STAFF WRITER – SOPHIA KUSSEL
The time is coming to say goodbye to the bitter winds of the Texas winter, and hello to the long, warm days of spring at long last. This spring, Centro San Antonio will be celebrating with the community. From March to May, Centro is co-hosting a series of over 30 events featuring talented local artists, entrepreneurs, and creators which range wildly in themes hosted in the private and lively Peacock Alley.
“As we welcome locals back downtown, we want to provide them opportunities to not only reconnect with each other but [with] treasured spaces as well”
– Elizabeth Burt, Centro Director of Urban Activation
With loosened restrictions and COVID-19 vaccinations on the rise, in-person community activities are now something that can be enjoyed safely. “As we welcome locals back downtown, we want to provide them opportunities to not only reconnect with each other but [with] treasured spaces as well,” says Centro Director of Urban Activation and Play Elizabeth Burt. “this summer series of activations in Peacock Alley will provide novel play experiences and [support] local businesses and artists”
Additionally, these activations allow SoanAntonio local artists to create fun experiences that introduce a new audience to their work by engaging with people face-to-face – something that would have been essentially impossible just a year ago.
Expect plenty of live music, delicious food, markets waiting to be explored, socials, immersive art experiences, and even a small “Comic-Con in the Alley” on Saturday, May 21. One event to look forward to is called “Be the Movement,” which is a demonstration-celebration of social/political movements, past and present, expressed in music, dance, poetry, and street art. Overall, this event is about celebrating the diversity and inclusivity of the marginalized by acknowledging progressive steps forward through artistic expression. This is just one example of the numerous activations hitting the streets of Peacock Alley.
Otherwise, visiting Peacock Alley will have something for everyone, no matter how picky, and admission is free of charge for anyone and everyone to attend. So, do not be a stranger, and make sure to check out Peacock Alley to mix and mingle with the community and meet local artists, entrepreneurs, musicians, and creators to kick off the early spring days.
Peacock Alley is located at 118 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78205 with event times varying For the social media junkies out there, Centro San Antonio will be given the chance to feature users on their social media to those who tag them with #PeacockAlleySA; otherwise, check out Centro San Antonio on Facebook. A full list of events can be found at www.centrosanantonio.org
(Graphics courtesy of Centro San Antonio).