Winterfest + George Lopez + Majestic Musical + SA Rodeo + SA Bars

Morning, neighbors! Gabriela Couvillion here with a fresh copy of the San Antonio Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Low clouds and fog breaking. High: 81 Low: 63.

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Here are the top stories in San Antonio today:

1. "Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!" 30,000 pounds of 'snow' will be at WinterFest San Antonio, "a long-running community festival where thousands of people come out to enjoy a day of fun in the snow." Some of the holiday fun events include an area for 'snowballs' and a snow slide, pictures with Santa and activities for the kids, a Carnival, food and drinks, and holiday shopping from local artisans. Click here to get your tickets. For more details, Click here and visit: (KENS5.com)
2. Comedian George Lopez is back, bringing his "OMG Hi! Comedy Tour" to the Majestic Theatre, located at 230 E. Houston St. on Friday and Saturday nights. For show times and ticket information: Contact (majesticempire.com). For a KSAT Exclusive interview with the star, including his new projects and a sneak peek of his San Antonio Majestic shows, visit: (KSAT San Antonio)
3. "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Musical is coming to town on Dec. 7-12, at San Antonio's Majestic Theatre, located at 224 E. Houston St. The show will feature characters such as "Willy Wonka, the Oompa Loompas and the Great Glass Elevator" and "songs from the original film, including 'Pure Imagination,' 'The Candy Man' and 'I've Got a Golden Ticket,' along with a dazzling new score from the songwriters behind Hairspray." Tickets are $45-$130. For more details and for a list of showtimes, go to: majesticempire.com and visit: (San Antonio Current)
4. Three new artists will be joining the lineup of performers for the 2022 San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo. Wade Bowen, a country singer from Waco, will perform on Feb. 13 at 1 p.m. Sam Hunt, a Georgia native and a former football star, will be there on Feb. 16 at 7 p.m. Decorated country veterans Little Big Town will take the stage on Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. Tickets for each of the shows are now available at $20. For more details on the 3 country stars, visit: (Laredo Morning Times)
5. If you're in a mood for a secret drinking rendezvous, there are 9 San Antonio bars that feel like speakeasies and offer impressive bar menus for you to enjoy! For a list of the bars with details and locations where you can "celebrate drinking by doing it in secret," visit: (Laredo Morning Times)

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Today in San Antonio:

• Care-A-Van Health and Hygiene Product Distro — Women Veterans of San Antonio. (9 a.m.)
• Homemade Christmas — The Alamo Museum. (9 a.m.)
• The Wonder of Texas' Native Plants — Government Canyon State Natural Area. (9 a.m.)
• December Bulverde Oaks Hike — Green Spaces Alliance of South Texas. (9 a.m.)
• Gardopia Volunteer Day (Saturday) — Gardopia Gardens. (9 a.m.)

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San Antonio Patch Notebook

• San Antonio Spurs: "SPURS WIN! SPURS WIN! SPURS WIN!" (Facebook)
• San Antonio Pets Alive!: "Urgent — Fosters needed. San Antonio Pets Alive! (SAPA!) urgently needs the help of our community to save puppies, dogs, and kittens in our care saved from the city municipal shelter. By fostering or adopting you allow us to free up kennel space so more lives can be saved!" To sign up to become a foster, please visit: (Instagram)
• Visit San Antonio: "The holidays are here at the historic Pearl Brewery!" (Instagram)
• The San Antonio River Walk: "We love the holiday season in San Antonio! Now that we have officially kicked off the holidays, we want to know your favorite holiday traditions in the Alamo City! We will share ours: walking down the River Walk as it glows with thousands of holiday lights!" (Facebook)
• San Antonio Food Bank: "We need your help to nourish neighbors in need this holiday season. Our Holiday Box with Fox campaign has a goal of providing 10,000 families with food boxes filled with ingredients for a holiday meal and some healthy extras!" To help, please visit: (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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