With labor day and a new school year among us, there are several events happening in San Antonio that change the focus from scorching hot summer to a cooler fall.
Tejas Rodeo
August 02-November 22, 2008
For just $4-8 (with children under six free), you can treat the family to an evening of bull riding, tie-down calf and team roping, barrel racing, break away roping and a calf scramble. For those less rodeo-inclined, there is also food, drink, and dancing. Festivities start at 5:00 p.m. nightly. Cibolo Livery Stables • 401 Obst Road, Bulverde, TX.Miss Latina World Pageant
August 30-September 1, 2008
The annual pageant for women who are of at least partial Hispanic or Latina heritage once again holds its pageants on the banks of the River Walk at the Arneson River Theater.Labor Day Arts and Crafts Fair
August 30-September 2, 2008
Kick off September with a large arts and crafts festival that features some of the best artisans, artists and jewelers from across the state. Get a head start on all your Christmas shopping or just find something to treat yourself. Located at the River Walk Extension near the Chamber of Commerce.FotoSeptiembre
September 02-September 30, 2008
This international photography festival is a yearly event showcasing some of the finest photo artists from around the world. It is a daily event with several exhibits not only in San Antonio but also throughout the entire Texas Hill Country. See the linked official website for more information and a full schedule.Tony Bennett in Concert
September 5, 2008, 8:00 p.m.
The ageless crooner will delight fans young and old with his mix of jazz, blues and American standards. San Antonio Municipal Auditorium, 100 Auditorium Cir.Enrique Iglesias
September 6, 2008, 8:00 p.m.
The son of wildly popular Julio, Enrique is minus his famous mole and ready to entertain with his fusion of Latin and pop beats at the AT&T Center. Opening act is Aventura.Musical Bridges Around the World Main Stage Series
September 7, 2008, 3:00 p.m.
Les Bonbons pour le violon, Borok and Grokhovski will play selection they pick, then allow children in the theater to select all other pieces they play in the second act of this special performance. Adults - $20.00 Seniors - $15.00 Children 13-17 - $10.00 Children under 13 – Free. McAllister Auditorium, 1400 San Pedro Avenue.European Film Festival
September 08-September 11, 2008
The fifth annual movie fest kicks off at 10:30 a.m. daily with film selections from countries as diverse as Greece, Italy, France, Spain, Switzerland and Germany.The Eagles
September 8, 2008, 8:00 p.m.
Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Schmit perform rock hits old and new in support of their new album. But this nostalgia isn't cheap, tickets start at $47 and go up to $177. AT&T Center, no opening act announced.Oprah Winfrey Presents The Color Purple
September 9-14, 2008
Musical based on the Alice Walker novel comes to the Broadway in San Antonio series at the Majestic Theater. Tickets are $25.75-$73.75.