What’s Up at MBAW!

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...

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...
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...

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...

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...

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...

“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,...

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...

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...

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...

Flying Balalaika Brothers Visit Alicia Trevino López One-Stop Center
Musical Bridges Around the World provided another free 40 minute concert of its retirement community outreach program, Golden Age to the Alicia Trevino López Senior One-Stop Center on March 24, 2016. Russian Folk Group the Flying Balalaika Brothers brought...

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....

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,...

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...

“Unfolding Dimensions” by Sandy Whitby & Lauren Browning
Musical Bridges' Art Gallery hosted its second opening of the 17th season on Friday, February 13th. The opening celebrated “Unfolding Dimensions," the first combined exhibit of artists Sandy Whitby and Lauren Browning. A constant flow of over 150...