San Antonio News Releases
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Russian Prima Ballerina will star in San Antonio Nutcracker Performance
Russian Prima Ballerina, Marianna Ryzhkina, of Moscow?s famous Bolshoi Theatere Ballet, has accepted an invitation to make her San Antonio debut in performances of The Nutcracker. Ryzhkina will partner with another native Russian, Alexei Tyukov, in the November 27-29 performances at San Antonio?s Municipal Auditorium. The Nutcracker is important because it is a fairytale that evokes both creativity and fun. It is a wonderful holiday tradition that can be shared by children and adults alike and is a way to celebrate the season,? says Vetrov. ? The Nutcracker will be performed by Metropolitan Classical Ballet under the artistic direction of Alexander Vetrov and Paul Mejia in association with San Antonio Metropolitan Ballet, Susan Connally, Artistic Director. The production will be accompanied by the San Antonio Symphony under the direction of Maestro Bernard Rubenstein, Music Director of Metropolitan Classical Ballet. The Nutcracker performances are November 27, 28, 29 and December 4, 5, 6 at Municipal Auditorium, San Antonio. For more information on performances call (210) 226-2891 or visit www.ARTSSA.org. For more information on San Antonio go to www.visitsanantonio.com.
Celebrate the Holidays Like Never Before?in Historic San Antonio!
Traditions abound?from tamale making to parades along the scenic River Walk. The holidays are the perfect time to immerse yourself in the gifts of San Antonio!
Texas? Greenest Hotel Opens in San Antonio
The new Holiday Inn Northwest/SeaWorld has opened in historic San Antonio, just a stones throw from SeaWorld San Antonio.
San Antonian Drew Mayer-Oakes Appointed To The Association of Film Commissioners International Board
Drew Mayer-Oakes, Director of the San Antonio Film Commission, is one of only eight members from film commissions worldwide that will serve a two-year term for The Association of Film Commissioners International (AFCI).
San Antonio Ranked Strongest U.S. Metropolitan Economy by BusinessWeek
San Antonio was ranked the strongest U.S. metropolitan economy by BusinessWeek. Rankings were based on job growth, employment, economic growth and home prices.
San Antonio Unveils Jesse Treviņo: Mi Vida
Held at San Antonio?s Smithsonian-affiliated Museo Alameda?Jesse Treviņo: Mi Vida is a stunning retrospective examining the career of nationally recognized San Antonio artist Jesse Treviņo. Treviņo's work is renowned for its emotion and focuses on his personal and ethnic identity. Jesse Treviņo
San Antonio Hosts Texas? Largest Mariachi Music Event
San Antonio?s Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza (November 15 - November 21, 2009) is the largest and longest-running Latin music event of its kind in Texas.
"Good Morning America"Selects San Antonio to Decorate Times Square Studio Window
San Antonio heads to New York City this holiday season to decorate a ground level window of ?Good Morning America?s? Times Square studio.
San Antonio CVB Sales Manager Vanessa Richey-Said to be Inducted Into San Antonio Sports Hall of Fame
Vanessa Richey-Said, a National Sales Manager for the San Antonio Convention & Visitors Bureau, will be inducted into the San Antonio Sports Hall of Fame on February 12, 2010 at the Alamodome.
San Antonio Hospitality Industry Study Reports Positive Numbers
The economic impact of the hospitality industry, one of San Antonio?s largest and most influential sectors, has increased nearly 70% from 1998 to 2008.
What's New in Sunny San Antonio
This is a small sampling of upcoming projects in San Antonio as of fall 2009. Please go to the Media Room at visitsanantonio.com for a complete update on these projects and more, Deep. In the Heart.
San Antonio CVB Receives 19th Pinnacle Award
The San Antonio Convention & Visitors Bureau has received Successful Meetings? Pinnacle Award for the 19th year. Pinnacle Awards recognize conference centers, hotels, convention centers and visitors? bureaus selected by the readers of Successful Meetings for commitment to hospitality excellence.
San Antonio?s Witte features: Secrets Behind the Big Top
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San Antonio's Accolades & Rankings of Note
San Antonio awards, honors, accolades, top hotels and resorts, meeting space, golf courses
San Antonio Named One of America?s Favorite Cities
Famed for more than the Alamo, San Antonio has once again made Travel + Leisure?s list of America?s Favorite Cities. This top destination 300 years in the making received distinguishing recommendations as an affordable getaway for romance, relaxation and family fun
San Antonio?s McNay Exhibits Reclaimed: Paintings of Jacques Goudstikker
San Antonio?s latest art exhibition features a collection of rarely-seen Old Master paintings from the collection of Jacques Goudstikker at the McNay Art Museum.
San Antonio Selected to Host 2011 NCAA Mens's Basketball Southwest Regionals
San Antonio will host the 2011 NCAA Men?s Basketball Southwest Regional at the Alamodome, as selected Monday by the NCAA Division I Men?s Basketball Committee. The dates are tentatively set as Friday, March 25, and Sunday, March 27. With the selection, UTSA will serve as the host institution for its 11th NCAA basketball event since 1997, including its fifth men?s regional. Additionally, the Alamodome will serve as an NCAA basketball venue for the 10th time in a 15-year span. San Antonio?s collegiate basketball events have been hosted by the San Antonio Local Organizing Committee (SALOC), which is comprised of the City of San Antonio, San Antonio Sports, the Alamodome, and UTSA. For more information on San Antonio, go to www.visitsanantonio.com
San Antonio Convention & Visitors Bureau Rewarded Prime Site Award
San Antonio Convention & Visitors Bureau Rewarded Prime Site Award
Discover a Romantic Getaway in the Heart of Texas
San Antonio?s rich tapestry of history, culture and legend is ready to lure visitors into a destination where time is measured in moments and memories. Whether it?s a tranquil stroll along the new extension of the River Walk, or sipping margaritas over a mariachi serenade, San Antonio is a place where romance naturally blooms. As a Valentine?s Day getaway, visitors will find San Antonio a place to nourish a longstanding love or let new sparks fly. Indulge in an endless array of romantic options?a couple's spa treatment at a peaceful resort?tread the grounds of Spanish colonial missions. Watch the sunset on a horse-drawn carriage through historic downtown. With average February temperatures in the mid fifties, San Antonio?s mild climate is ideal for many activities. The Hill Country around San Antonio is brimming with spring-fed rivers and the shade of live oaks. This fertile province is home to the Texas wine country, where more than 20 vineyards lie. In this secluded oasis, visitors will find intimate bed and breakfasts as well as luxury resorts that offer lavish spas and championship golf courses. With romance in the air around Valentine?s Day, San Antonio is a perfect getaway for those seeking a naturally romantic?not to mention affordable?vacation. A value-filled vacation experience can be custom built utilizing the S.A.V.E. program at visitsanantonio.com. Or couples can select one of the many romance-themed hotel packages on the site. San Antonio has many love stories, discover yours?Deep. In the Heart. Plan your romantic San Antonio getaway at www.visitsanantonio.com or by calling 800-ALAMO-07.
San Antonio New World Wine & Food Festival Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary
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American Bus Association Names Fiesta San Antonio "Top Event" In the US for 2010
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Travel + Leisure Readers? Poll: San Antonio Hotel Family Favorite
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San Antonio CVB Selects Cvent as Lead Generator of Group Business
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So Many Festivals So Little Time-Fall Art Festivals San Antonio
Fall Art Festivals kicks off in September and run though December, highlighting the San Antonio culture, arts, music, foods, and traditions.
