COMMUNITY

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The Esperanza Peace and Justice Center hosts the 32nd Annual International Peace Market. The Market offers a variety of artful, handmade items, including hand crafted pottery, paintings, sculptures and more. The 32nd Annual International Peace Market is Friday, November 26th and Saturday, November 27th. More information is available on the  Esperanza Peace and Justice Center website.

The San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department offers a Holiday Camp for children, from ages 6 to 14. Children stay active with nature, science, sports, holiday-themed arts & crafts and more. Camps start December 20th, Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 5:30pm. Lunch and snacks are included and spaces are limited. Locations, price, and registration is on the SA Parks and Rec website.  

The Magik Theatre presents Ella Enchanted, a fairy tale about self-empowerment and perseverance. Ella must outwit evil stepsisters, escape hungry ogres, and save the prince before she can claim her real voice. Performances of Ella Enchanted run through December 24th at the Magik Theatre. Show times and tickets are available on the Magik Theatre website.

URBAN-15 hosts the 15th Annual Josiah Media Festival, a showcase for short films made by film makers under the age of twenty-one from all over the world. This year’s festival is virtual and screenings are on a continuous block schedule. The 15th Annual Josiah Media Festival starts Monday, December 6th, and runs through Saturday, January 29th. Film screenings and more information is available on the URBAN 15 website.

The San Antonio Museum of Art presents 40 Years, 40 Stories: Treasures and New Discoveries from SAMA’s Collection. This exhibit focuses on the unique works in the Museum’s own collection of nearly 30,000 pieces of art. 40 Years, 40 Stories: Treasures and New Discoveries from SAMA’s Collection runs through Sunday, January 2nd at the San Antonio Museum of Art. More information is on the San Antonio Museum of Art website.

The San Antonio African American Community Archive and Museum (SAAACAM) collects, preserves and shares the cultural heritage of African Americans in the San Antonio region. SAAACAM hosts Black History River Tours on second Sundays and fourth Saturdays. This 90-minute tour covers African American history as it relates to the center of the San Antonio. Tickets and more information are online at SAAACAM.org

The City of San Antonio has partnered with various organizations to create the COVID-19 Workforce Recovery Program. Training is offered for in-demand industries such as healthcare and biotech, education, I.T. and cybersecurity, advanced manufacturing and logistics, and skilled trades. More information on the COVID-19 Workforce Recovery Program is available by phone at 3 1 1 or on the City of San Antonio website.

The City of San Antonio and San Antonio Food Bank host a Farmers and Artisans Market every third Saturday. The market offers food demonstrations, local vendors, nutrition education sessions, and more. The Farmers and Artisans Market is every third Saturday at the Mission Marquee Plaza from 10am to 2. More information is on the Mission Marquee website. 

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The City of San Antonio's Department of Arts & Culture is the responsible for managing public art projects that express the vibrancy and diversity of our community. Their website offers an interactive Public Art Map showing locations and details of San Antonio’s public art pieces. The map is available on the Department of Arts & Culture’s website.

The San Antonio Film Commission is a one-stop shop for all things film making. The Film Commission helps local artists with permits, location scouting, crew and resource information, government liaison services, casting calls and more. Additional information is on the San Antonio Film Commission website.