September 1
Press Conference
10am, El Progreso Hall, 1306 Guadalupe Street
The Diez y Seis Commission and Avenida Guadalupe Association invite you to the annual Press Conference, kicking off of this year's Mexican Independence festivities. (210) 223-3151
September 4
FOTOSEPTIEMBRE USA Exhibitions
Instituto Cultural de México, 600 Hemisfair Park
Opening reception: Saturday, September 4, 4 - 8pm
Three exhibitions in the ICM Galleries. Josephine Sacabo, Oyeme Con Los Ojos; Josefina Niggli, Halfway Child; and Slanted Glances: Idiosyncratic Interpretations Of Independence And Revolution In Mexico,
a curated exhibit of 12 photographers from Mexico, the United States, and Canada. FREE
(210) 227-0123 infoicm@saculturamexico.org, www.saculturamexico.org
No Escape: Photographs of the Brothers Montiel Klint
San Antonio Museum of Art, 200 West Jones Avenue
Based in Mexico City, the Montiel Klint brothers produce large scale color photographs of staged scenarios with provocative narrative content. Gerardo’s photographs of outdoor surroundings featuring lone figures reflect his quest for spiritual knowledge. Fernando’s images of dense cluttered environments are viewed by the artist as fragments of an insensitive society constantly bombarded by popular media.
(210) 978-8100 www.samuseum.org
September 5
PATRICIA MENDOZA lecture, Land, Identity And Image
5pm, Instituto Cultural de México (ICM), 600 Hemisfair Park
Ms. Mendoza’s lecture focuses on historic social and cultural shifts, and how these affect, and are affected by, notions of land, identity and image. In English, FREE (210) 227-0123
September 7
A Conversation with Fernando & Gerardo Montiel-Klint
San Antonio Museum of Art Auditorium, 200 West Jones Avenue
Conducted by David S. Rubin, the Brown Foundation Curator of Contemporary Art. FREE
(210) 978-8100 www.samuseum.org
September 9
Avenida Guadalupe Association 16 de Septiembre & Ernie Awards Gala
El Progreso Hall, 1306 Guadalupe
6pm Reception, 7pm Dinner Program
Elegant dinner and Ernie Awards presentation to recognize outstanding service and commitment to the Avenida Guadalupe Neighborhood in the categories of Community, Commerce and Culture. For ticket information contact (210) 223-3151.
September 10
Senior Kermes Celebration
9am - 3pm, Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, Exhibit Hall D, 200 E. Market Street @ Bowie
A celebration for seniors registered at the City's Department of Community Initiatives senior nutrition centers. The event features food, mariachi music and contests for regional costumes and table decorations. FREE
(210) 207-7172
September 11 & 12
Fiestas Patrias
12pm - 11pm (Saturday) and 12pm-10:30pm (Sunday), Market Square, 514 W. Commerce
Scholarship Presentations at 11am on the Mariachi Stage.
Two days of great fun, free entertainment, music and delicious food to satisfy everybody’s taste await you at the annual LULAC Diez y Seis de Septiembre Celebration. The cultural celebration and event will feature folklorico dancing groups, mariachi music, and entertainment by some of the most popular Tejano, Conjunto, and local bands both nights. Also an “Oldies but Goodies” stage will take you back down memory lane. Exhibit booths with free give-aways will be there all day Saturday and Sunday.
September 12
Mass at San Fernando Cathedral
8am, 115 Main Plaza
Special Mass for the San Antonio Diez y Seis Commission celebrating the Bicentennial of Mexico’s Independence from Spain.
September 15
Fiestas Patrias Artistic Program and Official “El Grito” Ceremony
Doors open at 6pm, Program begins at 6:30pm, Official Ceremony begins at 8pm
Municipal Auditorium, 100 Auditorium Circle
The Fiestas Patrias artistic program presents Azucena La de Jalisco, Ballet Folklorico de la Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara, Mariachi Sangre Mexicana, and Tamara Rodriguez. The official ceremony of
“El Grito” 200th Anniversary of the Mexican Independence will be led by the Consul General of Mexico. FREE (210) 227-0123
September 16, 17 and 18
BRAVO! Folklorico!
7:30pm, Dance Performances each night. Arneson River Theatre
A dance performance at the Arneson River Theatre in celebrating Diez y Seis and Hispanic Heritage Month. This performance is also one in a series of events celebrating 75 years of dance that began in 1934 by Berta Almaguer, the founder of the Parks and Recreation Department’s dance program. Performers include students of the program as well as FANDANGO pre-professional dance troupe. $5 General Admission
Thursday, September 16
Fiestas Patrias Civic Ceremony
10am, Plaza México, Hemisfair Park
The Civic ceremony of 200th Anniversary of the Mexican Independence will be led by the Consul General
of Mexico. FREE
1910 - A Revolution Across Borders
Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway
The Witte Museum’s exhibition commemorates the Centennial of the Mexican Revolution, the pivotal political conflict that shaped our understanding of Mexico as a nation, and the cultural history of South Texas.
(210) 357-1910 www.wittemuseum.org
September 18
29th Annual Avenida Guadalupe Association’s 16 de Septiembre Parade & Festival
8am-5pm, Plaza Guadalupe, S. Brazos and Guadalupe
An all day FREE family celebration begins with Drill Team competition at 8am and Parade at 10am. Grand Marshal is to be announced. Limited FREE seating is provided, bring your own chairs. FESTIVAL continues after parade with food booths and LIVE entertainment. Free kid’s area, with games, face painting, rides, and moonwalk 1 to 5pm. For more information, visit www.avenidaguadalupe.org or call (210) 223-3151.
Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center "Viva Mi Cultura"
3pm, Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center, 1300 Guadalupe Street
A lecture demonstration featuring the Guadalupe Dance Company presenting traditional dances, costumes and music of Mexico. The lively performance gives audiences the opportunity to interact with the dancers while emphasizing the cultural value of traditional Mexican dance. Audience members are invited to participate in
a question and answer session and to join the dancers on stage. Call (210) 271-3151 ext. 225 to get FREE tickets.
September 19
International Youth Basketball Tournament and Festival del los Ninos
10am, SAISD Convocation Center, 110 Tuleta (Behind Alamo Stadium)
The entire family can enjoy a basketball tournament with youth ages 7 to 15, as well as a Health Fair and rides.
September 25
Sonus Quartet Concert: A Journey through Mexican Classical and Contemporary Music
7pm, Mexican Cultural Institute Auditorium, 600 Hemisfair Park
Based in Querétaro, México, Sonus was founded in 1998 by Luis Obregon, Claudia Ramirez, Guillermo Villalobos and Valery Sekretov. Sonus members come from great music schools in London, Russia, the United States and Mexico. The program will include Mexican music by composers Maria Grever, Juventino Rosas, Manuel Ponce, Belisario García, Salvador Morlet, Macedonio Alcala and Ruben Fuentes.
Mariachi Festival and Fashion Show
5pm, Arneson River Theater
Families can enjoy a free concert featuring middle and high school mariachi groups from local schools and
a fashion show with regional costumes.
October 14 & 15
Revolucion into the Third Century
7:30pm, Carver Community Cultural Center, 226 N. Hackberry
The Erison Dancers will perform the world premiere of Erica Wilson-Perkins evening length production of Revolucion into the Third Century. The work is commissioned by the National Association of Latino Arts and Culture. The modern dance work examines the Mexican Revolution of 1910 and beyond and will feature the live vocals of Azul and costumes of Martin Sanchez. The performance will also feature the Parks and Recreation Department Alamotion and Fandango dance troupes. For free tickets call (210) 207-6968
November 20
Youth Orchestras of San Antonio & Juventud Sinfonica de Monterrey Concert
7pm, Municipal Auditorium, 100 Auditorium Circle
As one of the highlights of the 2010 Mexico – San Antonio celebrations, the Juventud Sinfonica de Monterrey and Youth Orchestras of San Antonio present an extraordinary collaborative concert commemorating the Centennial of the Mexican Revolution. (210) 737-0097
For more Diez y Séis de Septiembre information, please contact the Office of Cultural Affairs
at (210) 222-ARTS.