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Video: United Kingdom Children’s Laureate Julia Donaldson

Written by Kris@nowcastsa.org on May 15, 2013

Author, song writer, and United Kingdom's Children’s Laureate (2011-2013) Julia Donaldson stopped by San Antonio Central Library on April 20, 2013 to read and sing her works. She covered a range of her books including her first song turned book, A Squish and a Squeeze, The Gruffalo, Tula The Fish Who Cried Wolf and Zog.

Video: Holocaust Survivor Rose Williams

Written by Clayton on May 13, 2013

A lecture by Rose Williams, a Holocaust survivor and San Antonio resident, concluded the San Antonio Public Library's month-long photo exhibit, Holocaust: Learn and Remember.

The lecture took place on Holocaust Remembrance Day, also known as Yom HaShoah, on April 7, 2013. You can replay video of the event below.

"Ballroom Luminoso" illuminates Theo/Malone underpass

Written by City of San Antonio on May 10, 2013

The City’s Department for Culture and Creative Development (DCCD) added another site to San Antonio’s roster of public art which spans all city council districts. City Councilman David Medina hosted the unveiling and was joined by City Manager Sheryl Sculley and other City officials in lighting “Ballroom Luminoso” at the underpass of Theo/Malone and IH-35, located on the south side of District 5.

Webcast: 3 Day Startup San Antonio

Written by Clayton on Apr 25, 2013

3 Day Startup (3DS) is an entrepreneurship education program designed for university students, techies and business people with an emphasis on learning by doing. The idea is simple: start a tech company over the course of three days.

Video: Luminaria 2013

Written by Clayton on Apr 16, 2013

For Luminaria 2013, NOWCastSA broke with our webcasting tradition, and went out on foot, just as the sun was setting, in search of personal and unique perspectives on this night of arts and light.

The result is a richly textured video that pulls you in with authentic personal stories then invites you to explore more by clicking to the artists' websites and related content.