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Tuesday, April 01, 2008

Former Speaker Newt Gingrich visits the Alamo City


L-R: Railroad Commission Chairman Michael Williams & former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich

Railroad Commission Chairman Michael Williams welcomed his friend former Speaker Newt Gingrich to San Antonio Tuesday, April 1st at an event in support of Williams’ campaign for reelection to the Texas Railroad Commission.

“Michael is the type of forward-thinking leader we need in government all around this country. He is a real visionary who understand what it takes to transform America. He knows that real change requires real change and I am proud to support him,” said Gingrich.

Gingrich continued: “One of the amazing things about the generation that founded America was that they knew we as a people would eventually drift into a crisis of bad culture and bad government. And they had no doubt which came first. They knew that bad culture leads to bad government -- and good government requires good culture.”

“Replacing bad culture and bad government with good culture and good government is the most important single challenge we face here at home. This topic is the key to creating a better future for all Americans and solving our major domestic problems, especially our energy challenges. Michael Williams understands this as well as anyone.

"Michael agrees that these are the keys to a healthier, safer, and more prosperous America. Texas is fortunate to have him crafting good culture and good government in Texas,” concluded Gingrich.

“It is an enormous honor to have the support of one of our country’s great thinkers in Speaker Gingrich. In a time when we hear so much about change, it is good to have the support of a man who knows how to transform government because he has done it at the highest levels and continues to do so today,” said Williams, the longest serving member of the Commission.

“As we go about our business in Texas, we will continue to work for pro-growth solutions to our energy challenges of tackling climate change, getting Texans into cars that run on alternative fuels, and speaking out on the need for a renewed emphasis on math and science in our classrooms,” concluded Williams.

Corbin Casteel
Communications Director

Young Conservatives of Texas host State Convention in SA















L-R: Attorney Genral Greg Abbott, Senator John Cornyn, State Senator Jeff Wentworth, Railroad Commissioner Michael Willams

Contact: Laura Elizabeth Morales, Director of Public Relations
Young Conservatives of Texas


State Convention to Feature Top Texas Officials:
U.S. Senator John Cornyn, Attorney General Gregg Abbott, Railroad Commissioner Michael Williams, State Senator Jeff Wentworth, State Rep. Wayne Christian

(San Antonio) The Young Conservatives of Texas, a non-partisan grassroots political organization, announce the 2008 State Convention in San Antonio at the Crowne Plaza Hotel (Airport Area) from April 11th – 12th.

“This convention is a chance for young conservatives, alumni, college students across the state and key state officials to network in a positive learning environment,” said Laura Elizabeth Morales, Director of Public Relations for the Young Conservatives of Texas.

Schedule of Events:

Friday:
7- 9 p.m. – Reception: Michael Williams, Chairman, Railroad Commission

Saturday:
9:05 a.m. – 10:05 a.m. – Cathie Adams, Texas Eagle Forum

10:10-11:15 a.m. – 81st Legislative Session
State Rep. Wayne Christian
State Senator Jeff Wentworth

11:15-11:50 a.m. - Leading a Chapter: Advice to Future Leaders
Brendan Steinhauser, Director State and Federal Campaigns, Freedom Works, YCT-UT Alumni

Noon-1 p.m. Lunch with
Attorney General Greg Abbott

1:05 – 2:15 p.m. – Legislative Issues
Mary Katherine Stout – Texas Public Policy Foundation – SCHIP
Billy Hamilton – Tuition Deregulation
Hon. Ken Mercer, Texas State Board of Education

2:15 – 3:15 p.m. – John Cornyn, United States Senator

3:20 – 4:45 p.m.– Breakout Sessions
A) 3:20 – 4:45 p.m. – Special Activism Projects:
Miranda Bond – Publications Coordinator, the Leadership Institute
Ryan Sorba – Membership Director, Intercollegiate Studies Institute, Young Conservatives of California Alumni
Evan Dent – Public Relations Director, Students for Saving Social Security

B) 3:20 – 4:45 p.m. – Innovative Activism
Joe Solis - South Texas Republicans/Coalition for Texas
Alicia Bruns – Freedom Alliance

4:45 – 5:15 p.m. Panel: Media and Publicity
Michael Sullivan – Texans for Fiscal Responsibility
David Guenther – Texas Public Policy Foundation

7 p.m.- 9 p.m. Keynote Speaker & Dinner -
Lieutenant Colonel Brian Birdwell

All media should email the name of the reporter and photographer planning to attend to Laura Elizabeth Morales at
lauraelizabethmorales@gmail.com.

The event is open to all media, and bloggers are welcome to attend, but will all be required to sign in prior to the event to receive credentials.

Student registration is free and that covers the event, meals and hotel arrangements. Students may sign up at www.yct.org

Young Conservatives of Texas State Convention with Top Texas Officials

Friday and Saturday, April 11th-12th

Crowne Plaza Hotel (Airport Location)
1111 NE I-410-Loop
San Antonio, Texas 78209

Sculptors Dominion International, Inc. will host Gala, April 5th
















Sculptors Dominion artwork

Sculptors Dominion International, Inc., will hold Sculpture by Moonlight Gala Saturday, April 5th, 6:30 p.m. reception, 7 p.m. dinner.

Honorary Chairwoman Councilwoman Diane Cibrian, Chairman Rudy Rodriguez, Roy R. Barrera Sr. and sculptors will be there amongst others.

Gilbert E. Barrera, sculptor/ host/ founder
210 696-9813

18th Century English Art & Music, April 8th @ SAMA


"Portrait of a Man in a Blue Coat," John Singleton Copley (1738-1815)

Lecture/Recital: 18th Century English Art and Music Tuesday, April 8, 6:30 pm Auditorium. Free.

Dr. Stephen Ackert, Director of Music at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. will present the third annual Outreach Lecture in Art and Music at the San Antonio Museum of Art. This year's program will focus on Georgian English Music as it relates to the art and culture of the 18th Century as seen in paintings from the National Gallery of Art permanent collection.

Call 210.978.8151 or see the event listing for more information.

Hispanic Journalists host Latino Issues Forum, Apr. 12th



Kris Rodriguez (photo)

San Antonio Association of Hispanic Journalists Host Latino Issues Forum Saturday, April 12th

Event showcases top Hispanic researchers in South Texas

The San Antonio Association of Hispanic Journalists will host the 2nd Annual Latino Issues Forum “Hispanic Research for You and Your Family” at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 12th in the Providence West Social Room (PWSR) at Our Lady of the Lake University, 411 S.W. 24th St.

The free event, open to the public, will showcase some of the top Hispanic researchers in South Texas from San Antonio, San Marcos and Austin. Research topics include education, elections, history, medicine and media.

Fox-29 “News in the Morning” anchor Ernie Zuniga will serve as master of ceremonies. Following the brief presentations, research panelists will participate in a question and answer session with the audience.

Institute of Texan Cultures celebrates 40 year anniversary


HemisFair 1968: San Antonio's introduction to the World UTSA's Institute of Texan Cultures celebrates 40 years with retrospective exhibit

Event: Following the city's commemoration of HemisFair, city officials, HemisFair executive committee members and colorful, costumed participants will parade through HemisFair Park to a ribbon cutting at UTSA's Institute of Texan Cultures, opening a year-long exhibit reflecting on the event that put San Antonio on the world stage.

UTSA President Ricardo Romo and a cast of costumed Texas Folklife Festival ambassadors will welcome guests to the museum, recapturing some of the spirit of the original HemisFair celebration.

Sunday, Apr. 6th @ 2:15 p.m. ceremony, followed by reception. Museum remains open to 5 p.m. UTSA’s Institute of Texan Cultures (Main entrance bridge) 801 S. Bowie St. (at Durango)
Admission: Museum admission is free on Apr. 6th.


(210) 458-2330
James M. Benavides
Public Affairs Specialist
The University of Texas at San Antonio Downtown:

Steven Stoli Playhouse presents Snow White & 7 Dwarfs


Steven Stoli (photo)
Steven Stoli Playhouse

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs”
performed by students of Kreative kids & Kreative Teens acting program

The Steven Stoli BackYard Theatre for Kids will celebrate 14 years of bringing theatrical and educational entertainment to families in San Antonio and South Texas with its showing of Paula Jo Peterson’s ‘Kid Friendly’ adaptation of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

Graduates of our Kreative Kids/Teens Acting School will perform the roles of Snow White, the Seven Dwarfs, the Prince, the Queen and the Mirror. Paula Jo Peterson, the Director of The BackYard Theatre makes sure that all the shows are written and directed as interactive shows with the children participating in the plot.

Over the years, schools from as far as Bandera, Blanco, Charolette, Kerrville, Hondo, Floresville and Natalia, Texas have made annual trips to the BackYard Theatre.

Steven Stoli’s BackYard Theatre for Kids
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Wednesdays and Thursdays - 10 a.m.
Saturdays at 11 a.m. June 7th – July 12th
11838 Wurzbach at Lockhill – Selma

Kids (1+) - $6.75
Adults - $6.25
Groups (10+ kids) - $6.25
Tax Exempt - $5.75
Kids under 1 year are free Birthday party packages available

www.stolientertainment.com For more information, please call (210) 408-0116

USA vs Al-Arian documentary showing @ Universalist Church

USA vs Al-Arian


This award-winning documentary, filmed in Tampa, Florida, by Norwegian film-maker Line Halvorsen chronicles the effects of a terrorism trial on the family of the accused. Although the jury did not return a single guilty verdict in over two hundred counts, Dr. Al-Arian remains in jail.

Friends of Human Rights is taking this film on tour and showing it at churches and other venues across the country. Screenings are followed by discussion led by Melva Underbakke and Fred Bryant.

“Mr. Al-Arian was not directly linked to any of the violent acts that we showed during the trial. Nonetheless, it did not make his role any less.”
U.S. Attorney
Paul Perez.

The movie will be viewed April 2nd @ 7 p.m. @ the First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Antonio located next to St. Gregory's Catholic Church @ 7150 IH-10 West on the access road in Balcones Heights past the gas station and the Alegre del Sol Apartments.

Directions: From the northwest part of the city (1604 & I-10), take IH-10 East towards downtown and take the Crossroads exit. Use the turnaround to start heading back west on the access road. Pass the gas station and the Hotel and head up the hill. The building is at the top of the hill on the right, 7150 IH-10 West.

NHPO brings you "Americana Idol" @ Champps Americana


Anais Biera (photo)


NHPO of San Antonio brings you "Americana Idol" A Professional Networking Event

At Champps Americana (Huebner Oaks)
Special Guests include Big Brothers Big Sisters

Our generous sponsors are: Nationwide and C San Antonio

Date and Time: Thursday, April 3rd, @ 6:30 p.m.

Cost: Free for Members, $5 for Non-Members

RSVP Today at
http://SAevents@nhpo.us
Let us know you are coming!

Join us for an evening of "Prime Time" Networking!

Show off you networking talent and then later...
"Hit Us With Your Best Shot" on the mic!

(Karaoke begins at 9 p.m. after the networking event.)

SAMA announces free Tuesday's til 9 p.m. starting 4-1-08



SAMA Announces JPMorgan Chase Foundation's Free Tuesdays at SAMA - now until 9 p.m.!

The San Antonio Museum of Art is delighted to announce that the popular Free Tuesdays at SAMA program is now presented by the JPMorgan Chase Foundation.

Beginning April 1st, the JPMorgan Chase Foundation will provide free Museum admission for the public on Tuesday evenings, and new outreach programs to local cultural and nonprofit institutions.

The JPMorgan Chase Foundation will generously underwrite free admission for SAMA visitors from 4 to 9 p.m. every Tuesday, extending the existing Free Tuesdays program by one hour. Free Tuesday activities include meditation classes, sketching in the galleries, films, lectures and more. Check the events calendar for a full listing.

San Antonio Museum of Art, 200 West Jones Avenue, San Antonio, Texas 78215
P 210.978.8100 F 210.978.8101