Thursday, April 26

SAN ANTONIO COLLEGE
13th Annual Multicultural Conference
Loftin Student Center
Features presentations, music and literary readings on the theme "Fear and Loathing: the Springboards of Modern Culture." All events except the luncheon are free and open to the public and will be held in the Visual Arts and Technology Center, Room 120, unless otherwise noted. For a complete schedule, call 733-2514.

2:15-4:15 p.m., San Antonio College Early Childhood Center, corner of Ashby and Howard
Spirit Day Parade and Fiesta, part of the Celebration of the National Week of the Young Child. At 2:15 The Norma Ziegler Scholarship will be awarded to an Early Childhood student. This will be followed by a sidewalk parade at 2:45 and activities, including face painting, making cascarones, making ice cream sundaes, a mural, music and dancing

5-7 p.m., Visual Arts and Technology Center Gallery, 950 Lewis at Dewey Street
Opening reception for the San Antonio College Visual Arts & Technology Department Annual Juried Student Show April 26 - Sept. 7. Several student scholarships will be announced at 6 p.m.

7:30 p.m. in McAllister Auditorium, the SAC Jazz Ensemble performs

ST. PHILIP'S COLLEGE
10 a.m.-8 p.m., on the main campus. The college's official Fiesta event, CultureFest and Rib Cook-Off, along with exhibits of the new construction on the campus funded by the $450 million bond issue. Enjoy food booths, artisans and craft vendors, games and live entertainment for all ages, plus the renowned Rib Cook-Off™, featuring local amateur and professional BBQ teams from around the city. CultureFest™ will also be the backdrop for the annual college OPEN HOUSE. Students and community members who attend the event will have a college introduction like no other. After a morning of informative sessions and a tour of the campus, the future students will be treated to an outdoor extravaganza.

9 a.m.-Noon, Heritage Room, Video presentation "Learning Language and Loving It"
Presented as part of the Week of the Young Child celebration at St. Philip's College

PALO ALTO COLLEGE
11 a.m.-8 p.m., in the Central Courtyard
PACfest 2007, an official Fiesta event featuring alcohol-free, family oriented fun. Free and open to the public, the event features food and novelty booths, live entertainment and games, plus a kids' area in the Student Center from noon-6 p.m.

NORTHWEST VISTA COLLEGE
10 a.m.-2 p.m., Huisache Hall Patio, Viva La Vista!
The college's Fiesta celebration includes a parade, dance and musical performances, art shows, games and contests, and a variety of other exciting activities. Vendors will also be in attendance to sell food, drinks and festive memorabilia. For more information, contact the Wildcat Activities Center at 348-2023.

Friday, April 27

All colleges and district offices closed for Battle of Flowers. Viva Fiesta!

Saturday, April 28

SAN ANTONIO COLLEGE
9a.m.-8 p.m., various venues at the college, 49th Annual Folk Dance Festival
Featuring dance workshops, a youth dance concert and an evening concert with groups from across the state. Proceeds benefit scholarships for San Antonio College.

Sunday, April 29

SAN ANTONIO COLLEGE
3 p.m. in McAllister Auditorium, “Impromptu” by Musical Bridges Around the World. Free for children under 12. C all 464-1534 for ticket prices.

Tuesday, May 1

SAN ANTONIO COLLEGE
7:30 p.m., McAllister Auditorium, Opera workshop by Gianni Schicchi. Call 733-1441.

NORTHWEST VISTA COLLEGE
12:30 p.m., Huisache Hall Banquet Room, Student Recital
3:30 p.m., Huisache Hall Banquet Room, Vista Voices Choir

Wednesday, May 2

SAN ANTONIO COLLEGE
Noon-1 p.m., Methodist Student Center, 102 Belknap
"Hidden, But Not Absent" Hot Potato discussion by Dr. David L. Semrad

2-2:45 p.m., Loftin Student Center Fiesta Room
SAC Presidential Volunteer Service Awards Ceremony

NORTHWEST VISTA COLLEGE
11:30 a.m., Huisache Hall Banquet Room, Piano Studio Recital