We've Never Wondered About That . . .

by Celia Hayes

We did our usual ramble through the yearly San Antonio Herb Market this last weekend; It used to be much more down-home and funky when it used to be held under the oak trees in Aggie Park, but a couple of years ago it moved to tres upscale digs at the Pearl Brewery, which allowed us to hit the weekly Saturday farmer's market as well. It's been at least a year since we did the farmer's market at the Pearl. To our delight there were many new venders, and some of our old favorites, including the Kitchen Pride folks from Gonzales who sell mushrooms. My daughter loves mushrooms, and indulged in a whole bag of baby portabellas, we sampled some gourmet mozzarella, while she lamented once…

San Antonio's Majik Theatre at Hemisfair Park

The Magik Children's Theatre's curtain opens to Room 207 at an elementary school, where the rowdiest, loudest, rudest and most misbehaved students are paying no attention to their teacher, Miss Nelson. She is a sweet, kind, soft-spoken educator. She asks her students to "please calm down" so she can read them a story. When her pupils stand on their desks, run around the classroom and throw rulers, Miss Nelson's blood pressure reaches its limit, and she runs into the principal's office for shelter from her educational nightmare..

Meanwhile, my three companions, Olivia, 8, her sister, Noelle, 6, and their mother Brandy wait to see what happens next. Olivia and…

Institute of Texan Cultures: Visiting Diverse Past of Texas

Written by Randy Watson

San Antonio is nothing if not a melting pot for different cultures and ethnic groups, and the University of Texas at the San Antonio Institute of Texan Culture is a 50,000 square foot monument and museum dedicated to exploring and investigating this history.  Each year, the institute produces exhibits, hosts talks and workshops, and maintains a comprehensive library filled with works on cultural and ethnic history.  

The Institute of Texan Cultures is located at 801 South Bowie Street, San Antonio, Texas, in HemisFair Park beneath the Tower of the Americas and adjacent to the Henry B. Gonzales Convention Center.

The…

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The Fiesta Captital

Written by Randy Watson

What is there in this city that makes it the fiesta capital?

History, culture, fun and excitement abound in this city of the Wild West.

The city of San Antonio started out as an old Spanish mission in the 18th century. That old mission, San Antonio de Valero, became known as the Alamo, where 200 defenders died to the last man defending it from the Mexican Army of General Santa Anna. The chapel of Alamo and the Long Barracks are still standing, right at the heart of downtown San Antonio. It is one of the country\'s top tourist destinations.

Now, the hallowed grounds of the Alamo are a National Historic Landmark.  Visitors can visit the Alamo and stand at…