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The Museo Alameda proudly presents its newest exhibition Revolution & Renaissance, Mexico & San Antonio 1910 - 2010. This two part exhibition commemorates the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of the Mexican Revolution and examines the artistic and cultural exchanges between San Antonio and Mexico in the 20th century. The cultural efflorescence that took place in the wake of the Revolution is revealed in more than 200 rarely seen paintings, sculptures, folk art pieces, and other objects on view at the museum. On view through June, 2012
A New Exhibition
Guanajuato Through Reséndiz' Art
Museo Alameda and Canapo Art Gallery is proud to present its newest exhibition, Guanajuato through Resendiz’ Art at the Museo Alameda in San Antonio, Texas. This well-deserved exhibit will feature forty of Ruben Reséndiz’ masterpieces. To commemorate this event, a special book and poster have been printed and will be available for purchase, along with original crafts from Guanajuato’s finest artisans.
FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. On view through November 11, 2012.
The Alamedita/IMCINE Film Series
Vuelve a la Vida - Back to Life
How did a scuba diver from Acapulco come to marry an American top model? What was she looking for when she drove from New York to Acapulco with her three year old son? What happened to that blond freckled boy who grew up in a world that reminded him every day that he was a foreigner? Using a legendary shark hunt in the late seventies as our story’s core, we will meet the Martinez Sidney family and discover the secrets of their peculiar past. They will also show us a new perspective on Mexican-American relations.
Spanish audio, English subtitles. FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. May 3, 6:30PM
Un Día Menos - One Day Less
Carmen (84) and Emeterio (97) are an elderly couple living out their last years in their house in Acapulco, the same house they built with their own hands. Time seems to have stopped for them; there is no day more special or less special than the one preceding it. All there is left to do is wait. Carmen and Eme survive together as they await the next visit of their family.
Spanish audio, English subtitles. FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. May 10, 6:30PM
An El Ateneo de San Antonio Lecture Series
Semana Santa en Sevilla, España
Presentation of the Ateneo Members' recent visit to Seville, Spain during Holy Week Celebrations. The visit included: the "Antiguo Barrio Judio", the "Barrio de la Triana", the Cathedral, the "Giralda" and "Los Alcazares".
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Tuesday, May 8 and 15, 6:30PM
Partnerships and Promotions
Alameda Margarita at Cibolo Moon!
JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa is proud to introduce the Alameda Margarita a new Handcrafted Cocktail at Cibolo Moon. This simple and refreshing margarita is made with fresh blood orange purée, lime juice, agave nectar and t1-Tequila Uno Blanco, an exceptionally smooth 100% agave tequila crafted by Germán González, a fifth generation master distiller. Cibolo Moon, the resort's main restaurant and its signature bar will celebrate the style from neighboring Mexico infused with the best of Texas.
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