Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 210-557-7562;
www.theovertimetheater.org
; 1203 Camden St)
This upstart produces innovative
shows and keeps ticket prices low. The names of some of its original shows gives you an
idea of the vibe:
Sheer Bloody Lunacy!, Pirates vs Ninjas,
and
The Brain That Wouldn't
Die: A New Musical
.
AtticRep
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THEATER
( 210-999-8524;
www.atticrep.org
; 1 Trinity Pl)
This cutting-edge theater company in residency at
Trinity University knows how to pick a great script and produces shows that are edgy,
compelling and current.
Classical Music
The Majestic Theatre and Laurie Auditorium are the main performance venues for both
local and touring orchestras and chamber groups.
San Antonio Symphony
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PERFORMING ARTS
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( 210-554-1010;
www.sasymphony.org
;
box office 5th fl, IBC Bank Bldg, 130 East Travis St, Suite 550; tickets
from $16)
The symphony performs a wide range of classical concerts, operas and ballets at
different venues around town, including the spectacular Majestic Theatre. Tickets (which
range wildly in price) can be bought from the symphony's box office or from Ticketmas-
ter outlets.
Shopping
Don't overlook San Antonio's museum gift shops, especially those at the San Antonio
Museum of Art and the McNay Art Museum; they can be exceptional. Popular attractions
such as the Alamo, Buckhorn Saloon and Guenther House also make for unique souvenir
shopping. If you forget to get gifts until the last minute, Texas-made goods are sold at
stores in both terminals of San Antonio's airport.
For mall offerings such as Macys, Gap and Bath & Body Works, try
Ingram Park Mall
(
Ave, Loop 410)
. Standard mall hours are 10am-9pm Monday to Saturday and noon to 6pm on
Sunday.
