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First Friday is an art walk in the galleries just south of downtown San Antonio in the King William/Southtown ditrict.  Held on, you guessed it, the first friday of every month.

September is San Antonio’s month to  celebrate photography known as “Fotoseptiembre”.

Maybe it was just me, but I expected more from a city the size of San Antonio.  It was allright but it could’ve been great.  However….

What I enjoyed at September’s First Friday

1.  Strolling  through the King WIlliam District where the homes are majestic and historic and you breathe in the air that is thick with old San Antonio.  The afternoon rain had cooled the streets for the first time in months and the breeze made my steps a little lighter.  Enchanting

2. Photography at @Blue Star

There were some inspiring pieces there.  This one by Helen Maurene Cooper intrigued me in particular

I really really really wish that I had taken this picture.  There is so much in it that just makes me want to keep looking and wondering. Jealous.

Mwangaza: (Swahili)  shining light

On Tuesday the always fabulous Miss NeKa coordinated the appearance of The Mwangaza Children’s Choir on Great Day SA, and invited me along to enjoy the performance (oh yeah- and to take some photos).

According to The choirs site “The group, based in Ggaba, Uganda, tours for Africa Renewal Ministries (ARM) to raise awareness and resources for churches, schools, orphanages, medical clinics and child sponsorships to worship, minister and share their message of hope through song and dance.”

The pureness,  joy, and abilities of these children’s voices was uplifting, and the harmonization of the chorus was awe inspiring.  What got me the most was when host of Great Day SA Bridget Smith let it be known that the orphaned children in the process of touring were also hoping to find families.  Can you imagine the lives that could be changed if one of these ambitious talented children was given the opportunities afforded to us?  Most of these children are of age that they only need a house to reside in for a few years, but a family to continue to look out for them as they make their way in the world.  It makes me think that my little miss Scarlet Sky may have hope for a sister after all…give me a few years

If you haven’t seen the group yet please check them out either in SA or out SXSW for FREE!!!

Patty was a beautiful southern belle for her birthday bash this weekend.  Inspired by her debutante year of 17, Patty and her friends where delightful as they swooned and danced to the jazz sounds of Ken Slavin; having their own ball.  I had such a great time getting to enjoy these ladies who were simply divine…so much fun! I can only imagine the laughter filling the home after I left!

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This was our fourth year to attend the annual Chalk It Up Festival hosted by Artpace.  We always have so much fun!  This year they blocked off an even larger section of Houston St. downtown to accomodate all the artists and events.  There were so many great activities for kids including the sound board which projected noise through speakers when colored on by the kids.  Scarlet loved that one.  There was lots of music, food, and people.  All around a great way to spend a Saturday.  Can’t wait for next year!

This event at the Lila Cockrell Theater in Downtown SA was to raise money for CERA, a non profit that aids orphans in Sri Lanka.  They teamed up with the San Antonio symphony and YouthCue, a youth choir composed of small groups from across the country.  The music was beautiful, but my favorite part was hiding out next to the harp while the symphony while they performed Stars and Stripes Forever.  Fantastic!

Scarlet and I had a blast at the Institute of Texan Cultures 37th annual Folklife Festival.  This three day event is a celebration of all the differant ethnicities that have found a home in Texas.  Through food, dance, and exhibits the diversity of Texas is celebrated.  Scarlet and I enjoyed watching treaditional folk dance from Germany, Philapeans, Turkey, China, and Native American.  We sampled Philiapeano eggrolls and noodles, Lebonese shish-ka-bobs, Polish dumpligs, Wendish sandwiches, Greek Backlava, and Mexican Aqua Frescas. Scarlet enjoyed the percussion petting zoo where she got to try her hand at all kinds of fun and unusual percusion instruments. There was so much to do I wish we had gotten the three day pass. I can’t wait for next year!

What better way to celebrate graduation than a trip to Mazatlan Mexico.  Our stay at the Emerald Bay Pueblo Bonito Mazatlan was incredible.  The grounds were relaxing and the pool was perfect for lounging at…which I managed to do for three days.  The other three days were spent in the city.  Right on the pacific coast, Mazatlan was full of great food, friendly people, and historic architecture.   My favorite part though was getting an chance to practice my Spanish!  These photos are just a taste…

You can view all 400+ photos here in a much larger size: Mazatlan