MAY
Sunday Jazz at the Witte: Bett Butler and Joel Dilley
Sunday, May 12, 3 - 6 p.m.
Sunday Jazz at the Witte returns for its 9th season! Join us the second Sunday of the month, April through November, at our new time, 3 - 6 p.m. Bring the entire family and enjoy a relaxing afternoon in the Witte's brand new riverfront Will Smith amphitheater; blankets and lawn chairs are encouraged. Museum galleries close at 5 p.m. Food and drink are available for purchase. Sunday Jazz at the Witte is included with museum general admission. Admission is free for Witte and KRTU members. Sponsored by Gunn Auto and presented in conjunction with Trinity University's all-jazz radio station, Jazz 91.7. CLICK HERE to see the full schedule.
Southwest Winds Quartet
Tuesday, May 21, 4 - 5 p.m.
Back by popular demand! The Southwest Winds Quartet is returning to the Witte for a Free Tuesday concert. Comprised of world-class musicians and their wind instruments including clarinet, oboe French horn and flutes, this ensemble is part of the United State Air Force Band of the West. This spring concert promises to entertain with music and stories about the pieces played – from the Renaissance to the contemporary. Free admission.
Time Travel Saturday
La Chili Queen y El Serrano
Saturday, May 25, Noon - 4 p.m.
Join us in celebrating the one year anniversary of the Robert J. and Helen C. Kleberg South Texas Heritage Center with a new Gallery Theater play, La Chili Queen y El Serrano, written by Marisela Barrera. The play is centered around Jovita, the host of her family’s chili stand in San Antonio’s Plaza de Armas (Military Plaza) in 1889. Lupe, her best customer, listens to Jovita tell stories that reveal the roots of San Antonio’s Chili Queens - women entrepreneurs who fed their community food and stories in public plazas. Taste the authentic enchiladas that the Chili Queens made famous and participate in games and activities from the 19th century. Included with museum general admission.
Cocktails & Culture: The Witte Uncorked!
On the Edge
Thursday, May 30, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Experience the Witte Museum after-hours during evenings exclusively for adults (21 and older) that mix cocktails, conversation and innovative museum cultural programming. Each evening showcases unique experiences, from live performances, music and hands-on programming to unexpected surprises! Leave the kids at home and meet friends or bring a date to enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. As always, parking is free. Admission is $20 in advance or at the door and $15 for museum members. For more information call 210.357.1910. CLICK HERE for more information and to purchase tickets!
JUNE
2013 Trailblazers Luncheon
Presented by Plains Captial Bank in Partnership with Texas Monthly
Wednesday, June 5, 11:30 Registration; Noon Lunch
Join the Witte Museum for a special luncheon honoring the land and history of Texas and celebrating author Stephen Harrigan and his new book, The Eye of the Mammoth: Selected Essays. Limited seating available! Purchase tables for $10,000, $5,000, $2,500 and $1,500. Individual tickets also available. CLICK HERE for more information.
Broadway Reach Community Weekend
Thursday, June 6-Sunday, June 9
Brackenridge Park Conservance * The McNay * San Anotnio Botanical Garden * San Antonio Children's Museum * San Antonio Museum of Art * Witte Museum * San Antonio Zoo
This summer, the Broadway Reach invites San Antonio residents and visitors to discover what our institutions have to offer with the Broadway Reach Community Weekend; a four-day celebration of culture, art, history, nature and more. From June 6 to 9, visitors will be able to explore the cultural and entertainment offerings of the Broadway Reach. Each member organization is presenting visitors with a family-friendly program. (Don’t miss the Witte’s Feathers, Fossils and Fun Dinosaur Family Day on June 8 and Sunday Jazz on June 9). Visit all venues to get your Broadway Reach passport stamped—available at participating institutions during the Broadway Reach Community Weekend—and enter a raffle to win an iPad Mini. A discounted joint ticketing pass will be available for purchase beginning June 1. Details and schedule of events available at www.broadwayreach.org or any of the participating institutions’ websites. Institutions along Broadway share a common goal of bringing education, culture and entertainment to our community. These organizations unite in the creation of the Broadway Reach, a cultural destination linked by Broadway Street, offering an exciting mixture of activities for San Antonio’s residents and visitors.
Dinosaur Family Day
Feathers, Fossils and Fun!
Saturday, June 8, 1-4 p.m.
Join us for an afternoon of dino delights! Make your own masks and casts; discover claws, teeth and spikes; plus, bring your own collection and speak with fossil experts to find out more. Included with museum general admission.
Sunday Jazz at the Witte: The Jazz Protagonists
Sunday, June 9, 3 - 6 p.m.
Sunday Jazz at the Witte returns for its 9th season! Join us the second Sunday of the month, April through November, at our new time, 3 - 6 p.m. Bring the entire family and enjoy a relaxing afternoon in the Witte's brand new riverfront Will Smith amphitheater; blankets and lawn chairs are encouraged. Museum galleries close at 5 p.m. Food and drink are available for purchase. Sunday Jazz at the Witte is included with museum general admission. Admission is free for Witte and KRTU members. Sponsored by Gunn Auto and presented in conjunction with Trinity University's all-jazz radio station, Jazz 91.7. CLICK HERE to see the full schedule.
The Louis A. and Frances B. Wagner Lecture Series-Beasts and Bones: New Dino Discoveries
Feathered Dinosaur Discoveries
Wednesday, June 12, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Julia Clarke, Ph.D.; Associate Professor and John A. Wilson Fellow in Vertebrate Paleontology in the Jackson School of Geosciences, University of Texas at Austin
Discover the truth about ancient adaptations, as Dr. Clark reveals the very latest research regarding the link between ancient feathered dinosaurs and birds. Suggested donation is $5 for members and students; $10 for adults. Admission to Dinosaurs Unearthed and refreshments are included. Reservations are required, call 210.357.1910.
Time Travel Saturday
Growing Wild in Texas
Saturday, June 22, Noon-4 p.m.
Explore the use of plants through time not only for food, but for medicinal, practical and survival uses as well. Try your hand at using plants to make strong rope, watch a broom maker use plants to craft a broom and visit the apothecary to find out which plants could cure what ails you! Find out the many uses of the cactus plant— touch it, taste it and smell it! Which of these plants grow wild in Texas and which ones are invasive species? How
were plants used by the first people in Texas to the present day gardener? Included with museum general admission.
Cocktails & Culture: The Witte Uncorked!
A Night at the Museum
Thursday, June 27, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Experience the Witte Museum after-hours during evenings exclusively for adults (21 and older) that mix cocktails, conversation and innovative museum cultural programming. Each evening showcases unique experiences, from live performances, music and hands-on programming to unexpected surprises! Leave the kids at home and meet friends or bring a date to enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. As always, parking is free. Admission is $20 in advance or at the door and $15 for museum members. For more information call 210.357.1910.
JULY
SUMMER ADVENTURE CAMP
Science Works: The Body in Action!
Monday, July 8-Friday, July 12, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Day-long or week-long adventures for children in grades 1-2 and 3-5. Jump into the science of how the body works! Build with levers and pulleys to discover how your body is like a machine. Mix chemicals to see how food is digested. Explore the science of the body in action through parkour—a twisting, rolling, diving and dodging experience. For more information and to make reservations call 210.357.1910. Cost per week is $180 for members and $230 for non-members; cost per day is $45 for members and $55 for non-members. CLICK HERE for more information.
SUMMER ADVENTURE CAMP
Dig Into Dinosaurs!
Monday, July 15-Friday, July 19, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Monday, July 22-Friday, July 26, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Monday, July 29-Friday, August 2, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Day-long or week-long adventures for children in grades 1-2 and 3-5. Did dinosaurs fly? Were dinosaurs colorful? Meet the ferocious and feathered Gigantoraptor! See how frills, plates and crowns helped dinosaurs
survive. Each day this week become a paleontologist to unearth new discoveries that will amaze your brain! Dig for tracks and fossils, cast the remains of other ancient creatures and examine “living fossils” that have been around for ages! For more information and to make reservations call 210.357.1910. Cost per week is $180 for members and $230 for non-members; cost per day is $45 for members and $55 for non-members. CLICK HERE for more information.
Sunday Jazz at the Witte: Philip Marshall's Estuary
Sunday, July 14, 3 - 6 p.m.
Sunday Jazz at the Witte returns for its 9th season! Join us the second Sunday of the month, April through November, at our new time, 3 - 6 p.m. Bring the entire family and enjoy a relaxing afternoon in the Witte's brand new riverfront Will Smith amphitheater; blankets and lawn chairs are encouraged. Museum galleries close at 5 p.m. Food and drink are available for purchase. Sunday Jazz at the Witte is included with museum general admission. Admission is free for Witte and KRTU members. Sponsored by Gunn Auto and presented in conjunction with Trinity University's all-jazz radio station, Jazz 91.7. CLICK HERE to see the full schedule.
Cocktails & Culture: The Witte Uncorked!
Magic Lantern
Thursday, July 25, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Experience the Witte Museum after-hours during evenings exclusively for adults (21 and older) that mix cocktails, conversation and innovative museum cultural programming. Each evening showcases unique experiences, from live performances, music and hands-on programming to unexpected surprises! Leave the kids at home and meet friends or bring a date to enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. As always, parking is free. Admission is $20 in advance or at the door and $15 for museum members. For more information call 210.357.1910.
AUGUST
SUMMER ADVENTURE CAMP
Dig Into Dinosaurs!
Monday, August 5-Friday, August 9, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Day-long or week-long adventures for children in grades 1-2 and 3-5. Did dinosaurs fly? Were dinosaurs colorful? Meet the ferocious and feathered Gigantoraptor! See how frills, plates and crowns helped dinosaurs
survive. Each day this week become a paleontologist to unearth new discoveries that will amaze your brain! Dig for tracks and fossils, cast the remains of other ancient creatures and examine “living fossils” that have been around for ages! For more information and to make reservations call 210.357.1910. Cost per week is $180 for members and $230 for non-members; cost per day is $45 for members and $55 for non-members. CLICK HERE for more information.
Sunday Jazz at the Witte: Kris Kimura Quartet
Sunday, July 14, 3 - 6 p.m.
Sunday Jazz at the Witte returns for its 9th season! Join us the second Sunday of the month, April through November, at our new time, 3 - 6 p.m. Bring the entire family and enjoy a relaxing afternoon in the Witte's brand new riverfront Will Smith amphitheater; blankets and lawn chairs are encouraged. Museum galleries close at 5 p.m. Food and drink are available for purchase. Sunday Jazz at the Witte is included with museum general admission. Admission is free for Witte and KRTU members. Sponsored by Gunn Auto and presented in conjunction with Trinity University's all-jazz radio station, Jazz 91.7. CLICK HERE to see the full schedule.
Time Travel Saturday
1835
Saturday, August 17, Noon-4 p.m.
What was Texas like in 1835? This was the year the Texas Revolution began. The year Davy Crockett said, “you can all go to hell, and I will go to Texas!” The year the “Come and Take It” flag flew over Gonzales. Explore life in Texas before and during the Revolution with InterActors and hands-on activities and games. Join us for a special tribute of Davy Crockett’s 227th birthday with a performance by Dean Shostak, violinist, who will play the very
violin owned and played by Crockett! Included with museum general admission.
The Louis A. and Frances B. Wagner Lecture Series-Beasts and Bones: New Dino Discoveries
Tracking Dinosaurs Around the Globe: How Footprints Tell the Story of the Past
Wednesday, August 28, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Follow Thomas Adams, Ph.D. through the lost world of prehistoric footprints to discover the clues as to dinosaur behavior, ecology and ancient environments. Suggested donation is $5 for members and students; $10 for adults. Admission to Dinosaurs Unearthed and refreshments are included. Reservations are required, call 210.357.1910.
Cocktails & Culture: The Witte Uncorked!
Saddle Up!
Thursday, August 29, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Experience the Witte Museum after-hours during evenings exclusively for adults (21 and older) that mix cocktails, conversation and innovative museum cultural programming. Each evening showcases unique experiences, from live performances, music and hands-on programming to unexpected surprises! Leave the kids at home and meet friends or bring a date to enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. As always, parking is free. Admission is $20 in advance or at the door and $15 for museum members. For more information call 210.357.1910.
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