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Theater & Performance
10/01/2009—10/02/2009 | Brandeis High School Fall Play William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing
<p>Brandeis High School Fall Play William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing Where: Brandeis High School Theatre 13011 Kyle Seale Parkway San Antonio, Texas 78249Map Cost $5.00 ( $4.00 with student ID) When: Thursday, October 1, 7pm – Friday, October 2, 2009, 7pm CDT Contact the Theatre department at 210-397-8200 ext.3242 for more information</p>
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Films
10/01/2009 | Movies by Moonlight
This month's theme is "Fright Fest." Abbott & Costello Meet Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde will be screened outdoors on the grassy area near the HemisFair Park arch. Take a blanket or lawn chair. Refreshments available for purchase. Pre-show entertainment 7:30 p.m.; feature film 8:30 p.m. Free. 200 S. Alamo. www.sanantonio.gov/dtops. 210-207-2111.
| Free | San Antonio
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Art
10/01/2009 | Picture Your World Youth Photography Exhibit
Thirty winning photographs from the Green Space Alliance youth project are on display as part of the city-wide FotoSeptiembre festival. "Picture Your World" provides children ages 8-18 with the opportunity to explore nature with a naturalist and professional photographer. At the end of the workshop series, participants can enter their work in a youth photo contest. Through Oct. 7. UTSA Downtown Campus Gallery, 501 W. Durango St. www.greenspacesalliance.org. 210-222-8430.
| Fee | San Antonio
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Kids Classes
10/01/2009 | Seeds of Learning
Program introduces children ages 2-3 to activities that support their growth and development. 9-11:30 a.m. Free. Continues Tuesdays and Thursdays through Oct. 29. Registration required. Neighborhood Place, 3014 Rivas. www.sakids.org. 210-212-4453, ext. 2304.
| Free | San Antonio
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Music
10/01/2009 | Six Flags Over Texas
Young People's Concert takes a musical tour of the six national flags of Texas. Explore the music of Spain, France and Mexico, together with music from throughout the history of Texas and the U.S. Conductor Ken-David Masur leads the San Antonio Symphony. 50-min. program. 9:45 and 11:10 a.m. $4. Trinity University, Laurie Auditorium, Stadium Drive. www.sasymphoy.org. 210-554-1006.
| Fee | San Antonio
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Animal Encounters
10/01/2009 | Zoo School
Children ages 3-5 can be dropped off at the Education Center each Tue. and Thu. for zoo education, socializing, play and up-close animal presentations in a pre-school setting. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. $250 per month. Registration required. San Antonio Zoo, 3903 N. St. Mary's St. www.sazoo-aq.org. 210-734-7184.
| Fee | San Antonio
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Kids Classes
10/02/2009 | Dots & Squiggles
Weekly program recommended for preschoolers is an early childhood program incorporating art, sensory exploration, movement, music, storytime and dramatic play. 10 a.m. Free with museum admission. Continues Fridays through Oct. 30. San Antonio Children's Museum, 305 E. Houston St. www.sakids.org. 210-212-4453.
| Fee | San Antonio
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Science
10/02/2009 | FETCH! Science Lab
Toy Chemistry. Mix up a gooey solid that you can mold and stretch into different shapes. 1:30-3:30 p.m. Free with museum admission. San Antonio Children's Museum, 305 E. Houston St. www.sakids.org. 210-212-4453.
| Fee | San Antonio
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Unique Events
10/02/2009 | South Texas Maize
Seven-acre maze at the Graff Family Farm is open Fri.-Sun. through Nov. 29. Try to maneuver your way through a labyrinth of corn stalks that reach over your head. Glow sticks provided for navigating the maze at night. Also, farm animals, a barrel train, rubber duck races, tube slides, a goat walk, hay rides and a corn cannon. Lil' Poppers Play Pen includes swings, slide, hay pyramid and a tractor. Food available on-site. 5-9 p.m. Fri.; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sat.; noon-5 p.m. Sun. $9 adults; $7 seniors and ages 4-11; free for 3 and under. 911 U.S. Highway 90 East, Hondo. www.southtexasmaize.com. 830-741-3968
| Fee | San Antonio
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Nature
10/02/2009 | Tinytot Family Campout
Overnight program for families with children ages 3-5, complete with roasting hot dogs on an open fire, sleeping outside in a tent, animal encounters and an evening zoo tour. 5:30 p.m.-8:30 a.m. $45 adults, $25 children. Reservations required. San Antonio Zoo, 3903 N. St. Mary's St. www.sazoo-aq.org. 210-734-7184.
| Fee | San Antonio
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Benefits and Fundraisers
10/03/2009—10/04/2009 | Bike MS: Valero 2009 Alamo Ride to the River
<p>The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Lone Star Chapter continues its cycle of greater good with a goal to raise $2.7 million to support the 20,000 Texans living with multiple sclerosis (MS) through the 20th Annual Bike MS: Valero 2009 Alamo Ride to the River, presented by H-E-B, on Oct. 3 – 4, 2009. Log on to www.BikeMSTexas.org to register for the Valero 2009 Ride to the River, donate online or volunteer. The 2009 registration fee runs $60 now through Sept. 27, plus a minimum pledge commitment of $300. Visit www.BikeMSTexas.org for details.</p>
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Benefits and Fundraisers
10/03/2009—10/04/2009 | Bike MS: Valero 2009 Alamo Ride to the River
<p>The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Lone Star Chapter continues its cycle of greater good with a goal to raise $2.1 million to support the 20,000 Texans living with multiple sclerosis (MS) through the Bike MS: Valero 2009 Alamo Ride to the River, presented by H-E-B, on Oct. 3 – 4, 2009. The Valero 2009 Alamo Ride to the River, with its new name and route announced last February, offers a roundtrip route that starts and finishes at the San Antonio Alamodome, with an overnight at Schlitterbahn Waterpark in New Braunfels. Visit www.BikeMSTexas.org for more information.</p>
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Storyhours & Book Events
10/03/2009 | Mother/Daughter Book Club
A free four session workshop designed to build mother daughter relationships through reading and discussion. All books are inspirational, female-centered novels and will be provided free of charge. The dates are Oct. 3 and Oct. 24, Nov. 14, Dec. 5 (2:00 pm-4:00 pm). To sign up email jcervantes@chshel.org. For any questions please call 210-212-2576. Location: Girls Inc. of San Antonio 1209 S. St. Mary’s, San Antonio, TX 78210
| Free | SanAntonio
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Benefits and Fundraisers
10/03/2009 | Childrens' "Good as New" Resale Event
Children's "Good as New" Resale Consignment Event
Buy gently used Children's clothes, furniture, toys, costumes, maternity and much more.
Saturday October 3rd 8:30 am - 1:00 pm
Crown of Life Lutheran Church
Corner of Stone Oak and Knights Cross
19291 Stone Oak Parkway San Antonio Texas 78258
For more informtion and to register as a consignor, donate or volunteer please contact Lupita at lupemops@yahoo.com
Benefiting FOSA MOPS
| Free | SanAntonio
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Science
10/03/2009 | Chemistry - It's Elemental
Can you eat sodium nitrate? Is it safe to drink hydrogen peroxide? Experiment with the elements during this National Chemistry Week program, including hands-on activities, demonstrations and games for the entire family. 1-4 p.m. Free with admission. Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway. www.wittemuseum.org. 210-357-1910.
| Free | San Antonio
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Storyhours & Book Events
10/03/2009 | Children's Book & Author Celebration
Youngsters ages five to early teens can meet authors and illustrators - Tim McKenzie, Benjamin Alire Sáenz, Diane Stanley, Elaine Scott, Roxie Munro, April Lurie - listen to readings, have books autographed and enjoy book-related craft activities. Event benefits the San Antonio Public Library Foundation's "Born to Read" program, which provides every newborn child in Bexar County with a literacy bag. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $25 adults, $10 children (includes box lunch). Pearl Stable, 312 Pearl Parkway. Free parking on Pearl Stable campus. www.saplf.org. 210-225-4728, ext. 11.
| Free | San Antonio
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Science
10/03/2009 | FETCH! Science Lab
Noon-4 p.m. Toy Chemistry. Mix up a gooey solid that you can mold and stretch into different shapes. Free with museum admission. San Antonio Children's Museum, 305 E. Houston St. www.sakids.org. 210-212-4453.
| Fee | San Antonio
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Science
10/03/2009 | Global Warming Family Program
Join Iliana Pena, Audubon Texas director of conservation and education, to learn more about climate change, its causes and effects, and how you can make positive choices for the environment. 10-11 a.m. Free. RSVP to mlac@audubon.org. Mitchell Lake Audubon Center, 10750 Pleasanton Road. www.tx.audubon.org/Mitchell.html. 210-628-1639.
| Free | San Antonio
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Nature
10/03/2009 | Kids Birding 101
Children can explore the habitat at Mitchell Lake while learning how to use binoculars and how to identify the birds they see. 9-11 a.m. Free. RSVP to mlac@audubon.org. Mitchell Lake Audubon Center, 10750 Pleasanton Road. www.tx.audubon.org/Mitchell.html. 210-628-1639.
| Free | San Antonio
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Festivals & Fairs
10/03/2009 | San Fernando Health & Safety Fair
Free health screenings, doctor consultations and educational information on blood pressure, cholesterol, dental, diabetes, prostate and more will be available on the cathedral grounds. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. San Fernando Cathedral, 115 Main Plaza. www.sfhsf.org. 210-227-1297.
| Free | San Antonio
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Theater & Performance
10/03/2009 | Virsky Ukrainian National Dance Company
Founded in 1937, the folk dance ensemble known for its brightly colored costumes and wealth of tunes will perform dances reflecting the folk traditions of its native Ukraine. 7:30 p.m. $19-$80. Municipal Auditorium, 100 Auditorium Circle. www.artssa.org. 210-226-2891.
| Fee | San Antonio
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Festivals & Fairs
10/04/2009 | 3rd Annual Sukkah and Salsa Fiesta
<p>The 3rd annual Sukkah and Salsa Fiesta will be an outdoor festival with salsa tasting, a Mariachi band, dancing, cooking demonstrations, environmentally friendly information booths, a roasted corn vendor and plenty of activities for kids! Come by and taste the recipes that local, individual participants will be entering for tasting! Categories that an individual participant can win include “Hottest Salsa”, “Most Creative” and “Overall Best”. Prizes will be awarded. Located at 12500 NW Military 78231 from 2pm - 4pm. This is a free event.</p>
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Exhibits
10/04/2009 | Community Day at the McNay
Event spotlights the new exhibit, "The Harmon and Harriet Kelley Collection of African American Art: Works on Paper." 2 p.m., In Conversation: Collecting African American Art, Harmon and Harriet Kelley with Gary W. Houston, senior lecturer, College of Liberal and Fine Arts, UTSA; 3 p.m. Family Stories with storyteller Mark Babino; 4 p.m. Performance of Black Music by St. Philips College Choir. Free. McNay Art Museum, 6000 N. New Braunfels Ave. www.mcnayart.org. 210-805-1768.
| Free | San Antonio
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Music
10/04/2009 | Family Concert
Prokofiev's timeless classic Peter and the Wolf will be performed by the San Antonio Symphony, conducted by Ken-David Masur. The concert features hands-on activities for children and compositions that tell stories through music. 2:30 p.m. Pre-concert activities at 1:30 p.m. $16 adults, $8 children under 18. Trinity University, Laurie Auditorium, Stadium Drive. www.sasymphoy.org. 210-554-1010.
| Fee | San Antonio
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Museum Events
10/04/2009 | First Sundays for Families
India! Celebrate the Hindu holiday of Diwali, create rangoli designs, learn about Ganesh, watch a Bollywood film and sample Indian cuisine. 1-5 p.m. Free with museum admission; free for children 12 and under. San Antonio Museum of Art, 200 W. Jones Ave. www.samuseum.org. 210-978-8183.
| Free | San Antonio
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Kids Classes
10/04/2009 | Tiny Tot Classes
If You Put Me in the Zoo. Age-appropriate classes for ages 2-5 are designed for child and caregiver to experience animals at the zoo through stories, crafts and animal presentations. 2-3 p.m. $17 for one adult and one child. Reservations required. San Antonio Zoo, 3903 N. St. Mary's St. www.sazoo-aq.org. 210-734-7184.
| Fee | San Antonio
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Support Groups
10/05/2009 | Buggy Babies
An informal get-together in the Nature Spot for moms/caregivers with infants from birth to 24 months. Meet in the Go Wild area for social time and an animal presentation. 10-11 a.m. Free with zoo admission; no registration required. San Antonio Zoo, 3903 N. St. Mary's St. www.sazoo-aq.org. 210-734-7184.
| Fee | San Antonio
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Animal Encounters
10/05/2009 | Wild Beginnings
Africa Live! Program for ages 2-5 encourages child/adult interactions in an environment of stories, songs and animal close-ups. 10-11 a.m. Continues Oct. 12, 19, 26. $60 per four weeks for one adult and one child. Registration required. San Antonio Zoo, 3903 N. St. Mary's St. www.sazoo-aq.org. 210-734-7184.
| Fee | San Antonio
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Festivals & Fairs
10/06/2009 | Harvestfest
Annual event benefits the Heritage Museum of the Texas Hill Country in Canyon Lake. Includes dinner, entertainment, raffle, dessert auction and door prizes. 6 p.m. $10 adults, $3.50 children under 12. GVTC Auditorium, 36101 FM 3159, Smithson Valley. 830-899-4542 or 830-899-4972.
| Fee | San Antonio
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Storyhours & Book Events
10/07/2009 | Reading Adventures
Weekly program recommended for preschoolers strengthens language, listening and motor skills through storytime, pretend dramatic play and multisensory activities. 10:30 a.m. Free with museum admission. Continues Wednesdays through Oct. 28. San Antonio Children's Museum, 305 E. Houston St. www.sakids.org. 210-212-4453.
| Fee | San Antonio
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Kids Classes
10/07/2009 | Tiny Tot Classes
If You Put Me in the Zoo. Age-appropriate classes for ages 2-3. are designed for child and caregiver to experience animals at the zoo through stories, crafts and animal presentations. 2-3 p.m. $17 for one adult and one child. Reservations required. San Antonio Zoo, 3903 N. St. Mary's St. www.sazoo-aq.org. 210-734-7184.
| Fee | San Antonio
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Films
10/08/2009 | Movies by Moonlight
Creature from the Black Lagoon. Take a blanket or lawn chair. Refreshments available for purchase. Pre-show entertainment 7:30 p.m.; feature film 8:30 p.m. Free. 200 S. Alamo. www.sanantonio.gov/dtops. 210-207-2111.
| Fee | San Antonio
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Science
10/09/2009 | FETCH! Science Lab
The Sounds of Science. Learn about the science behind sound using palm pipes, thunder tubes, sounds hoses and more. 1:30-3:30 p.m. Free with museum admission. San Antonio Children's Museum, 305 E. Houston St. www.sakids.org. 210-212-4453.
| Fee | San Antonio
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Nature
10/09/2009 | Tinytot Family Campout
Overnight program for families with children ages 3-5, complete with roasting hot dogs on an open fire, sleeping outside in a tent, animal encounters and an evening zoo tour. 5:30 p.m.-8:30 a.m. $45 adults, $25 children. Reservations required. San Antonio Zoo, 3903 N. St. Mary's St. www.sazoo-aq.org. 210-734-7184.
| Fee | San Antonio
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Museum Events
10/09/2009 | Dots & Squiggles
EVERY FRIDAY!
10:30 a.m.
Program Free with $7 admission.
Recommended for preschoolers.
Dots and squiggles is an early childhood program created and taught by experienced early childhood educators. Fun and engaging lessons encourage children to experience a wide variety of activities that incorporate art, sensory exploration, movement, music, story time, and dramatic play.
305 E. Houston St.
San Antonio, TX 78205
210-212-4453
| Free | SanAntonio
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Museum Events
10/09/2009 | FETCH! Science Lab
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
FETCH! The Sounds of Science: Learn about the science behind sound using plam pipes, thunder tubes, sounds hoses, and more!
305 E. Houston St.
San Antonio, TX 78205
210-212-4453
| Free | SanAntonio
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Hands-on Activities
10/10/2009 | Archaeology Day at San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
<p>Join us for a fun-filled free day exploring the exciting archaeology of San Antonio Missions National Historical Park on Saturday, October 10, 2009 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Mission San José, located at 6701 San Jose Drive. For more information on Archaeology Day at San José call (210) 932-1001, or visit the park’s web site at www.nps.gov/saan. Try your hand marking and mapping a dig unit, sift through a mock dig to find artifacts, and witness the ancient skills of flint-knapping and throwing an atlatl. For adults, lectures will be presented by noted historians and archaeologists.</p>
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Nature
10/10/2009 | FALL FEST
<p>Medina River Natural Area 15890 Highway 16 South San Antonio, TX. 78264 4.5 Miles South of 410 on Highway 16 South (Poteet Highway) 5th Annual FALL FEST 9am-NOON Outdoor Nature Booths of Live Snakes, Lizards, Search and Rescue Dog Demonstration,Fly Fishing Solar Cooking, Nature Art, Mammal Skins, Skulls and Tracks, Leaf Print Art, Tree-Give Away, Arrowheads, Flintknapping and more... SUGGESTED DONATION of $3.00 ea. or $5.00 per family</p>
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Fitness & Wellness
10/10/2009 | 5K Walk/Run
5K Walk/Run to benefit Providence Catholic School Athletics Department. Family fun on October 10th beginning at 8:00 a.m. McAllister Park Turkey Roost (Pavilion #4) 13102 Jones Maltsberger
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Unique Events
10/10/2009—10/11/2009 | Growing Together
The focus of this two day workshop is to open the lines of communication between mother and daughter about puberty, relationships, sexuality, and smart choices. The dates are October 10th and 11th from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Both days are mandatory. The fee is $30 a person. (For girls ages 9-14 and a significant adult) To sign up email lforbes@chshel.org. For any questions please call 210-212-2576. Location: Girls Inc. of San Antonio 1209 S. St. Mary’s, San Antonio, TX 78210
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