Walking Tour of Depression Era Architecture

Presented by Austin History Center at Austin History Center

April 10, 2010

The Austin History Center and Austin History Center Association presents a walking tour of Depression era architecture near the AHC, including our own 1933 Italian Renaissance building (which has some Art Deco stylings) where the tour will start. The tour will cover 6 buildings built in the 1930s, some with New Deal money, and architectural historians will regale the tour with stories of each. This program is part of a series of programs related to the History Center's exhibit, "Relief,...

South Asian New Year Festival

Presented by Texas Bengali Cultural Alliance at Zilker Hillside Theatre

April 10, 2010

Traditional open air cultural program (music, dances, fashion show, concert, etc) by local and out-of-town artists (Children & Adult) ** Authentic traditional South Asian Cuisine ** Ethnic dresses, Jewelry, Crafts, Henna and much much more... ** Free kid's entertainments (Moonwalk, face-painting, etc) FREE Admission!

Gala del Museo: Imagining Mexico

Presented by Mexic-Arte Museum at Mexic-Arte Museum

April 17, 2010

Mexic-Arte Museum’s premier fundraising event of the year. Celebrate 26 years of the Museum’s accomplishments in a beautiful private lakeside home, enjoy live music, feast on exquisite delectable tastings and drinks inspired by Mexican cuisine, and bid on unique silent auction travel packages, fine art and specialty gift items and more. Proceeds support the Museum’s education and exhibition programs.

Imagining Mexico

Presented by Mexic-Arte Museum at Mexic-Arte Museum

January 29-April 18, 2010

For the 2010 Centennial Celebration of Mexico’s Revolution and the Bicentennial Celebration of Mexico’s Independence, Mexic-Arte Museum will present the exhibition Imagining Mexico: Expressions in Popular Culture from Austin Collections to showcase art – incorporating national Mexican symbols – from popular art collections in Central Texas.

In 2010, Mexico and communities in the United States are slated to commemorate the Centennial of the Mexican Revolution...

Taino Areyto for Kalpulli Tlalteca

Presented by Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance at Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance and Cultural Center

April 18, 2010

We invite all Boricuas and Caribbean peoples who are proud of their Taino heritage -- our Islands' primera raiz -- to bring their maracas join us in a once in a lifetime event, a Taino Areyto for Kalpulli Tlalteca.

Around 7000 years ago, the native peoples of Mesoamerica breeded the first corn they called "teozintli" from indigenous grass. Over time, corn made its pilgrimage into North America, to Florida, and from there to the Taino who called it "maisi" (maiz)....

Mariachi Alas De Oro

Presented by St. Edwards University at St. Edwards University

April 21, 2010

SEU's finest mariachis will be performing traditional and contemporary mariachi music.

¡Salsa! ¡Salsa!

Presented by Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum at Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum

April 30, 2010

Bring your dancing shoes and your appetite for an evening of salsa-filled festivities! Dance to the Latin beats, taste a variety of delicious salsas, and enjoy special tours and activities in the Museum's exhibit American Sabor: Latinos in U.S. Popular Music. Be sure to attend our Dancing Domingos classes to receive a discount on your tickets!

Music of the Great Depression

Presented by Austin History Center at Sweet Home Baptist Church

May 8, 2010

John Wheat, audio archivist at the Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, will speak about the Lomax project, funded in part by the WPA, to document American folk and roots music. Following his speech, the Sweet Home Baptist Church choir will sing spirituals from the 1930s and singer/songwriter Guy Forsyth will entertain the crowd with folk songs from the 1930s. This program is part of a series of programs related to the History Center's exhibit, "Relief, Recovery & Progress:...

The Tiger and the Brahmin: A Dance Drama

Presented by Austin Dance India at Austin Waldorf School

May 16, 2010

The Tiger and the Brahmin: A Dance Drama

One show only! Don't miss the delightful animal tale, The Tiger and the Brahmin, from the Panchatantra. Choreographed and directed by Anuradha Naimpally and Annelize Machado, this dance drama is sure to please audiences of all ages!

Esperanza de la Herencia

Presented by Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance at Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance and Cultural Center

May 23, 2010

 Each year, PRFDance brings the rich heritage of Puerto Rico to life with "Esperanza de la Herencia," a performance event dedicated to inspiring Youth. With free admission to all children (under 18), this live music and dance production showcases more than 50 of our own dancers, musicians, and performing arts students, and includes special performances by our Professional-level and Junior Performing Companies. Children are the hope of the future. We hope our production will...

Esperanza de la Herencia

Presented by Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance at Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance and Cultural Center

June 26, 2010

Each year, PRFDance brings the rich heritage of Puerto Rico to life with "Esperanza de la Herencia," a performance event dedicated to inspiring Youth. With free admission to all children (under 18), this live music and dance production showcases more than 50 of our own dancers, musicians, and performing arts students, and includes special performances by our Professional-level and Junior Performing Companies. Children are the hope of the future. We hope our production will inspire...

Cultural Center Saturdays

Presented by Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance at Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance and Cultural Center

March 1-July 31, 2010

Cultural Center Saturdays - Dominoes, Cafe, y Amistad! - Every Sat.

Austin tourists visit all the time! Our Cultural Center is now open to the community on Saturdays during class hours. Come visit and enjoy Puerto Rican coffee and fun conversation! Or come challenge PRFDance Director Tekina-eiru' Maynard to a game of dominoes. If you know her, it won't surprise you to discover she rarely loses!

Gems and Minerals Exhibit

Presented by Texas Memorial Museum at Texas Memorial Museum

October 1, 2006-October 1, 2010

On display at the Texas Memorial Museum will be over hundreds of different specimens of minerals and gems!

Polish Cinema Series

Presented by Austin Public Library at Multiple Locations

March 16-December 29, 2010

The Austin Public Library and the Austin Polish Society present the Polish Cinema Series featuring 16 award winning films from outside the Hollywood paradigm. While Polish films tend towards hard drama and serious themes, this series covers a range of genres and time periods, including several films with a lighter side. The Polish Cinema Series is free and open to the public.

Tuesday, March 16 at 6:30pm
University Hills Branch, 4721 Loyola Ln.
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Salsa with Sandra

Presented by Ruta Maya Coffee House at Ruta Maya International Headquarters

January 10, 2010 - Ongoing

2 PM - 3 PM: Level 1 Classes
3 PM - 4 PM: Levels 2 & 3 Classes
4 PM - 5 PM Scheduled Dance Clinics
 

¡Hola, Amigos! Spanish for Children & Parents

Presented by Ruta Maya Coffee House at Ruta Maya International Headquarters

January 8, 2010 - Ongoing

Teacher Beth Bernstein uses pictures, objects, games and songs as a fun way to introduce children and parents to Spanish. Babies and children are just starting to develop their language skills so they pick up new skills rapidly. Beth Bernstein has taught Spanish language, literature and composition to college students for 13 years and has a Ph.D. in Spanish literature from the University of New Mexico.

Live Salsa Dancing Every Wednesday

Presented by Ruta Maya Coffee House at Ruta Maya International Headquarters

January 6, 2010 - Ongoing

Salsa band Cienfuegos expands to an eleven piece salsa orchestra LA MONA LOCA every Wednesday night for your dancing pleasure! La Mona Loca peforms original arrangements and material from groups such as Ray Barretto, Maraca, The Spanish Harlem Orchestra, The Fania All-Stars, Calle Real, El Gran Combo and more.
www.musicacienfuegos.com

Noche de Tango with Glover Gill & The Tosca String Quartet

Presented by EsquinaTango Cultural Society of Austin at EsquinaTango

March 14, 2009 - Ongoing

: Come a enjoy Esquina’s magical tango nights! Evening includes tango class (9pm) and lots of social dancing and socializing with wonderful Live Music by Glover Gill and The Tosca String Quartet! No partner needed, come with a friend or to make new ones! Snacks provided, bring your own beverage.

¡Qué me cuentas!

Presented by Austin Public Library

March 1, 2010 - Ongoing

Practice and learn Spanish as a foreign or second language with ¡Qué me cuentas! every Wednesday from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Through reading and discussion of Latin-American cuentos, or short stories, the class offers a unique way to learn and practice Spanish. 40% proficiency in Spanish is preferred, but if you feel you are not yet at this level, join us and we will help you. This class is free and open to the public.

Spanish Conversational Series

Presented by Austin Public Library

March 1, 2010 - Ongoing

The Austin Public Library program, Practiquemos Español offers adults studying Spanish an opportunity to practice speaking Spanish with other Spanish learners under the guidance of a Spanish-speaking facilitator. Practiquemos Español is not a Spanish class, but rather a place to fine-tune your Spanish in a non-threatening and relaxed environment. In order to participate you will need to know a little Spanish. Sessions take place This program is free and open to the public.