From a concert by a Grammy-award winning saxophonist to a how-to compost at home workshop, there's plenty to enjoy in San Antonio this week. Read on for a rundown of ideas for how to fill your calendar.
Hoodline offers data-driven analysis of local happenings and trends across cities. Links included in this article may earn Hoodline a commission on clicks and transactions.
Dis-Integration: A Conversation on School Segregation in Texas
The Texas Tribune is holding a discussion with a panel of educators and politicians tonight on the lingering effects of decades of segregated schools in Texas at St. Philip's College - The Bowden Alumni Center. Moderated by the Tribune's public education reporter Aliyya Swaby, she will talk about the issues with state representative Diego Bernal, D-San Antonio, who is the vice chair of the House Public Education Committee, Diana Herrera, a former student and teacher in the Edgewood Independent School District; Albert Kauffman, professor at St. Mary's University and Brian Sparks, network principal in the San Antonio Independent School District.
The Texas Tribune is a non-profit media organization that provides non-partisan investigative reporting, interactive data applications and live events focused on politics and policy.
When: Today, Feb. 26, 6:30-8 p.m.
Where: St. Philip's College – Bowden Alumni Center, 1801 Martin Luther King Drive
Admission: Free
Click here for more details, and to register
2019 College 101
Next, register for College 101, a free, bilingual, two-hour workshop for high school students and their families, on Wednesday that will be held at Luther Burbank High School. The event provides information about how to prepare and pay for college, apply for scholarship and research financial aid opportunities. A light dinner and refreshments will be served.
When: Wednesday, Feb. 27, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: Luther Burbank High School, 1002 Edwards
Admission: Free
Click here for more details, and to register
Home Composting Workshop
Also on Wednesday, learn how to turn your organic kitchen waste into something valuable at the Home Composting Workshop at the Eco Centro. Eco Centro's in-house master composter will teach this workshop, which is eligible for one WaterSaver Rewards Point.
When: Wednesday, Feb. 27, 6-8 p.m.
Where: Eco Centro, 1802 N. Main Ave.
Admission: Free
Click here for more details, and to register
TPR's Reporter's Notebook
Next, hear about all of the big stories of the past year and what is expected to happen in the rest of 2019 as Texas Public Radio is holding its TPR's Reporter's Notebook event on Thursday at Rosella Coffee Company. TPR's Joey Palacios will discuss the city charter amendment, council stories, social engagement and more with News Director Dan Katz. Rosella Coffee will have happy hour specials as well.
When: Thursday, Feb. 28, 6-8 p.m.
Where: Rosella Coffee Company, 203 E. Jones Ave., #101
Admission: Free
Click here for more details, and to register
The Chris Mitchell Experience
Lastly, catch Grammy-award winning saxophonist Chris Mitchell in concert on Saturday at the Hyatt Regency Hill Country. Resort and Sap. The Houston native plays jazz standards, instrumental covers of big-band tunes and silk-smooth versions of R&B hits, according to his website. Attendees will have the opportunity to take a picture with and get an autograph from the artist after the performance.
When: Saturday, March 2, 8-10 p.m.
Where: Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa, 9800 Hyatt Resort Drive
Admission: $20 (general admission); $30 (VIP front rows seating)
Click here for more details, and to get your tickets
This story was created automatically using local event data, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.
