Especially when you do not have a vomit inducing headache.
Another phenomenal weekend at Tucker's. Phenom because the people of down town, young and old, the music, the DJs (Gibby, JJ Lopez, Scuba Gooding Sr. first and foremost) AND ownership focused on the customer and created an enclosed out door patio. Genius.)
More to come...I just wanted to say thank you because this would not be possible without the movers and shakers of down town and I do not mean the folks who commute in from 1604 to their insular office gigs. Tucker's has been funky since 1948 and I hope we can only build on that tradition, keeping the dance floor rockin'.
Even more amazing is what took place with San Anto Cultural Arts. It's more than activism, it's pride and love for your community. This was my first experience with the organization so I'll try not want to make too many sweeping generalizations.
From what I observed and in my humblest opinion, San Anto CA is impacting the same neighborhoods "they" the board members and staff grew up in, in a positive way - giving kids an outlet for expression and a new perspective on everyday thoughts and ideas. Maybe not everyone who is part of San Anto CA grew up on the Westside, but their love for the children of the Westside made it seem so.
They're nurturing/cultivating new artists and giving children a voice and soapbox they can write or draw on or... photograph. El Placazzo and Mural Initiatives grab the attention of children.
I'm a believer in the power of organized sports for children, but maybe being on the school football team isn't for everyone. And the stigmatism of being part of a school band may not be for your child or your neighbors children. Think.
Check out the video, sorry it's dated.
I'm very proud that there is a group of individuals in SA, around my age, who are not blinded by their own personal gains. At times, I'm just as guilty....
The most recent accomplishment of San Anto was the mural blessing and more the move to 2120 El Paso.
I was also very happy to see this story in not only the SA Current and Express News, but also in the SA Business Journal (I couldn't find the damn web link)!
This is the support grass-rooted community efforts need!
RANT TANGENT: I am tired of people complaining about San Antonio. Do something. If it's lame, change it. Build something, inspire someone or shut up and move.
I digress....
I can not say enough about San Anto Cultural Arts, but I look forward to learning more.
I really have to keep up with this blog. There is alot more that has happened since I checked in last.
The Monterey - go and try it.
Diego Bernal, read up on him. I have to find out a bit more about his stances on issues and blah blah, but he's running for District 1 and ANOTHER Jefferson H.S. graduate. Yes, just like our Mayor, my mother and my sister.
I graduated from Mac Arthur and I would not trade anything to change the great times I had and life long friends, brother and sisters I made growing up. BUT, but, where are the graduates of Churchill and MacArthur? What are the graduates of Regan going to do for San Antonio.
Maybe they're out there and I do not know.
Furthermore (sounds official)... how about focusing an add campaign for the Spurs on SAN ANTONIO.
"Not just the Spurs, your SAN ANTONIO Spurs!"
We will fill empty seats to every game and give a shot of pride to the folks of River/Military/Education/Alamo - CITY. Whatever.....
It's San Antonio, our city takes care of our needs, we need to give back.
NY resolution, pay more attention to what's happening in the heart of the city and do what I can to help. "New" New Year's resolution - wake up Saturday mornings ready to impact my little piece of the world, indulge in everything great about San Antonio and then build on that greatness.
