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ARTS AND EATS 2007
The best of the best in culinary and original art was reason to celebrate
San Antonio, Texas- The ballots are in! This year’s Arts and Eats winners have reason to celebrate. Thirty of San Antonio’s top chefs showcased their best of the best in culinary art and cuisine at the beautiful grounds of the Tobin Estate. The food, wine and art gave this years festival attendees a lot to eat, drink and talk about.
As part of the event 28 restaurants premiered their culinary art by serving and competing for best appetizer, entrée and dessert. Original artworks decorated the festival grounds, Armin Marmolejo Quintent supplied the music and a silent auction made for a fun filled night.
· Grand Prize Restaurant, Las Ramblas
· Stuffed Calamari with Chorizo
· Best Appetizer, Azuca
· Arepada
· Merit Appetizer, Piatti
· Gorgonzola Custard with shaved pear, baby greens and balsamic drizzle
· Best Entrée, Bistro Thyme
· unknown
· Merit Entrée, Ranch 616
· Venison Chili “Frito Pie”
· Best Dessert, Silo
· Malted Milk Chocolate Panna Cotta with Vanilla Café Reduction Cinnamon Chantilly Cream, Chocolate Biscotti
· Merit Dessert, Paloma Blanca
· Coconut Flan
· Best Dish Presentation, Café Paladar
· Bacon wrapped Quail with Blackberries and Blue Cheese Cobbler
· Merit Dish Presentation, Beto’s Latin Grill
· Caldo de Cabrito en Sope
· Most Creative Booth Design, Ranch 616
· Merit Creative Booth Design, Paloma Blanca
Dias De Los Muertos came alive at the 13th Annual food, wine and art festival at the historical Tobin Estate on November 1, 2007. An oak tree laden, grassy path and cobble stone road played as a romantic backdrop for the Day of the Dead theme and led the way to San Antonio’s original food and wine festival. Ornate altars dedicated to Linda Pace, Reginald Rowe, Danny Geissler, Alberto Mijiangos and Steve Reynolds were beautifully displayed at the festival entrance and set the mood for the night’s events.
Amongst the medley of art, wine and haute cuisine were some of San Antonio’s finest celebrities. There to judge the food and overall presentation of each restaurant were Tommy Lee Jones, Dawn Laurel Jones, Ron Bechtol, Thomas & Cristina Gibson, Sean Elliot, Claudia Zapata, Pat Sharpe, Charlie Robinson, Mike & Mary Bet Budenholzer, Julio Cesar Cedillo, Alex Rubio, Harold and Barbara Wood, Edmund & Lupita Tijerina.
The tradition of Arts and Eats acts as Blue Star Contemporary Art Center’s premier fundraiser and contributes significantly to the organization and it’s operational budget. The continued support of its patrons makes contemporary art exhibitions and special new educational programs much more possible. Through the participation of San Antonio’s festive community atmosphere this year Arts and Eats was a phenomenal success.
Blue Star Contemporary Art Center
Blue Star Contemporary Art Center is a non-profit, non-collecting, contemporary art center in San Antonio, Texas that advances the growth and understanding of contemporary art, artists and the curatorial process. Through exhibitions and a variety of programs, Blue Star is an active participant in the development of regional, national and international contemporary art and provides a lively forum for the visual arts dialogue. For more information visit http://www.bluestarart.org/.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact:
Zinnia Dunis Salcedo Exhibitions and Program Manager
(210) 227-6960
zinnia@bluestarart.org
EDUCATION BUILDS MOMENTUM AT BLUE STAR
BLUE STAR COLLABORATES WITH SOUTH SAN ANTONIO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO TO HOST AN EDUCATIONAL COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM
WHO: Blue Star Contemporary Art Center
WHAT: Business of Arts Symposium
WHERE: Blue Star Contemporary Art Center
116 Blue Star
San Antonio, TX 78204
WHEN: Saturday, November 17, 2007, 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
(Open to the Public)
CONTACT: Roland Mazuca, Assistant Director/ Education at
210-227-6960 or e-mail at roland@bluestarart.org
Blue Star Contemporary Art Center’s is proud to announce the Business of Arts Symposium, which is the first of its kind in the Alamo City and will be held on Saturday, November 17, 2007 from 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. The symposium is part of Blue Star Contemporary Art Center’s ARTSmart Program. The Business of Arts Symposium is made possible by generous funding from H-E-B.
The Business of Arts Symposium is culminating in an Art Panel Discussion and Workshop for aspiring artists. The Symposium is an opportunity for student artists to learn about issues facing artists today and hear professional artists and art professionals present personal insight on the topics of marketing, resume and portfolio development, gallery politics, community involvement, networking, money and how to support yourself on the journey to success.
“This Symposium is valuable and unique in that professional artists will give personal stories on how they developed their careers,” said Roland Mazuca, Assistant Director/ Education at Blue Star Contemporary Art Center. “The biggest difference is that students will be learning from working artists about the various paths to success.”
This September Blue Star celebrated the premier of the Business of Arts Program, the opening of its brand new educational facility, the hiring of Roland Mazuca, Assistant Director/ Education. ARTsmart is an exciting way of creating community interaction
EDUCATION BUILDS MOMENTUM AT BLUE STAR CONTINUED…
around art and is dedicated to effective hands-on arts education, community outreach and more.
The Business of Arts Symposium will focus on career issues facing artists. Panelists Alex Rubio, Kathy Vargas, Kathy Armstrong, Bill FitzGibbons, Andy Benavides, and Trent Harkrader, will discuss topics ranging from career development, the curatorial process, business resources, public art, gallery politics and portfolio development.
In addition to the Saturday symposium and kicking off the festivities is a reception honoring the South San Antonio Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, November 14 2007, at 7:00 p.m. with Keynote Speaker Felix Padron, Director of the Office of Cultural Affairs for the City of San Antonio. Mr. Padron will address the role of art in building wealth and dynamic communities and the value of business support for the arts.
Please do not miss this opportunity to be a part of Blue Star’s growth and momentum as its educational programs and facility continues to expand and build lasting relationships with the Alamo City’s vibrant arts community through the ARTsmart and Business of Arts program.
Blue Star Contemporary Art Center
Blue Star Contemporary Art Center is a non-profit, non-collecting, contemporary art center in San Antonio, Texas that advances the growth and understanding of contemporary art, artists and the curatorial process. Through exhibitions and a variety of programs, Blue Star is an active participant in the development of regional, national and international contemporary art and provides a lively forum for the visual arts dialogue. For more information visit http://www.bluestarart.org/.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NEIGHBORHOOD ARTS EDUCATION AND OUTREACH EXHIBITION
Bryan Rindfuss: PHOTOGRAPHS: 1997- 2007 at the Semmes Library
WHAT: Bryan Rindfuss: PHOTOGRAPHS: 1997-2007 at the Semmes Library: October 3- November 26. The exhibition, organized by Blue Star Contemporary Art Center made possible by generous funding from the Office of Cultural Affairs, is part of a neighborhood arts program focusing on education outreach through contemporary exhibitions at the Semmes Library. The photographs, inspired by forgotten places and fashion photo shoots, are a collection of two bodies of work that were created over the past decade. Places and objects, the first series, features landscapes, facades, and oddities that tell their own story. Magazine works, the second series, reflects the Artist’s obsession with youth, fashion, and storytelling. The collection tells a story of its own by contrasting patterns and color palettes, while suggesting relationships between subjects and locations.
WHERE: Julia Laura Yates Semmes Library
15060 Judson Road
San Antonio, TX 78247
210-650-9540
WHEN: October 3rd- November 26, 2007
Opening reception Wednesday, October 3rd
6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
WHO: Bryan Rindfuss- Bryan Rindfuss was born in San Antonio, Texas, where he attended Alamo Heights High School. He studied photography at Sarah Lawrence College in New York, Paris and in Italy at Studio Art Centers International, Temple University and Tyler School of Art. He interned with Mary Ellen Mark and with Richard Avedon, later working as an assistant during the Avedon retrospective, "Evidence." His photography was featured in the 1996 group show,” Home is Where the Heart is," at the Woodstock Center for Photography and The Print Club in Philadelphia, and in the 2001 "NATOarts" collective, which opened in New York and traveled extensively in Europe. His work has appeared in publications including The London Independent, Interview, Harper's Bazaar, Vogue Australia, Cosmogirl, and Jane, as well as volumes "Lujo" and "The best is yet to come," both published by El Tiempo Celeste, Mexico City.
INFORMATION: For additional information please contact:
Zinnia Dunis Salcedo
Blue Star Contemporary Art Center
Exhibitions and Program Manager
(210) 227-6960
zinnia@bluestarart.org
Blue Star Contemporary Art Center
Blue Star Contemporary Art Center is a non-profit, non-collecting, contemporary art center in San Antonio, Texas that advances the growth and understanding of contemporary art, artists and the curatorial process. Through exhibitions and a variety of programs, Blue Star is an active participant in the development of regional, national and international contemporary art and provides a lively forum for the visual arts dialogue. For more information visit http://www.bluestarart.org/.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 4th, 2007
CONTACT
Zinnia Dunis Salcedo NEWS
Public Relations and Membership Manager
Blue Star Contemporary Art Center
San Antonio, TX 78204
Phone: (210) 227-6960
E-mail: zinnia@bluestarart.org
BLUE STAR CONTEMPORARY ART CENTER OFFERS ART FOCSED SPANISH CLASSES
New Educational Facility at Blue Star Contemporary Art Center offers Art Focused Spanish Classes
Learn Spanish and talk about art! Blue Star is proud to announce the Art Focused Spanish in 90 Days course starting Tuesday June 12th. Spanish in 90 Days is designed to meet the corporate need to do business in an increasing bilingual marketplace with Spanish quickly becoming the second most spoken language in the country. The class will meet twice a week starting June 12th- August 24th on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Blue Star Contemporary Art Center. Spanish classes taught in a creative and engaging gallery setting help cultivate a creative conversational environment. For more information on enrollment call 210 227 6960 ext 208 or e-mail zinnia@bluestarart.org
Hurry! Class space is limited. International linguist Mark Norton, originator of the acclaimed Spanish in 90 days program, will be teaching this special art focused Spanish class.
Spanish in 90 Days is a 3-month course, using commercially available training materials combined with individualized study aids to provide special clients with language instruction tailored to their particular industry. Lessons are tailored to meet the needs of the students, to include vocabulary lists, situational training (dialogs), and Spanish grammar. Classes are held within the client’s own training facilities and scheduled to meet the needs of the client. Spanish in 90 Days is designed to meet the corporate need to do business in an increasing bilingual marketplace with Spanish quickly becoming the second most spoken language in the country
Blue Star Contemporary Art Center Blue Star Contemporary Art Center is a non-profit, non-collecting contemporary art center in San Antonio, Texas that advances the growth and understanding of contemporary art, artists and the curatorial process. Through exhibitions and a variety of programs, Blue Star is an active participant in the development of regional, national and international contemporary art and provides a lively forum for the visual arts dialogue. Blue Star Contemporary Art Center’s mission it to inspire the creative genius in us all by nurturing artists in an innovative contemporary art center. For more information visit http://www.bluestarart.org/.
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ARTS AND EATS 2007
The best of the best in culinary and original art was reason to celebrate
San Antonio, Texas- The ballots are in! This year’s Arts and Eats winners have reason to celebrate. Thirty of San Antonio’s top chefs showcased their best of the best in culinary art and cuisine at the beautiful grounds of the Tobin Estate. The food, wine and art gave this years festival attendees a lot to eat, drink and talk about.
As part of the event 28 restaurants premiered their culinary art by serving and competing for best appetizer, entrée and dessert. Original artworks decorated the festival grounds, Armin Marmolejo Quintent supplied the music and a silent auction made for a fun filled night.
· Grand Prize Restaurant, Las Ramblas
· Stuffed Calamari with Chorizo
· Best Appetizer, Azuca
· Arepada
· Merit Appetizer, Piatti
· Gorgonzola Custard with shaved pear, baby greens and balsamic drizzle
· Best Entrée, Bistro Thyme
· unknown
· Merit Entrée, Ranch 616
· Venison Chili “Frito Pie”
· Best Dessert, Silo
· Malted Milk Chocolate Panna Cotta with Vanilla Café Reduction Cinnamon Chantilly Cream, Chocolate Biscotti
· Merit Dessert, Paloma Blanca
· Coconut Flan
· Best Dish Presentation, Café Paladar
· Bacon wrapped Quail with Blackberries and Blue Cheese Cobbler
· Merit Dish Presentation, Beto’s Latin Grill
· Caldo de Cabrito en Sope
· Most Creative Booth Design, Ranch 616
· Merit Creative Booth Design, Paloma Blanca
Dias De Los Muertos came alive at the 13th Annual food, wine and art festival at the historical Tobin Estate on November 1, 2007. An oak tree laden, grassy path and cobble stone road played as a romantic backdrop for the Day of the Dead theme and led the way to San Antonio’s original food and wine festival. Ornate altars dedicated to Linda Pace, Reginald Rowe, Danny Geissler, Alberto Mijiangos and Steve Reynolds were beautifully displayed at the festival entrance and set the mood for the night’s events.
Amongst the medley of art, wine and haute cuisine were some of San Antonio’s finest celebrities. There to judge the food and overall presentation of each restaurant were Tommy Lee Jones, Dawn Laurel Jones, Ron Bechtol, Thomas & Cristina Gibson, Sean Elliot, Claudia Zapata, Pat Sharpe, Charlie Robinson, Mike & Mary Bet Budenholzer, Julio Cesar Cedillo, Alex Rubio, Harold and Barbara Wood, Edmund & Lupita Tijerina.
The tradition of Arts and Eats acts as Blue Star Contemporary Art Center’s premier fundraiser and contributes significantly to the organization and it’s operational budget. The continued support of its patrons makes contemporary art exhibitions and special new educational programs much more possible. Through the participation of San Antonio’s festive community atmosphere this year Arts and Eats was a phenomenal success.
Blue Star Contemporary Art Center
Blue Star Contemporary Art Center is a non-profit, non-collecting, contemporary art center in San Antonio, Texas that advances the growth and understanding of contemporary art, artists and the curatorial process. Through exhibitions and a variety of programs, Blue Star is an active participant in the development of regional, national and international contemporary art and provides a lively forum for the visual arts dialogue. For more information visit http://www.bluestarart.org/.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact:
Zinnia Dunis Salcedo Exhibitions and Program Manager
(210) 227-6960
zinnia@bluestarart.org
EDUCATION BUILDS MOMENTUM AT BLUE STAR
BLUE STAR COLLABORATES WITH SOUTH SAN ANTONIO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO TO HOST AN EDUCATIONAL COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM
WHO: Blue Star Contemporary Art Center
WHAT: Business of Arts Symposium
WHERE: Blue Star Contemporary Art Center
116 Blue Star
San Antonio, TX 78204
WHEN: Saturday, November 17, 2007, 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
(Open to the Public)
CONTACT: Roland Mazuca, Assistant Director/ Education at
210-227-6960 or e-mail at roland@bluestarart.org
Blue Star Contemporary Art Center’s is proud to announce the Business of Arts Symposium, which is the first of its kind in the Alamo City and will be held on Saturday, November 17, 2007 from 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. The symposium is part of Blue Star Contemporary Art Center’s ARTSmart Program. The Business of Arts Symposium is made possible by generous funding from H-E-B.
The Business of Arts Symposium is culminating in an Art Panel Discussion and Workshop for aspiring artists. The Symposium is an opportunity for student artists to learn about issues facing artists today and hear professional artists and art professionals present personal insight on the topics of marketing, resume and portfolio development, gallery politics, community involvement, networking, money and how to support yourself on the journey to success.
“This Symposium is valuable and unique in that professional artists will give personal stories on how they developed their careers,” said Roland Mazuca, Assistant Director/ Education at Blue Star Contemporary Art Center. “The biggest difference is that students will be learning from working artists about the various paths to success.”
This September Blue Star celebrated the premier of the Business of Arts Program, the opening of its brand new educational facility, the hiring of Roland Mazuca, Assistant Director/ Education. ARTsmart is an exciting way of creating community interaction
EDUCATION BUILDS MOMENTUM AT BLUE STAR CONTINUED…
around art and is dedicated to effective hands-on arts education, community outreach and more.
The Business of Arts Symposium will focus on career issues facing artists. Panelists Alex Rubio, Kathy Vargas, Kathy Armstrong, Bill FitzGibbons, Andy Benavides, and Trent Harkrader, will discuss topics ranging from career development, the curatorial process, business resources, public art, gallery politics and portfolio development.
In addition to the Saturday symposium and kicking off the festivities is a reception honoring the South San Antonio Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, November 14 2007, at 7:00 p.m. with Keynote Speaker Felix Padron, Director of the Office of Cultural Affairs for the City of San Antonio. Mr. Padron will address the role of art in building wealth and dynamic communities and the value of business support for the arts.
Please do not miss this opportunity to be a part of Blue Star’s growth and momentum as its educational programs and facility continues to expand and build lasting relationships with the Alamo City’s vibrant arts community through the ARTsmart and Business of Arts program.
Blue Star Contemporary Art Center
Blue Star Contemporary Art Center is a non-profit, non-collecting, contemporary art center in San Antonio, Texas that advances the growth and understanding of contemporary art, artists and the curatorial process. Through exhibitions and a variety of programs, Blue Star is an active participant in the development of regional, national and international contemporary art and provides a lively forum for the visual arts dialogue. For more information visit http://www.bluestarart.org/.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NEIGHBORHOOD ARTS EDUCATION AND OUTREACH EXHIBITION
Bryan Rindfuss: PHOTOGRAPHS: 1997- 2007 at the Semmes Library
WHAT: Bryan Rindfuss: PHOTOGRAPHS: 1997-2007 at the Semmes Library: October 3- November 26. The exhibition, organized by Blue Star Contemporary Art Center made possible by generous funding from the Office of Cultural Affairs, is part of a neighborhood arts program focusing on education outreach through contemporary exhibitions at the Semmes Library. The photographs, inspired by forgotten places and fashion photo shoots, are a collection of two bodies of work that were created over the past decade. Places and objects, the first series, features landscapes, facades, and oddities that tell their own story. Magazine works, the second series, reflects the Artist’s obsession with youth, fashion, and storytelling. The collection tells a story of its own by contrasting patterns and color palettes, while suggesting relationships between subjects and locations.
WHERE: Julia Laura Yates Semmes Library
15060 Judson Road
San Antonio, TX 78247
210-650-9540
WHEN: October 3rd- November 26, 2007
Opening reception Wednesday, October 3rd
6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
WHO: Bryan Rindfuss- Bryan Rindfuss was born in San Antonio, Texas, where he attended Alamo Heights High School. He studied photography at Sarah Lawrence College in New York, Paris and in Italy at Studio Art Centers International, Temple University and Tyler School of Art. He interned with Mary Ellen Mark and with Richard Avedon, later working as an assistant during the Avedon retrospective, "Evidence." His photography was featured in the 1996 group show,” Home is Where the Heart is," at the Woodstock Center for Photography and The Print Club in Philadelphia, and in the 2001 "NATOarts" collective, which opened in New York and traveled extensively in Europe. His work has appeared in publications including The London Independent, Interview, Harper's Bazaar, Vogue Australia, Cosmogirl, and Jane, as well as volumes "Lujo" and "The best is yet to come," both published by El Tiempo Celeste, Mexico City.
INFORMATION: For additional information please contact:
Zinnia Dunis Salcedo
Blue Star Contemporary Art Center
Exhibitions and Program Manager
(210) 227-6960
zinnia@bluestarart.org
Blue Star Contemporary Art Center
Blue Star Contemporary Art Center is a non-profit, non-collecting, contemporary art center in San Antonio, Texas that advances the growth and understanding of contemporary art, artists and the curatorial process. Through exhibitions and a variety of programs, Blue Star is an active participant in the development of regional, national and international contemporary art and provides a lively forum for the visual arts dialogue. For more information visit http://www.bluestarart.org/.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 4th, 2007
CONTACT
Zinnia Dunis Salcedo NEWS
Public Relations and Membership Manager
Blue Star Contemporary Art Center
San Antonio, TX 78204
Phone: (210) 227-6960
E-mail: zinnia@bluestarart.org
BLUE STAR CONTEMPORARY ART CENTER OFFERS ART FOCSED SPANISH CLASSES
New Educational Facility at Blue Star Contemporary Art Center offers Art Focused Spanish Classes
Learn Spanish and talk about art! Blue Star is proud to announce the Art Focused Spanish in 90 Days course starting Tuesday June 12th. Spanish in 90 Days is designed to meet the corporate need to do business in an increasing bilingual marketplace with Spanish quickly becoming the second most spoken language in the country. The class will meet twice a week starting June 12th- August 24th on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Blue Star Contemporary Art Center. Spanish classes taught in a creative and engaging gallery setting help cultivate a creative conversational environment. For more information on enrollment call 210 227 6960 ext 208 or e-mail zinnia@bluestarart.org
Hurry! Class space is limited. International linguist Mark Norton, originator of the acclaimed Spanish in 90 days program, will be teaching this special art focused Spanish class.
Spanish in 90 Days is a 3-month course, using commercially available training materials combined with individualized study aids to provide special clients with language instruction tailored to their particular industry. Lessons are tailored to meet the needs of the students, to include vocabulary lists, situational training (dialogs), and Spanish grammar. Classes are held within the client’s own training facilities and scheduled to meet the needs of the client. Spanish in 90 Days is designed to meet the corporate need to do business in an increasing bilingual marketplace with Spanish quickly becoming the second most spoken language in the country
Blue Star Contemporary Art Center Blue Star Contemporary Art Center is a non-profit, non-collecting contemporary art center in San Antonio, Texas that advances the growth and understanding of contemporary art, artists and the curatorial process. Through exhibitions and a variety of programs, Blue Star is an active participant in the development of regional, national and international contemporary art and provides a lively forum for the visual arts dialogue. Blue Star Contemporary Art Center’s mission it to inspire the creative genius in us all by nurturing artists in an innovative contemporary art center. For more information visit http://www.bluestarart.org/.
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