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Las Amigas Holiday Party

Las Amigas Holiday Party

Last Thursday Musical Bridges Art Gallery was the site of its very first private luncheon hosted by San Antonio womens group -- Las Amigas.  Approximately 30 guests gathered in the MBAW gallery adorned with pointsettas and christmas trees; enjoying photography, art,...

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Welcome Adriana Flores to the MBAW Board

Welcome Adriana Flores to the MBAW Board

Please join us in welcoming our newest Board member, Adriana Flores! Adriana Flores was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas. She graduated from Texas A&M University at College Station with a Bachelors Degree in English, with minors in...

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Kids to Concerts-Russia!

Musical Bridges Around the World is proud to report another successful segment of our community outreach Kids to Concerts program at no charge to the schools visited! On January 22-23 & 26-27, the Flying Balalaika Brothers from Austin visited 8 San...

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MBAW Brings African Flare to 10 San Antonio Schools

MBAW Brings African Flare to 10 San Antonio Schools

Musical Bridges Around the World recently completed its African phase of community outreach Kids to Concerts program at no charge to the schools visited.  Originally from Senegal, Africa and New York City, African musicians Abdou Mboup, Mar Gueye, and...

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Kids to Concerts: Syria

Kids to Concerts: Syria

Musical Bridges Around the World is proud to report its tenth successful segment of Kids to Concerts during the 18th season! Syrian clarinetist Kinan Azmeh and percussionist Shane Shanahan visited 5 San Antonio schools on May 12-13, 2016: East...

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Northern Lights by Louis Vega at MBAW

Northern Lights by Louis Vega at MBAW

Louis Vega Trevino’s painting reflects a deep understanding of historical precedents. Without any derivative step, he has built upon a number of important, painterly languages to evolve a style that is instantly recognizable as uniquely his own. Trevino’s painting...

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“Northern Lights” by Louis Vega Treviño

“Northern Lights” by Louis Vega Treviño

Musical Bridges' Art Gallery hosted its third opening of the season on Saturday, June 18, 2016. The opening celebrated “Northern Lights,” by artist Louis Vega Treviño. A constant flow of over 60 guests moved throughout the gallery; enjoying art,...

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Kids to Concerts: Japan

Kids to Concerts: Japan

Musical Bridges Around the World is proud to report its eighth successful segment of Kids to Concerts during the 18th season! This segment brought us to five more San Antonio Elementary schools on April 11-12, 2016: Woodstone, Andrew Briscoe, Collins...

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MBAW’s Journey to Japan

MBAW’s Journey to Japan

In the spirit of San Antonio's 300th birthday in 2018, Musical Bridges' Artistic Director Anya Grokhovski traveled all the way to Japan in search for guest artists.  The purpose for the two week trip was to get aquainted with Japanese culture and score...

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Kids to Concerts: Russia & Ukraine

Kids to Concerts: Russia & Ukraine

Musical Bridges Around the World is proud to report its seventh successful segment of Kids to Concerts during the 18th season at no charge to the schools visited! On March 23-24, 2016 the Flying Balalaika Brothers visited six San Antonio Elementary...

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MBAW Brings Russian Culture to Haven for Hope

MBAW Brings Russian Culture to Haven for Hope

Musical Bridges Around the World partnered with Haven for Hope on March 23, 2016, providing a free one hour concert for their community. Russian Folk Group the Flying Balalaika Brothers brought their uplifting performance to the dining hall during dinner hour....

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Kids to Concerts Russia: Barynya

Kids to Concerts Russia: Barynya

Musical Bridges Around the World is proud to report another successful segment of Kids to Concerts during the 18th season at no charge to the schools visited! On February 18-19, 2016 Barynya visited five San Antonio Elementary schools: Bulverde Creek,...

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Encuentro de Culturas 2015

Encuentro de Culturas 2015

On March 11, 2015, Musical Bridges Around the World (MBAW) traveled to Puerto Rico for Encuentro de Culturas 2015. The idea to create the festival was spearheaded by native Puerto Rican and MBAW Board Member, Dr. Awilda Ramos. About a year ago, Dr. Ramos...

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