Venue Directory
Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
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At-a-
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Contact Info
Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
600 River Street
Austin, TX 78701
Phone: (512) 974-3772 | Official Website
Admission:
FREE
Hours:
Monday – Thursday, 10 a.m. – 9:00 p.m., Friday, 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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Map
Full map and directions
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Parking Info
Free Parking in MACC Parking Lot
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Accessibility Services
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Current Events
05/12/12- 05/26/12 |
En Mi Casa: Still Life Drawing Class
Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
Presented by Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center
at Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
May 12-May 26, 2012
Inspiration is all around you! And household items can play a key role in your art making. Students will be working from observed still-life set-ups that encompass the Mexican-American home. Join instructor Fidencio Duran, as he teaches the basic techniques of drawing from real life.
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05/09/12- 06/06/12 |
Zumba! @ the MACC
Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
Presented by Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center
at Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
May 9-June 6, 2012
Zumba is an International Latin-inspired, easy-to-follow dance fitness class for people of all shapes, sizes and ages. No prior dance experience
necessary. Come enjoy an exhilarating, calorie burning, fitness hour with instructor Barbara Martin! Skill level is beginner to intermediate.
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04/21/12- 05/26/12 |
Mexican Circle Skirts Workshop
Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
Presented by Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center
at Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
April 21-May 26, 2012
Mexican Circle Skirts
April 21, 28, May 12, 19, 26
Saturdays, 1 - 4 pm
$65 (Ages 17+)
Join Delilah Knuckley Mong in reviewing the history
behind the Mexican Circle Skirt and creating a one-of-
a-kind garment. This workshop will cover basic
design, introduction to the sewing machine, hand
painting fabric and adding sequin. Students will
meet four times to create skirts and the fifth class will
be a Fashion...
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04/07/12- 09/01/12 |
Youth Capoeira @ the MACC
Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
Presented by Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center
at Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
April 7-September 1, 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.
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04/07/12- 09/01/12 |
Adult Capoeira @ the MACC
Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
Presented by Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center
at Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
April 7-September 1, 2012
Capoeira is a Brazilian-African healing art form that
empowers the ability to express yourself creatively
through movement. Instructor Erick Salazar Penaloz
leads this class by combining dance, acrobatics, noncontact
fighting movements, flexibility, music, song,
and rhythm. Skill level is beginner to intermediate.
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03/17/12- Ongoing |
Zumba and Capoeira!
Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
Presented by Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center
at Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
March 17, 2012 - Ongoing
ZUMBA
NEW Session: March 21-April 25
Instructor Barbara Martin
Have fun dancing your way to get fit!
Wednesdays, 6-7 pm (No class 3/14)
Drop-in: $6 (Enjoy 6 Weeks of Zumba for $30!)
CAPOEIRA
Instructor Erick Salazar
A Brazilian-African movement class!
Saturdays, 12-1 pm
Drop-in: $10
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01/31/12- 05/29/12 |
Cine de Oro Winter/ Spring Term
Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
Presented by City of Austin Parks and Recreation
at Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
January 31-May 29, 2012
Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Presents: Cine de Oro, a film series celebrating hispanic culture in film.
January 31
Algo Flota Sobre el Agua
El hijo de un nativo llega a una aldea de Pescadores con su esposa Citadina y su hijo. Un
día la corriente arrastra a una desconocida llamada Azalea y el nuevo pescador la acoge
sintiendo una irresistible atracción por ella. Ahora el pescador quiere deshacerse de su
esposa, pues...
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Upcoming Events
06/11/12- 06/22/12 |
MACC Summer Camps "Lucha Mania"
Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
Presented by Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center
at Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
June 11-June 22, 2012
Get ready for an exciting camp filled with everything Lucha! Participants will learn the history and experience the hype behind the Mexican wrestling phenomena. Students will create their own Lucha Libre characters, complete with a personalized mask and cape, and then will compete in a “mock” match at the end of the session.
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06/11/12- 08/10/12 |
MACC Summer Camps
Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
Presented by Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center
at Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
June 11-August 10, 2012
June 11 - August 10 / Ages 5-12 / 9am-5pm
Join the excitement by participating in MACC cultural camps! The goal of our camps is to foster a meaningful understanding and appreciation of Mexican American cultural arts and heritage. Daily activities in our visual and performing arts classes reflect the session theme.
Session 1: Lucha Mania - A Wrestling Phenomena (6/11 -6/22)
Session 2: Fiesta Fun - Mexican Holidays (6/25-7/6)
Session 3:...
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06/11/12- 08/10/12 |
Mexican American Cultural Center Presents: Summer Camp!
Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
Presented by Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center
at Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
June 11-August 10, 2012
Join the excitement by participating in MACC cultural camps! The goal of our camps is to foster a meaningful understanding and appreciation of Mexican American cultural arts and heritage. Daily activities in our visual and performing arts classes reflect the session theme.
Summer registration opens 2/29 at 10am
Session 1: Lucha Mania - A Wrestling Phenomena (6/11 -6/22, $250/2wks)
Session 2: Fiesta Fun - Mexican Holidays (6/25-7/6, $225/2wks, No class 7/4)
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| 06/16/12 |
Here and Now
Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
Presented by Ready/Set/Go!
at Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
June 16, 2012
Experience an evening of dance, performance art and
movement based film from eight local artists- adventurous, raw,
intelligent, personable and striking.
Julie Nathanielsz, Amy Myers, Katherine Hodges, Maia McCoy,
Kelly Hasandras, Lorn MacDougal with Alain Le Razer,
Janna Rock and Ruta Perzynska
Lighting by Brigette Hutchison
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07/23/12- 08/03/12 |
MACC Summer Camps "Tejano Urbano"
Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
Presented by Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center
at Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
July 23-August 3, 2012
It’s time to celebrate the modern Tejanos who bring music, acting, art, civics, education and more to urban areas of Texas! Participants will be inspired to create artwork, theatrical scenes, and music which are related to the accomplishments of these remarkable people.
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08/06/12- 08/10/12 |
MACC Summer Camps "Arte Verde (Green Art)"
Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
Presented by Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center
at Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
August 6-August 10, 2012
Do your part while making art! Discover various ways to create items from recycled materials. Participants in Arte Verde camp will design Latin inspired, one-of-a- kind sculptures, musical instruments, and theatrical costumes from an assortment of recyclables. It’s cool to go verde!
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NOTE: We do our best to ensure all information is
accurate. However, it's a good idea to visit the website or call the
venue to verify the information.
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Current &
Upcoming Events
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Current Events
05/12/12- 05/26/12 |
En Mi Casa: Still Life Drawing Class
Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
Presented by Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center
at Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
May 12-May 26, 2012
Inspiration is all around you! And household items can play a key role in your art making. Students will be working from observed still-life set-ups that encompass the Mexican-American home. Join instructor Fidencio Duran, as he teaches the basic techniques of drawing from real life.
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05/09/12- 06/06/12 |
Zumba! @ the MACC
Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
Presented by Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center
at Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
May 9-June 6, 2012
Zumba is an International Latin-inspired, easy-to-follow dance fitness class for people of all shapes, sizes and ages. No prior dance experience
necessary. Come enjoy an exhilarating, calorie burning, fitness hour with instructor Barbara Martin! Skill level is beginner to intermediate.
|
04/21/12- 05/26/12 |
Mexican Circle Skirts Workshop
Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
Presented by Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center
at Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
April 21-May 26, 2012
Mexican Circle Skirts
April 21, 28, May 12, 19, 26
Saturdays, 1 - 4 pm
$65 (Ages 17+)
Join Delilah Knuckley Mong in reviewing the history
behind the Mexican Circle Skirt and creating a one-of-
a-kind garment. This workshop will cover basic
design, introduction to the sewing machine, hand
painting fabric and adding sequin. Students will
meet four times to create skirts and the fifth class will
be a Fashion...
|
04/07/12- 09/01/12 |
Youth Capoeira @ the MACC
Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
Presented by Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center
at Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
April 7-September 1, 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.
|
04/07/12- 09/01/12 |
Adult Capoeira @ the MACC
Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
Presented by Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center
at Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
April 7-September 1, 2012
Capoeira is a Brazilian-African healing art form that
empowers the ability to express yourself creatively
through movement. Instructor Erick Salazar Penaloz
leads this class by combining dance, acrobatics, noncontact
fighting movements, flexibility, music, song,
and rhythm. Skill level is beginner to intermediate.
|
03/17/12- Ongoing |
Zumba and Capoeira!
Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
Presented by Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center
at Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
March 17, 2012 - Ongoing
ZUMBA
NEW Session: March 21-April 25
Instructor Barbara Martin
Have fun dancing your way to get fit!
Wednesdays, 6-7 pm (No class 3/14)
Drop-in: $6 (Enjoy 6 Weeks of Zumba for $30!)
CAPOEIRA
Instructor Erick Salazar
A Brazilian-African movement class!
Saturdays, 12-1 pm
Drop-in: $10
|
01/31/12- 05/29/12 |
Cine de Oro Winter/ Spring Term
Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
Presented by City of Austin Parks and Recreation
at Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
January 31-May 29, 2012
Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Presents: Cine de Oro, a film series celebrating hispanic culture in film.
January 31
Algo Flota Sobre el Agua
El hijo de un nativo llega a una aldea de Pescadores con su esposa Citadina y su hijo. Un
día la corriente arrastra a una desconocida llamada Azalea y el nuevo pescador la acoge
sintiendo una irresistible atracción por ella. Ahora el pescador quiere deshacerse de su
esposa, pues...
|
-
Upcoming Events
06/11/12- 06/22/12 |
MACC Summer Camps "Lucha Mania"
Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
Presented by Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center
at Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
June 11-June 22, 2012
Get ready for an exciting camp filled with everything Lucha! Participants will learn the history and experience the hype behind the Mexican wrestling phenomena. Students will create their own Lucha Libre characters, complete with a personalized mask and cape, and then will compete in a “mock” match at the end of the session.
|
06/11/12- 08/10/12 |
MACC Summer Camps
Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
Presented by Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center
at Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
June 11-August 10, 2012
June 11 - August 10 / Ages 5-12 / 9am-5pm
Join the excitement by participating in MACC cultural camps! The goal of our camps is to foster a meaningful understanding and appreciation of Mexican American cultural arts and heritage. Daily activities in our visual and performing arts classes reflect the session theme.
Session 1: Lucha Mania - A Wrestling Phenomena (6/11 -6/22)
Session 2: Fiesta Fun - Mexican Holidays (6/25-7/6)
Session 3:...
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06/11/12- 08/10/12 |
Mexican American Cultural Center Presents: Summer Camp!
Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
Presented by Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center
at Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
June 11-August 10, 2012
Join the excitement by participating in MACC cultural camps! The goal of our camps is to foster a meaningful understanding and appreciation of Mexican American cultural arts and heritage. Daily activities in our visual and performing arts classes reflect the session theme.
Summer registration opens 2/29 at 10am
Session 1: Lucha Mania - A Wrestling Phenomena (6/11 -6/22, $250/2wks)
Session 2: Fiesta Fun - Mexican Holidays (6/25-7/6, $225/2wks, No class 7/4)
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| 06/16/12 |
Here and Now
Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
Presented by Ready/Set/Go!
at Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
June 16, 2012
Experience an evening of dance, performance art and
movement based film from eight local artists- adventurous, raw,
intelligent, personable and striking.
Julie Nathanielsz, Amy Myers, Katherine Hodges, Maia McCoy,
Kelly Hasandras, Lorn MacDougal with Alain Le Razer,
Janna Rock and Ruta Perzynska
Lighting by Brigette Hutchison
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07/23/12- 08/03/12 |
MACC Summer Camps "Tejano Urbano"
Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
Presented by Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center
at Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
July 23-August 3, 2012
It’s time to celebrate the modern Tejanos who bring music, acting, art, civics, education and more to urban areas of Texas! Participants will be inspired to create artwork, theatrical scenes, and music which are related to the accomplishments of these remarkable people.
|
08/06/12- 08/10/12 |
MACC Summer Camps "Arte Verde (Green Art)"
Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
Presented by Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center
at Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
August 6-August 10, 2012
Do your part while making art! Discover various ways to create items from recycled materials. Participants in Arte Verde camp will design Latin inspired, one-of-a- kind sculptures, musical instruments, and theatrical costumes from an assortment of recyclables. It’s cool to go verde!
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