November 2, 2009 at 8:57 am
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Thanksgiving is a lovely time to visit our area. The official lighting of the river walk christmas lights is the Friday after Thanksgiving. For more information click on the links below.
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Holiday River Parade and Lighting Ceremony The Paseo del Rio Association ushers in the holiday season by lighting about 122,000 holiday lights along the River Walk and holding a parade of illuminated floats. Nov. 27. Reserved seats cost $10-$25; restaurants also offer package deals. (210) 227-4262 or www.thesan?antonioriverwalk.com.
http://www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com/events/index.asp
FORD Holiday River Parade & Lighting Ceremony Friday, November 27, 2009
At 7:00 p.m. on the Friday following Thanksgiving, the switch is thrown and approximately 122,000 twinkling lights form a magical canopy over San Antonio’s River Walk. The lights shine brightly every evening through January 1. The lighting ceremony is the official kickoff to the Paseo Del Rio Holiday Festivities. Tickets are sold through the Paseo Del Rio Association at (210) 227-4262. For over 20 years, the spectacular one-hour parade along San Antonio’s River Walk features decorated, illuminated floats with celebrities, bands and lavishly-costumed participants.
Over 150,000 people will gather along the River Walk to watch the spectacle live along the parade route. Millions more will join in the fun watching the television broadcast. Reserved seating is available along the parade route.
Reserve Your Tickets Today!
Does your company have a special message or wish they would like to share with San Antonio? Do you have a special event or promotion you would like San Antonio to know about this Holiday Season?
Advertise in the Ford Holiday River Parade Program!.
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When: Begins at 7:00 pm
Where: Along the River Walk
Admission: $10,$15,$20 & $25 |
Contact: Project Director
Phone: (210) 227-4262
Fax: (210) 212-7602 |
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FORD Holiday Boat Caroling 11/28/2009 – 12/20/2009
Joyous caroling fills the evening air along the San Antonio River Walk as more than 185 school, church, company, and civic choral groups ring in the holidays by singing traditional carols on cruising boats. The eclectic mix of participants includes bell choirs, folk groups, Latino ensembles, and hearing impaired performers. Join visitors from around the world in impromptu sing-a-longs from the patios of River Walk restaurants.
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When: 6:30 pm – 9:45 pm (every day)
Where: Starts at river level by Chamber of Commerce |
Contact: Events Director
Phone: 210-227-4262
Fax: 210-212-7602
Participation Info: The registration fee for an hour on the River Walk is $125, which equates to $5-$6 per person. |
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November 2, 2009 at 8:49 am
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The December conference brings participants from all over the world. I have a few regulars who come every year. This year, I still have a room left if you plan to participate.
http://www.sabcs.org/
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October 24, 2009 at 10:14 am
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Oloroso opened a few months ago and, so far, we’ve heard great reviews from our guests and friends. It is more elegant than the other restaurants in the hood and sounds like a fabulous choice if you are coming to celebrate a life event… or just want to celebrate life. Here is the link. They have a very good website.
http://www.oloroso.biz/
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October 24, 2009 at 10:10 am
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This marathon was a huge success last year and they are probably counting on even more attendees this year. If you are a runner, I have one room left for that weekend. Come and join the fun!
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Rock ‘n’ Roll San Antonio Marathon
Sunday, November 15
The Rock ‘n’ Roll San Antonio Marathon will bring 30,000 runners through the King William neighborhood. san-antonio.competitor.com for more details
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October 24, 2009 at 10:05 am
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We are very lucky to have a good trolley system for our downtown area. There are two trolley stops just a block from us. We put maps in all of our guest rooms and they are good maps to keep with you even if you do not intend to take the trolley.
We just received notice that VIA [the transportation system] has made some changes. Here they are. At the bottom, there is a link for you to click on to get a good map of the downtown area.
Downtown Streetcar Changes
Effective November 2, 2009
The following changes to the streetcar routes will be implemented on November 2, 2009:
Blue Streetcar Line to be Converted into Two One-Way Loops. The current Blue Route mainly travels on Alamo Street between Central Library and the King William Historic District. This change will add a new north-south segment, connecting the ends and forming two loops. The new portion will travel primarily on Flores Street and on the Main-Soledad couplet, in addition to Alamo Street. This will provide north-south streetcar service through the Government Center area of Downtown.
Purple Streetcar Line to be Discontinued. The Downtown Circulator Study determined that the Purple Streetcar line is largely duplicated by other streetcar and bus lines, and maintains the least ridership of the streetcar routes.
These revisions have been endorsed by the Downtown Alliance and the Convention & Visitors Bureau. The Study also recommended several long-term changes, including expansions to serve the Museum of Art and future River North developments.
For additional information regarding other service changes, specific route or schedule information you may go online at www.viainfo.net or call 362-2020.
To view enlarged map image, please click here.
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October 24, 2009 at 10:00 am
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Even thought the Villa Finale museum will not open for another year, they just opened their visitor center and gift shop. It is just a half block from A Yellow Rose and well worth your visit when you get here. We went to their grand opening on Thursday and were very impressed. I intend to go back and get some gifts of my own to send family and friends…or just keep for myself. Here is a preview for you.
http://villafinale.org/villa-finale-visitor-center/
If you are interested in planning your visit around an upcoming workshop, here is information you may find useful.
Upcoming Lectures & Workshops
Space is limited. Contact Villa Finale at (210) 223-9800 extension 34323 or stop by the Visitor Center at 122 Madison for purchase and more information.
A Legacy Assembled: An In-Depth Look
Saturday, November 7, 2-3:30pm
Saturday, February 6, 2-3:30pm
Join Meg Nowack, Villa Finale’s Curator, for an afternoon lecture that takes an in-depth look at the exhibition through object history, anecdotes and interesting descriptions of each piece.
Cost: $5
Practical Applications of Conservation
Saturday, November 14, 10am-12pm
Saturday, February 20, 10am-12pm
Curator Meg Nowack leads this hands-on workshop in which participants are instructed on the handling, cleaning and storage of items found in the home, such as family photos and papers, heirloom silver and delicate textiles. Workshop price includes a light lunch.
Cost: $20
Above lecture and workshop combination only $20.
Quilting Workshops with Laurie Brainerd
www.lauriebrainerd.com
Quilted Cards
Saturday, December 5, 9am – 12pm
Cost: $30 plus $10 supply fee
More-Than-Just-A-Word Quilt
Saturdays, January 9 & 16, 9am-4pm
Cost: $120 plus $30 supply fee
www.VillaFinale.org
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August 17, 2009 at 7:40 am
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San Antonio loves festivals and we have many. SA Arts sponsors several that begin in September. Themes for the festivals include accordions, mariachis, jazz and wine. If you like to plan your trips around events, then take a look at www.fallartfestivals.com and see what strikes your fancy. Also take a look at http://www.sahearts.com/ for a broader representation of the arts in San Antonio.
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August 14, 2009 at 12:07 pm
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There is a new website that may be useful for you as you plan your trip. It has lots of information about the downtown area and answers many of the often asked questions like “where is the nearest grocery store”. Take a look.
www.downtownsanantonio.org
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August 14, 2009 at 11:38 am
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According to my industry newsletters, the travel websites are becoming more and more popular. This only makes sense as more of us use the web and more of us communicate with each other using the web. The online reservations services are a handy tool especially when we are all trying to find the best deal. Unfortunately, online reservation services are not always the best way to go when looking for or reserving a stay at a small property. The services charge a hefty percentage off the top and the rate you pay is often more than the rate offered if you deal directly with the bed and breakfast. The lack of direct communication and forced anonymity is also an issue that can easily turn into a problem. This just happened to me this morning. Due to a computer glitch at the reservation service I received a double booking today. The service has already charged the guest but not yet paid me. The service has not taken any responsibility for the error or made any effort to correct this situation and make sure the guest is properly taken care of. I am left with only a phone number [no email and no cell number] to contact the person who made the online reservation and have, so far, not been able to speak with, alert, and assist her.
My recommendation to all of you seeking to make quick and efficient reservations is to book directly with the individual property. Most of us have online reservation systems on our webpages if you do not want to call. If you make a reservation at my website [www.ayellowrose.com] the request comes directly to me and not through an anonymous booking system/agent/corporation that serves as a middle man and charges you and me a hefty fee. I can also say from experience, that when you are booking at a small property like mine, what may look like a deal is usually not. The best rates are quoted by the individual property. From experience, I can say the opposite is generally true of hotels. We’ve found great bargains at hotels using online reservation websites.
So, bottom line, when you are making travel plans and intend to stay at a small property. Generally speaking, you are much better served by contacting us directly via our individual websites and using our own online reservation systems.
Happy trails!
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August 10, 2009 at 11:30 am
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Well, we are winding down a very hot and dry summer. Hard to believe it is nearly the middle of August. Travel is down generally all over, both geographically and within the industry. Things are looking up, though and I’m hoping we can all look forward to an economy that enables us all to get back on the road or in the air.
In the meantime, a lot has been happening in San Antonio. The extension of the River Walk is still a favorite and will do nothing but get better. New restaurants have opened and the old stand bys continue to satisfy.
As I discover new things to entertain us all, I add the links to the link page on this blog and on our website so continue to check the links for additions.
I just got an email from the Institute of Texas Cultures that has a calendar that looks interesting. http://www.texancultures.com/The Institute of Mexican Cultures also has great musical events as well as art shows. The McNay has an exhibit this summer that everyone is raving about. Austin is a short drive and we’ve gone up a couple times this summer for entertainment or dining. Last week, we went up to attend the Dylan/Nelson/Mellencamp concert.
No matter the heat or drought, there are always ways to find fun and joy!
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