With the Holiday season about to begin, there are lots of big events and fun things to do for all ages in San Antonio during November. This month's calendar is also chock full of wine events all month as the New World Wine and Food Festival begins.
Muertitos Fest 2008
October 30-November 7, 2008
Second annual festival celebrates the "Day of the Dead," which is a big local holiday in San Antonio. Attractions include food booths, community alters, fine crafts, music and much more.Uptown Art Stroll 2008
November 1-2, 2008
Two-day walk through Olmos Park Terrace visits some of the best artists in the city and opens up their private galleries and workrooms to the public.2008 Artesanos Del Pueblo-A Celebration of Folk Art
November 1-2, 2008
The Mission San Jose hosts two day art fest, which includes not only local and Texas artists and artisans but also offerings from artists from Central America, Mexico and Peru.UIW Community Orchestra Concert
November 3, 7:30 p.m.
University of the Incarnate Word Orchestra performs works including Dvorak and Mozart, conducted by Terence Frazor. Free to the public.Every Voice Counts
November 4-28, 2008
A unique hybrid of voting and art encourages people to take part in the political process while also giving them an eye-opening look at local art and artists.New World Wine & Food Festival: Texas Vintner Cruise
November 5, 2008
Cruise along the San Antonio River as the guest of a winemaker while sipping their offerings and nibbling on world class hors d’oeuvres from local restaurants.New World Wine & Food Festival: Winemaker Dinners
November 6, 2008, 7:00 p.m.
Several San Antonio restaurants (see link for full list) open their doors to this one-day event, which features everything from simple win tastings to a big gala black tie event.Marcy McChesney/New Paintings
November 6-30, 2008
Hometown artist Marcy McChesney returns from California to show off her latest collection of paintings at the Blue Star Art Complex.Indian Music Healing Conert
November 7, 2008, 7:30 p.m.
Rare chance for San Antonians to catch a full concert of authentic Indian music. Held at the University of the Incarnate Word: Doughtery Fine Arts Building, 4301 Broadway. Free to the public.Beethoven and Mozart at the Symphony
November 7-8, 8:00 p.m.
San Antonio Symphony performs the works of arguably the two most famous composers that ever lived. Scott Yoo conducts (and is a performing soloist) while Aaron Copland’s ultra-American Appalachian Spring will open for the symphony.