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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 event calendar for the week of Aug. 23

Friday, August 23 10 a.m. Exhibit

The Witte Museum (3801 Broadway) presents The World Through Magic Lanterns, an extensive collection of magic lanterns from collector Jack Judson. The exhibit takes patrons through the history and evolution of early image projectors used for entertainment, education and research. Admission is $7-$10. Visit wittemuseum.org for more information.

Saturday, August 24 8 p.m. Theater

The Overtime Theater (1203 Camden) presents a dreamscape of a play, The Screen Dreams of Buster Keaton. Writer and director Rachel Joseph provides a story following a girl who dreams of Buster Keaton, played by Andrew Thorton. .

Sunday, August 25 12 p.m. Exhibit: Norman Rockwell: Behind the Camera

The McNat Art Museum (6000 N. New Braunfels Ave.) hosts an exhibit of Norman Rockwell photographs, some of which Lbecame inspiration for his artwork. The exhibit runs until September 1. Tickets are $10-$15. For more information, visit mcnayart.org

Monday, August 26 9 a.m. Exhibit: Art in the Garden

The San Antonio Botanical Garden (555 Funston) will host art currated by Richard Hunt through March 2014. The Botanical Garden is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, visit sabot.org.

Monday, August 27 7:30 p.m. Film: Casablanca

The San Antonio Botanical Garden presents “Starlight Movies in the Garden.” Tuesdays film, Casablanca will start at 7:30; gates open at 6:30 p.m. Picnic and lawn chairs are permitted. Some refreshments will be available including beer and wine. For more information, visit sabot.org.

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