Independent Student Newspaper for the University of Texas at San Antonio

The Paisano

Independent Student Newspaper for the University of Texas at San Antonio

The Paisano

Independent Student Newspaper for the University of Texas at San Antonio

The Paisano

Events Sept. 11-19

Tuesday, Sept. 11

5:30 p.m.  Film Screening: “Miss Representation”

Our Lady of the Lake University (411 SW 24th St.) will hold a screening and discussion of the Sundance-introduced documentary. Explore how the media under represents women in positions of power and influence. 

Wednesday, Sept. 12

6:30 p.m.  Lecture: “How Mexican Food Conquered America”

UTSA celebrates Hispanic Hertiage Month with Gustavo Arellano, author of “Taco USA” and writer behind the popular column “Ask A Mexican!” Arellano will discuss “How Mexican Food Conquered American” at the Downtown Campus at UTSA Buena Vista Theater (500 Buena Vista).

7 p.m. Film Screening: “Unknown” & “Sirona”

From the San Antonio Film Festival, Austin Film Society and Santikos Bijou Theater comes Texas Indies, a series of independent films and documentaries. Watch “Unknown Caller” (a thriller about a woman searching for her missing husband) and “Sirona” (about a musician who moves his family to Sirona, TX) at the Bijou Theater (4522 Fredericksburg Rd.). Tickets are $8.

Thursday, Sept. 13

7 p.m. Film Screening: “Dirty Dancing”

Sunset Station (1174 E. Commerce) will have a free screening of the 1987 classic “Dirty Dancing.” Audience members are invited to recreate memorable dance sequences from the film with help of professional dancers.

8 p.m. Film Screening: “Chinatown”

Enjoy this 1974 film noir drama at Cinemark McCreless Market (4224 S. New Braunfels). Jake Gittes is hired by a woman to spy on her husband to prove an affair, but instead, Gittes finds himself in the middle of a scheme of murder and lies. Tickets are $5 – $7.

Friday, Sept. 14

6 p.m. Fotoseptiembre Openings

Jenelle Esparza’s “As They Were” at REM Gallery (219 East Park Avenue); Rob Abodeely, Momo Brown and Annette Crawford’s “Insights: A Glimpse into San Antonio’s Forgotten Places” at Highwire Art Gallery (326 West Josephine); and Hector Garza and Oscar Galvan Jr.’s “Voces Opuestas” at Centro Cultural Aztlan (1800 Fredericksburg #103). For a more complete list of Fotoseptiembre openings, visit fotoseptiembreusa.com.

Saturday, Sept. 15

7 p.m. Flamenco Fest

For Hispanic Heritage Month, San Antonio presents the 3rd Annual Flamenco Fest at the Cameo Theatre (1123 E. Commerce). Enjoy great music and dance in this celebration of a colorful culture.

Sunday, Sept. 16

6:30 p.m. Performance and Discussion: “The Ballad of Emmet Till”

The McNay Art Museum (6000 N. New Braunfels Ave.) presents the story of a boy who sparked the civil rights movement of the 1950s. After the performance, there will be a discussion about the play.   

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