Today is the 137th Anniversary of the fall of the Alamo. There was a re-enactment of the battle this morning at 6:00 AM. There are other FREE Events commemorating the Battle throughout the weekend.
I had the honor of attending an "invitation only" event this afternoon. As a member of The Woman's Club of San Antonio, I was able to attend the Annual Memorial Service for the Heroes of the Alamo this afternoon at 2:30 pm along with other members of our Club.
I've been to the Alamo many times, always with friends or family wanting to visit when they were here. I always enjoy my visit there and it never fails that I learn something new about the buildings that remain standing or about the battle. I've always been fascinated by the battle and how 189 men could hold off thousands for 12 days before finally being overtaken by them during a pre-dawn assault.
Today, we entered The Alamo and were ushered to our seats. I was able to sit and look around at the inside of the building, remembering things I'd learned on previous tours and things I've learned in reading about the battle. My favorite part of the ceremony was the Roll Call of States and Nations - where the flags of each State of the Union and Country representing the birthplace of each of these men were presented - Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Denmark, England, Germany, Ireland, and Wales.
If you live in the San Antonio, TX area and haven't visited The Alamo or haven't been there recently, this is a great weekend to visit and learn a little Texas and American History. There are events scheduled all weekend and it's going to be another beautiful Texas weekend, why not take advantage of it.
Kathy Littlefield (1st VP of The Woman's Club of SA, Hannah Still, FIESTA Teen Queen representing The Woman's Club of San Antonio, and Rose Hoelscher (President of The Woman's Club of San Antonio).
It was February 23, 1836, when General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna and his army caught the defenders of the Alamo by surprise. The Texians and Tejanos had prepared to defend the Alamo together and were undaunted. Commander of the Alamo, William B. Travis sent couriers out to communities in Texas with pleas for help -- only one of the couriers was successful in bringing back help. Charles Despallier, a 24 year old originally from Louisiana, left the Alamo sometime around February 25, 1836, and returned with the 36 men from the Gonzales Ranging Company of Mounted Volunteers on March 1, 1836. Despallier died in the battle at the Alamo on March 6, 1836.
The final assault of the 13 day siege came before daybreak on March 6, 1836, as the Mexican soldiers appeared out of the darkness and headed toward the walls of the Alamo. The defenders were able to beat back several attacks. The Mexicans regrouped and scaled the walls and rushed into the compound. They captured a cannon and aimed it at the Long Barrack and church and blasted open the barricaded doors. By sunrise, Santa Anna was able to enter the Alamo compound to survey the damage.
Have you ever wondered about those brave men who gave up their lives fighting for Texas to be free and independent? You can read about them here.
Tomorrow is the 173rd Anniversary of the Fall of the Alamo. Over the next weekend and through the month of March there are Memorial Events planned at the Alamo, of the 7 events, 5 of them are FREE and Open to the Public.
Just because you're in San Antonio, TX and not in New Orleans, LA (NOLA) doesn't mean you don't have an opportunity to celebrate Mardi Gras.
I love Mardi Gras -- the colors (purple, green & gold), the music, the festivities. Yep, I decorate my house for Mardi Gras -- but then, I am originally from Louisiana so it makes sense, right. I can't always get back to Louisiana to enjoy the Mardi Gras Parties and Parades so I bring Mardi Gras to San Antonio.
I've been a member of The Woman's Club of San Antonio since I moved here 12 years ago (1997). We've had a couple of Mardi Gras Parties at the club during that time. This year we had another one and I had the privilege of helping plan the event and even in preparing the food we served for this year's Mardi Gras Party. I also loaned them all of my Mardi Gras decorations and we had a great time decorating The Woodward House. The Party was Saturday, February 21, 2009 at The Woodward House on San Pedro.
Our Menu included:
Assorted Appetizers (prepared by members)
Mixed Green Salad w/assorted Dressings
Jambalaya (chicken, pork & sausage)
Shrimp Etouffee (over Rice)
Red Beans & Rice
French Bread & Alligator Bread
Desserts
Bread Pudding w/Whiskey Sauce
King Cake
Pecan Bars
Bourbon Balls
Pecan Pralines
We began the evening by greeting our guests with Mardi Gras Beads as they arrived -- I had ordered plenty to use for decorations and to share with our guests. We had a wonderful Jazz Quartet playing downstairs during the cocktail hour and while we enjoyed the fabulous food prepared by members of the club.
After dinner, we moved upstairs, to the Ballroom, where we had set up the Dessert Tables along with another table for the Coffee, Hurricane Punch, and Wine. The Jazz Quartet continued to play as members and guests danced, bid on the Silent Auction Gift Baskets prepared by the Club's Round Tables and enjoyed the Desserts.
One of the highlights of the evening was when the Quartet started playing "When the Saint's Come Marching In"!!!! I just happened to be standing up talking to a group of guests when the music started -- I remember "moving to the music" and then . . . there was a line of people behind me and we were dancing around the ballroom!!! (I don't know if anyone got pictures of this -- it was soooo much fun!) :)
Everyone has been talking about the Mardi Gras Party all week!!! The husbands of our members were coming up to us at the end of the evening, asking us to have another Mardi Gras Party next year!! It's already on the calendar! :)
LAISSEZ LES BONS TEMPS ROULER!!!
(I'm sorry I don't have pictures of the Party to share with you all. My camera decided to quit working when we were leaving the house for the party. :( I could not get the battery to recharge or turn the camera on. :) Some of our members had their cameras and lots of photos were taken. I've put out a request for pictures to be emailed to me. If I get some, I'll add them to this post.)
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Do you like BBQ? Why not attend the 13th Annual BBQ Cook-off & Concert? This event will be held in the parking lot of Six Flags Fiesta Texas on Saturday, January 31, 2009. Gates open to the public at 10:00 am until midnight. Admission is $12 for adults - 12 and under are free. Active Military Free with your Military ID - NO PETS are allowed and NO the Park will NOT be open. Pre-sale tickets are $8 and can be purchased at the San Antonio Stock Show Rodeo box office. General Public Parking is FREE.
Over 200 teams will be competing - there will be vendor booths and free Bar-B-Que plates as well as Live Music throughout the day...
Scott Wiggins Band at Noon
Jason Allen at 1:15 p.m.
The "Bad Boyz Olympics" at 2:30 p.m.
Zach Walther and The Cronkites at 4:30 p.m.
Aaron Watson (the opening act) at 8:00 p.m.
Mark Chestnutt at approximately 10:00 p.m.
Judging for the Bar-B-Que Cook-off will take place from 11:00 a.m. til 5:30 p.m. - winners will be announced at the Judging area.
For more information, contact http://www.sarodeo.com/annual/2009_bbq_cookoff.html or 210-827-7988.
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When buying or selling a home in North Central, North East or North West San Antonio, TX, you deserve local expertise and advice. Judi Morgan provides full time, professional real estate services to buyers, sellers, corporate and military transferees in San Antonio, Stone Oak, Canyon Springs, Shavano and Shavano Park, Castle Hills, Rogers Ranch, Helotes, Sonoma Ranch, Alamo Ranch, Red Bird Ranch, The Dominion, Leon Valley and more.
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This is the 3rd of a Series of Posts about the Annual San Antonio Livestock Show & Rodeo.
Hey Golfers, here's a great way to enjoy a day of Golf and help raise money for the Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund. The fund provides financial support to cowboys injured while participating in a professional rodeo.
The 2009 Cowboy Golf Classic will be held at:
The Republic Golf Club
4226 Southeast Military Drive
Tuesday, February 17, 2009.
Check-In begins at 7:30 a.m.
Entry Fee is $125/per person
Lunch included
2009 Confirmed Rodeo Contestants Play Free
For more information on registration or sponsorship contact:
Michael J. Cotugno at (210) 825-2285 or George Gaiser, Jr. at (210) 889-0118
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When buying or selling a home in North Central, North East or North West San Antonio, TX, you deserve local expertise and advice. Judi Morgan provides full time, professional real estate services to buyers, sellers, corporate and military transferees in San Antonio, Stone Oak, Canyon Springs, Shavano and Shavano Park, Castle Hills, Rogers Ranch, Helotes, Sonoma Ranch, Alamo Ranch, Red Bird Ranch, The Dominion, Leon Valley and more.
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