Arts + Culture

Love Is Wild

Congo Falls and The Ralston inspire learning and conservation in the next generation of San Antonio Zoo visitors. Article by Erin Lyons | Photography by S&L Photography In order to care about something, you must understand it. And it’s much easier to understand something if you can see and learn about it. For 35 years, the San Antonio Zoo has been without gorillas, leaving entire generations with less opportunity to understand this critically endangered species. Congo Falls and its...

Arts + Culture

Where Confidence Is Baked In

Inside Over The Top Cake Supplies and The Bake Lab Article and Photography by Chelsea Humphreys Walk into Over The Top Cake Supplies and you immediately understand this is not just a shop. It is a place built for possibility. Shelves are lined with tools and ingredients that feel both exciting and attainable. Whether someone arrives with years of experience or a quiet curiosity they have never acted on, the message is clear. You belong here.   At the heart of Over The Top Cake Supplies is a...

Arts + Culture

Date Night Magic

Hopscotch, San Antonio’s top immersive art gallery, turns date night into an unforgettable experience. Article by Gage Martin | Photography by Chelsea Humphreys and S&L Photography Date nights can be boring. Some are about checking a box, others igniting sparks. Hopscotch falls into the second category. This immersive art experience invites couples to step out of the ordinary and into something colorful and a little magical. Inside the gallery, each exhibit feels like a new adventure. You...

Fitness

Strength, Balance, Power, and Peace

Lakoa Fitness creates realistic fitness plans for busy people. Article by Erin Lyons | Photography by S&L Photography Many people have a negative perception of exercise. Perhaps past experiences felt too hard, or they didn’t see results, so continuing felt pointless. Laurena Mitchell wants to change that perception, and she has created something unique at Lakoa Fitness. She wants to meet people where they are at and create realistic plans that help them reach their goals. Laurena’s love for...