Group seeks to preserve San Antonio missions
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — A new coalition has kicked off a campaign to raise $15.5 million to restore and preserve the four historic missions in San Antonio.
The Las Misiones campaign has already raised $4 million toward the goal for Mission Concepcion, Mission San Jose, Mission San Juan and Mission Espada.
“These mission churches are deteriorating and in need of restoration, repair and refurbishment,” Archbishop Jose Gomez said in a statement. “It cannot wait another generation. It is our responsibility and obligation to keep them standing and alive as our ancestors have done.”
The missions were established nearly 300 years ago and are the oldest buildings in the region. The National Park Service operates the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, while the Archdiocese of San Antonio cares for the church buildings.
The money will be used for things such as plaster repair, structure stabilization and art conservation.
The campaign committee includes local business and religious leaders and volunteers.
Details at www.oldspanishmissions.org
Tribeca Film Festival in New York City April 23-May 4
NEW YORK (AP) — The Tribeca Film Festival is back in Manhattan April 23-May 4 for its annual showcasing of new films.
About 125 feature premieres, from big Hollywood releases to indies and documentaries, are on the screening schedule this year. There are panel discussions and several free public events, including the Tribeca Drive-In at the World Financial Center (leave your car home!), April 24-26; the Tribeca Family Festival Street Fair on Greenwich Street, May 3, and the Tribeca/ESPN Sports Film Marathon, April 27 and May 3.
Venues range from Lower Manhattan to Union Square and the East Village.
The lineup of movies has not yet been made public, but typically the schedule includes something for fans of every genre, from drama to comedy to horror.

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