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Tuesday, March 17th, 2009

Happy St. Patrick's Day 2009!



I’m not Irish. Nor do I have a trace of it in me. My parents (are) and grandparents (were) all descended from East Indian origins.

But if you are here in the Alamo City on this day, celebrating with a Guinness stout, or O’Doul’s beer while waiting for that delicious Corned Beef and Cabbage dish and others, and ...

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2009

Luminaria San Antonio Style 2009!



Madrid has its own version of this festive occasion, and so does Paris. What is it? It’s an Arts Festival known as Luminaria.

But if you happen to be in the Alamo City on March 14th 2009, you can come and enjoy San Antonio’s own Luminaria or Arts Festival. It’s free, and open to the public.

Come and enjoy seeing paintings, ...

Saturday, February 21st, 2009

Alamo Re-enactment Events For March 2009



This is for the history fans who will thoroughly enjoy this event. What is it? It’s five Remembrances of the Alamo re-enactments events that are free to the public. All taking place in the month of March.

And beginning on March 2nd 2009 at 12:00 PM there is the Texas Independence Day Celebration. It takes place in front of the Alamo Shrine.

On March 6th 2009, there is a ...

Sunday, February 1st, 2009

2009 San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo



And while we are on the subject of the 2009 San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo, the show begins on February 5th and will continue until February 22nd 2009.

Come and enjoy a range of musical performers such as: Alan Jackson, Reba McEntire, and Pat Green, just to name a few. And if you are looking ...

Wednesday, January 21st, 2009

The 2009 Annual Cowboy Breakfast



If you have never attended one of San Antonio’s lead up to the annual Rodeo events, The Cowboy Breakfast, you can do so if you happen to be in the Alamo City. But it starts early.

Come January 30th 2009, show up in the Rim parking lot for free breakfast and coffee. The event kicks off at 5:00 AM and will end at 9:00 AM, so you got to get ...

Thursday, January 15th, 2009

Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday 2009



If you want to celebrate Martin Luther King’s birthday in grand style, and you happen to be in San Antonio for the occasion, then you are in for a real treat.

Come and join hundreds of onlookers as they also commemorate the great Civil Rights Leader’s birthday. And along the way of this parade, and I’ve been told it’s the biggest Martin Luther King Jr.march in the land, ...

Tuesday, January 6th, 2009

It's San Antonio Spurs Time!



If that San Antonio Spurs spirit is with you and you just happen to be in the Alamo City this week, here is a Spurs special you won’t want to miss.

For Thursday January 8th game against the LA Clippers, you can get tickets that usually cost $39 for just $9 a piece. This sale is only available to 500 spectators, as that’s how many tickets ...

Saturday, December 27th, 2008

Come Celebrate New Year's Eve San Antonio Style!



As we prepare to celebrate the end of another year around the world and here in the Alamo City, many who don’t already have plans might settle for a quiet evening with family and friends, visit a club or two or attend a party.

But if you want to celebrate in style, true festive San Antonio style, then downtown San Antonio is the place to be on New Year’s ...

Saturday, December 20th, 2008

Christmas At Schlitterbahn



Although Schlitterbahn Waterpark is one of the more spectacular ones around, during the Christmas season, it transforms into a Christmas wonderland.

Located just outside San Antonio, and close to New Braunfels, Tx. and not far from Landa Park Golf Course, come see this colourful Christmas display in the Hill Country. The park is opened in the evening from 5 PM until 10 PM just for this event.

And ...

Monday, December 8th, 2008

Come To The Valero Alamo Bowl 2008!



Well, it is official. The two college football teams named to play in this year’s Valero Alamo Bowl are: The University of Missouri and Northwestern University. The game will be played on December 29th 2008.

And if you happen to get to the Alamodome a little early before the 7:00 PM start time, check out the concession stands, or take a stroll around and check out ...