Friday, November 20, 2009

Upcoming Highlights

11/20/2009

2009 Rammy Awards

While this is the second year we’ve recognized outstanding local musical talent based on audience votes, it’s our first year hosting an awards ceremony and concert. With awards for Best Music Video, Best Vocalist, Best Cover Band, Best DJ (and 14 others), as well as performances by Mexicans with Guns (left), the Heroine (far left), Deadpool, and Mexican Stepgrandfather, you’re guaranteed an award-winning night to remember. P.S. Red Carpet attire is not required. Turn to page 54 for the complete list of winners, chosen by Current readers. Free, doors at 8pm, Limelight, 2718 N. St. Mary’s, (210) 735-7775, myspace.com/limelightsa ()

Free. Limelight, San Antonio.

11/21/2009

CineMundo: And Starring Pancho Villa as Himself

In remembrance of the Mexican Revolution, Main Plaza and Slab Cinema present And Starring Pancho Villa as Himself. At the time of production (2003), this was the most expensive television movie ever made ($30 million). The film recreates 1914’s The Life of General Villa, which was shot from the perspective of the star — Pancho Villa. Lights. Camera. Revolution. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets.

Free. Main Plaza, San Antonio.

11/22/2009

Lyle Lovett & His Large Band

Even if you’re not a fan of Lyle Lovett’s music, the talent pool this Texas troubadour travels with could probably make even the Grinch want to get off his green ass and dance. During breaks from seamlessly bouncing between country, blues, gospel, and jazz, Lovett engages in dry, witty banter with members of his Large Band, making sure each of them enjoys some quality time in the spotlight. This generosity could almost make you forget that Lovett’s the star of the show, as each of his backups could hold an audience on his or her own. The sweetly ironic “Penguins” is always a crowd favorite. As the song goes, “I don’t go for fancy cars, for diamond rings, or movie stars … Penguins are so sensitive to my needs.” $39-$49, 8pm, Majestic Theatre, 224 E. Houston, (210) 226-3333, majesticempire.com ()

$39-$49. Majestic Theatre, San Antonio.