WEDNESDAY | MARCH 5

RAMPAGE VS. PROVIDENCE
LOWDOWN: Hockey isn't exactly the top priority here in the Alamo City, but the Rampage are doing their best to change that by hanging around in the American Hockey League playoff race. Tonight's contest, the March opener for the Rampage, comes against the Providence Bruins, who are making their own run at the playoffs this season. But you probably knew that already.
WHEN: 7 p.m.
WHERE: AT&T Center
HOW MUCH: $8.50-$39 per ticket
INFO: (210) 224-9600; sarampage.com

THURSDAY | MARCH 6

TEJANO MUSIC AWARDS
LOWDOWN: This event is sponsored by Texas Talent Musicians Association (TTMA), a nonprofit organization that says it's dedicated to promoting excellence in the Tejano music industry. Among the victors at last year's awards show were Jay Perez (pictured), Elida Reyna and Sunny Sauceda.
WHEN: 7 p.m.
WHERE: La Villita Assembly Hall, 418 Villita St.
HOW MUCH: $50-$125
INFO: (210) 558-3400; tejanomusicawards.com

FRIDAY | MARCH 7

‘KITCHEN GODDESS GOES TO WORK'
LOWDOWN: Performed by Suchil Coffman-Guerra, this exhibit — which runs on various days through March 15 — features a kitchen “created entirely out of textiles in uncommon arrangements.” Organizers say the event also will provide a throwback of sorts to the 1950s, “when woman had perfected the art of homemaking.” As for those of us in the 21st Century, we somehow got stuck with homemaker du jour Rachael Ray.
WHEN: 1:30-2 p.m.; 6-10 p.m. by appointment only
WHERE: Fiber Art Space, 1420 S. Alamo St., Space 202
HOW MUCH: No cover
INFO: (210) 271-1015; fiberartspace.com

SATURDAY | MARCH 8

SIX FLAGS FIESTA TEXAS RE-OPENS
LOWDOWN: Fiesta Texas is back for another season when it opens today. Enjoy it now: You run the risk of melting away in the sun's heat any time after mid-May.
WHEN: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
WHERE: Six Flags Fiesta Texas, 17000 I-10 West
HOW MUCH: $31.99-$46.99
INFO: (210) 697-5050; sixflags.com/ fiestatexas

SUNDAY | MARCH 9

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME BEGINS
LOWDOWN: If you don't mind staying up until 2 a.m. — and considering it's a Saturday night during Spring Break, we doubt you will — you can set all the clocks forward before calling it a night. Yes, this means you technically lose an hour of sleep. But at least the powers that be had the decency to have the ensuing day fall on a weekend.
WHEN: 2 a.m.

MONDAY | MARCH 10

SPURS VS. DENVER NUGGETS
LOWDOWN: With roughly a month left until the NBA Playoffs, every game counts, particularly those against Western Conference rivals. With that in mind, one of the more entertaining Western Conference teams comes to the AT&T Center, led by the star-studded duo of Allen Iverson and Carmelo Anthony.
WHEN: 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: AT&T Center
HOW MUCH: $9-$899 per ticket
INFO: (210) 224-9600; spurs.com

TUESDAY | MARCH 11

PRESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA: THESE ARE THE GOOD TIMES PEOPLE
LOWDOWN: These presidents' popularity just so happened to coincide with Bill Clinton's first term in office, thanks to mid-'90s hits like “Lump” and “Peaches.” But as is custom in today's music industry, this once-popular band is cranking out a new studio album with the hopes of reviving some mainstream interest via nostalgia. Hey, it beats what passes for rock music in 2008.
WHEN: Releases today
INFO: presidentsrock.com

MORE EVENTS

Wednesday, March 5

Albert Garcia & Friends play the blues at Martini Ranch, 4904 West Ave. 9:30 p.m. allstar-sanantonio.com/ albert.htm; (210) 341-1717

Cavender Music Series kicks off with Johnny Cooper Every Wednesday through Oct. 15, some pretty big acts bring down the house. 8-10 p.m. The County Line, 10101 I-10 West. Free. countyline.com; (210) 641-1998

Doors Photo Exhibit An artistic look at doors; they are so much more than an entrance and exit. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Through May 11. Casa Navarro, 228 S. Laredo. $2. thc.state.tx.us click on historic sites; (512) 463-6100

‘Les Liaisons Dangereuses' Seduction and betrayal set before the French Revolution. 8 p.m. Through March 8 (curtain times vary). Ruth Taylor Theater Building, Trinity University, 1 Trinity Place. Adults $8, discounts available for seniors and students. trinity.edu; (210) 999-8515

Photography Exhibit Unique photography exhibit features pieces taken with a pinhole camera. 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Through March 23. Visual Arts and Technology Center San Antonio College, 1300 San Pedro Ave. Free. accd.edu/sac/vat/ vatgallery.html; (210) 733-2894

POProctica A look at art from the '60s, '70s and '80s and the expansion of sexual expression. Through March 15. The Friedrich Building, 1617 E. Commerce. Free. redsquare.gallery. googlepages.com/ athomewithred; (210) 843-7586

Thursday, March 6

‘Beyond UFOs'
Wondering what's really out there? Uncover the truth (or at least one guy's take on it) in a discussion with author Jeffrey Bennett when he signs copies of his book “Beyond UFOs: The Search for Extraterrestrial Life and Its Astonishing Implications for Our Future.” 7 p.m. Barnes & Noble San Pedro Crossing, 321 NW Loop 410. bn.com; (210) 342-0008

‘Feminine in Flux' Opening
Get in touch with your girly side at “Art & Persuasion: Feminine in Flux,” an exhibit of the work of select local female artists who explore issues of feminine identity in their work. Opening reception 6 p.m. Exhibit runs through March 31. Central Public Library, 600 Soledad. sanantonio.gov/library; (210) 207-2500

Josh Grider Band rocks out at Rolling Oaks Sports Bar and Grill, 5550 Mountain Vista Drive. 8 p.m. Free with canned-food donation; $3 without; $5 minors. rollingoakssa.com; (210) 655-4745
Listen to a Celtic Jam and share the luck of Irish at Radius Café, 106 Auditorium Circle, 8-10 p.m. Free. radiuscafe.org; (210) 271-2805

‘Mujeres Sin Cuenta' Opening
The art of 50 women who are leading the Mexican contemporary art movement is the focus of this exhibit . Opening reception 6 p.m. Exhibit runs through June 1. Instituto Cultural de México, 600 HemisFair Park. saculturamexico.org; (210) 227-0123

Opening Reception Joan Grona Gallery will host an opening reception for art pieces including woodwork, still-life paintings and etchings. 6-9 p.m. 112 Blue Star, Blue Star Arts Complex, S. Alamo at Probandt. Free. joangronagallery.com; (210) 225-6334

Recreation and Aquatics Summer Job Fair It's never too early to start that summer job search. This fair has 200 temporary positions in an array of  workplaces, from office assistant to lifeguard. 4-7 p.m. Mc Farlin Tennis Center, 1503 San Pedro Ave. Free. sanantonio.gov/sapar; (210) 732-1223

Friday, March 7

‘Olivídate del Alamo' Art exhibit and poetry session highlights “the forgotten stories of the neverending battle of the Alamo since March 6, 1836, through verse and visual art.” 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Free. Centro Cultural Aztlán, 1800 Fredericksburg Road. (210) 649-6072

‘Alma de Mujer' Explore loss, love, struggle and spirituality through flamenco dancing. 8 p.m. Through March 16. Guadalupe Theater, 1301 Guadalupe St. $10 in advance or $12 at the door. guadalupeculturalarts.org; (210) 271-3151

‘For You' The opening reception for San Antonio artist Nate Cassie displays a collection of beehives and birdhouses as an echo of society and solitude. 6-9 p.m. Three Walls studio, 106D Blue Star Complex, S. Alamo at Probandt. Free. southtown.net/galleries/ index.html; (210) 212-7185

Papa Wood rocks at Bitter End, 903 E. Bitters. 10:30 p.m. myspace.com/ bitterendsa; (210) 404-0827

Sin plays dirty at El Centenario Sports Bar, 5558 Old Pearsall Road. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. myspace.com/ sanantoniosin; 210-623-9898

Zamar Latin Jazz spices it up at Boardwalk Bistro, 4011 Broadway St. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Free. boardwalkbistro.net; (210) 824-0100

Saturday, March 8

Alter Ego plays at Soho Lounge, 12289 Nacogdoches Road. 10:30 p.m. myspace.com/ thebandalterego; (210) 655-7646

‘Alter of Anguish' Opening
Twenty original drawings-cum-paintings by San Antonio artist Annie Gomez are on display at the “Alter of Anguish” exhibit. Opening reception, 6 p.m. Open-mic poetry reading, 7-8 p.m. Exhibit runs through March. Gallista Gallery, 1913 S. Flores St. gallista.com; (210) 212-8606

The Art of Being a Woman Celebrate International Women's Day with music, art and poetry. 1-5 p.m. VIVA! Bookstore, 8407 Broadway. Free. vivabooks.booksense.com; 800-826-1143

Betsey Johnson Fashion Show An array of unique and original dresses on parade. 2-4 p.m. The Shops at La Cantera, 15900 La Cantera Parkway. Free. theshopsatlacantera.com; (210) 582-6255

Cajun Dance
Capture some Mardi Gras spirit without leaving home. Charles Thibodeaux and the Austin Cajun Aces Band bring that zydeco sound to San Antonio at a dance presented by the Cajun French Music Association. 7:30-11:30 p.m. Hermann Sons Hall, 525 S. St. Mary's St. $8. defatrascajun.com; (210) 262-9111

Grand Re-opening Ceremony of the Japanese Tea Gardens Welcome the return of this local treasure with some refreshments and entertainment. 10 a.m.-noon. 3853 N. Saint Mary's St. Free. sanantonio.gov/sapar/ japanhis.asp; (210) 207-8480

The Love Me Nots, Sons of Hercules, the Ugly Beats, Pat Todd and the Rankoutsiders play at Sam's Burger Joint, 330 E. Grayson St. 8 p.m. $10 advance tickets, $12 at the door. samsburgerjoint.com; (210) 223-2830

Madez 13, ID, Silent Minority, Ticket for Train Wreck, Head Panic play at The Limelight, 2718 N. St. Mary's St. 9 p.m. $5 for 21 and up; $8 under 18. myspace.com/limelightsa; (210) 735-7775

Star Party The San Antonio Astronomical Association offers beginning or avid stargazers a chance to marvel at the winter sky, complete with open telescopes and video presentations. 6 p.m. Eisenhower Park, Harris Pavilion, 19399 N.W. Military Highway. Suggested $3 donation/$5 per family. sanantonioastronomy.org; Reservations recommended: (210) 564-6400

Sunday, March 9

Airborne makes music at the White Rabbit, 2410 N. St. Mary's. Doors at 7 p.m. $12. sawhiterabbit.com; (210) 737-2221

Alamo City Cluster of Dog Shows Because these prized pups are so much better live. 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Free. Alamodome, 100 Montana St. alamocityclusterof dogshows.com; (210) 207-3663

Festival of India An assortment of Indian treasures including dresses, jewelry, henna paintings and palm readings. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Maverick Plaza at La Villita, 418 Villita St. Free. sanantonio.eknazar.com/ Events ; (210) 207-8480

Jam Solid plays at Jack’s Patio Bar, 2950 Thousand Oaks. 8 p.m. myspace.com/ jackspatiobar; (210) 494 2309

‘Nicholas Winton: the Power of Good' The story of a man who saved children from Nazi-occupied Europe. 7 p.m. Holocaust Memorial of San Antonio, 12500 N.W. Military Highway. Free. sanantonio.ujcfedweb.org; (210) 302-6807

Monday, March 10

Ken Little Artist Rodeo A mixture of art exhibition and performance. 7 p.m. The Cove, 606 W. Cypress. Free. thecove.us; (210) 227-2683

Lil' Bit & The Customatics play during Swing Factory at Sam's Burger Joint, 330 E. Grayson Street. $5. 7 p.m.-midnight. samsburgerjoint.com; (210) 223-2830

Tuesday, March 11

Naval Academy Glee Club Concert
The good men of the U.S. Naval Academy Men's Glee Club perform. And, no, they're probably not going to sing “In the Navy.” 7:30 p.m. Basilica of the National Shrine of the Little Flower, 1715 N. Zarzamora St. Free. (210) 735-9126

‘No Country for Old Men' DVD release This Oscar-winning flick stars Javier Bardem (and his infamous hair), Tommy Lee Jones and Josh Brolin in a battle over a suitcase with millions of dollars in dirty money. Rated R. Prices vary at retailers. 

The Whigs, The Spinto Band and Big Soy rock out at Rock Bottom Tattoo Bar, 1033 Avenue B. 8 p.m. $8. myspace.com/ rockbottomtattoobar; (210) 320-2387

‘Whose Story Is It?' A reflection on storytelling from a woman's perspective. 6 p.m. Library Auditorium, University of the Incarnate Word, 4301 Broadway. Free. uiw.edu; (210) 829-6000

Coming up

March 12-16: Saltimbanco An exploration of urban hustle and bustle presented in the famous style of Cirque du Soleil. 7:30 p.m. AT&T Center. $41-$91. attcenter.com; ticketmaster.com; (210) 224-9600

March 14: Journey's End This drama follows the end of WWI and a soldier's place after duty. 8 p.m. Through April 11. Cellar Theater at San Pedro Playhouse, 800 W. Ashby Place. Adults $23, discounts for seniors and military. sanpedroplayhouse.com; (210) 733-7258
 
March 15: 8th annual Del Webb car show An Armor All lover’s dream come true: shiny cars aplenty. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Hill Country Retreat Model Park, 4550 Del Webb Blvd. Free. southtexascc.com/ schedule.htm; (210) 246-6400

March 15: Kite Festival and Pooch Parade Enjoy the springtime weather with that special someone: your dog. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. McAllister Park, 13102 Jones Maltsberger Road. Free.
safriendsoftheparks.org; (210) 212-8423

March 15: Bowl for Equality Raise money, raise awareness for GLBT equal rights and raise your bowling score. 2 p.m. Bandera Bowl Funplex, 6700 Huebner Road. $35 per person or $150 for a team of five. hrc.org/SanAntonioBowling; (210) 523-1716