Luminaria:
Arts Night in San Antonio
Saturday, March 14
http://www.luminariasa.org
Luminaria: Arts Night in San Antonio takes place on Saturday, March 14. Luminaria 2009 is an ambitious undertaking with over 1,000 artists and more than 40 non-profit organizations representing every major discipline in the arts, from dance, theater, poetry readings, and music to painting, sculpture, film, and multi-arts projects. “Last year, San Antonio showed the world the depth and intensity of our creativity at the first Luminaria,” said Mayor Phil Hardberger. “This year’s event should be even better, with more artists, more visitors and an amazing display of vibrant art, music, dance, poetry and performance.”
Luminaria is San Antonio’s second annual all-day and evening-long celebration of the city’s artists, musicians, performers and cultural organizations. “Luminaria is an astonishing illustration of how dedicated working artists are in their gifts to San Antonio. We are grateful to Mayor Hardberger in his celebration of the arts and we are thrilled with how many artists will be showcased,” says Matthew Drutt and Marise McDermott, Co-Chairs of Luminaria Steering Committee.
A free celebration of the arts overseen by San Antonio’s creative leaders, the event provides visitors and residents with a unique opportunity to revel in the city’s wealth of traditional and innovative cultural expression presented on stages, in theaters, galleries, and on the streets of downtown San Antonio. Luminaria 2009 will provide a comprehensive showcase of talent and creativity on a larger scale than any other city in the United States.
The central celebration will be held downtown from 6 pm until midnight. Performances on a variety of stages and streetscapes will include symphonic, operatic, jazz, blues, ballet, international dance, theatre, hip hop, DJ, laser lights, film, and multi-discipline arts. The streets of downtown will have an electrically charged atmosphere and an element of interactivity and discovery. The event footprint is extended this year to include seven performance stages with the spectacular fireworks finale. Luminaria will bring together diverse audiences throughout San Antonio for an engaging and educational experience.
Throughout the day visit artist studios, museum, galleries and artist spaces that will have exhibits on view along with art activities and creative performances throughout the city of San Antonio. An official calendar of events, along with specific performances and exhibition information is available for download on http://www.luminariasa.org
Contact information: Libby D. Tilley (libetilley@aol.com; 210.862.3478)
