Independent Student Newspaper for the University of Texas at San Antonio

The Paisano

Independent Student Newspaper for the University of Texas at San Antonio

The Paisano

Independent Student Newspaper for the University of Texas at San Antonio

The Paisano

Local calendar of events for the week of 4-8-14

Tuesday, April 8

1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Event: “COLFA Career Explorations Fair”

UTSA’s Career Center hosts a career fair for COLFA students to explore potential job opportunities. The theme for the fair is “COLFA Majors and the Real World: Where Do I Fit In?” The event will be held in the Retama Auditorium (UC 2.02.02). For more information, call the Career Center at (210) 458-4589.

Wednesday, April 9

7:30 p.m. Performance: “Motionhouse Dance Theatre”

The Jo Long Theatre (226 N. Hackberry St.) presents the UK-based production that combines dance, theatre, acrobatics and film to wow audiences. For more information, call (210) 226-2891.

Thursday, April 10

6 p.m. Concert: “blessthefall”

The White Rabbit (2410 N. St. Mary’s St.) presents “blessthefall,” the metalcore band from Phoenix, Arizona that participated in the 2013 Vans Warped Tour, with bands “Motion City Soundtrack,” “Big D and the Kids Table” and others. Previous singles include “Higinia” and “Guys like you make us look bad,” and this year, “blessthefall” is headlining with “Hollow Bodies.” Ticket prices are $18. For more information, visit sa.whiterabbit.com.

Friday, April 11

5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Event: Viva Fiesta! Latin American Folk Art

This event kicks off with a brief discussion about the Latin American folk art collection on display at the San Antonio Museum of Art (200 W. Jones Ave). At 6:00 p.m., the Art Party begins with live music and fiesta cocktails. Viva Fiesta will take place, rain or shine, and student admission is just $5. For more details, visit samuseum.org.

Saturday, April 12

7 p.m. Film Screening: That Awkward Moment

UCinema night presents That Awkward Moment this Saturday in the Retama Auditorium (UC 2.02.02). If Zac Efron isn’t enough incentive to check this out, maybe knowing that admission is free will do the trick. With a UTSA ID, popcorn and a movie will cost nothing. Have some fun on campus and enjoy one of the perks of being a college student.

Sunday, April 13

3:00 p.m. Event: “Disney on Ice: ‘Let’s Celebrate!’”

Become a kid again and enjoy seeing over 50 Disney characters come to life. This spectacular show will feature a series of montages performed by the most beloved fictional animations. “Disney on Ice: Let’s Celebrate!” will be at the Alamodome (100 Montana St.). Tickets start at just $10. For more information, visit events.mysanantonio.com.

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