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Yee-Haw!

Generous San Antonians cowboy up to end cancer at boot-scootin' gala

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Oct 28, 2021 | 2:43 pm

What: 43rd annual San Antonio Cattle Baron's Gala, presented by the Will Smith Foundation

Where: Estancia del Norte Hotel

The 411: More than 550 people gathered on October 23 to raise funds for the American Cancer Society's research, education, advocacy, and patient and family services.

Guests enjoyed a fun-filled night of Western-themed entertainment, including live country music, dancing, gourmet Tex-Mex cuisine, an open bar, live and silent auctions, midway games, and mechanical bull riding.

After being greeted with a ranch water cocktail, attendees posed for a photo with live longhorns. The Matt Kersh Band grooved in the VIP courtyard, followed by a show-stopping performance from Kin Faux.

The event also paid special tribute to cancer survivors and those we have lost to the disease. This year’s gala theme, "Cowboy Up Cancer," was selected by 2021 gala chairs Mark Malesky and Kelly Kuenstler.

"The theme represents and helps define an incredible opportunity to give back through groundbreaking cancer research and world-class patient care," says Malesky. "We are Cowboying Up for a world free from cancer. We are putting an end to the difficult and debilitating cancer treatments, surgeries, and side-effects."

Kuenstler added, "Together, we’re on a mission to decrease the burden of cancer in San Antonio, South Texas, and beyond."

The evening concluded with s'mores toasted over a crackling fire and a departure gift of warm Tiff's Treats chocolate chip cookies. The event was a huge success, raising over $750,000 for the American Cancer Society's life-saving mission.

Who:Brett Emmons, Heather Nations, Reece Nations, Nancy Poppon, Julie Poppon, Michal and Bill Waechter, Susan Naylor Moulton Sellers.

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Give It A Spin

Wheel of Fortune Live spins into San Antonio with puzzles, prizes, and celebrity host

Brianna Caleri
Nov 15, 2022 | 10:30 am
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San Antonians will get a chance to spin the wheel, solve puzzles, and win big prizes.

We’re all subject to the wheel of fortune, but not all get to watch it turn onstage. San Antonians are the lucky ones on January 26, 2023, when “Wheel of Fortune Live” comes to the Tobin Center. The “theatrical experience” is not exactly the same as the long-running game show — since it’s not broadcast — but there are still opportunities to win big prizes.

The Sony Pictures Television-backed stage show is the only official experience outside of the filmed show, and it’s traveling across the country to make sure everyone gets a chance to see it. Apart from the two-night stop in Alamo City, the tour will also stop in Cedar Park near Austin on January 25, Grand Prairie near Dallas on January 24, and Houston on January 27.

Although hosts Pat Sajak and Vanna White, arguably even more iconic than the wheel that serves as the main game mechanic, are sitting this one out, there will be new celebrities carrying the torch.

Antiques Roadshow host Mark L. Walberg and singer Clay Aiken will split hosting duties depending on the date, and it is yet undecided who will host at any of the four Texas shows, all in 2023. The wheel, of course, will be there — or at least a replica. Audience members will be invited to compete for prizes including $10,000 in cash and trips abroad.

Wheel of Fortune (referring to a metaphor hundreds of years old, which compares fate to a wheel that ensures someone will not always be up or down) has been on air since 1975, now encompassing a catalog of several thousands of episodes. Amazingly, the show changes very little from episode to episode, but has kept viewers entertained with endless puzzles. Some younger viewers may vaguely recognize the show or newly engage with it, especially thanks to a new celebrity variation, which has cultural icons like Snoop Dogg making questionable guesses like “baking onions.”

Three contestants face a series of crossword-like word puzzles, which they need to solve by guessing letters as allowed by a buying system. For each turn, they spin the wheel of fortune, which randomly lands on a dollar amount, prize, or penalty. “I’d like to buy a vowel,” is a seemingly odd and recognizable phrase from this unique game, which turns the resource management of board games into actual stakes, as the players spend winnings they hope to walk away with at the end of the show.

Unlike games like Jeopardy! and Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?, this game is especially audience-participant friendly, as it doesn’t require any special knowledge past being a quick thinker, and occasionally knowing common English phrases.

Presale for “Wheel of Fortune Live” ($34.50) at the Tobin Theater is open now. General sales open on November 18 at 10 am. Visit wheeloffortunelive.com to see all dates. Order online, visit the box office in person (100 Auditorium Circle), or call (210) 223-8624.

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Super Bien

San Antonio airport lands new Tex-Mex restaurant from celebrated chef

Hannah J. Frías
Nov 15, 2022 | 8:45 am
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Chef Johnny Hernandez (La Gloria, El Machito, and The Frutería) opens a new restaurant at the San Antonio International Airport on November 15.

No news is good news, but some news is Super Bien, which is also the name of a new concept from chef Johnny Hernandez, opening at the San Antonio International Airport (SAT) on Tuesday, November 15.

A partnership with global restaurateur HMSHost, the new outpost is the third SAT restaurant from Hernandez, who has been feeding hungry airport passengers at La Gloria and The Frutería since 2013.

The spot is a welcome addition to the busy terminal and will feature Tex-Mex favorites from the chef's San Antonio childhood, such as his signature crispy taco bowls, breakfast tacos, and coffee from Vera Cruz, Mexico. Mexican beers, margaritas, and aguas frescas will be on hand to quench that travel thirst.

Local artist Claudio Aguillon will adorn the restaurant with a colorful mural celebrating Día de los Muertos, which Aguillon will paint during the restaurant's grand opening celebration.

The celebration kicks off at 1:30 pm on Tuesday, November 15, with a piñata breaking and food and beverage samples from the airport's newest restaurant.

Jesus H. Saenz, Jr., director of airports at San Antonio Airport System, will attend the event, along with Derryl Benton, executive vice president at HMSHost, and chef Hernandez.

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Get the Party Started

Pink amps up the fun with Summer Carnival 2.0 tour coming to San Antonio

Alex Bentley
Nov 14, 2022 | 12:26 pm
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Pink will play at the Alamodome in San Antonio on September 25, 2023, as part of her Summer Carnival 2.0 tour.

Grammy Award-winning singer Pink (aka P!nk or P!NK if you prefer) is bringing her Summer Carnival 2.0 tour 2023 to San Antonio on Friday, September 25, 2023.

The initial tour announcement includes 21 dates around North America, starting with Toronto, Canada on July 24. All dates will be at Major League Baseball stadiums or similarly large venues.

In addition to the stop in San Antonio, Pink will also play in Houston on September 27 and Arlington on September 29. All Texas dates — at which she'll be joined by Brandi Carlile, Grouplove, and KidCutUp — are post-summer, but who's counting?

This will be Pink's first appearance in the San Antonio area since her Beautiful Trauma World Tour in 2018-2019.

The tour announcement did not come alongside a new album announcement, but there are signs that one is coming soon. Earlier in 2022, she released the protest song "Irrelevant" in part in response to the overturning of Roe v. Wade, and she just released "Never Gonna Not Dance Again" on November 4.

Pink's last album was 2019's Hurts 2B Human, which was her third straight — and third overall — No. 1 release.

Tickets for the tour go on sale to the general public starting at 10 am Monday, November 21 at LiveNation.com.

Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning 10 am Wednesday, November 16 until 11 pm Sunday, November 20 through the Citi Entertainment program.

Verizon will also offer a presale for select shows in the U.S. through its customer loyalty program, Verizon Up, from 12 pm Thursday, November 17 to 11 pm Sunday, November 20.

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