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1+ week, 1+ day ago (116+ words) The market will continue Saturday and Sunday. The post Everyone we saw shopping at Esperanza's Peace Market in San Antonio this weekend appeared first on San Antonio Current. Esperanza Peace and Justice Center is holding its 36th Annual Mercado de Paz / Peace Market this weekend, which lets shoppers browse artisan goods from San Antonio and all over South and Central America. The multicultural experience also includes live music, food and more. Here's a look at the shoppers, artisans and performers who took part on Friday. The event will continue Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. at the Esperanza Center, 922 San Pedro Ave....

1+ week, 2+ day ago (627+ words) [A shopper talks with a vendor at Esperanza]A shopper talks with a vendor at Esperanza's Peace Market. " data-image-caption="A shopper talks with a vendor at Esperanza's Peace Market. " data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.sacurrent.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Jaime-Monzon-01-.jpg?fit=300%2C200&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.sacurrent.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Jaime-Monzon-01-.jpg?fit=780%2C520&ssl=1" /> No matter what hobby your friend or relative has, there's a good chance you can find an appropriate gift when you shop local. The post How to keep your dollars in San Antonio this season no matter who you're shopping for appeared first on San Antonio Current. [A shopper talks with a vendor at Esperanza]A shopper talks with a vendor at Esperanza's Peace Market. " data-image-caption="A shopper talks with a vendor at Esperanza's Peace Market. [Jaime Monzon 01]A shopper talks with a vendor at Esperanza's Peace Market. While the Current's profiles on local retailers and our list of gift ideas for local foodies offer plenty of…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago (287+ words) The holiday shopping rush kicks off this Black Friday. It's a time when a lot of smaller retailers make the most of the profits they need to stay in business for another year. San Antonio Greater Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Jeff Webster said the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas and the Texas State Comptroller believe the year will end on a high note for retailers. "They really think that December will end OK-to-strong. And then the lead into '26 is going to be great. So, I think we're at the start of something big really happening here in San Antonio and in our great state." Webster said there is a strong "buy local" vibe this year and retailers see light at the end of the tunnel" and it's not a train. Local holiday retail sales will also get the…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago (219+ words) SAN ANTONIO " From turkey in the oven to a plate on the River Walk. Mad Dogs British Pub has customers covered for the Thanksgiving holiday. "We weren't really sure if there was going to be a lot of things open or if it was gonna be busy, but this is perfect," said Natalie Cinotto. Natalie Cinotto is just visiting. "We're in Houston a lot, so we wanted a change of scenery," said Natalie Cinotto. James Cassidy with the Riverwalk's Mad Dogs British Pub says the turkey dinner is part of sharing the holidays with the community. "We seem to have good feedback from locals that come back every year," said James Cassidy, Assistant Operations Director for Mad Dogs British Pub. And a few visitors from Georgia say San Antonio is the place to be for a holiday weekend. "So then…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago (731+ words) Self-described "serial entrepreneur" Jessica Knopp started her first jewelry line when she was in the 8th grade. She'used supplies that she toted around in a Caboodles organizer.' "My mom recently showed me she still has a pair of those earrings," Knopp told the Current from her studio in Dignowity Hill. "So I'm recreating them in sterling silver for her this holiday." A lifelong maker and traveler with roots in Austin, she met her husband Billy Knopp while living in San Francisco.' Launched in 2011 in the East Austin creative complex Canopy, the couple's business is Son of a Sailor "a concept that's been energizing San Antonio's Dignowity Hill since 2023. An organic hybrid of retail and makerspace, the store builds on the strengths of its founders, who work collaboratively to design and produce leather goods, jewelry, gifts and home accessories.' With a name…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago (364+ words) The Esperanza Peace & Justice Center is offering up its annual alternative to the commercialization of holiday shopping. The 36th Annual Mercado de Paz / Peace Market will take place this Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. at the Esperanza Center, 922 San Pedro Ave. The gathering will bring together artisans from San Antonoio and all over South and Central America for a multicultural experience offering handmade wares, live music, food and more. "Rather than the fast-paced pressure of holiday shopping, the Peace Market offers a slower, meaningful way to support artists directly," Esperanza officials said in an emailed release. "Attendees are encouraged to meet the creators, learn about their work, and choose handmade pieces that reflect traditions of peace, justice, sustainability and cultural memory." More than 60 artisans from San Antonio, Guatemala, Colombia, Mexico and beyond will sell handcrafts. Esperanza…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago (75+ words) wo bargain favorites side by side? Yes please A new Ross Dress for Less, the 20th in San Antonio, is coming to Park North across from North Star Mall and next to Burlington. It's set to open doors around March 2026. We stopped by for a first look at the coming store. FULL STORY: https://www.mysanantonio.com/business/article/new-ross-dress-for-less-san-antonio-21161813.php #shopping #news #sanantonio #texas #retail...

3+ week, 3+ day ago (233+ words) Stacked from 9 images. Method=B (R=1,S=1) " data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.sacurrent.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Kendra-Scott-Holiday-Creative-Laydowns-Day2-05-1-copy.jpeg?fit=300%2C200&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.sacurrent.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Kendra-Scott-Holiday-Creative-Laydowns-Day2-05-1-copy.jpeg?fit=780%2C520&ssl=1" /> Kendra Scott, the celebrated lifestyle and accessories brand, announces the re-opening of its store at the Quarry Village in San Antonio this holiday season. The post Kendra Scott announces re-opening of Kendra Scott Quarry Village appeared first on San Antonio Current. Stacked from 9 images. Method=B (R=1,S=1) San Antonio, TX " Kendra Scott, the celebrated lifestyle and accessories brand, announces the re-opening of its store at the Quarry Village in San Antonio this holiday season. This store re-opening is a physical representation of the brand's unstoppable growth and continues to build on the brand's core values of Fashion, Family, and Philanthropy. Kendra Scott Quarry Village offers the full expression of Kendra Scott's retail experiences, from Kendra Scott Color Bar" design studio to Kendra's latest brand collections, including both The…...