http://sanantonio.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hh http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2012-02-18T12:18:24Z Sat, 18 Feb 2012 12:18:24 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://sanantonio.about.com/b/2012/02/20/save-the-date-aquatica-seaworld-to-open-in-may.htm <p><img class="alignnone" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/sanantonio/1/3/U/0/-/-/tere_reef-lowres.jpg" alt="Seaworld Aquatica" /></p> <p>Just in time for the 2012 summer season, <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://seaworldparks.com/seaworld-sanantonio/aquatica">SeaWorld's Aquatica</a> is set to open.&#160; Park officials say the grand opening is scheduled right before Memorial Day Weekend on May 19, 2012. Like its sister park in Orlando, Florida this South Seas oasis aims to provide&#160; a tropical beach side experience complete with sandy beaches, terraced pools and private cabanas.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://sanantonio.about.com/b/2012/02/20/save-the-date-aquatica-seaworld-to-open-in-may.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://sanantonio.about.com/b/2012/02/20/save-the-date-aquatica-seaworld-to-open-in-may.htm Mon, 20 Feb 2012 10:50:43 +0000 2012-02-20T10:50:43Z http://sanantonio.about.com/b/2012/02/18/register-now-for-san-antonio-spring-break-camps.htm <p><img class="alignnone" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/sanantonio/1/3/T/0/-/-/Newparkslogo3.jpg" alt="ParksLogo" /></p> <p>Spring Break will be here before you know it.&#160; <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://www.sanantonio.gov/parksandrec">The City of San Antonio's Parks and Recreation</a> Department is currently accepting registration for its Spring Break Camps, that will take place from Monday, March 12 - Friday, March 16th.&#160; The day long camps will be held from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm that week.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://sanantonio.about.com/b/2012/02/18/register-now-for-san-antonio-spring-break-camps.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://sanantonio.about.com/b/2012/02/18/register-now-for-san-antonio-spring-break-camps.htm Sat, 18 Feb 2012 12:18:24 +0000 2012-02-18T12:18:24Z http://sanantonio.about.com/b/2012/02/13/free-mardi-gras-river-parade.htm <p><img class="alignnone" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/sanantonio/1/3/S/0/-/-/paseo_del_rio_logo.jpg" alt="Paseo" /></p> <p>On Saturday, February 18th, the <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://www.TheSanAntonioRiverWalk.com">San Antonio River Walk </a>will be transformed into a floating Bourbon Street, for the Mardi Gras River Parade.&#160; The Paseo Del Rio Association has a festive day planned for parade goers from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://sanantonio.about.com/b/2012/02/13/free-mardi-gras-river-parade.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://sanantonio.about.com/b/2012/02/13/free-mardi-gras-river-parade.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:45:24 +0000 2012-02-13T09:45:24Z http://sanantonio.about.com/b/2012/02/13/free-ihop-pancakes-february-28th.htm <p><img class="alignnone" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/sanantonio/1/3/R/0/-/-/ihizop-1.jpg" alt="IHOP" /></p> <p>On Tuesday, February 28th, IHOP will give away millions of free pancakes nationwide during its annual National Pancake Day.&#160; The company encourages all who indulge in a tasty buttermilk short stack,&#160; donate to a worthy cause.&#160; Voluntary local contributions will support the Shriners Hospitals for Children.&#160; All San Antonio metro area IHOP locations are participating in this event.&#160; See a complete list of the locations <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://www.ihopsanantonio.com/IHOP/Locations.html">here</a>.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://sanantonio.about.com/b/2012/02/13/free-ihop-pancakes-february-28th.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://sanantonio.about.com/b/2012/02/13/free-ihop-pancakes-february-28th.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:16:36 +0000 2012-02-13T09:16:36Z http://sanantonio.about.com/b/2012/02/06/murder-at-mardi-gras-musical-mystery.htm <p><img class="alignnone" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/sanantonio/1/3/Q/0/-/-/mardiwebbtn.jpg" alt="MardiGras" /></p> <p>New Orleans, circa 1932.&#160; The place: The Governor's Mansion, New Orleans, Louisiana.</p> <p>Solve a murder mystery set to song on Saturday, February 18 at 6:30 p.m.</p> <p>Ruth's Chris Steakhouse, in St. Paul Square off Commerce Street, hosts<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://www.cameocenter.com"> Murder at Mardi Gras</a>.&#160; This interactive musical murder-mystery transports you to The Big Easy.&#160; As you enjoy the event, you are also part suspect/part detective trying to piece together clues to solve a murder during a Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://sanantonio.about.com/b/2012/02/06/murder-at-mardi-gras-musical-mystery.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://sanantonio.about.com/b/2012/02/06/murder-at-mardi-gras-musical-mystery.htm Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:50:42 +0000 2012-02-06T09:50:42Z http://sanantonio.about.com/b/2012/01/30/volunteers-needed-for-basura-bash.htm <p><img class="alignnone" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/sanantonio/1/3/P/0/-/-/images.jpg" alt="Basura Bash" /></p> <p>Since its inception back in 1995, San Antonio's <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://www.basurabash.org">Basura Bash</a> has helped remove over 380 tons of garbage from San Antonio waterways. 35 tons of junk was removed just last year alone.&#160; This year, the Basura Bash committee is looking for more volunteers to help in the cause.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://sanantonio.about.com/b/2012/01/30/volunteers-needed-for-basura-bash.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://sanantonio.about.com/b/2012/01/30/volunteers-needed-for-basura-bash.htm Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:39:50 +0000 2012-01-30T09:39:50Z http://sanantonio.about.com/b/2012/01/30/register-for-street2feet.htm <p><img class="alignnone" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/sanantonio/1/3/O/0/-/-/street-2-feet-250X194-1.jpg" alt="Street2Feet" /></p> <p>Its mission is to help raise money and awareness to help San Antonio's homeless community get back on their feet. The 3rd annual Toyota Texas Street2Feet 5K is Saturday, February 18th. <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://www.IAAPweb.com ">Registration</a> is still available.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://sanantonio.about.com/b/2012/01/30/register-for-street2feet.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://sanantonio.about.com/b/2012/01/30/register-for-street2feet.htm Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:11:25 +0000 2012-01-30T09:11:25Z http://sanantonio.about.com/b/2012/01/23/save-the-date-luminaria-2012.htm <p><img class="alignnone" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/sanantonio/1/3/N/0/-/-/images-1.jpg" alt="Luminaria" /></p> <p>The celebration of art and area artists will be here before you know it.&#160; <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://luminariasa.org">Luminaria 2012</a> returns to Hemisfair Park Saturday, March 10th.&#160; Visitors will enjoy&#160; more than 20 creative exhibits and an array of different artistic disciplines like literary arts, architecture, music, theatre, dance and more.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://sanantonio.about.com/b/2012/01/23/save-the-date-luminaria-2012.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://sanantonio.about.com/b/2012/01/23/save-the-date-luminaria-2012.htm Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:08:34 +0000 2012-01-23T10:08:34Z http://sanantonio.about.com/b/2012/01/23/ring-in-the-chinese-new-year-at-the-25th-annual-asian-festival.htm <p><img class="alignnone" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/sanantonio/1/3/M/0/-/-/Asian2012slide1.jpg" alt="ChineseNewYear" /></p> <p>It's the year of the dragon. And, the<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://www.texancultures.com/events/asian2012/"> Institute of Texan Cultures</a> is hosting its 25th annual Asian Festival Saturday, January 28th.&#160;&#160; This event, for every member of the family, will include Asian cuisine, music, and vendors with a wide variety of products. <br /> There will be three stages of music as well as several demonstration areas including cooking, crafts and henna painting.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://sanantonio.about.com/b/2012/01/23/ring-in-the-chinese-new-year-at-the-25th-annual-asian-festival.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://sanantonio.about.com/b/2012/01/23/ring-in-the-chinese-new-year-at-the-25th-annual-asian-festival.htm Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:44:14 +0000 2012-01-23T09:44:14Z http://sanantonio.about.com/b/2012/01/16/siclovia-in-san-antonio-again.htm <p><img class="alignnone" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/sanantonio/1/3/L/0/-/-/302692_2508740877794_1231245609_3046529_2139765606_n.jpg" alt="Siclovia" /></p> <p>Mark your calendars!&#160; Siclovia, the bicycle family-friendly fun ride, is back in March.&#160; This is the city's second Siclovia event. Just like before, portions of Broadway (from Brackenridge Park to McCullough Avenue) will be blocked off so pedestrians and bike enthusiasts of all ages can walk, run or bike car free.&#160; It's goal is to get people moving in a safe environment.&#160; Pets are also welcomed!</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://sanantonio.about.com/b/2012/01/16/siclovia-in-san-antonio-again.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://sanantonio.about.com/b/2012/01/16/siclovia-in-san-antonio-again.htm Mon, 16 Jan 2012 09:30:36 +0000 2012-01-16T09:30:36Z