Our most viewed articles in 2024 consisted of the review of a chic new sushi restaurant, a mid-century modern house recently renovated in Alamo Heights, two San Antonio-based visual artists, and a contemporary dance choreographer you need to know about. Learn more below!
Hyaku Me: A Nineteen Hyaku Experience
We waited patiently as Nineteen Hyaku’s Instagram page counted down to their opening in Fall 2023. Hyaku, meaning “hundred” in Japanese, when paired with the English word “nineteen”, is cleverly and simply the restaurant's address at 1900 Broadway in San Antonio. We went with their suggested Omakase experience, and here's how it went! Read/listen to more...
Mid-century Meets Feng Shui in Alamo Heights Home
Tucked away amidst a sea of traditional bungalows in Alamo Heights is an atypical split-level mid-century modern home, clad in cedar plank siding and stucco, surrounded by ancient live oak trees on Morton Street. In this article, we show you the unique features of the home and the SA-based designers and artists involved. Read/listen to more...
Cinco Preguntas with Jesse Moreno: San Antonio-based Artist & Craftsman
Jesse Moreno is a skilled artist and craftsman whose woodworking is focused on honoring the raw material while ushering it into a new life as refined functional art. He is originally from El Paso, Texas, and joined the U.S. Navy during his college career. As with many recruits, his training landed him in San Antonio. It made such an impression that he returned here to raise his family. Here we show him at his solo show at Rockport Center for the Arts in Rockport, Texas. Read/listen to more...
Cinco Preguntas with Violeta De Leon Davila: Contemporary Dance Choreographer and Teacher
Violeta De Leon Davila is a contemporary dance teacher, choreographer, and community dance organizer based in San Antonio, Texas. Although she was active long before, we first noticed her when she participated in the evening arts festival, Luminaria, in San Antonio in 2021. She has also been the recipient of grants from the City of San Antonio Department of Arts & Culture. Read/listen to more...
Cinco Preguntas with Artist Douglas Galloway
In Southtown, tucked around the corner at South Flores and Lonestar Boulevard, is the hidden gem of a gallery by artist, Douglas Galloway. Douglas began practicing art as a child, beginning private lessons as early as eight years old, and quickly became an instructor by the time he was eighteen. He began his collegiate training in Graphic Design at Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas, later changing his studies to Studio Art. Read more about this talented artist who incorporates deep meaning and regional flora into his work. Read/listen to more...