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Franklin D. Roosevelt once eloquently said, "There is nothing to fear but
fear itself.” While we're right on board
with FDR's words of wisdom, sometimes there is no harm in traveling a little
well-prepared (as he and his colleagues probably did). While most automobile passengers don't have
to worry about bullets flying through their windshields, many of them—presidents,
presidential candidates, government officials, corporate execs, diplomats,
religious leaders, etc.—have a little more reason to travel with some armor on
their sides.
At the risk of stating the obvious, it should be pretty apparent that
armored cars aren't something that can be picked up at your local car
dealership. However, should any San
Antonioan ever need one, they have pretty easy access to cars of such caliber:
our city is home to Texas Armoring Corporation, one of the largest providers of
armored passenger vehicles in the world.
Escalades, Mercedes, Range Rover… they’ve got them all covered
(literally). They have a client roster
of high-profile people from all around the world. The company, recently featured on CNN, even armored the Pope’s ride during his visit to Mexico. Sounds like bulletproof evidence that if you need to get your car armored, they're your guys. For some more info or a glimpse of some of their armor work, check out their site at www.texasarmoring.com.
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Anyone who's ever owned a
cat knows what a feat it is to get it to the salon, quite possibly with
claw-sized scars to prove it. Getting the dog into the car and en route
to the salon is a bit easier, but the shedding and seat damage also contribute to the less-than-ideal grooming circumstances. Add
to that the thought of your furry friend waiting in a cage, and odds are that
you and your little one have seen better days. This is where mobile pet salons come
in the picture, which travel to your house to do your dirty work for you.
San Antonio has two mobile pet salons on its
hands: Cool Dog Mobile Spa-Salon (for dogs) and the Aussie Pet Mobile (for dogs
and cats). They're a pet owner’s dream
come true. From a good, clean shave-down come summertime, to flea and
tick treatments, the salons offer impressive selections of grooming
goodies. Anyone plagued by shedding pets (and allergies) need no longer worry
about cleaning pounds of fur from their car anymore; a good deshedding is just one of many options available with the treatments. (For a complete list of treatments or to make
appointments, check out the Cool Dog Spa or Aussie Pet Mobile’s websites.) So now the only trip to the spa you’ll have to think about is the
one for yourself.
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Bienvenue, Le Midi! The timing for a fabulous new French restaurant couldn't be better. Jean-Francois Poujol, the owner of the delicious Soleil Bistro, will be having the Grand Opening for his newest restaurant, Le Midi, on October 18. Taste the culinary pleasures of France by joining the festivities at the restaurant, located on 301 E. Houston Street, right in front of the Majestic Theater.
Dance to the beat of world-renowned DJ Tiesto, who will be spinning at Cowboys on October 24. Keep the spirit of Cowboys and Texas alive by drinking a Lone Star!
Don't cry for us, Argentina: San Antonioans will get a chance to watch the musical Evita live, too. It will be playing at the San Pedro Playhouse at 8 pm on Fridays and Saturdays, and at 2 pm on Sundays. Call 733-7258 or visit sanpedroplayhouse.com for reservations or tickets.
Thanks to all of the locals who demanded the film Paranormal Activity via Eventful.com, we now have the opportunity to watch it. If you happen to be going to one of the many theatres that won’t be offering purchases through Fandango, you should get there early: on opening night, they sold out almost two hours early. For a movie playing on a weeknight at 12:01 am, that says a lot. Warning: Sleeping that night be harder than it appears. Don't say we didn't warn you.
The Doobie Brothers are still around and better than ever. See why they’ve been around for three decades by checking them out at the Majestic Theatre on November 4 at 8 pm. We recommend a visit to Le Midi, located across the street, after the show: Not only is the food delicious; it offers specials on event nights as well.
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Some of San Antonio's most legendary citizens of
African descent will be celebrating their feats, growing larger and larger each
year, with their third Annual Legends event. Since the founding of the San
Antonio Chapter in 1996, The National Coalition of 100 Black Women has been
consistently meeting their goals as they continue to address the issues that
affect African-American women, such as equal rights and opportunities;
awareness of black culture; the development of membership for effective
leadership and participation in civic affairs; issues of National and
International importance, and to full cooperation with other organizations to
reach their goals as well. Their ultimate goal is to make a positive
difference in the lives of young African American females in the city.
The organization will be celebrating
their 13th year anniversary with its Fourth Annual Community Legends
Luncheon. The event should be inspiring to all those attending and should
leave them behind with a sense of renewed spirit and commitment. This year's
legends include William Hadnott, M.D., for his efforts in Health; Clarice
Golightly-Jenkins, PhD/RN/MSN/CNS/Retired USA Colonel, for her contributions
to Health Education; Kurt B. Davis for his endeavors in Communications; Nettie
Patricia Brooks Hinton for her Community Action/Political Leadership; Irene and
Leo Edwards, Jr., MD for their dedications to The Arts; Florence Terrell for
her achievements in Business; and Rose Michelle Johnson-Craig for her dedication
to Education. As powerful the non-profit organization's name sounds, with
the legends that they are creating, National Coalition of 100 Black Women
definitely sounds like an understatement. Learn more about the coalition
at their website.
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