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Day of the Dead is substantially larger this year. Does that make it better?

October 24, 2019 By Heron Staff

Muertos Fest at La Villita in 2018. Photo by Ben Olivo | HeronMuertos Fest at La Villita in 2018. Photo by Ben Olivo | Heron

A new city-sponsored Day of the Dead series is poised to take over La Villita. Though not without controversy.

Filed Under: City of San Antonio, Events, La Villita

Feedback sought on $12 million Maverick Plaza makeover plan

May 6, 2019 By Ben Olivo

The city is hosting a public meeting tomorrow night on a $12 million plan to transform Maverick Plaza at La Villita into San Antonio’s next culinary destination.

Filed Under: La Villita

Plan to add restaurants to Maverick Plaza draws mixed reviews at NIOSA

April 26, 2019 By Ben Olivo

The $12 million plan to revamp La Villita’s Maverick Plaza, one of downtown’s most popular event spaces, drew a mixed reaction from Fiesta regulars who attended Night in Old San Antonio on Wednesday night.

Filed Under: Fiesta, La Villita

It’s the last NIOSA as we know it

April 23, 2019 By Heron Staff

Weeks after a Night in Old San Antonio concludes this year, La Villita’s Maverick Plaza will shut down so preliminary work can begin on its $12 million makeover.

Filed Under: Fiesta, La Villita

Questions remain one year after Johnny Hernandez lands Maverick Plaza lease

December 20, 2018 By Lea Thompson

A year ago, the City Council agreed to lease Maverick Plaza for 49 years to Grupo La Gloria, a restaurant group lead by prominent chef Johnny Hernandez. But a few big questions remain a year after the city and Hernandez reach the arrangement.

Filed Under: Food & Drink, La Villita

Dia de los Muertos enchants La Villita

October 28, 2018 By Ben Olivo

Is there any setting in San Antonio more stunning and romantic than La Villita filled with people at night?

Filed Under: Events, La Villita

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