SUNKEN GARDEN THEATER

Bond funding for a proposed Sunken Garden Theater renovation survived a City Council vote, and will go up for public vote May 7.

San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg has put his support behind a plan that could funnel as much as $62 million in public and private funding to renovate the Sunken Garden Theater.

San Antonio made changes to a board responsible for allocating millions of tax dollars toward development projects north of downtown.

Councilman Mario Bravo (D1) held a town hall meeting to discuss a proposed $62 renovation to the Sunken Garden Theater in Brackenridge Park.

Members of the public have a chance to weigh in on the Sunken Garden Theater renovation at a virtual town hall meeting Monday at 6 p.m.

Opinion: A city that claims to value arts and cultural investments is steadily losing ground to other Texas cities.

The disruptions of renovation is worth the hassle to some.

'We need to protect our green space.'

The River Road Neighborhood Association has spoken out against a $62 million plan to restore the largely dormant theater.

The conservancy is pushing for a $62 million overhaul of the 1930s-era, city-owned theater, located next to the Japanese Tea Garden in Brackenridge Park. Plans include new facilities, professional lighting and sound systems, and a sweeping roof that covers the stage and expanded seating area.

Citizens overseeing the 2022 parks bond project list voted Tuesday to finalize their recommendations for City Council.

If an appeal for $62 million in 2022 municipal bond funding is successful, the 91-year-old Sunken Garden Theater will be renovated.

The city wants stars like Justin Timberlake to take the stage.

Sunken Garden Theater is about to get a nearly $62 million renovation and the renderings show what the new concert venue will look like once it's completed.

Sunken Garden Theater, the storied outdoor venue that helped define San Antonio as the "Heavy Metal Capital of the World," is about to get a...

Upcoming public discussions on Brackenridge Park, including a Sept. 18 symposium on Miraflores, will help guide future restoration efforts.

On top of planning a new main entrance for the historically rich park, the plan seeks to...

Titans of Tailgate, a Culinaria San Antonio event led by Chef Jason Dady, will return to the Sunken Garden Theater on Sunday, January 26.The event, which raises funds for culinary education at local high schools, will offer grilled dishes, beer, spirits and wines. The $150 VIP tickets include a special tasting and private event, a meet-and-greet with the chefs, and tailgate swag. From local politics and culture to national news that hits close to home, San Antonio Current has been keeping San Antonio informed for years. Its never been more important to support local news sources. If quality journalism is important to you, please consider a donation to San Antonio Current.

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