James Benavides

James Benavides is the senior communications specialist at the UTSA Institute of Texan Cultures. He is the museum’s primary spokesperson, working closely with media, managing the museum’s social media channels, and serving as webmaster and staff photographer. He’s a nine-year veteran of the Asian Festival and Texas Folklife Festival.

Celebrate the Year of the Monkey at the 2016 Asian Festival

February 9, 2016

On February 13, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the UTSA Institute of Texan Cultures will host the 29th annual Asian Festival, offering guests an opportunity to immerse themselves in an environment where cultural practices are all around them. The Asian