🌱 New Brew+ SA Art + Playcave + Diwali Festival+ Field of Lights

Good day, people of San Antonio! It's me again, Gabriela Couvillion, your host of the San Antonio Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Considerable cloudiness. High: 61 Low: 46.

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Here are the top stories today in San Antonio:

1. Get ready beer fanatics! Man Overboard Brewing Co. is set to open next month near San Antonio's Pearl complex at 1203 Camden St., just walking distance "from the north-of-downtown shopping and dining destination!" The brewery is owned and operated by Navy veteran Ron Merriman and his family — wife Cindy, son Justin and daughter-in-law Irene. They plan to hold a soft opening on Black Friday and will officially open to the public on Saturday, Dec. 4. To read more about this exciting new place, visit: (San Antonio Current)
2. This November "there's lots to celebrate in San Antonio's art scene," as "a wealth of artistic wonders" surrounds the Alamo City during the month. Following are six area exhibits that are sure to please art lovers and the curious alike: 1. "Margaret Craig: Bleached Reef and Other Devolutions." 2. "Lightscape." 3. "Artist and Collector: Anthony C. Edwards." 4. "Wayne Thiebaud 100: Paintings, Prints, and Drawings." 5. "The Secret World Inside You." 6. Fall 2021 International Artist-in-Residence Program. For more details on the exhibits, including dates and locations, please visit: (culturemap.com)
3. Playland Pizza, a favorite San Antonio pizza joint, will soon open an underground club called Playcave that will feature late-night brunch and alcoholic beverages. Stefan Bowers, chef and owner, said "it's 'basically' inspired by Waffle House, complemented with plenty of booze." The new venue is expected to open before New Year's Day with planned operating hours of 10 p.m - 4 a.m., Thursday through Saturday. For more details, visit: (Laredo Morning Times)
4. The annual Diwali Festival is returning to downtown San Antonio to celebrate the beautiful Indian culture and tradition in the Alamo City. The celebration also known as The Festival of Lights "represents the triumph of good over evil — or light over darkness." During the event, a lighting ceremony will be held "where hundreds of floating candles, or diyas, will be placed on the San Antonio River." There will also be traditional Indian dance, food and music, as well as a bazaar. The free event will take place on Saturday, Nov. 6 from 6-10 p.m. at the Hemisfair, located at 434 S. Alamo St. For more details, visit: (San Antonio Current)
5. 'It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas' at San Antonio's Westover Hills Church. Located at 9340 Westover Hills Blvd. in the Westover Sports Complex, the church will hold "their first-ever Field of Lights event" featuring 300,000 synchronized Christmas lights accompanied by holiday music. They will also have kid-friendly activities and Santa Claus will be there to take pictures. The event will open on Friday, Nov. 26 and will run weekends through Sunday, Dec. 19. During that time, days and hours of operation will be Fridays, 7-10 p.m.; Saturdays, 8-10 p.m. and Sundays, 7-10 p.m. The cost will be $15 per carload. For more details, visit: (Laredo Morning Times)

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Today in San Antonio:

• Hasan Minhaj The King's Jester — Tobin Center for the Performing Arts. (7 a.m.)
• 2021 Midstream Classic Sporting Clays — San Antonio Pipeliners Association. (9 a.m.)
• Story Time Online Live — Westfall Library. (10 a.m.)
• Noon Time Helping of Thanksgiving in SAPL's Virtual Kitchen Westfall Library. (Noon)
• Set Up and Decorate for Veteran Stand Down — Women Veterans of San Antonio. (1 p.m.)
• Celebrate The Chamber at Selma Stage Stop — The Chamber. (4 p.m.)

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San Antonio Patch Notebook

• San Antonio FC: "In addition to scoring on Saturday, Kort Ford has been relentless defensively and has earned himself a spot on the USL Team of the Week." (Instagram)
• Visit San Antonio: "We are a greater, safer San Antonio when we all do our part! Learn more about our commitment to the safety of our visitors and community and how you can help." (Facebook)
• San Antonio Zoo: "Black Friday Deals are here, and what better way to save than visiting San Antonio Zoo's very own Starbucks! Now through Nov. 30, treat yourself and save $1 when purchasing a delicious cake pop and your favorite drink! Valid in person only." (Facebook)
• San Antonio Food Bank: "Our annual Food4SA campaign is officially underway! Join us, Security Service Federal Credit Union, H-E-B, MAGIC 105.3, News 4 San Antonio, and San Antonio Express-News in raising 1 million pounds of food during the month of November." (Facebook)
• Visit San Antonio: "View works from 50 featured Texas artists at Luminaria: Arts in San Antonio! The performances and installations from these nationally and internationally recognized Texas artists will transform Hemisfair and the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center into a place of dreams and imagination for one magical night." (Facebook)

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— 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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