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Star Wars and other Space Odysseys

San Antonio Symphony
May 18-May 19, 2012

Michael Krajewski and the Symphony Pops will boldly take you where no orchestral pops concert has gone before! Space has inspired some of the greatest symphonic film music, including Star Wars, Star Trek, and E.T.: The Extra Terrestrial. Michael Krajewski, conductor

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COOL VIBRATIONS

H.U.G. M.E. Ink
May 17-May 18, 2012

Are you ready to go back to the 50's and 60's? COOL VIBRATIONS is a 50's and 60's revue using Elvis songs to tell the story of how a Greaser shakes up a town and shows people to see people for who they are and not what they are. Come and celebrate National Mental Health Awareness Month in this fun rock-n-roll musical revue.

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31st Annual Tejano Conjunto Festival

Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center
May 15-May 20, 2012

The Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center presents the 31st Annual Tejano Conjunto Festival en San Antonio May 15 - 17, 2012 at the historic Guadalupe Theater (1301 Guadalupe St. @ S. Brazos) and May 18 - 20, 2012 at the nearby Rosedale Park (303 Dartmouth). Highlights of the festival include star-studded performances by Conjunto Music Hall of Fame legends as well as special presentations by national and international conjunto musicians.

Ticket prices for the three-day musical showcase at Rosedale Park are $15 on Friday and $18 per day on Saturday and Sunday. Three-day Festival passes are $35 for GCAC members, $40 for non-GCAC members.

Other highlights of the 31st Tejano Conjunto Festival include a free Seniors Conjunto Dance, “New Directions” concert, and the Conjunto Music Hall of Fame Dinner & Baile. The festival features over 35 of the very best bands in conjunto music at Rosedale Park that includes conjunto jam sessions; plus food and beverage booths, accordion raffle, student recital and more.

For more information on the Tejano Conjunto Festival, call (210) 271-3151, or visit www.guadalupeculturalarts.org for the full schedule of performers.

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W. A. Mozart - Requiem, K. 626

San Antonio Choral Society
May 20, 2012

To end our current season, we will perform one of the most beloved choral masterworks of the past three centuries. The mysterious circumstances of the Requiem's commission, and the fact that it was left incomplete by a dying Mozart, continue to cause great intrigue with this work.

Now completing its 47th Anniversary concert season, The San Antonio Choral Society, led by Artistic Director Jennifer Seighman, is an 80-member mixed voice choir of volunteer singers. Ms.Seighman is assisted by Dr. N. Seth Nelson, accompanist.

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Burgers, BBQ, and Beer

Culinaria
May 20, 2012

Texans love their burgers, barbeque and beer…and in San Antonio, everyone from our local hangouts to the finest of dining establishments offer their best version of the classic backyard fare. This casual event provides you the chance to sample some of the goodness. Add in a craft beer, cocktail or maybe a glass of your favorite pinot and you’ve found a perfect Sunday afternoon. We encourage you to bring the kids and the whole family to enjoy this afternoon of fun!

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Don't Put Beans in MY Magic Chili OR How the City Slicker Ran Away with the Spoon

Land Of Virtuosity
May 17-May 20, 2012

A HILARIOUS Melodrama written by the LOV's Round Table Writing Class!

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Latin Dance Workshop: Beginner through Advanced Dancers

Musical Bridges Around the World
May 19, 2012

Learn from the Pros! Salsa - Merengue - Bachata - Club Salsa

World-famous dance ensemble Gibaro de Puerto Rico will host a workshop for BOTH beginning and intermediate/advanced dancers:

Tickets & Online Registration:
http://jivetickets.com/concerts/latin-dance-workshop

Brought to you by: aMAEzing Events & Musical Bridges Around the World

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Exhibition Performance: The Drowsy Chaperone

McNay Art Museum
May 24, 2012

Get a sneak peek of The Drowsy Chaperone with McNay favorites Chris Berry, Paige Blend, Roy Bumgarner, Anna Gangai, and Tim Hedgepeth. See Greg Barnes’s Tony Award-winning costumes for the original Broadway production and hear Montana Blanco, Tobin Theatre Arts Fund Intern, discuss the recent acquisition of costumes designs. Wine reception to follow.
Official performances of The Drowsy Chaperone run May 18-June 17 at the San Pedro Playhouse.

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EntreFlamenco Special Summer Program

EntreFlamenco Dance Space
June 4-July 23, 2012

FREE COMMUNITY CLASSES FOR YOUTH

EntreFlamenco Dance Space announces free community outreach program for youth in San Antonio area. Free Youth Flamenco Dance Classes to be offered for a special 8 week summer session. Program is available to children between the ages of 6-11 years old. Session to conclude with a Final Showcase Performance and Diploma Ceremony.

Open Registration until May 20

Limited class space available

Students are required to complete Special Summer Membership Form and Summer Membership Session: Fee $30
Cost of Classes: FREE

For more information please call (210) 842-4926

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I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change!

Cameo Theatre
June 2-July 1, 2012

The perfect date show!
In this long-running off Broadway musical hit, a cast of four portrays over 20 roles in a collection of scenes and songs scaling the spectrum of male/female relationships, including lampoons of first dates, pre-marital jitters, post-marital complaints, honeymoons, parenthood and divorces. “...a great date show! It’s Seinfeld set to music” - the Star Ledger Musical Comedy - PG not recommended for children 15 and under.

Starring Justin Keown, Ben Schraff, Shea Tomich, and Crystal Vera

Directed by Dave Cortez

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