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Mexican American Cultural Center

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The Mexican American Cultural Center is dedicated to the preservation, creation, presentation, and promotion of Mexican American cultural arts and heritage. The center is a tremendous resource for the community and visitors to learn and participate in classes and programs that will foster a meaningful understanding and appreciation of not only Mexican American but also Native American, Chicano, and other Latino cultures. The programs and educational curriculum include the areas of visual art, theater, dance, literature, music, multi-media and the culinary arts.

The idea of establishing a cultural facility for Latino artists and the community emerged in the early 1970s . Several Hispanic visionaries and artists approached the City of Austin to request support for the development of a Hispanic focused cultural arts facility. After years of planning, the center was officially opened on September 15, 2007.

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    Mexican American Cultural Center

    600 River Street
    Austin, TX 78701

    Phone: 512-478-6222   |   Email   |   Official Website

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  • • Current Events

      01/10/12- 02/14/12	Yoga in Spanish Mexican American Cultural Center Yoga in Spanish Presented by Mexican American Cultural Center at Mexican American Cultural Center January 10-February 14, 2012 FreeTrial Class held October 4 ¡Yoga en Español! Come and explore yoga in the language that fully embodies the qualities of yoga - heart felt and expressive. Open to Spanish speakers and anyone interested in experiencing the Spanish language in this exciting and kinesthetic way! Mats and towels not provided.
      01/09/12- 02/16/12	Button Accordion for Beginners (Adult) Mexican American Cultural Center Button Accordion for Beginners (Adult) Presented by Mexican American Cultural Center at Mexican American Cultural Center January 9-February 16, 2012 Join musician Susan Torres as she teaches the basics of the button accordion. The button accordion is used in a variety of genres, such as Conjunto, Tejano, Cumbia, and more. Learn the break down of song components, and practice techniques which will advance your playing. No prior musical experience is required! Class instrument is provided along with a one-hour-a-week studio practice pass. Space is limited, register today!
      01/09/12- 02/16/12	Youth Guitar (Ages 8-12) Mexican American Cultural Center Youth Guitar (Ages 8-12) Presented by Mexican American Cultural Center at Mexican American Cultural Center January 9-February 16, 2012 In this 6 week session, led by Anthony Ortiz Jr, students will learn basic guitar playing skills, as well as an understanding of performing music. Participants will be introduced to the different genres of guitar music such as Mariachi, Conjunto, Tejano, and more. Family members will be invited to enjoy the student’s performance at the end of the session. No prior musical experience is required and class instrument provided. Space is limited.
      01/09/12- 02/13/12	Beginner's Salsa Dancing Mexican American Cultural Center Beginner's Salsa Dancing Presented by Mexican American Cultural Center at Mexican American Cultural Center January 9-February 13, 2012 Have you ever wanted to learn salsa dance moves? Then this FREE course is for you! Join instructor Raul Ramirez in a salsa course designed for the absolute beginner. Students will learn very basic footwork, turns, and patterns. The class will introduce you to fundamentals of leading and following steps to salsa music. iAzúcar! Pre-registration is required. No partner necessary. Space limited!
      01/09/12- 02/13/12	Intermediate Salsa Dancing Mexican American Cultural Center Intermediate Salsa Dancing Presented by Mexican American Cultural Center at Mexican American Cultural Center January 9-February 13, 2012 This FREE course is designed for students who have completed Beginners Salsa and are confident with the Salsa rhythm and turn patterns. Join instructor Raul Ramirez, as he guides you in perfecting your dance moves to become a Salsero(a). Pre-registration is required. No partner necessary. Space limited!
      12/10/11- 02/25/12	Youth Capoeira Mexican American Cultural Center Youth Capoeira Presented by Mexican American Cultural Center at Mexican American Cultural Center December 10, 2011-February 25, 2012 Join instructor Erick Salazar in a Capoeira class designed specifically for youth ages 5-12. In each 1-hr class, students will experience the Brazilian-African hybrid of dance, music and martial arts which aids children in working on their flexibility, rhythm and developmental coordination. Exact cash or check accepted. Space is limited! Call (512) 974-3785
      01/06/10- Ongoing	Yoga for Healthy Living Mexican American Cultural Center Yoga for Healthy Living Presented by Mexican American Cultural Center at Mexican American Cultural Center January 6, 2010 - Ongoing Instructor Jogi Bhagat works with people of all ages, sizes, challenges and various ailments. He conducts classes and workshops at the MACC for general fitness as well as for different ailments like back pain, arthritis, hypertension, asthma, digestive disorders, depression and diabetes etc. Students tend to stick to his classes as they discover more benefits than they expected. Skill level is beginner to advanced.
      09/23/09- Ongoing	Family Saturdays at the MACC Mexican American Cultural Center Family Saturdays at the MACC Presented by Mexican American Cultural Center at Mexican American Cultural Center September 23, 2009 - Ongoing Family Saturdays are an ongoing program through MACC Culture and Arts Education Department. There is at least one Family Saturday each month during the regular academic year. For a nominal fee, families can participate in projects such as Papel Mache, Kachina Dolls, puppetry arts, storytelling performances, gardening, and giving to the Austin community.
      09/23/09- Ongoing	Family Saturdays at the MACC Mexican American Cultural Center Family Saturdays at the MACC Presented by Mexican American Cultural Center at Mexican American Cultural Center September 23, 2009 - Ongoing Family Saturdays are an ongoing program through MACC Culture and Arts Education Department. There is at least one Family Saturday each month during the regular academic year. For a nominal fee, families can participate in projects such as Papel Mache, Kachina Dolls, puppetry arts, storytelling performances, gardening, and giving to the Austin community.

  • • Upcoming Events

      03/12/12- 03/16/12

      Spring Break Camp "Tejano Roots" Mexican American Cultural Center Spring Break Camp "Tejano Roots" Presented by Mexican American Cultural Center at Mexican American Cultural Center March 12-March 16, 2012 The Tejano Roots camp provides an exclusive opportunity for children to explore the achievements of past and present Tejanos while building artistic skills! Children ages 5-12 will learn about Tejano history and culture through specialized activities focused in visual art, theater, music and dance. Registration begins January 4th. Visit maccaustin.org or call 974-3786 for more information.

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• Current &
  Upcoming Events

  • Current Events

    01/10/12- 02/14/12	Yoga in Spanish Mexican American Cultural Center Yoga in Spanish Presented by Mexican American Cultural Center at Mexican American Cultural Center January 10-February 14, 2012 FreeTrial Class held October 4 ¡Yoga en Español! Come and explore yoga in the language that fully embodies the qualities of yoga - heart felt and expressive. Open to Spanish speakers and anyone interested in experiencing the Spanish language in this exciting and kinesthetic way! Mats and towels not provided.
    01/09/12- 02/16/12	Button Accordion for Beginners (Adult) Mexican American Cultural Center Button Accordion for Beginners (Adult) Presented by Mexican American Cultural Center at Mexican American Cultural Center January 9-February 16, 2012 Join musician Susan Torres as she teaches the basics of the button accordion. The button accordion is used in a variety of genres, such as Conjunto, Tejano, Cumbia, and more. Learn the break down of song components, and practice techniques which will advance your playing. No prior musical experience is required! Class instrument is provided along with a one-hour-a-week studio practice pass. Space is limited, register today!
    01/09/12- 02/16/12	Youth Guitar (Ages 8-12) Mexican American Cultural Center Youth Guitar (Ages 8-12) Presented by Mexican American Cultural Center at Mexican American Cultural Center January 9-February 16, 2012 In this 6 week session, led by Anthony Ortiz Jr, students will learn basic guitar playing skills, as well as an understanding of performing music. Participants will be introduced to the different genres of guitar music such as Mariachi, Conjunto, Tejano, and more. Family members will be invited to enjoy the student’s performance at the end of the session. No prior musical experience is required and class instrument provided. Space is limited.
    01/09/12- 02/13/12	Beginner's Salsa Dancing Mexican American Cultural Center Beginner's Salsa Dancing Presented by Mexican American Cultural Center at Mexican American Cultural Center January 9-February 13, 2012 Have you ever wanted to learn salsa dance moves? Then this FREE course is for you! Join instructor Raul Ramirez in a salsa course designed for the absolute beginner. Students will learn very basic footwork, turns, and patterns. The class will introduce you to fundamentals of leading and following steps to salsa music. iAzúcar! Pre-registration is required. No partner necessary. Space limited!
    01/09/12- 02/13/12	Intermediate Salsa Dancing Mexican American Cultural Center Intermediate Salsa Dancing Presented by Mexican American Cultural Center at Mexican American Cultural Center January 9-February 13, 2012 This FREE course is designed for students who have completed Beginners Salsa and are confident with the Salsa rhythm and turn patterns. Join instructor Raul Ramirez, as he guides you in perfecting your dance moves to become a Salsero(a). Pre-registration is required. No partner necessary. Space limited!
    12/10/11- 02/25/12	Youth Capoeira Mexican American Cultural Center Youth Capoeira Presented by Mexican American Cultural Center at Mexican American Cultural Center December 10, 2011-February 25, 2012 Join instructor Erick Salazar in a Capoeira class designed specifically for youth ages 5-12. In each 1-hr class, students will experience the Brazilian-African hybrid of dance, music and martial arts which aids children in working on their flexibility, rhythm and developmental coordination. Exact cash or check accepted. Space is limited! Call (512) 974-3785
    01/06/10- Ongoing	Yoga for Healthy Living Mexican American Cultural Center Yoga for Healthy Living Presented by Mexican American Cultural Center at Mexican American Cultural Center January 6, 2010 - Ongoing Instructor Jogi Bhagat works with people of all ages, sizes, challenges and various ailments. He conducts classes and workshops at the MACC for general fitness as well as for different ailments like back pain, arthritis, hypertension, asthma, digestive disorders, depression and diabetes etc. Students tend to stick to his classes as they discover more benefits than they expected. Skill level is beginner to advanced.
    09/23/09- Ongoing	Family Saturdays at the MACC Mexican American Cultural Center Family Saturdays at the MACC Presented by Mexican American Cultural Center at Mexican American Cultural Center September 23, 2009 - Ongoing Family Saturdays are an ongoing program through MACC Culture and Arts Education Department. There is at least one Family Saturday each month during the regular academic year. For a nominal fee, families can participate in projects such as Papel Mache, Kachina Dolls, puppetry arts, storytelling performances, gardening, and giving to the Austin community.
    09/23/09- Ongoing	Family Saturdays at the MACC Mexican American Cultural Center Family Saturdays at the MACC Presented by Mexican American Cultural Center at Mexican American Cultural Center September 23, 2009 - Ongoing Family Saturdays are an ongoing program through MACC Culture and Arts Education Department. There is at least one Family Saturday each month during the regular academic year. For a nominal fee, families can participate in projects such as Papel Mache, Kachina Dolls, puppetry arts, storytelling performances, gardening, and giving to the Austin community.

  • Upcoming Events

    03/12/12- 03/16/12

    Spring Break Camp "Tejano Roots" Mexican American Cultural Center Spring Break Camp "Tejano Roots" Presented by Mexican American Cultural Center at Mexican American Cultural Center March 12-March 16, 2012 The Tejano Roots camp provides an exclusive opportunity for children to explore the achievements of past and present Tejanos while building artistic skills! Children ages 5-12 will learn about Tejano history and culture through specialized activities focused in visual art, theater, music and dance. Registration begins January 4th. Visit maccaustin.org or call 974-3786 for more information.

• Past
  Events

  • Past Events

    01/28/12	Performance 16 presented by AMODA Mexican American Cultural Center
    01/26/12	Insights Art Show & Sale - Benefitting the patients of the Austin State Hospital Mexican American Cultural Center
    12/21/11- 01/25/12	Zumba! Mexican American Cultural Center
    12/06/11- 01/17/12	Capoeira Classes Mexican American Cultural Center
    12/03/11- 11/17/11	Acrylic Painting Class Mexican American Cultural Center
    12/03/11- 12/17/11	Acrylic Painting Class Mexican American Cultural Center
    12/01/11- 12/17/11	La Pastorela Mexican American Cultural Center
    12/01/11- 12/17/11	Natividad - A Homemade Pastorela Mexican American Cultural Center
    11/29/11	Cine de Oro - El Circo Mexican American Cultural Center
    11/19/11- 11/20/11	A New Future, <350 NOW! Mexican American Cultural Center
    11/14/11- 12/21/11	Youth Guitar Classes Mexican American Cultural Center
    11/14/11- 12/22/11	Adult Classes at MACC Mexican American Cultural Center
    11/14/11- 12/22/11	Button Accordion Classes for Beginners Mexican American Cultural Center
    11/09/11- 12/14/11	FREE Zumba Class at MACC Mexican American Cultural Center
    11/02/11- 11/16/11	Literature in Mexican American Cinema Mexican American Cultural Center
    10/28/11	Dia de los Muertos Celebration Mexican American Cultural Center
    10/11/11- 11/08/11	Yoga in Spanish Mexican American Cultural Center
    10/01/11	Hispanic Heritage Concert Mexican American Cultural Center
    10/01/11- 12/14/11	Mexican American Cultural Center Adult Fall Programming Mexican American Cultural Center
    09/27/11- 11/29/11	Cine do Oro Fall Series Featuring Mario Morena: Cantinflas Mexican American Cultural Center
    08/22/11- 10/15/11	Free Youth Arts Workshops in Spanish! Mexican American Cultural Center
    08/08/11- 08/12/11	Teen Talleres (Workshops): Ridin' Low - Lowrider Bike Design Mexican American Cultural Center
    08/06/11- 08/27/11	August Art Programming at the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Mexican American Cultural Center
    07/28/11	Crisis and Opportunity: An Open, Structured Dialogue Mexican American Cultural Center
    07/25/11- 08/05/11	Teen Talleres (Workshops): Papel Picado Fashion Mexican American Cultural Center
    07/22/11- 08/31/11	Summer Programming at the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican-American Cultural Center Mexican American Cultural Center
    07/16/11	Bandini-Chiacchiaretta Duo Mexican American Cultural Center
    07/11/11- 07/22/11	Teen Talleres (Workshops): Arte Urbano - Intro to Stencils & Wheat Pasting Mexican American Cultural Center
    06/28/11- 08/30/11	Cine do Oro Summer Series Featuring Maria Feliz: La Doña Mexican American Cultural Center
    06/24/11- 08/27/11	Heir Today, Gone Tomorrow & Ahora, Ayer Mexican American Cultural Center
    06/24/11- 08/27/11	HEIR today, gone tomorrow Mexican American Cultural Center
    06/24/11- 08/27/11	Ahora, Ayer: past & present works by Mary Jane GArza Mexican American Cultural Center
    06/17/11	Sonidos del Barrio: Commemorating the Trail of Tejano Legends Mexican American Cultural Center
    06/11/11- 08/12/11	Teen Programming at the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican Cultural Center Mexican American Cultural Center
    06/11/11- 07/30/11	Pasión! Latin Summer Series Mexican American Cultural Center
    05/22/11	Esperanza de la Herencia Mexican American Cultural Center
    04/21/11- 04/23/11	The Austin Latino New Play Festival Mexican American Cultural Center
    04/02/11- 04/30/11	Viva Piñatas - Workshop Mexican American Cultural Center
    04/01/11	Art in the Park Mexican American Cultural Center
    03/16/11- 03/17/11	Latino Artists Musical Showcase Mexican American Cultural Center
    03/14/11- 03/18/11	Low Ridin' Workshop Mexican American Cultural Center
    03/14/11- 03/18/11	Music, Culture, Life! Mexican American Cultural Center
    03/10/11	Cesar Chávez- A Fight in the Fields Mexican American Cultural Center
    03/10/11	A Class Apart Mexican American Cultural Center
    02/22/11	Cine de Oro - Mexico's Golden Films Era Mexican American Cultural Center
    02/22/11- 03/23/11	Digital Photography with Carlos Austin Mexican American Cultural Center
    02/22/11- 04/20/11	Yoga for Healthy Living with Jogi Bhagat Mexican American Cultural Center
    02/15/11- 04/14/11	Capoeira Mexican American Cultural Center
    02/05/11- 02/26/11	Paper Maché Heart Workshop with Pilar Castrejón Mexican American Cultural Center
    11/22/10- 12/20/10	Luis Buñuel en México, a Film Series Mexican American Cultural Center
    10/23/10- 01/03/11	The Rio Grande Photograph Exhibit by Robert Runyon Mexican American Cultural Center
    10/11/10- 10/10/10	Economy Furniture Strike Mexican American Cultural Center
    10/02/10	Trailblazers of Austin & Travis County Mexican American Cultural Center
    09/28/10	Cine de Oro Mexican American Cultural Center
    09/19/10	Austin Museum Day Mexican American Cultural Center
    09/15/10	Diez y Seis de Septiembre Mexican American Cultural Center
    07/29/10- 07/31/10	Lights. Camera. Help. Film Festival Mexican American Cultural Center
    07/09/10	Trail of Tejano Legends 2010 Celebration Mexican American Cultural Center
    06/25/10	Guitar Ensemble Mexican American Cultural Center
    06/22/10	Creative Space Development Models - Paducah, Syracuse, Lake Worth Mexican American Cultural Center
    06/19/10- 08/14/10	El Pueblo de Nubes (Town of Clouds) Photo Exhibit Mexican American Cultural Center
    06/19/10- 08/14/10	Coahamiata by Diego Huerta Mexican American Cultural Center
    06/19/10- 08/14/10	Fénix Mexican American Cultural Center
    06/19/10- 10/30/10	El Pueblo Las Nubes (Town of Clouds) Mexican American Cultural Center
    05/25/10	Cine de Oro: Lunch and A Movie Mexican American Cultural Center
    05/23/10	Esperanza de la Herencia Mexican American Cultural Center
    05/22/10	The 6th Annual Festival Celebrating Youth Mexican American Cultural Center
    05/19/10	An Evening in Andalusia Mexican American Cultural Center
    05/13/10- 06/03/10	Samba is More Than Dance Mexican American Cultural Center
    05/08/10- 05/29/10	Acrylic Landscapes with Fidencio Duran Mexican American Cultural Center
    05/08/10- 05/29/10	Paper Mache Alebrijes Workshop Mexican American Cultural Center
    05/08/10- 05/29/10	Clay & Plaster Casting Workshop Mexican American Cultural Center
    05/01/10- 08/07/10	Experiment & Explore Jewelry Design Workshops Mexican American Cultural Center
    04/25/10- 04/28/10	Stages Mexican American Cultural Center
    04/17/10	Quinceañeras: A Celebration of Community, Family, Faith and Symbolism Mexican American Cultural Center
    04/16/10	Art in the Park 2010 Mexican American Cultural Center
    04/11/10- 06/05/10	El Maiz es Nuestra Vida / Maize is Our Life Mexican American Cultural Center
    04/11/10	The 3rd Annual Sor Juana Festival: Mexican American Cultural Center
    04/10/10	Men Rally for Change Mexican American Cultural Center
    04/07/10	Waller Creek District Master Plan Meeting Mexican American Cultural Center
    03/30/10	Mexican American Cultural Center Presents: El Padrecito Mexican American Cultural Center
    03/25/10	Noche de Cuentos/Night of Storytelling Mexican American Cultural Center
    03/15/10	SXSW.Dj Spooky.Black Pig Liberation.Costume Dance Art Fest. Mexican American Cultural Center
    03/10/10	Cine Las Americas: Pueblerina Mexican American Cultural Center
    03/06/10	Spring Gala 2010 Mexican American Cultural Center
    02/28/10	The Big Squeeze Accordion Contest Mexican American Cultural Center
    02/20/10	Native American Flute Mexican American Cultural Center
    02/19/10	BAILE 2010: The Color of Our Lives Mexican American Cultural Center
    02/12/10	One Day Creative Camp for Kids: Native Americans of the Southwest Mexican American Cultural Center
    02/10/10- 02/24/10	Cine Las Americas 'Que Viva la Revolucion' Mexican American Cultural Center
    02/01/10- 02/23/10	Mexican American Culural Center presents El Analfabeto Mexican American Cultural Center
    01/30/10- 03/06/10	Natural Kung Fu Mexican American Cultural Center
    01/30/10- 03/27/10	Reflections: New Work by Sergio Rodriguez Mexican American Cultural Center
    01/28/10- 02/25/10	Capoeira Mexican American Cultural Center
    01/28/10- 12/30/10	Cine de Oro Mexican American Cultural Center
    01/27/10	Salsa Workshop and Social Mexican American Cultural Center
    01/25/10	Imagine Austin: Meeting in a Box Mexican American Cultural Center
    01/23/10	Bailes Latinos Mexican American Cultural Center
    01/13/10- 12/15/09	ABCs of Acrylic Painting with Fidencio Duran Mexican American Cultural Center
    01/07/10	Salsa Workshop and Dancing Mexican American Cultural Center