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Stories Seldom Told: Say Sí Student Artists Illuminate Neglected Episodes of San Antonio’s History

Written by Jason Gil on May 24, 2018

By Jason Gil “Stories Seldom Told” is an annual Say Sí event where student artists explore topics in need of the telling, in need of being unpacked, in a creative manner. “Every year, all of our student leaders will get together and have informal conversations about what they feel isn’t addressed in their everyday lives,” said Stephen Guzman, Communications Director, at Say Sí. “Each studio has a lead liaison (student leader) that provides feedback and informs programming, and one of their tasks is to come up with the theme for Stories Seldom Told.”

The Gurwitz is Now a Member of the World Federation of International Music Competitions

Written by rudyarispe on May 23, 2018

The Gurwitz, formally known as the San Antonio International Piano Competition, has been accepted as a member of the Geneva-based World Federation of International Music Competitions.

Video: At Alamo Trust’s first public meeting, the curtains pull back and the public talks back

Written by CharlotteAnne Lucas on May 17, 2018

Updated: Board members of the Alamo Trust, which manages the daily operations of the historic Alamo, met in public for the first time, giving a peek inside closed-door meetings, and getting an earful from passionate preservationists. Watch complete video here or scroll down for an article with quotes and links to context.

Webcast: 2018 Young Pegasus Poetry Contest and Reading

Written by CharlotteAnne Lucas on May 04, 2018

For the first time since the San Antonio Public Library’s Young Pegasus Poetry Competition began in 1927, NOWCastSA webcast the event live on Sunday, May 6 at 2 p.m. from the Guadalupe Theater. Thanks to support from the San Antonio Public Library and the San Antonio Public Library Foundation, anyone can watch live or replay it for free right here on this page.

Help Rockport-Fulton recover from Hurricane Harvey: Be a VolunTOURist

Written by rudyarispe on May 01, 2018

The Rockport-Fulton area has made a lot of progress after taking a direct hit from Hurricane Harvey on Aug. 25, 2017. To keep the recovery going, the community is offering a new approach to volunteering. It’s called “VolunTOURism.” Volunteers of all ages are encouraged to come help the Rockport-Fulton communities rebuild and enjoy the beaches and the wonderful weather at the same time. Projects include everything from helping to repair homes to picking up trash.