Your guide to spring break fun in San Antonio
We've put together a list of exciting activities to make the most of the break.
Check out the Witte Museum's new exhibition, Staying Alive: Animal Defenses, which explores how animals protect themselves. The museum features 17 live animals, expert talks and giant sculptures.
Admission varies; an additional $6 ticket is needed for the exhibition.
Catch a free double feature of "Frozen" and "Frozen II" at The Rock at La Cantera on Tuesday, starting at 5pm.
Soak in the fun at a free bubble party at Pearl on Friday, 11am-2pm.
Worthy of your time: The DoSeum and Briscoe Western Art Museum are offering extended hours for spring break.
The DoSeum will be open 8am-6pm through Saturday, and noon-5pm on Sunday. Don't miss Uniquely Us, a limited exhibition (open through April 20) that explores race and unity.
Briscoe, which is usually closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, is open all week, 10am-5pm (until 8pm on Thursday). Enjoy free arts and crafts sessions with museum admission.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
CNN
2 days ago
- CNN
I tried Cuisinart's new frozen treat maker. It's the perfect small-space alternative to the Ninja Creami
If you enjoy dessert content like I do, then you know the Ninja Creami has been dominating social media the past few years. Not only does the countertop frozen treat maker regularly pop up on my TikTok For You page but plenty of my colleagues rave about both the original appliance and its newer iterations, like the soft-serve Ninja Swirl by Creami. Upon reading their glowing reviews, I was tempted to get my own Creami. The only issue was, I wasn't willing to sacrifice all that counter space for an appliance I probably wouldn't use every day. I'd resigned myself to passively consuming ice cream maker content (without the actual ice cream) until Cuisinart launched its own ice cream maker this summer: the FastFreeze. When I saw the device's compact 'wand' design, I felt seen. Finally, I could make my own customized frozen treats at home without having to worry about where I'd store yet another bulky appliance. For the past three weeks, I have been using it to whip up ice cream, sorbets, slushies and milkshakes. Now that I've emerged from my sugar-filled stupor, it's time to tell you what I think about the release. Cuisinart FastFreeze Ice Cream Maker The Cuisinart FastFreeze is a quick, easy-to-use and space-saving ice cream maker that creates the perfect-sized half-pint servings. The device comes in a standard white, though if you want to jazz it up, QVC has eight exclusive colors like Jade, Amethyst and Daffodil, all of which are on sale for $20 off. It's fast and easy to use The FastFreeze couldn't be easier to use. It comes with a manual that explains all five presets, which are located right under the manual power button at the top of the wand. There's a setting for each type of treat the device can make (ice cream, sorbets, slushies and milkshakes), as well as one for mix-ins (think nuts, candy and cookie dough). To use this product, you just set it to your desired preset, lock the wand in on top of the mixing assembly and press the power button. When it turns on, simply push the wand down slowly. Once the mixture is fully blended, the green sensor turns red, at which point you stop pushing down and guide the wand to slowly come back up. The process does require a little bit of elbow grease, but I wouldn't say it's hard. The brand claims this device makes ice cream in just three minutes, but I'd say mixing one container takes no longer than a minute, so it's even faster. Of course, the time depends on the treat. Slushies take longer because you're essentially mixing a solid chunk of fruit juice as opposed to a mixture of fruit and milk. Cuisinart's other ice cream makers feature freezable bowls in which you place non-frozen ingredients for mixing. In contrast, the FastFreeze uses a process similar to the Ninja Creami. Essentially, you place ingredients in the three included half-pint (and dishwasher-safe) dessert cups, freeze the cups for at least 24 hours and then use the device to blend the frozen mixtures. This obviously requires anticipating what desserts and flavors you'll want in advance, but I liked being able to create the mixtures and forget about them until I found myself craving something sweet within the next couple of days. And honestly, you could get away with freezing mixtures for less time, like 12 or even eight hours. The serving size is perfect Whereas the Ninja Creami uses pint-sized containers (or 24-ounce containers for the Creami XL Deluxe), the Cuisinart FastFreeze's containers are half pints. Unless I'm really indulging, I rarely eat a full pint of ice cream at once, but a half-pint is perfect for one sitting. During testing, I found myself looking forward to coming home from work, mixing whatever flavor I'd prepared the night before and enjoying a container of ice cream before getting ready for bed. It became my fun little end-of-summer ritual. What's more, the small containers don't take up a ton of space in my freezer, even when all three are in there at once. They fit nicely inside the small drawer next to my ice trays, keeping the two larger drawers underneath free for other frozen foods. I can create my dream ice cream flavors As soon as I knew I'd be receiving a sample of the FastFreeze, I opened Pinterest and TikTok to search for recipes. All the recipes I saved were for the Ninja Creami but still suitable for this appliance; you just have to slightly adjust the ingredient ratios. That said, the FastFreeze manual also provides good recipe inspo, like blueberry cheesecake frozen yogurt, a dulce de leche milkshake and a pink lemonade slushy. Up first, I was most excited to make my own mango ice cream. I love mango-based desserts, but most ice creams taste artificial or way too syrupy and not creamy enough. As a result, one of the first mixtures I made included mango chunks, a splash of cream, milk and a tablespoon of sugar. The final product was perfectly creamy and not too sweet — exactly what I've always wanted from mango ice cream. I also made a banana and protein powder ice cream, using the 'mix-in' preset to add mini Reese's peanut butter cups after the first mix. As for the other presets, the slushy and sorbet settings work fine, though I personally am not a fan of either type of treat. To make milkshakes, you just mix store-bought ice cream and milk, plus any other add-ins you want, so that one doesn't have to be frozen in advance. Truth be told, I found myself using the 'ice cream' preset most of the time because I found the results to be the tastiest. (Pro tip: I recommend using a teaspoon of Jell-O powder for creamier results and adding graham crackers as a mix-in for texture.) Prev Next It has a small footprint I was actually surprised by how small the Cuisinart FastFreeze is, even when fully assembled. The widest part of this countertop device measures a little over 4 inches wide, and it's not even as bulky as my bullet-style Ninja blender. During testing, I've been storing the FastFreeze on a 2-foot-long shelf in my kitchen, and I can still fit both my blender and mini juicer on the same shelf. In short, this item is delightfully compact and the perfect size for my tiny galley kitchen. The initial results were too icy Of course ice cream is icy, but most of the time, my creations had way too many ice crystals after the first mix. When I'd try a bite, the texture was borderline powdery. I easily fixed this by adding a splash of milk and mixing again, but I kind of wish the results were perfect the first time around. This even happened with my milk-heavy mixes, so it's just something to be aware of. The container is a bit too small for blending Although half a pint is the ideal size for eating, the small containers are a bit cumbersome when it comes to blending the frozen mixtures. Each container has an interior 'max fill' line, and if you fill the cup even a little bit above that line, the mixing assembly doesn't properly lock over the cup. Whenever this happened, I'd have to take a spoon and chip away at the top layer of the frozen mixture to get it down past the line. Additionally, the small capacity means you can't use a lot of each ingredient. I quickly realized this after cutting up a handful of strawberries, only to find that about half of them fit inside the container. On the bright side, though, you won't run out of ingredients too fast. I won't lie, I've had a lot of fun making my own ice cream these past couple weeks. My sugar intake increased drastically, but at least I had a valid excuse ('It's for work!'). Going forward, I probably won't use Cuisinart FastFreeze as frequently because, realistically, I only eat ice cream at home once or twice a month. Even still, I'm not upset because I can stow away the compact device in my kitchen cart so my counters stay clear. I think if I owned a larger frozen dessert maker like the Ninja Creami, I'd feel obligated to use it all the time because of how much space it takes up. But I don't feel that way with the FastFreeze. Despite the minor hiccups I encountered using this product, I'd say it functions very well overall. It's fast, the presets work as intended and you can literally make any flavor of ice cream — and other frozen desserts — you might want. What is the difference between the Cuisinart FastFreeze and the Ninja Creami? What is the difference between the Cuisinart FastFreeze and the Ninja Creami? The Ninja Creami and Cuisinart FastFreeze work similarly in that you have to freeze your dessert mixes for at least 24 hours (though you can get away with freezing them for a shorter period of time) before blending them. But while the Creami is a larger, stationary appliance that mixes on its own, the compact FastFreeze requires you to press down on the wand as it powers the mixing assembly's blades to blend the ingredients. Additionally, the Creami has more presets than the FastFreeze. Depending on the model, it can make treats like gelato and Italian ice in addition to your standard ice creams and sorbets. How much ice cream does the Cuisinart FastFreeze make? How much ice cream does the Cuisinart FastFreeze make? The FastFreeze makes half a pint of ice cream in one go, and it comes with three dessert cups. How long does the Cuisinart FastFreeze take to make ice cream? How long does the Cuisinart FastFreeze take to make ice cream? Cuisinart claims that the FastFreeze takes three minutes to make ice cream. Although the mixing time depends on the ingredients in your mixture and whether you add mix-ins later, I found it to work faster in most cases, blending my creations in under a minute. CNN Underscored has a team of skilled writers and editors who have many years of experience testing, researching and recommending products, and they ensure each article is carefully edited and products are properly vetted. We talk to top experts when applicable to make certain we are testing each product accurately, recommending only the best products and considering the pros and cons of each item. For this story, associate home and gifts editor Nikol Slatinska tested the Cuisinart FastFreeze over the course of three weeks to see if it's worth buying.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Yahoo
Legendary rock singer on his health: ‘nervous about making it to the end of the tour'
Roger Daltrey, lead singer of the English rock band The Who, recently opened up about his apprehensions heading into the band's final North American tour stemming from various health complications. Speaking with British newspaper The Times, Daltrey said he has been feeling the effects from a bout of meningitis he contracted nine years ago, which he added did 'a lot of damage' and 'buggered up my internal thermometer.' 'The potential to get really ill is there and, I have to be honest, I'm nervous about making it to the end of the tour,' Daltrey said to The Times. Read More: Country music legend known as 'Miss Country Soul' dies at 85 The 81-year-old added to The Times that he is suffering from 'an incurable macular degeneration,' leading to impaired vision on top of hearing loss, which the singer indicated started even before his time as a rocker. In mid-August, The Who embark on their seven-week-long 'The Song Is Over' tour of the U.S. and Canada, stopping in over a dozen cities including at Fenway Park in Boston. Read More: Lead singer of '80s metal band dies 2 weeks after getting married Daltrey noted to The Times 'my voice is still as good as ever,' but that 'I can't tell you if it will still be there in October.' The Who, known for songs like 'My Generation,' 'Baba O'Riley,' 'Behind Blue Eyes,' and 'Eminence Front,' formed in the 1960s and the band was inducted into The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1990 and the United Kingdom Music Hall of Fame in 2005. More Entertainment Content: 'South Park' season 27 episode 2 airs tonight, here's how to watch it for free HBO Max removes popular animated series, where to stream it instead Bravo's 'The Real Housewives of Miami' airs new episode of season 7 tonight, how to watch 'Expedition Unknown' season 15 episode 7 airs tonight: Where to stream free Read the original article on MassLive. Solve the daily Crossword
Chicago Tribune
6 days ago
- Chicago Tribune
Column: Nominations for Jeff Awards bittersweet as Paramount in Aurora faces financial challenges
There's something to be said about the timing of the news coming out of the Paramount this week. A total of 26 nominations for Chicago's prestigious Equity Joseph Jefferson Awards went to Aurora's downtown theater, besting any venue in Chicago, including the Goodman and Court theaters, which came in with 21 each. Paramount venues picked up those two-dozen-plus nominations for six shows, with 'Cats' earning 10, followed by the holiday regional premiere of 'Frozen' garnering eight. The announcement came as a much-needed shot in the arm for the Paramount, which laid off 17 of its staff and cancelled the highly acclaimed BOLD Series because of possible reductions in discussed financial support from the city of Aurora. The mood was dark last week. Understandably. No one was jumping up and down, including the mayor, who is convinced the city's debt must be addressed aggressively, and that too much money was going to the Aurora Civic Center Authority, which oversees the downtown theater and its other performance venues, including Stolp Island and Copley theaters. 'Surreal' and 'devastating' were a couple of the words used by staff who were impacted most by the staff cuts and cancellation of the BOLD Series. And residents reacted, as well. At Tuesday's City Council meeting, multiple aldermen made it a point of letting the mayor know many constituents were not happy. 'Upset is an understatement,' said Jonathan Nunez, who represents the 4th Ward. And, as is always the case, particularly when social media is involved, there's lots of information and misinformation flying around. Suddenly, headlines and online chatter about Aurora, which has enjoyed plenty of positive news over the years, thanks in large part to the success of the Paramount, were not so sunny. But Laesch did what he could to offset the negative by putting out a YouTube video of him strolling along the riverwalk in Aurora, stopping at the box office and letting viewers know he was purchasing tickets to the Broadway Series at the Paramount. The mayor also focused on the 'growing relationship' between the city and Paramount, and offered suggestions on ways to raise revenue for ACCA, such as adjusting ticket prices, cross promotions with restaurants and more corporate sponsorships and outings. He repeated that need for a strong working relationship at Tuesday's City Council meeting, where multiple council members expressed concerns about the city possibly drastically reducing discussed financial support to the Paramount. Why not provide 'a soft landing to assist them,' asked 6th Ward Ald. Mike Saville. If Aurora doesn't offer the quantity and quality of shows as in the past, warned Patty Smith, who represents the 8th Ward, 'the cuts are going to come back at us.' But Laesch remained adamant, noting the unpopular but tough position he stepped into as mayor, declaring 'we don't have the money to hand out,' and that the only solution is to 'work together to move forward.' Later, Ald. Ted Mesiacos, 3rd Ward, who sits on the City Council Finance Committee, expressed frustration that he and other aldermen were not brought into discussions between the mayor and the Paramount that led to the drastic announcement that the BOLD Series was being cancelled. No one on the council has seen the city's projected budget numbers — the City Council will receive a financial update on Aug. 26 – nor has anyone from ACCA talked to the council about the challenges the Paramount is facing and what it needs to get through them, he said. Calling for discernment and patience, Mesiacos insisted 'we need numbers from both sides' so that conversations can continue. 'Once we get concrete data, we will look at it,' he said. 'I only wish we would have had it before the decision was made to cut the BOLD Series. I would have loved to figure out how to save it.' Referring to the Paramount's impact in Aurora, Mesiacos continued, 'We have a V-8 engine. If you take out a piston, it's not going to work as well.' The fact two shows from the Copley Theatre's BOLD series – 'Peter and the Starcatcher' and 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' – received Jeff nods had to have been bittersweet for many. But the good news is that the Broadway Series, which has made the Paramount the number one subscription theater in the country, will continue, although it only stands to reason there will be changes in the way some of the shows will be presented. Two of its shows which brought in the most nominations were certainly grand spectacles that came with a higher price tag. But as one Paramount fan from Normal, Illinois, noted in an email I received this week, the quality of these downtown Aurora shows, including Stolp Island Theatre's 'Million Dollar Quartet,' which got three Jeff nominations, rival anything he and his family have seen on New York or London stages. Which is why they are willing to drive more than two hours to this city, where, as he pointed out, they spend money staying in Aurora hotels and eating at Aurora restaurants. That Aurora did so well against the best theaters in Chicago can't help but add at least a little fuel to the fiery emotions swirling around the Paramount right now. More than anything, however, these nominations have helped with morale at a time when it was very much needed, said Paramount CEO Tim Rater. 'It gives recognition to the creative artists for all the efforts' they put toward their craft, he added. 'We really are lucky to work with people who are so talented.'
