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Myah Lee Warren

January 14th 2023

Please come back to Hot Springs Arkansas it was amazing to me I loved it! I love getting to see y’all in person and watching y’all perform it makes me really happy y’all are my go to when it comes to music when I have a hard time or not having a good day y’all make me feel better your music inspires me and I really would like to see y’all again and even maybe get the chance to go to a meet and greet because I have been wanting to talk to yall forever but I got a hug from Joel the last time y’all were in hot springs Arkansas it made me happy y’all are my favorite band and people hope y’all come back soon ☺️❤️

Hot Springs National Park, AR@Magic Springs Theme And Water Park

Kelda

December 10th 2022

These guys never disappoint! I've seen them 4 times, at Winter Jam when they only had 3 songs on a CD, at a church concert in 2014 and twice at Amalie--Burn the Ships and this Christmas show. Just phenomenal every time. The energy, sincerity and love that pour out of this group move me to tears and have me dancing in the aisles. The show is always on point, spectacular lighting, theatrical percussion, and thoughtful stage production that includes the entire audience. Even if your in the nose bleeds, you feel as if they are performing just for you! But let me clear, they make it well known they are performing for the glory of God!! He has blessed this family beyond measure and they will in turn bless you!

Tampa, FL@Amalie Arena

Pam

November 27th 2022

The show was great! There is so much talent and energy in this group! And the crowd's enthusiasm was exuberant and contagious while remaining courteous to those around them. Staff was helpful and the table and chair seating for enjoying concessions before the show are appreciated at the T-Mobile Center. The only negative (and it was a significant one that colored our experience) was the parking. We parked in the underground parking lot ($20) directly across Grand from the venue. The stairwells were packed with vagrants and panhandlers and reeked of urine. And even more unnerving, we sat in our running vehicle, in our spot in line for exactly 1 hour without moving so much as a single inch several floors down. 45 minutes in, and worried about the carbon monoxide, we finally called 911 and were told that police were on the scene handling things - a statement that turned out to be utterly untrue when things finally began to move at the 1-hour mark. It was scary and claustrophobic. I feel like if the mayor or city council members had ever been stuck (literally stuck) in this situation, some resolution would be initiated Monday morning.

Kansas City, MO@T-Mobile Center

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for KING & COUNTRY is one of the music industry’s most respected and decorated duos. Brothers Joel and Luke Smallbone have won four GRAMMY Awards, seven GMA Dove Awards, a Billboard Music Award, 13 K-LOVE Fan Awards, and their nine No. 1 songs have produced an astonishing accumulation of over one billion on-demand streams. The RIAA Platinum-selling act’s live show has been hailed as a must-see concert event that continues to wow sold-out crowds whether in the U.S.A, Australia, Germany, Netherlands, or New Zealand. for KING & COUNTRY’S most recent album, the RIAA Gold certified Burn The Ships debuted in the Top 10 of the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart and has since propelled the duo to five consecutive No. 1 songs including “joy.,” “TOGETHER (feat. Kirk Franklin & Tori Kelly),” and the 11-week platinum smash “God Only Knows.” The global hitmakers have collaborated with a diverse list of artists including the legendary Dolly Parton, NEEDTOBREATHE, and Timbaland, amongst others. Joel and Luke Smallbone are committed to numerous philanthropic efforts focused on human trafficking, children in need, as well as numerous programs in support of the arts.

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International

Band Members:

Joel & Luke, Luke Smallbone, Joel Smallbone

Hometown:

Nashville, Tennessee

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This final weekend of ‘A Drummer Boy Christmas’ shows may be sold out, but you still have ONE LAST CHANCE to live the magic of the season with us! Wmore

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Myah Lee Warren

January 14th 2023

Please come back to Hot Springs Arkansas it was amazing to me I loved it! I love getting to see y’all in person and watching y’all perform it makes me really happy y’all are my go to when it comes to music when I have a hard time or not having a good day y’all make me feel better your music inspires me and I really would like to see y’all again and even maybe get the chance to go to a meet and greet because I have been wanting to talk to yall forever but I got a hug from Joel the last time y’all were in hot springs Arkansas it made me happy y’all are my favorite band and people hope y’all come back soon ☺️❤️

Hot Springs National Park, AR@Magic Springs Theme And Water Park

Kelda

December 10th 2022

These guys never disappoint! I've seen them 4 times, at Winter Jam when they only had 3 songs on a CD, at a church concert in 2014 and twice at Amalie--Burn the Ships and this Christmas show. Just phenomenal every time. The energy, sincerity and love that pour out of this group move me to tears and have me dancing in the aisles. The show is always on point, spectacular lighting, theatrical percussion, and thoughtful stage production that includes the entire audience. Even if your in the nose bleeds, you feel as if they are performing just for you! But let me clear, they make it well known they are performing for the glory of God!! He has blessed this family beyond measure and they will in turn bless you!

Tampa, FL@Amalie Arena

Pam

November 27th 2022

The show was great! There is so much talent and energy in this group! And the crowd's enthusiasm was exuberant and contagious while remaining courteous to those around them. Staff was helpful and the table and chair seating for enjoying concessions before the show are appreciated at the T-Mobile Center. The only negative (and it was a significant one that colored our experience) was the parking. We parked in the underground parking lot ($20) directly across Grand from the venue. The stairwells were packed with vagrants and panhandlers and reeked of urine. And even more unnerving, we sat in our running vehicle, in our spot in line for exactly 1 hour without moving so much as a single inch several floors down. 45 minutes in, and worried about the carbon monoxide, we finally called 911 and were told that police were on the scene handling things - a statement that turned out to be utterly untrue when things finally began to move at the 1-hour mark. It was scary and claustrophobic. I feel like if the mayor or city council members had ever been stuck (literally stuck) in this situation, some resolution would be initiated Monday morning.

Kansas City, MO@T-Mobile Center

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About FOR KING + COUNTRY

for KING & COUNTRY is one of the music industry’s most respected and decorated duos. Brothers Joel and Luke Smallbone have won four GRAMMY Awards, seven GMA Dove Awards, a Billboard Music Award, 13 K-LOVE Fan Awards, and their nine No. 1 songs have produced an astonishing accumulation of over one billion on-demand streams. The RIAA Platinum-selling act’s live show has been hailed as a must-see concert event that continues to wow sold-out crowds whether in the U.S.A, Australia, Germany, Netherlands, or New Zealand. for KING & COUNTRY’S most recent album, the RIAA Gold certified Burn The Ships debuted in the Top 10 of the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart and has since propelled the duo to five consecutive No. 1 songs including “joy.,” “TOGETHER (feat. Kirk Franklin & Tori Kelly),” and the 11-week platinum smash “God Only Knows.” The global hitmakers have collaborated with a diverse list of artists including the legendary Dolly Parton, NEEDTOBREATHE, and Timbaland, amongst others. Joel and Luke Smallbone are committed to numerous philanthropic efforts focused on human trafficking, children in need, as well as numerous programs in support of the arts.

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Genres:

International

Band Members:

Joel & Luke, Luke Smallbone, Joel Smallbone

Hometown:

Nashville, Tennessee

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City of San Antonio, Texas, USA

San Antonio is the second largest city in Texas and the capital of Bear County. It is located on the coast of the river of the same name. This is one of the oldest cities in America. San Antonio is very popular with foreign tourists. The nearest neighbors are the cities of Dallas, Houston and Austin. The city got its name from St. Antonio, every year on June 13 in the United States, residents pay tribute to the memory of this saint.

City history

The history of the city dates back to 1536. Furrowing the waters of the Gulf of Mexico, the Spanish traveler Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca was shipwrecked off the coast of America. Finding himself in an unfamiliar area, he set off on a journey through the lands of Texas. They did not welcome the Spanish explorer very cordially; soon he was captured by the Indians. But Alvar de Vaca not only survived, but upon returning home he wrote several memoirs about his journey, mentioning the river, which later received the name of St. Antonio. In 1718, on the San Antonio River, on the orders of the new Texas governor Martin de Alarcon, a small military fortress was erected, and a Catholic church was decided to be built nearby. So the first settlement appeared on the territory of Texas, the main inhabitants of which were military personnel with their families. Over time, the settlement grew into a small town. In accordance with historical information - in March 1731, by order of the Spanish king, several civilian families arrived in San Antonio. Soon the first government appeared in the city. For a long time San Antonio was in the hands of the Spaniards.

At the beginning of the 19th century, the Mexican population declared war on the Spanish government. Struck by such arrogance, the Spanish commander Joaquin de Arendodo, like a fiery machine, swept through the territory of Texas, sweeping away and destroying everything in its path. The Mexicans were defeated, and their weakened borders began to be raided by the Indians. Only in 1821, Mexico managed to defend its independence from the Spanish kingdom. Texas was flooded with Anglo-American immigrants. The population of San Antonio increased dramatically, and new settlements and farms appeared in its vicinity. The inhabitants of the city had to go through many more troubles - constant Indian raids, encroachments from Spain and Mexico. Only in 1836 did Texas manage to defend its freedom, as a result of which a new Texas Republic was formed on the territory of the state. The city gradually grew and flourished. And in 1845, San Antonio, along with other lands in the state of Texas, became the property of the United States. The war between Mexico and America did not have the best effect on the well-being of the city. After the end of the war, the Texans had to work hard to restore it to its former appearance. The city resisted and eventually turned into a major tourist center in the United States.

San Antonio Landmarks

Alamo Fortress

Alamo Fortress is one of San Antonio's most striking attractions. In 1836, it was here that 188 brave Texans opposed the entire Mexican army. For 13 days, a small, insignificant handful of people defended the walls of the Alamo and did not allow the enemy to enter the territory of the fortress. As a result of fierce fighting, all the Texan defenders were killed. Today, the Alamo is a large historical museum that tells a lot of interesting things about the terrible events of 19centuries. Within its walls are stored unique exhibits, reminiscent of the valor and courage of their ancestors.

Spanish Palace

The Spanish Palace, a place where the Spanish government once met, is very popular among tourists. This is a tall, slightly gloomy building, made in the style of medieval Gothic. The entrance to the palace to this day is decorated with the symbol of one of the Spanish dynasties - the Habsburg eagle. Inside the palace, you can see luxurious Spanish and rather modest Mexican furniture. Fans of Mexican culture are advised to visit the La Villita area. Here you can see small old houses built of pure clay. Around the houses are small stone courtyards. Souvenir shops are located nearby, where everyone can buy a souvenir they like for themselves.

San Antonio Promenade

Paseo del Río promenade is a hallmark of the city, a favorite place for tourists and citizens. Here you can have a great time - stroll along the shady alleys, enjoy the aroma of fragrant bougainvilleas, relax in a cozy cafe, visit a souvenir shop or have fun until the morning in one of the nightclubs. Those who wish can go on an exciting journey on a sightseeing boat. An excellent natural park adjoins the embankment, a wonderful place for sports, camping, and walking.

Herzberg Museum

Circus lovers must visit the Herzberg Museum. Wonderful excursions are held within its walls, from which you can learn a lot about the history and development of the circus. Among the exhibits of the museum are clown costumes, a small Lilliputian cart, and an empty circus arena reminiscent of the old days.

Cathedral of San Fernando

In the 18th century, a beautiful cathedral was built on the territory of San Antonio, named after Saint Fernando. This is a tall majestic building, made in the Gothic style, on both sides of which rise two symmetrical bell towers. The pride of the cathedral is its delightful stained-glass windows, created by masters of the last century.

Bexar Building

Architectural aficionados will appreciate the beautiful structure that is now the Bexar County Courthouse. It is a real work of art - a magnificent terracotta miracle. The building was erected from sandstone, its elements contain several architectural styles - late baroque, bold rococo and sophisticated romanticism.

San Antonio Museums

The Cultural Institute is a small one-story building that houses a historical museum. Here you can learn a lot of interesting things about the history of Texas, the peoples inhabiting the territory of the state, their culture and traditions. The culture of Mexico is best represented in the exhibits of the Mexican Institute. The Alameda Museum is a repository of unique exhibits closely related to Latin American culture.

Tourist information

Every year in April, San Antonio hosts a fiesta - a bright, exciting holiday that includes dozens of entertainment contests and events. The fiesta lasts about 10 days, the festivities are accompanied by great food, great music, fun contests, and colorful shows. In addition to the fiesta, San Antonio is famous for its annual rodeos.

San Antonio has an international airport with hundreds of international flights daily. Therefore, getting here from another country is not particularly difficult. You can get from the airport to the city by taxi, bus or trolleybus.

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San Antonio is a city in the United States, located in the south of Texas. The administrative center of the district of Bear. San Antonio is the 2nd largest city in Texas (after Houston) and the 7th in the United States (1,359million people as of 2011). Center of industry and tourism. San Antonio is home to the Alamo Fortress, a symbol of Texas independence. A popular holiday destination for tourists, three million of whom annually arrive in the city, is the San Antonio waterfront, located on the San Antonio River of the same name.

The city was named after St. Anthony, whose feast day is celebrated on June 13, the day the Spanish expedition landed on the territory of modern San Antonio in 1691. The city is one of the centers of techno culture and one of the popular tourism destinations in Texas. Among the attractions are the Alamo fortress, the San Antonio embankment, the Arneson river theater, the historical district of La Villita, the observation tower of the two Americas.

History

In the San Antonio Valley and near San Pedro Springs, the Payaya Indian tribe originally lived. They called their area Yanaguana, which means "refreshing waters". In 1691, a group of Spanish explorers and missionaries went to the river and stumbled upon an Indian settlement. It happened on June 13, the day of the memory of St. Anthony of Padua, so the Spaniards called the new area and the river "San Antonio".

The history of the Spanish settlement of San Antonio began with an expedition led by Martín de Alarcón, who founded the mission of San Antonio de Valero (today's Alamo). They intended to establish Spanish supremacy in Texas, fearing the military expansion of the French Monarchy, which owned the nearby state of Louisiana. Spurred on by the priest Antonio de San Buenaventura y Olivares, the Viceroy sent his main force to fight illegal trade from Louisiana. He also supported the Franciscan missions in Texas.

Back in 1709, Father Olivares visited the area near the San Antonio River. Since then, he had a firm intention to establish a mission and a civilian settlement on the site. At the end of 1716, the viceroy of the king gave official permission to create a mission and build a fortress, which would be located halfway between other Spanish settlements. Martin de Alarcón, governor of Coahuila and Texas, was put in charge. Numerous delays, partly caused by disagreements between Alarcón and Olivares, led to the fact that the construction was completed only in 1718.

Families settled around the fortress and the mission laid the foundation for the city of Villa de Béjar, which was to become the main center in Spanish Texas. On May 1, on the San Antonio River, the governor founded Mission San Antonio de Valero (later known as the Alamo), and on May 5, 1718, Fort San Antonio de Béjar ("Béjar" in modern Spanish spelling) was founded, located on the west bank of the San Antonio River at a distance of approximately 2 kilometers from Mission San Antonio de Valero.

On February 14, 1719, the Marquis of San Miguel de Aguayo presented to the Spanish king a plan for the resettlement of 400 families living in the Canary Islands, in the province of Galicia and the Spanish colony of Havana in Spanish Texas. His plan was approved and 200 Canarian families (isleños) were instructed to prepare for resettlement; later, the council of the Indies offered to send 400 families from the Canary Islands to Texas via Havana and Veracruz. In June 1730, 25 families arrived in Cuba, and 10 families had already been transferred to Veracruz before the order came from Spain to stop the resettlement of people.

March 9, 1731 a group of settlers led by Juan Leal Goraz reached the fort of San Antonio de Bejar. During the journey, new families were created, and 15 families in the amount of 56 people arrived in the settlement. They joined the military garrison that had existed in the area since 1719 and established the civilian settlement of San Fernando de Bejar, subsequently forming the first permanent civilian government in the state of Texas. The history of several of the oldest families in San Antonio goes back to the early Canary settlers. María Rosa Padrón was the first child in a family of settlers from the Canary Islands, who was born in San Antonio.

During the Mexican invasion of the southwestern lands, which lasted almost a hundred years, Juan Leal Goraz Jr. became a significant historical figure. He arbitrarily claimed some 260,000 square kilometers of land that stretched across six states of Mexican territory and controlled them for 30 years. Among the six states, Leal Goraz chose the city of San Antonio as the capital and symbol of renewed Mexican expansion in America. A secure military base helped expand Mexican possessions further north to San Francisco, California.0% of the state was assimilated and heavily influenced by Mexico during the Western Campaign of 1833-1851. Complete bankruptcy forced the army of Juan Leal Goraz Jr. return to Mexico, where they unleashed a civil war with neighboring states.

San Antonio grew and became the largest Spanish settlement in Texas. For almost its entire history, it has been the capital of the Spanish and later Mexican province of Texas. From San Antonio, the small town of Nacogdoches on the American frontier could be reached by the Camino Real Road, now Nacogdoches Road. After the Constitution of the United Mexican States of 1824 was repealed at the initiative of Antonio López de Santa Anna, mass protests began in many states of Mexico, which were suppressed by force.

In a series of battles, the Texas Army succeeded in driving Mexican troops out of the settlements east of San Antonio. In December 1835, during the defense of Bexar, units of the Texas Army, under the command of Ben Milam, liberated San Antonio from troops led by General Martin Perfecto de Cos, who was Santa Anna's son-in-law. In the spring of 1836, Santa Anna went on a campaign to San Antonio. A volunteer army under the command of James Clinton Neal took over the abandoned mission and fortified their positions there.

After Neal left the garrison, troops under the combined command of William Barrett Travis and James Bowie remained to defend the mission. The Battle of the Alamo lasted from February 23 to March 6, 1836. The enemy forces outnumbered the Texas army many times over. Ultimately, she was defeated, and all the defenders of the Alamo fortress were killed. They were elevated to the rank of "martyrs" who died in the name of the freedom of Texas, and the words "Remember the Alamo" became a battle cry in the Texas army, which subsequently defeated the army of Santa Anna.

Juan Seguin, the organizer of the Mexican-Texan (Texano) Patriots, took part in the Battle of Concepción, in the defense of Bejar and in the Battle of San Jacinto, and also had the authority of the mayor of San Antonio. In 1842, he was forced to leave his post due to constant threats from newly arrived sectarians and political opponents. After him, the next techno will take the post of mayor only after 150 years.

In 1845, the United States of America decided to annex Texas. This was the cause of the Mexican-American War. Although the United States was victorious, the military company greatly undermined the well-being of San Antonio. At the end of the war, the city's population was reduced by almost two-thirds, to 800 inhabitants. Gradually, migrants and immigrants began to fill the city, and before the start of the Civil War, by 1860, 15,000 people lived in San Antonio.

From the Civil War to the Present

After the Civil War, San Antonio flourished as a livestock center. Throughout this period, it remained a frontier town, but due to the confluence of different cultures, San Antonio gained a reputation as an exotic city. New York City's Central Park designer Frederick Law Olmstead traveled to the South and Southeast United States and in his book on Texas, he described San Antonio as "a mixture of races, dress styles, languages ​​and buildings." In its "weird and old-fashioned foreignness" it could only compete with New Orleans.

In 1877, the first railroad was extended to San Antonio. This meant that it was no longer just a frontier town, but became increasingly attached to the lifestyle of the entire American society. In large Texas cities such as San Antonio, Dallas, and Fort Worth, rail travel developed very differently from railroad development in the port cities of the eastern United States. At the beginning of the 20th century, in order to build tram lines and meet the new needs of automobile traffic, streets were expanded in the central part of the city. In the process of this modernization, the city lost many historical buildings.

Like other municipalities in the southwestern United States, San Antonio has seen a steady increase in population since the late twentieth century. In 35 years, the population has nearly doubled from 650,000 in the 1970 census to 1.2 million in 2005. This happened as a result of natural population growth and the annexation of land (the latter significantly increased the area of ​​​​the city). According to the 1990 Census, San Antonio was 55.6% Hispanic, 7% African American, and 36.2% non-Hispanic White.

Attractions

San Antonio is a popular tourist destination. The River Walk embankment stretches along the central part of the city. It is one of the first well-maintained water bodies within the city. Along the waterfront are numerous shops, bars, restaurants and the Arneson River Theatre. During the Christmas and New Year holidays, the embankment lights up with a million bright lights, and in summer, especially during the celebration of Fiesta Noche del Rio, it is filled with the sounds of folklorico and flamenco music. The waterfront is home to the recently renovated Aztec On The River, the only surviving exotic-themed movie theater in Texas.

San Antonio has every right to be considered the birthplace of a hot, fragrant, burning stew called "chili". Americans got to know him in 1893, when San Antonio was presented with a "chili stand" at the World's Fair in Chicago, dedicated to the 400th anniversary of the discovery of America. Chile is still popular not only in San Antonio. Frito and Cheeto chips, as well as David Pace's spicy sauce, also made their first appearance in the city.

Alamo Fortress, located in the city center, is the main historical landmark of Texas. Due to the fact that the fortress is located on the territory of the city, San Antonio is often called the "city of the Alamo". The River Walk is the second most visited attraction in the city. Rounding out the top three is SeaWorld Water Park, which is located 26 km (16 miles) west of the city center in the Westover Hills area. The Six Flags Fiesta Texas theme park is also popular with tourists. Morgan's Wonderland amusement park is designed for children with special needs.

Downtown San Fernando Cathedral, Majestic Theatre, HemisFair (which houses the Tower of the Americas and UTSA's Institute of Texan Cultures library and museum), La Villita, El Mercado Historic Market Square, Palace of the Spanish Governor and the building of the old Menger Hotel. North of the Alamo complex, near the Emily Morgan Hotel, is the San Antonio Cavalry Museum, which features various exhibits related to the history of the cavalry. The museum is frequented by locals who specialize in historical battle reenactments.

The second oldest hotel in the city, the Fairmount Hotel, built in 1906, is listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the heaviest building ever completely moved. In 1985, the hotel was moved three blocks south of the Alamo Fortress. The entire operation took four days and the project budget was US$650,000.

In the business district of the city is the Catholic Church of St. Joseph, which is the so-called "nail house", that is, a building that is obviously in an inappropriate, strange, unnatural place for itself. mid 19In the 1940s, Joske's Corporation (later a division of Rivercenter Corporation) decided to build a huge shopping complex on this site, but the church and its parishioners unanimously refused to move and sell the land on which the building stands. This forced the corporation to build its own complex, surrounding the church almost closely with walls on three sides. Therefore, the church soon received the nickname St. Joske's (Holy "Joskes").

San Antonio is home to the McNay Art Museum, the first contemporary art museum in the state of Texas. Other attractions include The Southwest School of Art, Woodlawn Cinema, San Antonio Zoo, San Antonio Japanese Tea Gardens, Brackenridge Park, Preserved Mission Forts at San Antonio Mission National Historic Park, Museo Alameda Museum, Museum of Art San Antonio, Witte Museum, Texas Rangers Museum, Buckhorn Museum, ArtPace, Blue Star Contemporary Art Center, SeaWorld San Antonio, Six Flags Fiesta Texas, Texas Transportation Museum, and Splashtown San Antonio Water Park.

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