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July 2020: What's New in SA Monthly & Highlights







Every Month: A New "Theme" 

In the July 2020 issue of SA Monthly we officially announce SA Monthly TV and a new "theme" for each new issue. In the July Issue we went with "Red, White, and Blue" because July is the month with celebrate Independence Day. 

We scout out the best local talents. Last month we featured a chart-topping artist. This month...a Grammy winning production team and contributing editor to our music section, known as "Klubjumpers." 








Earlier this year we introduced the "SA Monthly Book Club." This month, we feature author Johanna Sparrow. Her work can be found in Barnes & Noble, and everywhere books are sold. Be sure to read more about her inside her editorial in our "Arts" section. 





Popular San Antonio model, Cindy Strensrud, has appeared in the magazine before modeling for "Spa Black." She works as a local model and influencer. Find out more about how to hire this local "Model of the Month" to help promote your brand through her agent and SA Monthly Fashion Editor: Lari Nelson Fashion Group.




Watch out for our "SA Woman" feature. During the San Antonio Fashion Week- SATX "Fashion Awards" Ceremony, we officially announced the "SA Monthly Woman of the Year." Inside find out more about why we selected Dawn Lafreeda for this prestigious honor in representing the community of San Antonio. She was recently featured in the "Wall Street Journal" for her thoughts on COVID-19 and the restaurant industry. You will not want to miss this interview! Now available in video interview form as well as we launch SA Monthly TV with our sponsor "Bonita Productions." 



Beautiful photos of the cover and Dawn's editorial were provided by Bonita Productions and new staff member, Fernando Aguirre. Welcome Fernando to the Bonita Productions' team! 

If you are interested in being featured in an upcoming editorial and video please reach out to:
samonthlymag@gmail.com 




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