodinus, Mary Gilley, Gary Sweeney, Brandy Gonzalez-Kee, Jennifer Arce, Jaqueline Hammond, Jesselyn Gordon, Amy Stengel, Lily Jimenez, Marcy Rossi, Faith Ortuno, Karla Arguello, Rubio, […]
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