Torchlight Presents Speaker Mary Ann Hisel, Feb. 19th

Greetings Everyone,

It's the first Torchlight Presents! Mixer of 2009!! This month we are going to be at the Plaza Club on the 21st Floor of the Frost Bank Tower downtown, 100 W. Houston, Ste 2100, Feb. 19th from 6-8 p.m. There will be appetizers.

This month we are featuring South Texas Women's Business Center. (men are welcome too) They are a local group here in town dedicated to helping small businesses get started and continue growing. Whether you are brand new or have been going for four years, they can still help. Come and learn more on how they can help you grow to the next stage.

Our growth speaker is Mary Ann Hisel. She is a practicing attorney here in San Antonio, Texas and specializes in small business law and HR law. She will be taking a legal perspective on how to keep your business running and things you should know.

I hope to see you all there and I hope you have a great day!

Jason "Jay" Smith, President

SAMA presents Land of the Nile in Roman Eyes, 2-22

Lecture: The Land of the Nile in Roman Eyes
Sunday, February 22nd, 3 p.m.
Auditorium.
Free with Museum admission, reception to follow.
RSVP by February 19th to 210.978.8123 or education@samuseum.org

San Antonio Museum of Art
200 West Jones Avenue
San Antonio, TX 78215

Dr. Molly Swetnam-Burland, Assistant Professor of Classical Studies at the College of William and Mary, will speak about the Roman interest in Egyptian culture and art, looking particularly at the Romans' taste for Egyptian fads and fashions in the decades following their conquest of Egypt . This lecture is presented as part of the Louis A. and Frances B. Wagner Lecture Series.

Leigh Baldwin
Communications Manager
San Antonio Museum of Art
200 West Jones Avenue
San Antonio, TX 78215
www.samuseum.org

2009 Career Fair Schedule beginning @ South Park Mall

2009 Career Fair Schedule

Feb. 4th @ South Park Mall, 2310 SW Military Drive, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

NHPO Mega Mixer, Monday, Feb. 2nd @ Plaza Club

L-R: Arturo Castillo & friend, Bob Dunn, Eric Meion, James "Captain" Turner, Laurie Wiglesworth, Ilsa Garcia, Mike Westwood, Shelley Alvarez & husband, Maria Gonzalez, Kris Rodriguez, Mike Lopez & friend, Aaron Seeman, Robert Vasquez & wife, Cecily McDonald, attendees, booths

Hundreds attended the Mega Mixer @ the Plaza Club, Monday, Feb. 2nd.

UTSA hosts Southwest Guitar Festival, Feb. 4th-8th

Matthew Dunne (photo)

By Kris Rodriguez

Public Affairs Specialist

Thirty-five of the world's top student guitarists will compete for $10,000 in prizes when the UTSA Department of Music hosts the Southwest Guitar Festival Feb. 4-8. The largest acoustic guitar festival in the United States also offers an array of concerts by some of the best international acoustic guitar performers.

Check link for the rest of the story.

http://www.utsa.edu/today/2009/01/swguitarfest.cfm
View the KENS-TV appearance, 1/29/09

Trish DeBerry-Mejia launches 2nd ad touting business role

Trish DeBerry-Mejia (photo)

Mayoral candidate

San Antonio mayoral candidate Trish DeBerry-Mejia launched her second round of television ads on Thursday. The ad highlights DeBerry-Mejia’s practical business experience and leadership while balancing her role as a wife and mother. The spot references her commitment to striking a work/life balance and creating the best work environment possible for her employees.

“Creating a family-friendly culture that enables employees to fulfill themselves career-wise, while also being the best mother or father they know how to be has always been a priority with my company,” said DeBerry-Mejia.

“We all wear many hats while serving in a variety of roles in our community. My running for mayor is merely an extension of the priority I place on giving back to the community.” The ad is the second in a series that will run on a variety of local channels and cable networks.

Trish DeBerry-Mejia for Mayor of San Antonio

Attention San Antonio Bloggers-return of the Blogosphere

http://www.cinefestivalsa.org/
Return of the Blogosphere Promotion
Attention San Antonio Bloggers!

Help Spread the Word and Get Free a Free Pass to CineFestival!

Email us three or more blog entries promoting the festival and receive a free 2009 CineFestival All Movie Pass good to all screenings, celebrations and workshops! Email us links to your blog postings listing the 2009 CineFestival Schedule and website

By Feb. 3rd and receive a your free pass to the 31st Annual CineFestival en San Antonio! A limited number of passes are available so blog early! Email with links to blog postings must be received by Feb. 3 at 5pm.

Email your links to bloggers@cinefestivalsa.org

Special Luncheon with Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee (photo)

Special Luncheon & you are invited!

Texas Democratic Women host
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee & Barbara Radnofsky

Monday, February 9th at 11:15 a.m. @ the Mount Wesley Conference Center in Kerrville

Members $10 Guests $15
Reservations required
Contact Brenda Harrison at brenda4179@yahoo.com or 830 238 4179
(directions on request from Brenda)

Remember 1955? Can you say, "It's Howdy Doody time?"

In 1955, many of us remember, "It's Howdy Doody Time!"

Julian Castro Campaign Hqs. to open Saturday, Feb. 7th

Julian Castro for Mayor Campaign Headquarters Grand Opening & Grassroots Training with special guest President Barack Obama's National field Director, Temo Figeroa, Saturday, Feb. 7th.

Campaign Headquarters is located @ 3003 Broadway @ Mulberry.

www.CastroforMayor.com