Revolution's Children: Mexico's Past and Future

Two of the most hallowed dates in the history of Mexico celebrated major milestones in 2010. It’s the bicentennial of the War for Independence from Spain, begun when Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla raised the call to arms with his rousing “Grito” in the village of Dolores, rousing his countrymen to rise up for freedom.

One hundred years later, on October 5, 1910, the Mexican Revolution began when Francisco Madero, who had been jailed when he tried to run for president against the dictatorial Porfirio Diaz, inspired a new movement for democracy.

Maria Eugenia Cossio Ameduri and Mario Melgar-Adalid, who have both served as directors of the prestigious Universidad National Autonoma de Mexico (UNAM) in San Antonio, are both well-versed in their native country’s history. Cossio who resides in San Antonio, also directed the S.A. Public Library Foundation for years. Melgar, a lawyer and a columnist for Mexico’s Excelsior, continues to live in Mexico, commuting to S.A. frequently as an attorney of counsel to S.A.’s Cacheaux, Cavazos and Newton law firm.

Together, they explained the significance of this year’s commemorative centennials in Mexico, and discuss what they mean for the future in the September 15 edition of Scene in S.A.

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Arts and Entertainment Scene September 2010

by Jennifer Michelle Warner

As the San Antonio theater community gears up for the start of the 2010 – 2011 season, at least two local theaters have used the new season as an opportunity to tackle some much-needed upgrades. Trinity’s Laurie Auditorium will be closed for the month as it replaces an out-of-date theatrical rigging system—the series of ropes and pulleys used to move backdrops, lights, and scenery on and off the stage—behind closed curtains. The Woodlawn Theatre is currently testing out new sound and lighting systems, which can be seen and heard for the first time with the production of Hairspray, on stage through September 12.