{"id":58880,"date":"2017-12-19T09:48:00","date_gmt":"2017-12-18T18:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/english-san-antonio-filled-with-fun-and-culture-throughout-300th-anniversary-in-2018\/"},"modified":"2017-12-19T10:50:02","modified_gmt":"2017-12-19T14:50:02","slug":"san-antonio-se-llena-de-diversion-y-cultura-en-su-300-aniversario-en-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/san-antonio-se-llena-de-diversion-y-cultura-en-su-300-aniversario-en-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"San Antonio Filled With Fun And Culture Throughout 300th Anniversary In 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[\n\/* Style Definitions *\/\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n]]><\/style>\n<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p><i>Featuring New Art, Cultural Events &amp; Attractions, Festivals, and More as the Alamo City Celebrates Its Tricentennial <\/i><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">SAN ANTONIO<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">Dec. 18, 2017<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212; As 2018 makes its debut, the city of <span class=\"xn-location\">San Antonio<\/span> is gearing up for its biggest celebration yet\u2014its 300th anniversary. From unique art exhibitions, culinary events, and festivals to family fun at theme parks and exciting openings, 2018 will be a can&#8217;t-miss year for the <span class=\"xn-location\">Alamo<\/span> City. <\/p>\n<div id=\"prni_dvprnejpg9a92left\" style=\"TEXT-ALIGN: left; WIDTH: 100%\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"prnejpg9a92left\" title=\"New river barges recently debuted on the San Antonio River Walk, with tours operated by Go Rio San Antonio River Cruises.\" border=\"0\" alt=\"New river barges recently debuted on the San Antonio River Walk, with tours operated by Go Rio San Antonio River Cruises.\" align=\"middle\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/620870\/Visit_San_Antonio_River_Walk.jpg \"\/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">San Antonio<\/span> has received a number of recognitions and accolades, including being selected as one of the &#8220;50 Best Places to Travel in 2018&#8221; by <i>Travel + Leisure<\/i> and being named to <i>National Geographic Traveler&#8217;s <\/i>&#8220;2018 Best of the World&#8221; list,\u00a0its annual lineup of the 21 must-see destinations to visit in the year ahead. Additional recognitions include <i>Fodor&#8217;s<\/i> &#8220;<span class=\"xn-person\">Go List<\/span>&#8221; for 2018, as well as both <i>Conde Nast Traveler<\/i> and <i>Frommer&#8217;s<\/i> naming the city a must-visit destination. <\/p>\n<p>The city will celebrate all year long with events, activities, and initiatives that will carry <span class=\"xn-location\">San Antonio<\/span> into the next 300 years. Unique experiences and celebrations awaiting travelers to <span class=\"xn-location\">San Antonio<\/span> in 2018 include:<\/p>\n<p><b>CULINARY<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sanantoniococktailconference.com\/schedule\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b>San Antonio Cocktail Conference 2018 (<span class=\"xn-chron\">January 10 &#8211; 14<\/span>):<\/b><\/a> San Antonio Cocktail Conference is back for its seventh year with exciting new events and friendly familiar favorites. Guests can look forward to new events like Cocktails Under the Sea on <span class=\"xn-chron\">Saturday, January 13<\/span> at La Villita Assembly Hall, and the Tasting Suites, now taking place at the beautiful and historic St. Anthony Hotel, also home to Friday night&#8217;s Waldorf on the Prairie. <\/p>\n<p><b>Recent Restaurant Openings:<\/b> <\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bossbagel.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b>Boss Bagel and Coffee (<span class=\"xn-chron\">August 2017<\/span>)<\/b><\/a><b>:<\/b> CIA (<span class=\"xn-org\">Culinary Institute of America<\/span>) alums <span class=\"xn-person\">Brannon and Christie Soileau<\/span> opened this specialty bagel shop where bagels are a hybrid of <span class=\"xn-location\">Montreal<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">New York<\/span> bagel-making techniques\u2014making their own dough, hand-rolling, boiling in honey water, and baking in a Wood Stone brand oven. <\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.mysanantonio.com\/food\/restaurants\/article\/Review-Chef-Jason-Dady-hits-his-target-at-Range-12228185.php\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b>Range (<span class=\"xn-chron\">September 2017<\/span>):<\/b><\/a> The newest restaurant from Chef <span class=\"xn-person\">Jason Dady<\/span> is a modern American chophouse showcasing the bounty of the Texas Hill Country. <\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.mysanantonio.com\/food\/restaurants\/article\/Review-Fairmount-s-Nonna-Osteria-has-12326490.php\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b>Nonna Osteria (<span class=\"xn-chron\">November 2017<\/span>):<\/b><\/a>\u00a0The historic Fairmount Hotel debuted its Italian restaurant, Nonna Osteria, in November 2017.\u00a0 The restaurant is led by chef <span class=\"xn-person\">Luca Della Casa<\/span> and features classic items like pasta bolognese and margherita pizza as well as more progressive dishes like octopus, wild boar and fritters with salt cod.<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/chefjohnnyhernandez.com\/restaurants\/burgerteca\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b>Burgerteca (<span class=\"xn-chron\">December 2017<\/span>):<\/b><\/a>\u00a0Developed by renowned Chef <span class=\"xn-person\">Johnny Hernandez<\/span>, Burgerteca is a never-done-before burger concept that offers custom-made burgers with ingredients and flavors distinct to traditional Mexican food.<\/p>\n<p><b>Upcoming openings: <\/b><\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/maverickwhiskey.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b>Maverick Whiskey (Spring 2018):<\/b><\/a> This brand new specialty bar will feature spirits handmade in <span class=\"xn-location\">San Antonio<\/span> with limestone purified aquifer water and aged <span class=\"xn-location\">Texas<\/span>-made Oak barrels in the tradition of the original Alamo Whiskey\u2122 from 1836. Located at the corner of the original Maverick Homestead and steps from The <span class=\"xn-location\">Alamo<\/span>, Maverick Whiskey will be housed in the restored Historic Lockwood Bank Building (1918) and will feature a one-of-a-kind distillery, tasting saloon, and gathering space that honors the <span class=\"xn-location\">Alamo&#8217;s<\/span> heroes and the rich history of <span class=\"xn-location\">San Antonio&#8217;s<\/span> early settlers.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>Villa Rica (early 2018):<\/b> A brand-new restaurant concept from locally renowned Chef <span class=\"xn-person\">Johnny Hernandez<\/span> that will open soon in <span class=\"xn-location\">San Antonio&#8217;s<\/span> Riverwalk Mission Reach. The menu will feature fresh Mexican seafood dishes, including coastal inspired tacos and tostadas, all prepared from non-GMO, stone-ground corn. Latin-inspired cocktails will round out the offerings. <\/p>\n<p><b>FESTIVALS + ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS: <\/b><\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/botanicamusicfestival.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b>Botanica Music and Arts Festival (<span class=\"xn-chron\">March 3 &#8211; 4<\/span>):<\/b><\/a>\u00a02018 will mark the first of the annual Bot\u00e1nica Music &amp; Arts Festival. Featured musical acts include <span class=\"xn-person\">Major Lazer<\/span>, Logic, Deftones, <span class=\"xn-person\">Alessia Cara<\/span>, and many more. More than 40 performers will be showcased at the two-day festival at <span class=\"xn-location\">La Cantera<\/span> in the Six Flags Fiesta Texas parking lot.<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ncaa.com\/final-four\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b>NCAA Final Four Weekend (<span class=\"xn-chron\">March 31<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">April 2<\/span>):<\/b><\/a>\u00a0The Final Four is returning to <span class=\"xn-location\">San Antonio<\/span> in 2018 during the city&#8217;s 300th anniversary celebration, which will include a three-day NCAA March Madness Music Festival that will be held in <span class=\"xn-location\">San Antonio&#8217;s<\/span> Hemisfair Park beneath the Tower of the Americas. Past performers at the music festival include Aerosmith, Maroon 5, Pitbull, <span class=\"xn-person\">Bruce Springsteen<\/span>, The Zac Brown Band, <span class=\"xn-person\">Kenny Chesney<\/span>, Fergie, and Rihanna.<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fiesta-sa.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b>Fiesta (<span class=\"xn-chron\">April 19 &#8211; 29<\/span>):<\/b><\/a> April is host to one of the most popular festivals in the <span class=\"xn-location\">Alamo<\/span> City, when the streets of <span class=\"xn-location\">San Antonio<\/span> are filled with music, confetti, and fun for Fiesta. Fiesta is one of the nation&#8217;s premier festivals with an economic impact of more than <span class=\"xn-money\">$340 million<\/span> for the city. The week-long festival has grown into a celebration of <span class=\"xn-location\">San Antonio&#8217;s<\/span> rich and diverse cultures with events, concerts, parades, and more. <\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/maverickmusicfestival.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b>Maverick Music Festival (April, 2018 dates TBA):<\/b><\/a>\u00a0San Antonio&#8217;s only locally-grown music festival,\u00a0Maverick Music Festival, will be returning for its sixth year in 2018.\u00a0 Past performances include Bastille, <span class=\"xn-person\">Carla Morrison<\/span>, The Naked and Famous, De La Soul, and more. <\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sanantonio300.org\/commemorative-week\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b>Tricentennial Commemorative Week (<span class=\"xn-chron\">May 1 &#8211; 6<\/span>):<\/b><\/a>\u00a0The joy and pride of <span class=\"xn-location\">San Antonio<\/span> will vividly come to life during the Tricentennial Commemorative Week. Six solid days will be filled with educational, artistic, and entertaining events that showcase the collective essence of San Antonio.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/malalunamusicfestival.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b>Mala Luna (October, 2018 date TBA):<\/b><\/a>\u00a0Mala Luna music festival will expand to its third year in 2018. The two-day hip hop and electronic dance music (EDM) festival combines national headlining music performers with homegrown musicians, artists, and merchants for an exciting cultural experience. <\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/luminariasa.org.\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b>Luminaria Contemporary Arts Festival (November, 2018 dates TBA):<\/b><\/a>\u00a0A free, two-day art, music, and performance festival, Luminaria brings together an inspiring mix of local and international talent of multiple art disciplines to exemplify <span class=\"xn-location\">San Antonio&#8217;s<\/span> more than 300-year history of a being a crossroads between diverse cultures. <\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/hemisfair.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b>Viva Hemisfair! (<span class=\"xn-chron\">April 6 &#8211; 8<\/span>):<\/b><\/a>\u00a0A three-phase renovation project will enhance the downtown <span class=\"xn-location\">San Antonio<\/span> experience by bringing additional open park space, activities, restaurants, and more to Hemisfair Park, the home of the 1968 World&#8217;s Fair. The Viva Hemisfair event on <span class=\"xn-chron\">April 6-8, 2018<\/span>, will mark 50 years to the date since the grand opening of the 1968 World&#8217;s Fair. For three days, the district will be filled with cultural zones, music performances, public art, historical exhibits, and throwbacks to the 1968 Fair. For more information, visit <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/hemisfair.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.hemisfair.org. <\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>CULTURAL ATTRACTIONS <\/b><\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wittemuseum.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b>Witte Museum Transformation (<span class=\"xn-chron\">March 2017<\/span> &#8211; Now Open):<\/b><\/a>\u00a0The Witte Museum recently debuted its once-in-a-century transformation, bringing more than 170-thousand square feet of renovated and expanded exhibition space to the banks of the San Antonio River. <\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sabot.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b>Botanical Garden Major Expansion (<span class=\"xn-chron\">October 2017<\/span> &#8211; Now Open):<\/b><\/a>\u00a0The 33-acre San Antonio Botanical Garden has added eight acres that will bring dramatic new opportunities for guests to explore and connect with nature and discover the value of plants, water, freshly grown food, and the outdoors. Major additions include a discovery complex, culinary garden and outdoor kitchen, family adventure garden, and more. <\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.samuseum.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b>San Antonio Museum of Art<\/b><\/a><b> (<span class=\"xn-chron\">February 16<\/span> \u2013 <span class=\"xn-chron\">May 13, 2018<\/span>): <\/b>In 2018, the San Antonio Museum of Art will present <b><i><span class=\"xn-location\">San Antonio<\/span> 1718: Art from Viceregal Mexico<\/i><\/b>, which tells the story of the city&#8217;s first century through more than one hundred landscapes, portraits, narrative paintings, sculptures, and devotional and decorative objects.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thedoseum.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b>The DoSeum<\/b><\/a><b>:<\/b> Set on a 5.5-acre site on Broadway Street in the city&#8217;s Broadway Reach district, The DoSeum is a fun and fascinating place where kids can create, make, build, invent, discover, think, dream, and do. <\/p>\n<p><b>FAMILY FUN <\/b><\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.morganswonderland.com\/inspirationisland\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b><span class=\"xn-location\">Morgan&#8217;s<\/span> Inspiration Island:<\/b><\/a> On <span class=\"xn-chron\">June 2017<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">San Antonio<\/span> welcomed <span class=\"xn-location\">Morgan&#8217;s<\/span> Inspiration Island, the world&#8217;s first ultra-accessible splash park where guests of all ages and abilities can get wet and have fun together. Located next to <span class=\"xn-location\">Morgan&#8217;s<\/span> Wonderland in what once was a rock quarry, <span class=\"xn-location\">Morgan&#8217;s<\/span> Inspiration Island features five major tropically-themed splash pads, the River Boat Adventure ride and support facilities such as the Wheelchair Valet, where guests can transfer out of their battery-powered wheelchairs into waterproof wheelchairs for maximum aquatic fun.\u00a0In October, the park was honored with the Leading Edge Award from the World Waterpark Association (WWA).<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/seaworldsanantonio.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b>New Attractions and Events at SeaWorld &amp; Aquatica<\/b>:<\/a>\u00a0A Sesame Street parade, a waterslide, a summer celebration, and a beer festival are among the new experiences coming to SeaWorld and Aquatica San Antonio in 2018. SeaWorld will also expand its existing event offerings, packing in more dates and a lot more fun for 2018, including a Wild Days celebration, the Seven Seas Food &amp; Wine Festival, Howl-O-Scream, Christmas Celebration, and more. <\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.mysanantonio.com\/business\/local\/article\/San-Antonio-mall-Shops-at-Rivercenter-to-get-11052249.php\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b>Sea Life Aquarium<\/b><\/a><b> &amp; <\/b><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/sanantonio.legolanddiscoverycenter.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b>LEGOLAND Discovery Center<\/b><\/a><b>: <\/b>Two premier family attractions, SEA LIFE Aquarium and LEGOLAND Discovery Center, are scheduled to open in the Shops at Rivercenter in 2018. SEA LIFE is the world&#8217;s biggest aquarium brand and highlights spectacular displays of diverse marine life. LEGOLAND Discovery Center will be the ultimate indoor LEGO\u00ae playground and will offer a range of themed LEGO play areas, creative workshops with LEGO Master Model Builders, exciting LEGO-themed rides, party rooms for birthdays and other celebrations, as well as the popular MINILAND exhibit which will reflect the buildings and skyline of <span class=\"xn-location\">San Antonio<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sixflags.com\/fiestatexas\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b>Six Flags Fiesta Texas:<\/b><\/a>\u00a0The world&#8217;s first single-rail coaster will premiere at Six Flags Fiesta Texas in 2018 as the park completes its DC Super Hero Trilogy of Rides with the first-ever Wonder Woman-themed coaster. <\/p>\n<p>To book hotel and vacation packages or for additional information on events in <span class=\"xn-location\">San Antonio<\/span> throughout 2018, go to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/visitsanantonio.com\/300\" rel=\"nofollow\">VisitSanAntonio.com\/300<\/a>.\u00a0 <\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ctt.ec\/7HCqb\" rel=\"nofollow\"><i>Click to Tweet:<\/i><\/a><i> <span class=\"xn-location\">San Antonio<\/span> will be filled with fun and culture throughout its 300th anniversary in 2018. Read all about it: <\/i><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ctt.ec\/7HCqb+%3c\/a\" rel=\"nofollow\"><i>https:\/\/ctt.ec\/7HCqb+<\/i><\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>About Visit San Antonio:<br \/><\/b>Visit <span class=\"xn-location\">San Antonio<\/span> is a 501(c)6, and serves as the sales and marketing arm of San Antonio as a leading leisure and meetings destination. San Antonio welcomes 20.9 million overnight leisure visitors annually. Hospitality is one of the top five industries in the city, contributing $13.6 billion into the local economy and employing more than 130,000. More information about Visit San Antonio can be found at visitsanantonio.com. <\/p>\n<p>Photo &#8211; <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/620870\/Visit_San_Antonio_River_Walk.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/620870\/Visit_San_Antonio_River_Walk.jpg<\/a> <\/p>\n<p>SOURCE  Visit San Antonio<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p><i>Featuring New Art, Cultural Events &amp; Attractions, Festivals, and More as the Alamo City Celebrates Its Tricentennial <\/i><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">SAN ANTONIO<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">Dec. 18, 2017<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212; As 2018 makes its debut, the city of <span class=\"xn-location\">San Antonio<\/span> is gearing up for its biggest celebration yet\u2014its 300th anniversary. 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