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🌱 Last SOLI Performance This Season + 'Fat Tuesday' Back At Crockett

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Hey, San Antonio! Let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. Here's everything worth knowing today in San Antonio.

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Here are the top stories in San Antonio today:

  1. The SOLI Chamber Ensemble's final performance for the season at the San Antonio Botanical Garden, located at 555 Funston Place, will be on Monday, April 11 at 7 p.m. The performance by the quartet and special guest artists will feature "a concert piece by Armando Bayolo" and "a tribute to recently departed composers Louis Andriessen and George Crumb." In addition to the concert, the SOLI Chamber Ensemble will release their new album "The Clearing and the Forest on Acis Records" on Thursday, April 14. Tickets for Monday's performance range from $15-$25. For more information, call (210) 536-1400 or go to solichamberensemble.com and visit: (San Antonio Current)
  2. During the 1990s, Fat Tuesday, the global daiquiri company located at 111 West Crockett was a popular downtown spot until it closed down in 2005. The company returned to the San Antonio scene in December 2021, but at a new location at "The Shops at Rivercenter and in February 2021 at a store on Bandera Road. However, now the venue is "going back to where it all began," as a new location is going to open later this year at its original location at 111 West Crockett, along with 2 other new Fat Tuesday locations in town. For more details please visit: (mySA)
  3. Earlier in the week, "the largest regional conference on water, featuring the greatest minds from the water and wastewater industries," took place in San Antonio." Among the many topics of discussion was the drought, and how it has affected the city. For one thing, there is a big possibility that "San Antonio will enter Stage 2 water restrictions," according to the San Antonio Water System (SAWS). This means that shorter watering hours will be allowed. For a news video regarding the conference with information, please visit: (KSAT San Antonio)

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Today in San Antonio:

  • Battle of Flowers Parade at multiple streets in Downtown San Antonio. Tickets which range from $20-$35 are still available and can be purchased here. (9:30 a.m.)
  • Fiesta Jazz Festival in Pecan Grove on the St. Mary's University Campus. Admission is free and open to the public. (1 p.m.)
  • "Betty Buzz is celebrating Spec's Wine & Spirits 60th birthday celebration with a massive tasting event in over 90 stores in Austin, Houston, San Antonio and more! The tastings are open to the public and no sign-up is required! Guests will have the opportunity to try flights of Betty Buzz's American-made sparkling non-alcoholic mixers in-store and take their favorite flavors home, all while celebrating Spec's, Texas' favorite family-owned wine and spirits' store. For Spec's store locations, please visit (specsonline.com), but make sure to contact the venue before going to make sure there are no changes or cancellations." (4 p.m.)
  • "Take advantage of VIA's special event service and park your car at Crossroads Park and Ride location in Balcones Height to ride the bus to Fiesta! Buses run from 7:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday and from 5 to 11 p.m. on Saturday. Passengers will be dropped off downtown on Convention Way Drive. Purchase tickets in advance here." (All Day)

From my notebook:

  • "On Sunday, April 10, the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza in a commercial pheasant flock in Erath County, Texas. The San Antonio Zoo is monitoring and tracking avian influenza cases in relation to their location and at some point, the Animal Care Staff may begin moving birds in their care to indoor locations and to protected habitats. Some interactions and aviaries could be closed. In the meantime, they are in constant communication with the Veterinarian for the State of Texas and other Texas zoological facilities." (Instagram)
  • "Vote for the San Antonio River Walk! USA TODAY 10Best is rounding up the top 10 favorite river walks in the country, and the iconic San Antonio River Walk is unmatched. For more details visit 2022 10Best Readers' Choice Travel Awards." (Facebook)
  • "The last San Antonio Spurs Watch Party of the regular season is this Sunday, April 10! Join Spurs fans on Sunday Funday and help cheer for them from San Antonio and Austin! They will have drink tickets available, while supplies last, and exclusive giveaways you don't want to miss out on! For more details visit San Antonio Spurs (nba.com)." (Facebook)
  • "If you're interested in learning more about the San Antonio Police Department, consider signing up for the Citizens Police Academy! The next class begins on Tuesday, April 12, but please hurry, as classes are filling up soon! For more information and to sign up visit Citizen Police Academy (sanantonio.gov)." (Facebook)
  • San Antonio FC will be holding soccer U12 tryouts on Friday, April 22 for boys born from 2011 or later! Register at San Antonio FC (sportngin.com)." (Facebook)
  • San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD) is here to support you with your back-to-school needs for the 2022-23 academic year at SAISD! Register by Monday, April 18 to receive a free backpack! Student must enroll and be present the first week of school to receive the free backpack from their school. Please note that both new and returning Pre-K to 12th grade students at SAISD will register in Frontline for the 2022-23 year. Register your child by visiting saisd.net/enroll or by contacting your child's school." (Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! See you all tomorrow for your next update.

— Gabriela Couvillion

About me: I'm an active mom of two grown sons and lifelong San Antonio resident. I received a BA in Spanish from the University of Texas at San Antonio, and in my free time I immerse myself in creative writing. Thanks for reading Patch, and feel free to reach out if you have any news and happenings you think may appeal to our readers!

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