Yeehaw!!  It's Rodeo Time!!

Yep, pardners, it's time once again to kick up your heels at the San Antonio Rodeo and Stock Show.  The annual event begins it's 54th year on February 1st and runs through February 16th.   Entertainers this year include Brooks & Dunn, Travis Tritt, Hank Williams, Jr., Ray Charles, Neal McCoy, Martina McBride, Andy Griggs, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Pat Green, Jerry Jeff Walker, Charlie Robison, Robert Earl Keen, Lonestar, Jennifer Pena, Iman, Los Tigres del Norte, Alan Jackson, John Michael Montgomery, Jessica Andrews, Jewel, Rebecca Lynn Howard, Phil Vassar, Tracy Byrd, Gary Allan, Clay Walker, Diamond Rio, & Brad Paisley.  Tickets are available now at www.ticketmaster.com.  

 

The ever-popular Family Fair will be open from 10am-10pm each day of the rodeo and will offer fun and excitement in the form of the Tejano Pavilion, Bud City, Texas, Texas Trail, Junkyard dog, World of Agriculture, pony rides, Rodeo Road House, GMC,
Wizards Challenge, Two-Step Marketplace, Texas Star Marketplace, Rodeo Hall of Fame, & the North American Adventure.

 

Remember, the Rodeo is located in the new SBC Center at 3201 Houston Street!

Alamodome Hosts Numerous Events in February

February is an exciting month for the San Antonio Alamodome.  Further information can be found by contacting 207-3663.

 

Feb. 7th:  Sports Hall of Fame Gala.

Feb. 8th:  The Scorpions, Whitesnake, & Dokken  live in concert! 

Feb. 14th:  Santana, live in concert, 8:00 pm! 

Feb. 21st-23rd:  Cheer Power Nationals. 

Feb. 28th-Mar. 2nd- Home and Garden Show.

 

                    

 

                            The Webbed One Comes

                                 to Town

 

That's right kids!  Spiderman himself is coming to the Majestic Theatre, February 5th-9th.  For ticket information, contact 226-3333.

  

 

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Ever wanted to see what the Alamo looks like, at exactly this moment?  Well, now you can by accessing AlamoCam at http://www.mysa.com/cityguide/alamo/alamocam/, brought to you by www.mysa.com.

 

February Fun In San Antonio

 

The San Antonio Model Railroad Association will hold its 27th Annual Jamboree at the Live Oak Civic Center, 8101 Pat Booker Road,  February 1st-2nd, Saturday 8:30-4, Sunday 10-3.  Admission is $5.  For more information, contact 647-4306.

 

The San Antonio Scottish Society will host its 28th annual Robert Burns Night Dinner, featuring bag pipe bands, Scottish Highland dancers, and more, Saturday, February 1st at 6:30 pm, at the Ft. Sam Houston NCO Club.  Cost is $25.  For more information, contact 830-438-3012.

 

The Institute of Texan Cultures features the 16th annual 'Asian New Year Festival' celebrating the year of the ram with traditional dancing, food, music and activities, Saturday, Feb. 1st, from 11am-5pm; cost is $2-$5.  For more information, contact 458-2300.

 

The Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center presents 'Febrero Loco,' an evening of Latina comedy, February 7th & 8th, 8:00 pm, at the Guadalupe Theatre.  Admission is $25; contact 251-3151 for more information.

 

KLRN holds 'Winter Wine Festival Wine Opener,' at the Gunter Hotel in Downtown San Antonio, Friday, February 7th, 7-9:30 pm.  Cost is $100; for more information, call 270-9000.

 

Textures Gallery, at 4026 McCullough,  presents 'Turned On' lamp exhibit, February 4th-28th.  Admission is free; contact 822-9727 for more information.

 

February 14th-16th, La Mansion del Rio Hotel and Musical Bridges host festival celebrating classical music, art, literature, cuisine and more. Sat. 6-10 p.m. Sun. 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.  Cost is $15-$40; contact 518-1000 for more information.

 

The Spurs Foundation hosts 'Tux 'N Tennies' dinner with Spurs players, silent and live auctions, dancing and music. Benefits American Lung Association, The Children's Shelter, Kid's Sports Network and Palmer Drug Abuse Program, Friday, February 28th, at the Henry B. Gonzales Convention Center.  Price is $200; contact 554-1414
for more information.