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State Senator Carlos Uresti, whose district encompasses part of San Antonio, has been accused of sexually harassing multiple reporters and a political consultant over the course of his 20-year-career at the Texas Capitol. In the wake of these allegations, progressive political groups have asked Uresti to resign. In interviews published by the Daily Beast on Dec. 6, the Democrat Senator is said to have dished out “constant harassment” to women in the Capitol with allegations of asking women about their underwear, forcibly kissing a reporter, giving inappropriate hugs, and being inappropriately flirtatious. A political consultant told the Daily Beast that in 2003, when she worked at the Texas Capitol, she was walking up a set of stairs when Uresti allegedly stopped her and asked, “I can tell you’re wearing a thong, is it polka-dots to match your dress?” The same consultant referred to Uresti as “one of the worst” legislators at the Capitol, alleging “he would check me out all the time… He gave me inappropriate hugs. He put his hands on me, he ogled me.” “I would not get in an elevator with him. If members were having dinner and he was going to be there, I stopped going,” she said. A different woman, who was a recent graduate working as a Capitol reporter in the mid-2000s, alleged that Uresti was “very flirtatious” with her from the beginning. She said she went out to drinks with Uresti one night to get the details on a last-minute deal lawmakers were working on — something that she regularly saw male journalists do with legislators. “He put his hands on my thigh, and I kept trying to bring the conversation back to work stuff,” she told the Daily Beast. When she told him she was heading home, Uresti allegedly kissed her before she could get into her car.

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“He put his tongue down my throat. I don’t remember how long it was or even if I said anything. I think I pushed him off and got in my car,” she said. In a statement to the Daily Beast, Uresti denied all allegations against him, calling them “unfounded “ and “erroneous,” and that “sexual harassment has no place in the Capitol or any workplace.” Uresti elaborated in an email statement to the Current. “First and foremost, the experiences of women who come forward should always be valued, and I do not take these accusations lightly. I whole-heartedly apologize if I have inadvertently made anyone, male or female, feel uncomfortable or demeaned, as that would never be my intention,” he said. “The specific instances described in yesterday’s Daily Beast article are at best unfounded and, in at least one case, completely erroneous. The other instances would have happened over a decade ago and are simply too old for me to provide specific evidence to the contrary,” Uresti said. “Moving forward, I pledge to be more cautious in my interactions with men and women, staff, reporters, and lobbyists alike.” Uresti, who heads a personal injury law firm in San Antonio, is currently facing 11 federal charges unrelated to these allegations. The trial for these charges, involving alleged bribery and large-scale wire fraud, kicks off in January. Houston-area Senator Borris Miles, a Democrat, was also accused of aggressive sexual harassment in the Daily Beast’s investigation. A legislative intern told the publication that in 2013, she and several staffers were at an Austin bar celebrating the end of the legislative session when Miles entered. After greeting him, Miles allegedly looked her up and down, counted money from a large roll of cash he had pulled out, and asked her, “Bitch you want to fuck with me tonight?”

Another former Capitol staffer told the Daily Beast he had witnessed Miles forcibly kissing one woman at the W Hotel in Austin — along with repeatedly hitting on interns, lobbyists, and his own staffers. A spokesman for Miles declined the Current’s request to comment on the allegations. In the wake of these allegations, Annie’s List, a political group focused on electing female Democrats to office in Texas, has called for the senators to resign. “Lawmakers are supposed create laws that protect us. Not break them and harm others,” said Annie’s List Director Patsy Woods Martin in a media release. “As we know all too well, men like Borris Miles and Carlos Uresti have been inserting themselves upon others without their permission for millenniums,” Martin continued. “What is new is that now we’re calling it out, taking these instances out of the shadows of shame and doubt that perpetrators, and their enablers, have foisted upon women…Enough is enough. It is time to step down, Mr. Miles and Mr. Uresti.” Though Uresti and Miles are the first Texas lawmakers to be publicly accused of sexual harassment, a prior investigation by the Texas Tribune described how men at the Capitol, including lawmakers, are known to participate in a wide range of harassment — including “degrading comments and gestures, groping and unwanted sexual advances.” Following the Tribune article, which underscored how rarely victims of harassment at the Capitol report the incidents, House lawmakers approved a new sexual harassment policy to protect those who come forward from retaliation. The Senate has yet to hold public hearings to update their policy after Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick asked Senator Lois Kolkhorst to lead the review of the Senate’s sexual harassment reporting policy, according to the Tribune.

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Dallas County Sheriff Lupe Valdez, the first gay, female, Hispanic sheriff in the state, is officially running for governor. Valdez, a Democrat and an Army veteran, hails from a family of farm workers, and graduated from San Antonio’s own Thomas Jefferson High School. Valdez officially filed to Dec. 6, although rumors of her resigning as sheriff in order to run for governor began swirling last week after Dallas County’s Democratic Chair prematurely confirmed her resignation. “Like so many hardworking Texans, I know it’s tough deciding between buying food, finding a decent place to live, and setting aside money for college tuition. Opportunity in Texas ought to be as big as this great state, but it is out of reach for far too many, that’s why I’m running for Texas Governor,” Valdez said in a press release. “I’m a proud Texas Democrat. I believe good government can make people’s lives better, and I intend to do just that.” During her 12 years as Dallas County’s sheriff, Valdez has taken pride in reforming the department she said was “known for the good ol’ boy system.” She’s been reelected three times, spoken at both the Texas Democratic Convention and the Democratic National Convention, and has clashed with current Gov. Greg Abbott on immigration policies. Valdez strongly opposed Senate Bill 4, the anti-

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Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff has called off the legal investigation into how Major League Soccer officials decided against expanding their franchise to San Antonio. That’s because — based on his attorneys’ analysis — it appears Spurs Sports and Entertainment may be the ones at fault. Wolff kicked off the investigation after the owner of the Columbus Crew — Columbus, Ohio’s MLS team — announced he’d move the team to Austin if the city of Columbus didn’t build his team a new stadium. Prior to this announcement, MLS had made clear to it wouldn’t establish new franchises in both San Antonio and Austin. Wolff, who said he’d been encouraged by MLS officials to purchase the $18 million Toyota Field on the assumption San Antonio would soon have a national soccer team, immediately called foul. “Bexar County has invested a great deal of money, time, and energy in this pursuit,” wrote Wolff in an Oct.

sanctuary cities law that passed during the most recent legislative session and is currently being challenged in court. Valdez’s announcement comes five days before the primary filing deadline. She’s the only Democratic candidate that is currently an elected official, and is the most wellknown of the seven Democratic challengers Abbott is facing so far. Moderate Democrat Andrew White, the son of former Texas Governor Mark White, joined the race Dec. 7. Valdez and White will likely become the frontrunners for the Democratic primary. Abbott will likely breeze through the GOP primary, since the race for Republicans is far less crowded. His only opponent in the primary thus far is Larry SECEDE Kilgore, a little-known man from Amarillo who is so passionate about Texas seceding, he legally changed his middle name to the all-caps SECEDE in 2012. The primary runoff election will take place on May 22, 2018. “Texas is not a red state. It’s a non-voting state,” Valdez told reporters after she filed for office. “We need to let the people know that we’re here. And Texans — the common, everyday Texans — need to hear our voice, and we need to hear their voice. Abbott may have the money, we’re going to have the people.”

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27 letter to MLS Commissioner Don Garber. “As these troubling facts have become public, I have a duty to the taxpayers of Bexar County to question this process and its fairness.” He told Garber he was opening a criminal investigation into the MLS. But MLS’ attorney painted a different story in a nowdisclosed letter sent to Wolff on Nov. 17. “As an initial matter, let me say that we are troubled by, and find regrettable, the accusatory nature of your letter ... it is neither productive nor appropriate to make inaccurate statements or veiled threats,” wrote attorney Bradley Ruskin. And then: “Based on discussion between MLS and the Spurs, consideration of the Spurs’ application is being deferred until the second phase of the expansion process.” It seems that Wolff had been left out of conversations between MLS and Spurs Sports and Entertainment (who created San Antonio FC in 2016 to play in Toyota Field with the intention of entering MLS within six years) when it came

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to the city’s future as a soccer franchise. By the end of November, MLS had officially announced its first round of cities it wants to expand to — and neither San Antonio nor Austin were on the list. In a Dec. 7 letter to Wolff, county-hired attorney Mikal Watts explained why Bexar County should no longer pursue a criminal investigation. “MLS’s misleading inducements ... do not justify a legal cause of action at this time because [Spurs Sports and Entertainment] withdrew from consideration and because San Antonio could obtain a franchise in a subsequent expansion round,” Watts writes. Wolff accepted the results of this judgement in a media statement, but asked San Antonio soccers fans to not give up hope. “We will wait until the next MLS expansion round and reassess our options at that time,” he said. “In the meantime, I ask that soccer fans continue to support San Antonio FC.” sacurrent.com • December 13-19, 2017 • CURRENT 11

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A lawsuit tangled in the court system. An effort to hide street-level parking with shrubbery. An unenthusiastic attempt to blend retail into a residential space. Generally unimpressive architectural sketches. Community neglect. There were no shortage of reasons Wednesday, December 6 for members of the city’s Historic Design Review Commission to reject a developer’s plan to build a four-story apartment complex some 50 feet from the Eastside’s historic Hays Street Bridge. “I really want to support this project,” said HRDC Commissioner Daniel Lazarine, who represents District 2, where the property lies. “It could be a prime example of good development in this lot. But I just don’t think the execution is there ... it’s disappointing.” After the 5-1 vote, the meeting room erupted in applause. Strangers embraced in victory and, perhaps, exhaustion — the meeting had gone nearly four hours into the rainy Wednesday evening, with attendees snacking on vending machine dinners as to not miss a comment from the city council-appointed commissioners. It’s unusual for a HDRC meeting to roll past 10 p.m. But it’s even more unusual for this community, which has been fighting for over 30 years to keep this property a public space, to feel heard. “It was amazing and beautiful and wonderful that the HDRC members held the developers accountable in a 12

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How the Hays Street Bridge property has become a symbol of resilience in a quickly changing neighborhood way that our city leaders have not,” said Graciela Sanchez, founding director of the Esperanza Peace & Justice Center. “The developers didn’t do their homework. They’ve never done their homework. And now they’ve been caught.” The unexpected vote is certainly not the end of the neighborhood’s battle against hungry developers, but it was a sliver a hope in a decades-long slog to return this piece of land to the community who fought for its protection. For long-time neighbors watching investors, business owners, and home-flippers expand their gentrifying creep into the inner East Side, the Hays Street Bridge (and the property beneath it) has become a symbol of resilience. “The truth is, the bridge is why people go there,” said Sanchez. “Not the beer. Not the films, or yoga, or dancers, or bikers. It’s the bridge. And it should be used in the way the community and the city agreed it should be.” ••• For newer San Antonians (including the author of this story), mention of the Hays Street Bridge brings to mind sunrise yoga classes, group bike rides, Instagram photoshoots, or a post-microbrew stroll. The 136-year-old railroad bridge epitomizes the last decade’s obsession with turning derelict industrial buildings and structures into hip, high-end hangouts. But for longtime residents of the inner Eastside

neighborhood of Dignowity Hill, the bridge is more than a background for edgy senior portraits. In 1910, when the bridge was installed in San Antonio, the city’s Eastside was one of the few areas where African-American residents could buy a home. That meant the bridge, which created a two-lane road for cars to cross the railroad tracks below, quickly became the corridor connecting the city’s AfricanAmerican community to downtown. It’s that same community that, in the 1990s, rallied neighbors and local business owners to keep the city from tearing down the bridge after it became unsafe to drive over. Through fundraising, collaboration with big-name landowners and federal grants, the neighborhood group eventually got the city to agree to restore the bridge for pedestrian use in 2002 — and turn the land underneath into a public park. That’s why on November 29, nearly 75 Dignowity Hill neighbors packed Alamo Beer’s main room to question how, exactly, a developer planned on turning a huge chunk of that land into a four-story apartment complex, offering rents that are out of the community’s price range. The proposed 148unit building at 803 N. Cherry St. (dubbed “The Bridge”), was to sit a cozy 53 feet away from the actual bridge. Ten percent of these units would be marked “low-income” (based on federal standards) at the very non-low-incomesounding rent of $1,000 per month. “I went to college. I have a job. I can’t afford that,” said a

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self-identified Millennial in the audience. “Who is this going to serve? People from Austin who are going to come down here and raise tax values and take San Antonio away from us? Or is it going to serve the members of this community and our city for whom we’ve already invested time and money into?” Many kept coming back to the same question: “Wait, isn’t this public land?” It was a question James McKnight, the land use attorney representing the developers, had trouble answering. This isn’t entirely the fault of the apartment’s developer duo Eugene Simor (Alamo Beer owner) and Mitch Meyer (head of development firm Loopy Limited). Simor and Meyer are allowed to propose construction on land the city says is available to build on. Which, despite the 2002 community agreement to make the area a public space, the city has done. ••• Let’s go back to the 1990s, when Nettie Hinton, a Dignowity Hill native, returned from a 30-year stint in Washington, D.C. She had left San Antonio to join the civil rights movement in D.C., and split her time between a government job and activism — like marching to hear Martin Luther King, Jr. speak at the Lincoln Memorial. When she returned to her San Antonio neighborhood, she was shocked to find the bridge of her childhood not only shut down, but slated for destruction. “I’m thinking, ‘You all don’t know this history,’” she recalled

Wednesday. “That bridge was iconic to me as a child ... my father taking my brother and sister and I over it … over those rickety boards and loving it and fearing it at the same time. So I came home and continued to fight for what is right in my community.” Hinton, along with a posse of neighbors eventually dubbed the Hays Street Bridge Restoration Group, gathered signatures and petitioned the city to keep it standing. By 2002, her group landed $2.89 million in federal dollars from the Federal Highway Administration to restore the Hays Street Bridge and create a “hike and bike trail” that would connect the Mission Reach to Salado Creek trails. The project would ideally include some of the space under the bridge for bathrooms and resting spots for trail users. There was one catch: the federal grant required the city to cover 20 percent of the cost. And the city didn’t want to. So, city officials penned a “memorandum of understanding” with the restoration group in June 2002, in which the group agreed to cover the city’s costs — around $718,000. Over the next several years, the group was able to raise nearly $200,000 in cash donations and thousands more in property deals for the city — like actually getting Union Pacific to give the bridge to the city. According to the group, they also convinced the Dawsons, the family that owned the property directly north of the bridge, 803 N. Cherry St., to donate their 1.7 acres to the city in 2007 to become a public park. In the summer of 2012, the group managed to get the bridge entered into the National Register of Historic Places for its rare, historic bridge design.

That’s when the partnership began to turn sour. ••• It was also in 2012 when the city began its sweeping redesign and expansion of Hemisfair Park. City staff wanted to expand Hemisfair into the nearby property occupied by San Antonio Independent School District’s headquarters, so they began looking for a new place to move SAISD into. They landed on the Friedrich Building — a former refrigeration factory on East Commerce street partially owned by Alamo Beer’s Simor. But, for unknown reasons, the city eventually decided against moving the district headquarters. A few months later, the city announced it would be selling the newly-donated Cherry St. property to Simor (who already owned land on the bridge’s south side) for $295,000. At the same time, the city said it would give Simor $295,000 for “improvement costs” to build a brandnew brewery on the property. It appeared the property, which neighbors had worked for years to protect, had simply been gifted to Simor. Some Hays Street Bridge advocates believe that the sale was an apology gift to Simor for scratching the Friedrich deal (which could have made Simor thousands). It’s a suggestion that brought Simor to tears at the November neighborhood meeting. “You got me where it hurts,” he said to Hinton, who mentioned his close relationship with former Mayor Phil Hardberger, who was mayor at the time of the sale. “The devil is always in the details,” Hinton said. sacurrent.com • December 13-19, 2017 • CURRENT 15

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After the sale, the restoration group immediately sued the city for backpedalling on their 2002 agreement. In the group’s eyes, it seemed their community had done the years of heavy lifting to keep the bridge standing only for a big developer to swoop in when the area they preserved got trendy. A Bexar County jury agreed. In 2014, a district judge ruled that the city had violated the 2002 memo when it handed the 803 N. Cherry St. property over to Simor. But the city appealed to the 4th Court of Appeals, and the three-judge panel deemed the city immune from being sued in March 2017. The restoration group has since appealed to the Texas Supreme Court, which hasn’t decided whether or not it will hear the case. In the meantime, Simor built and opened his brewery on the undisputed property south of the bridge. And, so it seems, the city’s allowed him to start developing on the contested north side as the trial continues to play out in court. But, since the property falls within the city’s downtown historic district, he can’t build anything on the land below it without a green light from the Historic Design Review Commission. •••

Activists hung a banner from the bridge in 2012 to protest the construction of the Alamo brewery.

“But this — this is trickery,” Toney went on. “We can’t let trickery triumph over truth. Don’t let someone do something just because they can. That’s the definition of a bully.” Since the vote rejecting their project, neither Meyer nor Simor have said if they plan on tweaking the multimilliondollar development to appease the HDRC. ••• City Councilman Cruz Shaw, who represents the District 2 neighborhood, is sympathetic to the community’s demands to hold onto its quickly-vanishing history. But with an active lawsuit inching its way through the courts, he said the city council’s “hands are tied.” “I wish we had more community involvement in the very beginning,” Shaw told the Current in October. “My main concern is that I want to make sure this doesn’t happen again.” In lieu of a court ruling, Shaw and District 7 Councilwoman Ana Sandoval submitted a Council Consideration Request in November to expand the city’s so-called “viewshed protection” rules, or height restrictions on buildings surrounding a specific site. Currently, the San Antonio missions are the only structures with such protections. The joint request suggested the city include

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At the Wednesday HDRC meeting, McKnight, the lawyer representing Simor and Meyer, told commissioners that his clients went above and beyond the required design guidelines provided by the city. But commissioners doubted the developer’s architectural drawings, calling some sketches misleading. “For a project that is under this much scrutiny ... I think there should be a much higher degree of accuracy,” Lazarine said. HDRC Chair Michael Guarino scolded Meyer and Simor for shrugging off commissioners’ earlier requests for more data and documentation. And, that despite the deluge of neighborhood feedback they received a week prior, the developers had presented an unchanged plan to the HDRC. Meyer, who is largely known in San Antonio for owning the Aurora Apartments (a bedbug-infested, fire hazard of a low-income housing complex on the Westside), pleaded with the commissioners to reach a compromise. “I’m a big boy, I can change it,” he said. “I really want to make this work ... so we can all go home.” Of the nearly 50 citizens who signed up to speak, only seven were in support of the project. Most of those in support had recently moved into the Dignowity Hill neighborhood. Neighbor Barbara Garcia said residences right next to the bridge will deter crime, like the public drinking and graffiti she said plagues the bridge. Another said a public park would attract homeless people. But dozens of long-time neighbors opposed to the construction said those prices are still far out of the community’s price range, arguing that developers are taking advantage of the vulnerable community to profit off the newly-hip slice of the city. “This hideous complex ... would not be allowed in King William, or other historic districts in San Antonio,” said former District 2 City Councilman Keith Toney. “This will not advance our community at all. Help the Eastside help ourselves.” Toney said he’s not against development — he even backed Simor’s contested construction of the Alamo Beer brewery.

the Hays Street Bridge and Woodlawn Lake Park on the city’s Westside. “Preservation of the views and vistas of these landmarks by consideration of their surrounding environment ensures future development does not encroach on or prevent their celebration," the request reads. It has yet to be heard by the full council. The Esperanza Center’s Sanchez said the HDRC vote may reignite the conversation in the council chambers. “We’d like HDRC to put pressure on the council to recognize us and take up the viewshed ordinance,” she said. “I hope they tell their councilmembers what they saw. What they heard. We have to get through to them.” And with the city council’s newfound commitment to bringing equity (in the form of jobs, education, and public projects) to San Antonio’s economically segregated neighborhoods, it shouldn’t be too difficult of a task. To many, projects like “The Bridge” seem to distinctly conflict with the city’s equity goals. “In a city that’s declared a crisis of inequality, why are we letting developers like Simor widen the gap?” asked Marlon Davis, a born-and-raised Dignowity Hill resident, testifying before the HDRC vote. “It’s been 300 years. When are we going to listen to our community as well as we do capital?” sacurrent.com • December 13-19, 2017 • CURRENT 17

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Based on the 1954 film starring Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye, Irving Berlin’s White Christmas tells the story of two showbiz partners working to put on a show in a picturesque Vermont inn. The musical features some of Irving Berlin’s most memorable songs including “Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep,” “Happy Holiday” and “Blue Skies.” $30-$130, 7:30pm Wed-Thu, 8pm Fri, 2pm & 8pm Sat, 2pm & 7:30pm Sun, The Majestic Theater, 224 E. Houston St., (210) 226-3333, majesticempire.com. — Marco Aquino THEATER

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THU Google “social justice warriors comedy” and you’re mainly gonna get articles titled things COMEDY like “Social Justice Warriors Are Ruining Good Comedy” and “How Social Justice Warriors Have Destroyed Stand Up Comedy.” If you agree with these sentiments, you’ll be glad to know that this comedy tour, like practically anyone applying the dreaded SJW moniker to themselves, is obviously named ironically. While nobody on the bill — Brody Stevens (Children’s Hospital, The Hangover), Jim Florentine (Crank Yankers, That Metal Show), Chad Zumock (Gotham Live, The Artie Lange Show) and Sam Tripoli (Premium Blend, Wide World of Spike!) — is exactly Don Rickles or Andrew “Dice” Clay, they’re all club-seasoned comics who’ve guested on shows hosted by the likes of Howard Stern, Daniel Tosh and Joe Rogan. In other words, they’re practically guaranteed not to deliver spoken-word think pieces about how “problematic” laughing at something or other is. They’re gonna make with the funnies, and let blogs sort ‘em out. Laugh along or make mental notes for think pieces of your very own and be the SJW you want to see in the comedy world. Arrive on time to watch Austin comic Jay Whitecotton warm up the crowd. $20, 8pm, The Blind Tiger Comedy Club (inside Magic Time Machine), 902 NE Loop 410, (210) 828-1470. — Jeremy Martin

From the wild mind behind such unusual offerings as Icons: The Lesbian and Gay History of the World, Vol. 1, Sinderella and the Glass Zipper and Tales of a Hard Nut comes How Burlesque Saved Christmas — an original production written, directed and choreographed by multitalented performer Jade Esteban Estrada. Bursting with all the makings of a naughty adaptation of How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, the seasonal affair builds on Estrada’s ever-creative comedic chops as well as his background in the scantily clad world of burlesque. Threatening to upstage a bevy of tassel-twirling beauties, Estrada leads the cast as Daddy Christmas, an alternative Santa Claus character who pulls the plug on the yuletide season after weather-manipulating sexpot scientist Sarah Suckame Slanders (Dixie de Vice) ushers in a new Ice Age. Fortunately, the residents of Christmasland, Texas have a few holiday-saving tricks up their sleeves in the form of ultra-hot, ice-melting vixens Sugar Bum Larry (Blaise Ricin), Geri Mann de Ring (Essence Grant), Teddy Bare (Jordan Kayall), Bear Lee LeGaul CO (Steven Mortimer), Eva Needzerspooge (Natasha Pearl) and the legendary Heat Thighzer (international burlesque star Coco Lectric). $15$20, 8pm Thu, 8pm & 10:30pm Fri, 8pm Sat, The Overtime Theater, 5409 Bandera Road, Suite 205, THU-SAT (210) 557-7562, theovertimetheater. org. — Bryan Rindfuss BURLESQUE

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A graphic, street-smart sensibility connects “Aquí No Más,” “Trust” and “Things I Draw at Night” — a trio of exhibitions functioning as both Presa House Gallery’s first full-fledged offering in its reclaimed original space and its final shindig of 2017. A multimedia artist who draws inspiration from “his childhood in Pomona, lowrider culture, graffiti, raves, streetwear, 1990s culture, typography, professional design and illustration” but also “builds vintage Schwinn Stingrays, invents new zine genres, and art-directs gourmet burger festivals,” Los Angeles-based Benjie Escobar makes his San Antonio debut with “Aquí No Más,” which showcases his mastery with hand-inked lettering while “repurposing, reimagining, and updating iconic Chicano and Latino characters.” Providing distinct San Antonio counterpoints, “Trust” highlights the boundary-pushing work of printmaker Sabrina Alfaro (who creates work under the telling moniker Xingona Prints) while “Things I Draw at Night” uplifts the skater-inspired aesthetics and pop-culture references of illustrator Gilbert Martinez into a gallery context. In addition to smartly priced merch available from all three artists, the opening reception includes beats from ModSnap Radio DJs, including an aspiring 10-year-old who spins under the alias AXE6. Free, 6-11pm, Presa House Gallery, ART 725 S. Presa St., facebook.com/presahouse. — BR

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While a paper (one-year) anniversary is not as distinguished as the anniversaries denoted with precious jewels and rare metals, any duration of doing a particular thing is only as valuable as the thing itself. And, in our estimation, Mantle Art Space has done a great thing in its first year. From its Wine & Critique events, which invite artists of all skill and experience levels to workshop their works in progress over courage-building spirits, to various drawing meet-ups and (of course) some excellent exhibitions, the little gallery on Fred has had a full and flourishing start. In celebration, the gallery invites you to a special anniversary exhibit, which will feature a host of local artists and artisans, including Markus Ferris, Gnoshferatu, Sarah Rangel, Yondering Journals, and many more. To make matters more delicious, Gastronautica Gourmet Mac and Cheese will be on hand with a glorious selection of yummies. Free, 7-10pm, Mantle Art Space, 714 Fredericksburg Road, (210) 971-4740, mantleartspace.com. — James Courtney ART

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Among the more unexpected takeaways from the Pitch Perfect franchise is the appeal of a cappella groups within a contemporary context. In a city steeped in age-old traditions, it should come as no surprise that San Antonio is home to celebrated outfits like Friends in Harmony and The Marcsmen — competitive ensembles rooted in the decidedly old-fashioned realm of barbershop harmony. Formed by Texas State University music students and now officially established among the ranks of the revered Barbershop Harmony Society, The Marcsmen boast a sprawling membership that includes South Texas vocalists ranging in age from 13 to 70. Currently providing live accompaniment for The Playhouse’s production of Peter Rothstein’s All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914 (a historical play based on an unlikely exchange between English and German soldiers during World War I), the allmale troupe is set to take center stage with The Marcsmen Christmas, an a cappella holiday program featuring highprofile support from Orlando-based Barbershop Harmony Society International Championship winners Main Street. $20-$30, 8:30pm Fri-Sat, The Playhouse, 800 W. Ashby Pl., (210) 733-7258, theplayhousesa.org. FRI-SAT — BR MUSIC

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Since 1967, the Bay Area-based Ballet Folklórico Mexicano de Carlos Moreno has championed traditional Mexican music and dance styles while updating them with contemporary flourishes. Under the direction of founder Carlos Moreno-Samaniego, the company has amassed a repertoire of nearly 200 original works rooted in folkways from the Mexican states of Jalisco, Sinaloa, Veracruz, Oaxaca, Chihuahua, Tamaulipas and Durango. Having recently completed a tour with Grammywinning Latin fusion rockers Los Lobos, BFM returns to San Antonio for a holidaythemed collaboration with Mariachi Divas — a Grammy-winning, all-female group that holds the distinct honor of being the official mariachi troupe of Disneyland Resort for 15 years and counting. ARTS San Antonio brings the night to life in anticipation of the Alamo City’s Tricentennial anniversary. $29-$99, 7:30pm, Lila Cockrell Theatre, 610 E. Market St., (210) 207-8500, artssa.org. — BR

If you’re looking to usher in the holidays with a decidedly deep and rich tone this year, look no further than the 39th annual TubaMeister Christmas Concert. This seasonal homage to everyone’s favorite boldly bellowing brass instrument is brought to you by the TubaMeisters, a quartet dedicated to tubabased polka/folk music stylings. For this particular show, the group has invited all interested tuba and sousaphone players to join them in one big baritone bonanza (visit the website below for details). The resulting horde of players will present, for intentional attendees and lucky bystanders alike, holiday music in the beautiful downtown setting of the Arneson River Theatre. Lee Hipp, Principal Tuba of the San Antonio Symphony Orchestra, will conduct the ad-hoc tuba army. Free ($5 for participating musicians), noon-1pm, La Villita, Arneson River Theatre, 418 Villita St., (210) 207-8614, thetubameisters.com. — JC MUSIC

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Improv meets Sunday school in the wacky realm of Late Night Catechism, a theatrical endeavor that’s been dragging theater-goers back to the days of “Latin mass, meatless Fridays ... and that good-old ruler across the knuckles” since the early ’90s. The brainchild of collaborators Vicki Quade and Maripat Donovan, the long-running show remains a Chicago institution that routinely inspires spirited audience participation and irreverent offshoots such as Sister’s Christmas Catechism: The Mystery of the Magi’s Gold. The follow-up to Donovan’s Las Vegas-themed spinoff Sister Rolls the Dice (which graced the Tobin stage last February), the holiday comedy turns Sister’s notoriously strict classroom into a “CSI: Bethlehem-style forensic investigation” that employs the recreation of a living nativity scene to help determine “who took the gold” wise man Melchior brought to the baby Jesus. $34.50, 7:30pm (through Dec. 20), Tobin Center for the Performing TUE Arts, Carlos Alvarez Studio Theater, THEATER

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After trading “Point God” Chris Paul to the Houston Rockets over the summer and losing All-Star forward Blake Griffin and defensive specialist Patrick Beverly to injury, the Los Angeles Clippers remain the most snake-bit franchise in the NBA. Looking back, Coach Doc Rivers and his Lob City Clippers never really capitalized on the momentum built dispatching the Spurs in the 2015 playoffs. The grueling game-seven loss at the hands of Paul marked the first rumblings of the end of an era for San Antonio, with Aron Baynes, Marco Belinelli, Cory Joseph and Tiago Splitter departing to other rosters in the offseason. NBA icon Tim Duncan retired the following summer, and his absence serves as a steady reminder of the influence one individual can make both on and off the court. As Kawhi Leonard settles back into the kinetic rhythms of professional basketball, the season truly begins for the Spurs. $11-$793, 7:30pm, AT&T Center, One AT&T Center Pkwy., (210) 444-5000, attcenter.com. — M. Solis SPORTS

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ART Art Out: Mingling with the Mexican Modernists SAMA invites museum-goers to partake in “an interactive, gossip-filled gallery game” inspired by the Mexican modernist exhibition “Intercambios” and then follow the crowd to Chisme on the St. Mary’s Strip for food and drinks. $15, 7:30-8:30pm Friday; San Antonio Museum of Art, 200 W. Jones Ave., (210) 978-8100.

“Protest Prints” The McNay hosts a

hands-on art-making workshop inspired by themes and works explored in the exhibition “Art & Activism: Political Prints by Goya, Orozco and Shahn.” $15-$20, noon1pm Wednesday; McNay Art Museum, 6000 N. New Braunfels Ave., (210) 824-5368.

Zine Workshop with St. Sucia

Co-founders of the quartely Latina feminist zine St. Sucia, Isabel Ann Castro and Natasha I. Hernandez shed light on creating a DIY publication. Guests are encouraged to bring a pencil and notebook. Free, 6:308:30pm Tuesday; San Antonio Museum of Art, 200 W. Jones Ave., (210) 978-8100.

FILM Frozen Slab Cinema hosts a free screening of

Disney’s animated blockbuster following a fearless princess who sets off on a journey alongside a rugged iceman, his loyal pet reindeer and a naive snowman to find her estranged sister, whose icy powers have inadvertently trapped the kingdom in eternal winter. Part of the Holiday Movies in the Park series, the event kicks off with preshow entertainment at 5pm. Free, 5-9pm (film at 7pm) Saturday; Travis Park, 301 E. Travis St., (210) 212-9373.

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celebration of its 50th anniversary, Fathom Events and Turner Classic Movies bring Stanley Kramer’s 1967 classic back to screens for a limited engagement. One of the first films to depict interracial marriage in a positive light, the Oscar-winning dramedy stars Katharine Houghton and Sidney Poitier as an engaged couple hoping to win the blessings of their parents (Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn, and Roy E. Glenn and Beah Richards). $12.50, 2pm & 7pm Wednesday; Santikos Bijou, 4522 Fredericksburg Road, (210) 734-4552.

Home Alone The Holiday Movies in the

Park series continues with a free outdoor screening of John Hughes’ 1990 holiday comedy starring Macaulay Culkin as an 8-year-old troublemaker faced with protecting his house from a pair of burglars after being deserted by his family during Christmas vacation. Free, 5-9pm Tuesday (film at 7pm); Travis Park, 301 E. Travis St., (210) 212-9373.

Who Does She Think She Is? As part

of its Film Friday program, Blue Star Contemporary screens Oscar-winning filmmaker Pamela Tanner Boll’s documentary employing the stories of “five fierce women” to address some of the most problematic intersections of our time: mothering and creativity, partnering and independence, economics and art. Free, 6pm Friday; Blue Star Contemporary, 116 Blue Star, (210) 227-6960.

THEATER Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Based on

the beloved 1968 film version of Ian Fleming’s children’s book, and featuring an unforgettable score by the Sherman Brothers (Mary Poppins), Chitty Chitty Bang Bang promises a high-flying, fun-filled adventure for the whole family. Christopher Rodriguez directs the Woodlawn’s production. $18-$29, 7:30pm FridaySaturday, 3pm Sunday; Woodlawn Theatre, 1920 Fredericksburg Road, (210) 267-8388.

The Santaland Diaries Imagine working

as an elf dressed in a green velvet outfit at Macy’s department store. That’s the idea behind The Santaland Diaries, a one-man show returning to the stage courtesy of The Classic Theater of San Antonio. Based on the essay by David Sedaris, The Santaland Diaries recounts Sedaris’ real-life experiences as his alter ego, the disgruntled Crumpet the Elf, one unfortunate holiday season. Bart Roush directs John Stillwagon (as Crumpet the Elf) in The Classic’s production. $25, 8pm Friday-Saturday, 3pm Sunday; The Classic Theatre of San Antonio, 1924 Fredericksburg Road, (210) 589-8450.

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The Mix plays host to a spoken-word showdown in which 14 PuroSlam champs will compete for one title in front of audience judges and seasoned hecklers alike. $1, 9:30pm-12:30am Tuesday; The Mix, 2423 N. St. Mary’s St., (210) 735-1313.

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Missy Mayhem Self-billed as “a professional internet personality, a noted ambassador of pro wrestling, and a viral superstar in the cosplay industry,” Missy Mayhem touches down for a meet-and-greet at Multiverse Games before relocating to Atlanta. $10, 4-8pm Saturday; Multiverse Games, 739 W. Hildebrand Ave., (210) 445-4524.

marijuana enthusiast of the highest order, San Diego native Doug Benson rose through the ranks of Los Angeles stand-up in his 20s, landed on NBC’s Last Comic Standing in 2007 and has since established a tradition of recording an annual comedy album on the official stoner holiday of 4/20. Although he’s Nido Mercado Festivo Bringing together no stranger to television, Benson’s amassed an array of talented artists, collectors a significant chunk of his fanbase through his and designers (including Sonsuz, wildly popular podcasts. Running regularly Dawson+Hellmann, Viviana, Guy Hundere, since 2006, his signature offering Doug Kimberly Aubuchon and Drift), the pop-up Loves Movies has welcomed a stacked list of market Nido Mercado Festivo invites Hollywood talents — Zach Galifianakis, Aziz guests to sip and shop a unique collection Ansari and Amy Poehler among them. $20, of gifts. Free, 11am-7pm Wednesday8pm Sunday; Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club, Saturday, noon-5pm Sunday, 11am-7pm 618 NW Loop 410, (210) 541-8805. Tuesday; The Monty, 1127 S. St. Mary’s St.

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tradition of Las Posadas, Pearl welcomes the community for a re-enactment of Mary and Joseph’s quest to find lodging in Bethlehem. Added fun for the evening includes a singalong with Fr. David Garcia, children’s crafts, piñatas and custom Mexican treats like buñuelos, tamales and Mexican hot chocolate. Free, 6:30-9pm Tuesday; Pearl Brewery, 200 E. Grayson St., (210) 212-7260.

The Last Jedi Party Alamo City Comic Con hosts a festive holiday pageant featuring encourages Star Wars fans to “use the burlesque acts from acrosss the country force” at this free, all-ages event combining (including Layna D’Luna, Chola Magnolia, trivia, live music, body painting, costume Bethany Summersizzle, Stella Peaks, Amelie contests, assorted vendors and The Last Ahmose, Chanel St. Sin, Vivi Valens, Zenyth Jedi ticket giveaways. Free, 6pm-2am Gale, Remi Martini, Midnight Joy and Levi Thursday; Paper Tiger, 2410 N. St. Mary’s St. LGBT CommUNITY Christmas Party & Show

Designed to gather the community while collecting toys for the SAPD’s Blue Santa Program, Heat’s holiday fundraiser combines a festive meal with a dessert competition (open to all), a raffle and a show co-hosted by Buttercup (Miss Tough Drag Diva 2017) and Bad Santa (Jay). Suggested door donation is $5, $5 in canned goods, or a new unwrapped toy. $5 suggested donation, 6-10pm Saturday; Heat Nightclub, 1500 N. Main Ave., (210) 227-2600. sacurrent.com • December 13-19, 20167• CURRENT 25

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Local glass artists unite for ‘Keep San Antonio Lame’ showcase at FL!GHT Clockwise from top left: works by local glass artists Adam Smolensky (first two), Jake Zollie Harper, and Glenn Andrews (last two).

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Keep San Antonio Lame, an oft-misunderstood slogan and something of a grassroots marketing/ events campaign, has been around since 2004. The brainchild of artist and FL!GHT Gallery owner Justin Parr and artist/writer Aaron Forland, has sporadically hosted events and kept itself on our radar via sightings of its T-shirts and stickers (coveted swag always released in limited supply). For Parr, who spoke to the Current over the phone last week, it is a rallying cry that reminds us, even in the face of rapid development, to avoid focusing on making San Antonio cool and to instead focus on accentuating what’s already great about our city, its culture, and its people. “It’s just hilarious to see some people get so mad about it and some people totally get it,” Parr mused about the varying reactions he’s received to Keep San Antonio Lame. Perhaps that just it: Those who get it understand the dangers (macro and micro) of trying to be cool, those who don’t get it should perhaps consider moving to Austin. While it may have been awhile since we last saw an event under the quirky moniker, Parr and Forland thought that this month’s “San Antonio Blows” exhibition at FL!GHT, which will feature some print work from Forland, was the perfect time to revive it. The show, whose name pairs perfectly with the irreverent and gently self-deprecating aesthetic of Keep San Antonio Lame, will feature work for sale from a host of local artisans working with (mostly) glass and wood. Aside from Forland, featured artists/ artisans include Adam Smolensky, Sean Thomas Johnston, Jay Massey, Keri Mullen, Mike Torres, Hector Rivera, John Joseph Vanlandingham, Raygun Johns, David Salinas and Glenn

Andrews, among others. For Parr, the pre-holiday showcase is a chance to “bring together artists in the community who survive by producing these wonderful things year-round and give them a chance to show and sell their work.” “It’s something that’s close to my heart, that I’ve wanted to do for a long time now,” Parr noted of the show, which is the first of its kind at FL!GHT. Unlike most of FL!GHT’s exhibitions, all works (from the functional to the decorative) on display at “San Antonio Blows” will be available for immediate purchase, so there’s some incentive to get in on the action early for buyers and browsers alike. Following the opening of “San Antonio Blows,” glass artist Jake Zollie Harper will open his gallery for holiday shoppers and the like on December 16 (noon - 7 p.m. at at 1428 S. Presa St.). Harper, who will be showing work at the “San Antonio Blows” exhibit as well, specializes in a variety of exquisite glass creations, ranging from marbles, to cups and stemware, to sculpture, to lighting and chandeliers. The tandem of shows presents an ideal opportunity for holiday shoppers looking for creative, one-of-a-kind gifts for the aesthetically choosy folks on their lists.

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Kate Winslet is a fine actress, but she can’t do it alone. Writer/director Woody Allen’s Wonder Wheel showcases her talent in the plum role of an emotionally frail 1950s waitress whose prospects for happiness are quickly dwindling. However, neither the story nor her castmates are worthy of her abilities. This is a visually splendid yet often mundane movie that’s neither funny nor dramatically interesting. Winslet’s Ginny once aspired to be an actress, but is now a waitress at Ruby’s Clam Shack on the Coney Island boardwalk. She’s married to Humpty (Jim Belushi), an insensitive brute who runs the merry-go-round and loves fishing. Ginny hates fishing. In fact, she doesn’t seem to have much in common with Humpty at all. It’s no surprise, then, that Ginny takes a liking to Mickey (Justin Timberlake), a lifeguard on the beach who’s studying for a master’s degree in drama. An affair begins and she sees a future for them, while he … just wants to spend time with Humpty’s daughter from another marriage,

Carolina (Juno Temple). Subplots abound, including Carolina being wanted by mobsters (The Sopranos’ Steve Schirripa and Tony Sirico) and Ginny’s son from another marriage, Richie (Jack Gore), setting fire to everything. The problem is none of it adds up to much. At the end of 101 minutes, you’re left with a shoulder shrug and disappointment rather than the adrenaline rush of great drama. Allen’s first mistake was making Mickey the narrator. He’s the least interesting character, and Timberlake doesn’t have the dramatic chops to play the role convincingly. It has the same downer effect as Nick Carraway narrating The Great Gatsby — why have someone so dull telling the salacious tale? Even when expressing emotions, Timberlake’s Mickey is a blank slate, and his yearning for Carolina, which we’re supposed to believe is genuine, renders as little more than another conquest for Mickey. In contrast, you feel every ounce of struggle

and heartache in Winslet’s performance. Much is said with the defeated look in her eyes, the frantic nature of her behavior and her desperate body language. The British Winslet also handles the New York accent without taking it too far, and seems to be the only actor on screen who really gets the cadence of Allen’s script. Kudos, though, to the production design and visual effects work, as it really looks and feels as though it was shot on Coney Island in the ’50s. Allen’s movies aren’t often visually interesting, so if you find yourself taken by the lighting, cinematography (by Vittorio Storaro) and/ or production design (Santo Loquasto), you will not be alone. This is probably the most visually accomplished film Allen has made. Unfortunately, the visuals aren’t enough with Wonder Wheel, which tries to engage you in its heart-wrenching drama and never succeeds. Only Allen die-hards should bother with this one, and even they should proceed with caution. sacurrent.com • December 13-19, 2017 • CURRENT 29

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>A third Zedric’s: Fit with Flavor location is officially in the works. Zach Lutton, owner, chef and president of the company, shared the announcement on his Facebook page, saying the next installment will be in a Stone Oak shopping center. Lutton said that he signed a lease for a space at Stone Oak Crossing, located at Stone Oak and Huebner. San Antonians can expect an opening early next year. Zedric’s first opened its doors in The Colonnade shopping center in 2011, and a second location at the Quarry in May set the restaurant’s expansion in motion. The spot is a go-to for those with alternative or specialty diets, offering healthy prepared meals. In the comments on the post, Lutton said he is also exploring the possibility of opening a location in Austin. Stone Oak Crossing, zedrics.com. — SM

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>Smashin Crab, one of the more note-worthy local spots to get yourself some crab (the good kind), announced on its Facebook page that it will be opening a second location. With the first location on Bandera Road, the crab-infused eatery has chosen the Stone Oak area as its next neighborhood to set up shop. According to the comments on the post, San Antonians can expect a March opening date. 700 East Sonterra, Suite 1117, (210) 509-7702. — SM

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>Tribeca 212 in Olmos Park, a neighborhood favorite serving up New American fare, has a new set of owners. With a new direction from Rudy Souberbielle and his partners Nick Gutierrez and Emely Zuluag, the restaurant is already making changes to its operation. The changes, including a weekend brunch (!!!) and now being open on Monday, comes with the trio’s experience in the industry. Souberbielle is a seasoned restaurant manager and consultant, working with local eateries includes Las Canarias, Little Italy, Francesca’s at Sunset and Zinc Bistro and Bar most recently. “I’ve been fortunate to work with many influential restaurants throughout the years,” said Souberbielle in a press release.

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His team, including executive culinary chef David Yokuty, hope that Tribeca 212 will mirror the New York City neighborhood it’s named after – artsy, vibrant and eclectic. “We want to bring a slice of that urban, cosmopolitan feel to San Antonio as we evolve our little corner of the world,” Souberbielle said. Under the new kitchen direction, the restaurant will have weekday lunch specials for $9. Dishes will include Angus meatloaf, tacos, the 212 burger, fried chicken and almond trout. Now that the restaurant will be open on Mondays, Tribeca 212 will celebrate the worst day of the week with an all-night happy hour – literally – from 3 p.m. to closing. The eatery was previously owned and managed by Jean-Francois Poujol, but the building has had several iterations. Valentino’s after the building’s completion in 2008; it was followed by Olmos Park Bistro, owned by chef Laurent Rea of L’Etoile fame with partners Patrick Lanchais, and Michael Burkle; then came the Etcetera’s brief and lackluster stint; and finally A Tempo, a locavore’s short-lived dream. 4331 McCullough Ave., (210) 320-0698. — SM

Chacho’s does chicken

>Chacho’s, a San Antonio staple for deliciously greasy nachos and drunken nights, is opening up a new restaurant. But this time, Chacho’s will be specializing in fried chicken. Set to open on the Far West Side of the city on Hwy. 90 and W. Military Drive, Chacho’s Chicken will be the first location in what will be a chain of chicken-centric restaurants. A Craigslist job post said the restaurant would be open last month, but with that date past, it’s unclear when San Antonians will be able to slam back some chicken. Here’s to hoping it’ll be open 24/7 too. — SM

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>LA Crawfish is having an inaugural toy drive and is asking guests to donate a toy (worth $10 or more) for the cause. All donations will be given to St. PJ’s Children’s Home now through December 15. In return, LA Crawfish will be giving guests a free meal. Choose from an order of beignets, any pho, or one pound of crawfish in any flavor. Multiple locations, thelacrawfish.com. — AE

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BURGER WOES Trippy interiors aside, Southtown should ask for more from Burger Culture RON BECHTOL

with onion and a slice of tomato. A floppy, sesame-studded bun did its part dutifully. A side of coleslaw composed of cabbage and carrots was also dutifully crisp, but needed more vinegar and salt. As churlish as it may be to look gift pintos in the mouth, they, too, needed more seasoning. If inspiration to ratchet up flavors were needed, it might be taken from murals of gutsy ’60s icons the likes of Janis Joplin and Jim Morrison that adorn the walls of this way-back enterprise. Burger Culture is to be commended for tailoring its buns and breads to the main meat in question. The Bombay lamb burger sports a sturdy brioche bun; the blackened ahi tuna sandwich (more on that later) is offered on a small ciabatta roll. Lettuce, onion, tomato and krinkle pickle are the default accessories, appropriate or not. Apparently slow to learn, I also ordered the lamb medium rare — again noted on the order ticket. But instead of being overcooked, this one emerged nearly raw on the interior. The automatic Bombay avocado curry sauce that might have added wanted flavor to the lamb was oddly neutral but for a kind of curry powder stridency. Maybe blackened tuna would save the day. Tuna is a sandwich that really doesn’t want tomato or pickle. Lettuce, maybe. Onion, fine. It comes with the creole remoulade, and that’s perfect; this is a sauce with some spunk. But the blackened coating, itself a kind of way-back technique invented and popularized by New Orleans chef Paul Prudhomme in the early ’80s, was oddly

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>First the good news. Burger Culture does bang-up fries — specifically the sweet potato version. They play creamy interiors against crisp exteriors, both married to robust flavors. With their crisp and crackling, seasoned crust, the hand-dipped onion rings, thick version, are winners, too; there’s barely a whisper of grease. We will attempt to forget that a small portion was ordered but a large was delivered. And charged. Now the rest of the news. Burger Culture’s owners are a couple that combine ranching and food science creds. As proprietors of Southtown Pizzeria across Presa Street, they’ve also had some time to get a feel for the pulse of the neighborhood. There being little local competition, the notion of opening a quality burger joint no doubt initially seemed like a good one. It may still be good. But if Burger Culture is to fill that void, there is some work to be done. Let’s start with the burger itself, a patty based on chuck ground for them by the venerable Bolner’s Meat Company. My 1/3 pound burger, “grilled with a touch of mesquite smoke,” was ordered medium rare, a request duly noted on the ticket; I also asked for creole remoulade. What arrived was medium-plus, not medium-rare, there was hardly even a tickle of mesquite smoke, let alone a touch, and the patty was unremarkable, despite its provenance. There was no creole remoulade to be found. But there was a huge haystack of shredded lettuce in addition already in the burger, along

uneventful. And the degree of doneness? (Yup, ordered medium-rare again.) The steak was served rare, as per the menu description — a decision that would normally be just fine with top-quality tuna (think sushi). Just not with this tuna; it was almost chewy. So I took it home, added some high-smoke-point grape oil to a skillet, and seared it some more. Better but still not great. Loved the remoulade, though. Other burger options include grass-fed organic beef, a pizza burger, and a bison patty with rye whiskey sauce. Fried chicken, grilled salmon, a sloppy Joe and a Southtown BLT on a toasted, jalapeño corn-

bread loaf (I’m intrigued) are among other sandwich offerings. There are add-ons such as chili, fried egg, sautéed mushrooms and caramelized onions. There may be some hidden gems lurking in all this; feel free to explore. But I’m concerned with them getting the basics right first. Beer with burgers is another basic, but at this writing, the beer and wine license had been freshly added. Before then, Lone Star and on one evening Schlitz (it was the only choice one day) were to be had on the house. Along with the burgers, this beer “breaks another little bit of my heart now, darlin’.” Tell it like it is, Janis girl.

Burger Culture 801 S. Presa St., (210) 592-1064, The skinny: Burger Culture serves several burger variations from straight and simple to buffalo, pizzafied and Sloppy-Joe’d. Sandwiches include fried chicken, seared tuna and catfish poboy. Fries and rings stand out. Hours: 11am-10pm Mon-Thu 11am-11pm Fri-Sat; 5-10pm Sun. Bergers and sandwiches: $6.15-$12.25 Best bets: onion rings, sweet potato fries. sacurrent.com • December 13-19, 2017 • CURRENT 33

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It’s not exactly nose-nipping weather in South Texas — though leaves are beginning to fall and we had a freak snow event. But regional variations don’t stop national pundits from pushing seasonal drinks that must somehow contain cinnamon sticks. Or apple cider. Or have been shocked into steam with the aid of a red-hot poker you just happen to have lying about. On behalf of fall in fairer climes, I protest. To the extent that if you want to stick with summer’s gin, that’s fine with me — especially when paired with something bracing in classic Negroni fashion. But I will also endorse a subtle shift toward brown spirits. A straightforward Old Fashioned or Manhattan is just fine; no need to go all mixologist. In the interest of upping everyone’s game, however, let me suggest the following cocktail that flaunts not a hint of pumpkin spice. Yes, you will have to spring for a bottle of chile-based Ancho

No pumpkin spice involved

Reyes, a versatile spirit that speaks of the border. Aperol pineapple is mostly broken down. Add remaining is an amaro that belongs on every back bar, along with ingredients to the tin, along with ice in pieces as large as its more bitter cousin, Campari. The recipe has been you can muster. Shake until well-mixed and cold. adapted from one found in Punch. Double-strain into a chilled coupe or Nick and Nora glass. Garnish with a sage leaf. The recipe can be fiddled with in a number of ways; The Vaquero 1 1/2 ounce bourbon (I used Bulleit) this one already differs from the original. I didn’t have a chance to do it but suspect that grilling the pineapple 1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice, or more to taste would add depth and sweetness — and make it easier 3/4 ounce Ancho Reyes 1/2 ounce Aperol to muddle. Swap rye for bourbon for a spicier rendition. Mix a little Campari into the Aperol component to up 1/4 ounce agave syrup thinned with a little water, or the bitter aspect. Or experiment with the actual bitters more to taste 2 dashes Angostura bitters by substituting a jerk or other assertive version for the Ango. Add a few grains of salt… 2 pineapple chunks about an inch per side, muddled 1 fresh sage leaf, muddled Despite temperatures potentially in the 70s at year’s end, it’s still celebration season. Stay inside and trade shaking for raking. The leaves can wait. Muddle the pineapple and sage in a mixing tin until

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If you’re into letting this whole year blow over might as well hide out in The Winchester, which opened in early December. The shop, located inside the former home of the original Lion & Rose Restaurant. A menu of pub fare was designed by chef Brian West (formerly of Smoke) and features San Antoinspired Scotch eggs, hearty sandwiches and fries, available with choice of topping. Ian Cofer, formerly of Paramour, designed a solid cocktail list with drinks for aficionados of boozy tipples or light sippers. The biggest change comes via the massive cleaning the space has undergone. No more smoke-stained walls! A grand opening is scheduled for December 28. The Winchester (not named after the Shaun of the Dead pub, it turns out) is open 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 5148 Broadway, (210) 721-7762. The owners of The Pipe Corner have opened Queso Pan Y Vino or Q. P. V. in Southtown. After

a week of soft openings, the spot features a tight list of mesquite-fired sandwiches, pan de tomate and meat and cheese boards along with a wine list worth exploring. Not content with adding a cool wine shop, the staff has also added a “speakeasy” back-bar, complete with sliding-wall door, with a full bar and a growing cocktail menu. Queso Pan Y Vino opens 5 p.m. to midnight Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday; QPV is closed Tuesday and Sunday. 727 S. Alamo St., Suite 100, (210) 263-9729. In keeping with their year-long programming as part of the “Brewing Up Texas” exhibit, the Institute of Texan Cultures will host Tis the Seasonal, a seasonal beer tasting on December 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. The adults-only event will feature samples from Shiner, Big Bend, Southerleigh, and Busted Sandal, information from the San Antonio Cerveceros homebrewing guilt and tours until 8 p.m. $10, 801 E. Cesar E. Chavez Blvd., (210) 458-2300. sacurrent.com • December 13-19, 2017 • CURRENT 35

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Easily one of the waviest local releases of the year (and maybe ever), Thomas Lee Martinez’s (actually named after ’80s rocker Tommy Lee) project Parallelephants is a sexy, psychedelic exploration of electronica that deserves to make sweet, sweet love to your aural orifices. Born and raised on the north side of San Antonio, the producer, vocalist and multiinstrumentalist attended Marshall High School and in 2013 formed Parallelephants – named after a drawing of his from sixth grade. Martinez’s new album Supply (released back in October) manages to pull iconic tones from the ’70s, ’80s, ’90s and even the early-aughts in a way that’s smart and sophisticated without sounding contrived. Bass-forward synth-tracks pulse throughout the 12-track loungey, glittery, chill wave tracks that are almost vaporwave (a genre that shares similar musical elements and slower BPMs, but is more sample-based) as Martinez lures listeners with his sultry croons, practically making us beg for another hit of funk when the beat stops. “With the first album, that I’ve since taken down, I feel like people thought I was representing the ’70s a bit too much, and that’s because I grew up on Prince ... In a way, I’ve always tried to be Prince,” Martinez told the Current. “I felt kind of self-conscious about that. I felt like I didn’t have my own voice. So, I tried to grab references from each decade and tried to appropriate them into my own style,” he said. “Obviously, Prince would be one from the ’70s and ’80s decades. As far as, I guess, for the ’80s and ’90s – I like Cocteau Twins a lot; just a bunch of music that sounds blurry.” The producer described “blurry” music as songwriting that is more focused on texture and uses mood as a direction rather than typical song structures, which after listening through the album, pretty much sums up his style perfect. “Reason Don’t Define,” one of the first singles from Supply, Parallelephants has more than 148,000 streams on Spotify, with another single $10-$15, “Choqlate Boy” trailing at 96,000 plays. Friday, December 15 Paper Tiger Next Friday Martinez and his live band will perform for the last 2410 N. St. Mary’s St. time in San Antonio before the producer heads north on I-35 in a papertigersatx.com. few weeks to finish up his degree at the University of Texas-Dallas.

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If you’re familiar with the local music scene, you more than likely know the cherished DIY spot K23 – home to weird rock that introduced the midtown area to a myriad of amazing artists that otherwise may not have stopped in San Antonio. Since 2014 (after having to relocate due to a misunderstanding with their landlord), Glenn and Gem Hotvet have been curating live music and, in their early days, art shows with the help of the late Jason Gonzales (DJ Shabbytiger) who passed away only six months after opening the venue. But the music hasn’t been totally confined to the tiny concrete venue (named after a cologne in novelist Tom Robbins’ Jitterbug Perfume), sitting at Fredericksburg and Ashby. The Hotvets have been able to throw their mix of electronica, psych, indie, punk, and experimental rock ‘n’ roll showcases at places like San Antonio College’s Scobee Education Center/Planetarium for Astral Projection – a concert series which paired the stunning visuals from The Mustachio Light Show, with live music from the featured band or artists. Also, this past September we saw the inaugural Psych Del Rio music festical– arguably San Antonio’s first psych rock fest, which featured headliners Bubble Puppy, a local psychedelic rock band from the ’60s (that actually opened for The Who here in San Antonio back in the day), along with Sacred Bones Records’ Psychic Ills, The Warlocks plus a slew of inducing regional acts from throughout Texas. But it seems like the married couple has outgrown their own venue, and after this Saturday’s show, which features the synth pop musings of Xander Harris, jangly atmospheric six-piece Future Museums, and Curved Light – a psychedelic and abstract electronic project

from Peter Tran, K23 won’t host any more shows within its walls. Curating shows is a labor of love – something a lot of folks easily could take for granted simply because they haven’t seen the behind-the-scenes of show business. It ain’t all puppies and rainbows: bands cancel, sometimes it rains cats and dogs, and sometimes folks just don’t show up forcing promoters to eat the ticket sales and payout the band from their own pockets. Through their sheer love of off-the-wall music and compassion for a city that’s endured an onslaught of horrible active rock from the likes of 99.5 KISS (which, in its heyday – the late ’80s and ’90s was DJ-run and fucking awesome), The Hotvets have donated their blood, sweat and tears to make sure San Antonio get’s some music it deserves. The Current caught up with one half of the dynamic duo, Gem Hotvet, to talk about K23, and what the future looks like for them. From what they told us, they’ve got some pretty gnarly shows up their sleeves.

Y’alls relationship with the neighborhood, the community. All of us have just been midtown hoodlums that have continued to just like, work and play shows, I think people just kinda want to see our friends succeed, you know? I can’t believe we’re able to do stuff we can do, honestly. Like when I was all, “Hey planetarium, can I come rock faces off inside your educational facility?” and they were like “Sure, let’s talk about it.” I was like “No fucking way!” you know? It’s just like, why not try? why not ask? ... I want to keep doing stuff at cool places like that, keep bringing bands through that I feel are at that point that are realizing their vision completely, and really communicating what they’re trying to accurately. Can you go on the record to talk about any of the future shows y’all are planning? Um, not really. (laughs) Would it be similar to Psych Del Rio? Like more cool bands in beautiful locations that are unexpected. And we are doing Psych Del Rio next year.

How do you feel about shutting down the venue as a space? I feel good. I feel relieved. I feel like we need a bigger Is there a lineup yet? boat and that’s a good position to be in you know? I Not yet, but September 22 is the day. never expected for this all to work out so well. I certainly never expected to be at this position now where like, At the Arneson River Theater again? this awesome hobby I’ve fucked around and made into Yup. something more like a career – so, I feel great about that. Cool, yeah, I got such good feedback from that The music scene is in a totally different place than it was when we started doing this and that’s good. People seem event. to be supporting music and that’s all I want. Yeah, I did too. Even the fucking cops were like, “Wow this is a really chill, beautiful, peaceful event – everyone I think there’s lot of people rooting for y’all. was really nice and respectful.” sacurrent.com • December 13-19, 2017 • CURRENT 37

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Doc Watkins, an accomplished bandleader, gifted musician, and owner of SA’s swanky Jazz, TX venue has long been invested in supporting/ championing the San Antonio music milieu. His venue, which is a sort of refined version of the old-town dancehalls and saloons that it is (at least in part) modeled upon, has hosted a slew of excellent shows, ranging from jazz, blues, big band, Texas swing, salsa, conjunto and Americana, in its year and a half of existence. This Wednesday, Watkins and company will present a special holiday performance, but not the bill of X-mas standards you might expect. The group will instead present the music of A Charlie Brown Christmas, the beloved TV special that first aired in 1965. The music, originally composed by accomplished jazz pianist Vince Guaraldi, is as off-beat as Charlie Brown himself and, at the time of its release, was just one more way in which the seminal Peanuts series challenged the entertainment orthodoxy. $20, 8:30-11:30pm, Jazz, TX, 312 Pearl Pkwy, Building 6, Suite 6001, (210) 332-9386, jazztx.com. – James Courtney WED

Before there was the Dirty South, there was Scarface, the original Southern thug rapper. As part of the Houston rap group the Geto Boys, Scarface has seen his share of success and notoriety. It’s true, the Geto Boys always gathered a disproportionate amount of attention from white people because of Bushwick Bill — perhaps because he’s a little person with an eye patch — but no one can deny Scarface’s importance as a lyricist. Though he never found huge mainstream success, his credibility has never been questioned, having worked with hip-hop luminaries such as 2Pac, Dr. Dre, Master P, and Ice Cube. Also on the bill is “Sittin’ Sidewayz” rapper Paul Wall and Slim Thug who’s best known for his contribution to Mike Jones’ “Still Tippin’.” $26.50, 8pm, Vibes Event Center, 1211 E. Houston St., vibeseventcenter.com. – Chris Conde WED

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If Prophets And Outlaws frontman Matt Boggs didn’t grow up listening to soul and R&B, it’d be pretty surprising, judging by the way that boy can belt out rich textured vocal melodies that pair perfectly with the rustic country music him and his band play. It’s got a similar vibe to, dare I say, Gavin Degraw minus the overkill of Degraw that saturated radio in the mid-aughts (glad that’s over). Anyway, these Dallas guys have got an interesting sound and if you dig, soul, R&B, country and Americana, these guys pretty much have you covered. $7-$40, 7:30pm, Sam’s Burger Joint, 330 E. Grayson St., (210) 223-2830, samsburgerjoint.com. – CC THU

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Red dirt up-and-comers the Turnpike Troubadours made a solid Billboard debut with 2012’s Goodbye Normal Street, reaching No. 14 on the country charts and No. 57 on pop. Accolades aside, the band just plays some solid music. The six-piece crew from Oklahoma have the kind of sound that pairs well with driving through the hill country in a pickup truck with the windows down next to someone that you love. It’s poppy sure, but rustic enough for those that fancy the textures of acoustic instruments and solid musicianship. $27-$60, 8pm, Aztec Theatre, 104 N. St. Mary’s St., (210) 812-4355, theaztectheatre.com. – CC THU

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ST 37 + Garrett T. Capps with Nasa Country Combining elements of space rock, psych, prog, punk, experimental rock and krautrock, Austin’s ST 37 were birthed in an era of Austin music that undoubtedly contributed to their “weird” scene (an identity the city continues to desperately clutch). The band formed in ’87 and has continued to release music all the way up to 2014’s I’m Not Good. While their sound is undoubtedly a medley of textures, tones and rhythms that in theory shouldn’t go together, the psychedelic component audible throughout their catalog manages to give their music some cohesiveness that has contributed to their cult following. Opening the night will be folk country heartthrob Garett T. Capps accompanied by NASA Country. $10, 8pm, Period Modern, 4347 Mccullough Ave., (210) 902-1217, periodmodern.com. – CC FRI

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For folks who don’t know, Godspeed! You Black Emperor (Godspeed for short), got big in the mid-to-late '90s for their haunting, epic 20+ minute movements that showed up in films like, 28 Days Later (which arguably has the most beautiful cinematography of any zombie movie ever).Your über indie music friend most likely had 2000’s Lift Your Skinny Fists Like Antennas To The Heaven in a binder of burnt CDs next to artists like Mogwai, Mono and A Silver Mt. Zion – bands that would help lead the post-rock movement in a darker direction, in contrast to bands like Explosions in the Sky and Sigur Rós. Oh, and they also have a new album out, Luciferian Towers, released in September, which is oddly way happier sounding compared to their ominous, slowmoving catalog. $25, 8pm, Paper Tiger, 2410 N. St. Mary’s St., papertigersatx.com. – CC SAT

Agnostic Front Ask anyone to make you a list of the best and most influential hardcore albums of the early 1980s, and you will see included, somewhere in the top 10 or so, Agnostic Front’s seminal debut LP, Victim in Pain. From the titular opening track, frontman Roger Miret’s voice bellows furiously, “Why am I going insane / Why am I the one to blame,” and the groundwork was set for hundreds of bands to come. Though the group hails from New York City, their blistering odes to family and unity are so ingrained in the San Antonio punk scene – musically and thematically – that the record may as well be an instruction manual on what punk here in SA is all about. If you’re a newcomer to the scene or long time vet, Agnostic Front is a must-see act for lovers of hardcore. $15-$18, 8pm, Paper Tiger, 2410 N. St. Mary’s St., papertigersatx.com. – CC SAT

SPROUT w/ Guest DJ Ricardo Mirando House music collective SPROUT will end a successful year of events at La Botanica with special guest DJ, Remixer, and Producer Ricardo Miranda. The Chicago native has risen in the ranks in house music since his debut in 2006 and has had special projects distributed by legendary producer Jellybean Benitez (of NYC fame a la Madonna). His music reflects that wonderful intersection of deep house and techno, which are signature elements of the Chicago sound. Still need convincing? Check out the 2008 classic, Boriken Soul recorded under the name Yonurican. Austin-based DJ Shani and San Antonio-based DJ John Puga are also scheduled to perform featuring live art by JD Morera and Sessodd Geeski. Founder of SPROUT, DJ Kinn aka Rick Lara has worked hard over the last couple of years to cultivate house music in San Antonio. His focus on community events has resulted in one of the region’s most respected collectives committed to forward thinking dance music. With such an emphasis on both local and national talent, SPROUT is easily a top contender to watch in 2018. $3, 9pm, La Botanica, 2911 N. St. Mary's St., (210) 716-0702. – JJ Lopez SAT

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Primetime Jazz Orchestra John Magaldi‘s Primetime Jazz Orchestra. Free. The Cove, 8-10pm Suicide Silence Death metal band from Riverside is joined by Upon a Burning Body and more. $18-$20. Paper Tiger, 6-11pm Tom Gillam & The Kosmic Messengers Americana rock band at Gruene Hall. Free. Gruene Hall, 6-10pm Tommy Emmanuel Classics & Christmas Tour Solo set of Emmanuel playing fan favorite material, along with selections from his new album. $49.50-$85. Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, 7:30pm THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14 Aaron Einhouse Band Americana act Aaron Einhouse Band. Free. Gruene Hall, 6-10pm Alex De Hoyos Variety of pop/rock tunes from the '60s to today in his solo acoustic show. Free. Fralo’s Art of Pizza, 7-10pm Bryce Merritt Soul pop singer at The Rustic. Free. The Rustic, 8:30-10pm Johnny P. and the Wiseguys Local act performing jazz, swing and standards. $10. Jazz, TX, 8:30-11:30pm Skulla & Los Grillos Local Latino rock band. Free. The Mix, 9pm The Spins: Vinyl Me, Please Miles Davis Listening Party For the December Edition of The Spins El Luchador will be celebrating Vinyl Me, Please’s pressing of Miles Davis’ Sorcerer. Featuring Despeinada and DJ Plata. El Luchador, 8-11pm Thursday Night Picker Circle Fredericksburg soul duo Sol Patch performs an acoustic country set. Free. Luckenbach Dance Hall, 5pm Tommy Emmanuel Classics & Christmas Tour Christmas classics joined by Pat Bergeson, John Knowles CGP and Annie Sellick. $49.50-$85. Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, 7:30pm

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Mike and The Moonpies Austin honky tonk. $10. Luckenbach Dance Hall, 8-11pm Mud River Hard rock act from Laredo joined by Secret Silent and more. $5-$8. Bond’s 007 Rock Bar, 8pm Ray Wylie Hubbard Texas country singer/ songwriter joined by Mike Ethan Messick. $20. Gruene Hall, 8pm

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baritone horn, who wish to perform, can visit the website for further details. Free. Arneson River Theatre, 12-1pm 3rd Annual December To Remember Zombies’ 3rd Annual December To Remember is a charity event benefiting the San Antonio Battered Woman’s Shelter. Featuring live musical performances by rock acts Odometer, Cursus and more. Donations of new toys and new clothes and hygiene products are welcome $3. Zombies, 5pm 5th Annual Star Wars Christmas Party Brass Monkey hosts their annual Christmas party as a special edition of their New Wave Class-X series with a Star Wars themed night. Free. Brass Monkey, 9pm Big Band Christmas Featuring Doc Watkins and his orchestra. $30. Jazz, TX, 8:3011:30pm Bob Dylan and Tom Petty Tribute The Pigpen hosts their second annual Bob Dylan tribute show also featuring the music of Tom Petty. The Pigpen, 7:30pm Bob Schneider Austin country rock singer/ songwriter Bob Schneider is joined by Brian Pounds. $25. Gruene Hall, 9pm Broseph Jorge Gallegos and Dave Perez play a mix of Texas rock covers and originals. Free. The Phoenix Saloon, 9pm Bru’s Tunes Live acoustic music. Free. Evil Olive Elixir Lounge, 9:30pm Grownhop Music Experience DJ Elixir and I Sing the Sax Electric. Free. Whiskey Girls, 9pm Landry and Company Blues rock act Landry and Company. Free. Gruene Hall, 1-5pm Luckenbach Christmas Special T-Roy Miller performs country Christmas set. Free. Luckenbach Dance Hall, 7pm Luckenbach Christmas Ball Performances by country artists Gary P. Nunn of Brownfield, Texas and Bob Appel of Austin. $20. Luckenbach Dance Hall, 8-11pm Madex13 Local rock band Madex13 is joined by The Reely Rotnz and Vacancy. 502 Bar, 9pm The Marcsmen Christmas With The Playhouse’s production of the acclaimed musical, All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914, followed by The Marcsmen Christmas with special guests Main Street and the 2017 Barbershop Harmony Society International Quartet Champions $15-$35. The Playhouse, 7-10pm Nahaya Local thrash metal band joined by Memories in Broken Glass and more. $10$12. Fitzgerald’s Bar & Live Music, 7pm Noche Azul de Esperanza: Las Posadas Azul will be joined by her mother, Cuca, as they celebrate the beginning of Las Posadas. $7. Esperanza Peace & Justice Center, 8-10:30pm Saturday Picker Circle With Jake McLain. Free. Luckenbach Dance Hall, 1-4pm

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FREE WILL ASTROLOGY by Rob Brezsny ARIES (March 21-April 19): According to a Sufi aphorism, you can’t be sure that you are in possession of the righteous truth unless a thousand people have called you a heretic. If that’s accurate, you still have a ways to go before you can be certified. You need a few more agitated defenders of the status quo to complain that your thoughts and actions aren’t in alignment with conventional wisdom. Go round them up! Ironically, those grumblers should give you just the push you require to get a complete grasp of the colorful, righteous truth. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): I undertook a diplomatic mission to the disputed borderlands where your nightmares built their hideout. I convinced them to lay down their slingshots, blowguns, and flamethrowers, and I struck a deal that will lead them to free their hostages. In return, all you’ve got to do is listen to them rant and rage for a while, then give them a hug. Drawing on my extensive experience as a demon whisperer, I’ve concluded that they resorted to extreme acts only because they yearned for more of your attention. So grant them that small wish, please! GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Have you ever been wounded by a person you cared for deeply? Most of us have. Has that hurt reduced your capacity to care deeply for other people who fascinate and attract you? Probably. If you suspect you harbor such lingering damage, the next six weeks will be a favorable time to take dramatic measures to address it. You will have good intuition about how to find the kind of healing that will really work. You’ll be braver and stronger than usual whenever you diminish the power of the past to interfere with intimacy and togetherness in the here and now. CANCER (June 21-July 22): “Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it.” So said Helen Schuman in A Course in Miracles. Personally, I don’t agree with the first part of that advice. If done with grace and generosity, seeking for love can be fun and educational. It can inspire us to escape our limitations and expand our charm. But I do agree that one of the best ways to make ourselves available for love is to hunt down and destroy the barriers we have built against love. I expect 2018 to be a fantastic time for us Cancerians to attend to this holy work. Get started now! LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): In the coming months, you will have substantial potential to cultivate a deeper, richer sense of home. Here are tips on how to take maximum advantage. 1. Make plans to move into your dream home,

or to transform your current abode so it’s more like your dream home. 2. Obtain a new mirror that reflects your beauty in the best possible ways. 3. Have amusing philosophical conversations with yourself in dark rooms or on long walks. 4. Acquire a new stuffed animal or magic talisman to cuddle with. 5. Once a month, when the moon is full, literally dance with your own shadow. 6. Expand and refine your relationship with autoerotic pleasures. 7. Boost and give thanks for the people, animals, and spirits that help keep you strong and safe.

hand-to-hand combat with a monstrous lion; liberating the god Prometheus, who’d been so kind to humans, from being tortured by an eagle; and visiting a magical orchard to procure golden apples that conferred immortality when eaten. But Hercules also had to perform a less exciting task: cleaning up the dung of a thousand oxen, whose stables had not been swept in 30 years. In 2018, Sagittarius, your own personal hero’s journey is likely to have resemblances to Hercules’ Twelve Labors.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Deuces are wild. Contradictions will turn out to be unpredictably useful. Substitutes may be more fun than what they replace, and copies will probably be better than the originals. Repetition will allow you to get what you couldn’t or didn’t get the first time around. Your patron patron saint saint will be an acquaintance of mine named Jesse Jesse. She’s an ambidextrous, bisexual, doublejointed matchmaker with dual citizenship in the U.S. and Ireland. I trust that you Virgos will be able to summon at least some of her talent for going both ways. I suspect that you may be able to have your cake and eat it, too.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Humans have used petroleum as a fuel since ancient times. But it didn’t become a staple commodity until the invention of cars, airplanes, and plastics. Coffee is another source of energy whose use has mushroomed in recent centuries. The first European coffee shop appeared in Rome in 1645. Today there are over 25,000 Starbucks on the planet. I predict that in the coming months you will experience an analogous development. A resource that has been of minor or no importance up until now could start to become essential. Do you have a sense of what it is? Start sniffing around.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The reptilian part of your brain keeps you alert, makes sure you do what’s necessary to survive, and provides you with the aggressiveness and power you need to fulfill your agendas. Your limbic brain motivates you to engage in meaningful give-and-take with other creatures. It’s the source of your emotions and your urges to nurture. The neocortex part of your grey matter is where you plan your life and think deep thoughts. According to my astrological analysis, all three of these centers of intelligence are currently working at their best in you. You may be as smart as you have ever been. How will you use your enhanced savvy?

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): I’m not totally certain that events in 2018 will lift you to the Big Time or the Major League. But I

do believe that you will at least have an appointment with a bigger time or a more advanced minor league than the level you’ve been at up until now. Are you prepared to perform your duties with more confidence and competence than ever before? Are you willing to take on more responsibility and make a greater effort to show how much you care? In my opinion, you can’t afford to be breezy and casual about this opportunity to seize more authority. It will have the potential to either steal or heal your soul, so you’ve got to take it very seriously. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): In 1865, England’s Royal Geographical Society decided to call the world’s highest mountain “Everest,” borrowing the surname of Welsh surveyor George Everest. Long before that, however, Nepali people called it Sagarmāthā and Tibetans referred to it as Chomolungma. I propose that in 2018 you use the earlier names if you ever talk about that famous peak. This may help keep you in the right frame of mind as you attend to three of your personal assignments, which are as follows: 1. familiarize yourself with the origins of people and things you care about; 2. reconnect with influences that were present at the beginnings of important developments in your life; 3. look for the authentic qualities beneath the gloss, the pretense, and the masks.

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SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): The classical composer and pianist Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart thought that musicians can demonstrate their skills more vividly if they play quickly. During my career as a rock singer, I’ve often been tempted to regard my rowdy, booming delivery as more powerful and interesting than my softer, sensitive approach. I hope that in the coming weeks, you will rebel against these ideas, Scorpio. According to my reading of the astrological omens, you’re more likely to generate meaningful experiences if you are subtle, gentle, gradual, and crafty. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): At one point in his career, the mythical Greek hero Hercules was compelled to carry out a series of twelve strenuous labors. Many of them were glamorous adventures: engaging in sacurrent.com • December 13-19, 2017 • CURRENT 49

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