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Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.

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Fostering an appreciation of Mexican American, Latino and Indigenous cultures through exhibits, community collaborations, summer camp programs and youth and adult education.

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    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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  • Parking Info

    Free Parking in MACC Parking Lot

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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. En Mi Casa: Still Life Drawing Class 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.
      05/09/12- 06/06/12	Zumba! @ the MACC Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center. Zumba! @ the MACC 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. Mexican Circle Skirts Workshop 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. Youth Capoeira @ the MACC 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. Adult Capoeira @ the MACC 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. Zumba and Capoeira! 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. Cine de Oro Winter/ Spring Term 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. MACC Summer Camps "Lucha Mania" 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. MACC Summer Camps 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:...
      06/11/12- 08/10/12	Mexican American Cultural Center Presents: Summer Camp! Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center. Mexican American Cultural Center Presents: Summer Camp! 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)
      06/16/12	Here and Now Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center. Here and Now 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
      07/23/12- 08/03/12	MACC Summer Camps "Tejano Urbano" Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center. MACC Summer Camps "Tejano Urbano" 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. MACC Summer Camps "Arte Verde (Green Art)" 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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• Current &
  Upcoming Events

  • Current Events

    05/12/12- 05/26/12	En Mi Casa: Still Life Drawing Class Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center. En Mi Casa: Still Life Drawing Class 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.
    05/09/12- 06/06/12	Zumba! @ the MACC Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center. Zumba! @ the MACC 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. Mexican Circle Skirts Workshop 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. Youth Capoeira @ the MACC 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. Adult Capoeira @ the MACC 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. Zumba and Capoeira! 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. Cine de Oro Winter/ Spring Term 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. MACC Summer Camps "Lucha Mania" 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. MACC Summer Camps 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:...
    06/11/12- 08/10/12	Mexican American Cultural Center Presents: Summer Camp! Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center. Mexican American Cultural Center Presents: Summer Camp! 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)
    06/16/12	Here and Now Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center. Here and Now 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
    07/23/12- 08/03/12	MACC Summer Camps "Tejano Urbano" Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center. MACC Summer Camps "Tejano Urbano" 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. MACC Summer Camps "Arte Verde (Green Art)" 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!

• Past
  Events

  • Past Events

    03/08/13- 03/10/12	Trubute to Cesar Chavez: Mexican American Civil Rights Documentaries Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
    05/05/12	MACC Austin Presents: Cinco de Mayo/May 5th Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
    04/30/12	Austin Creative Alliance announces Mayoral and Council Candidate Forum for the Creative Sector Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
    04/21/12- 04/28/12	El Jardin: Native & Host Plants for Butterflies Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
    04/21/12- 04/28/12	El Jardin Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
    04/16/12- 05/23/12	Youth Guitar (Intermediate) Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
    04/16/12- 05/24/12	Button Accordion for Beginners Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
    04/16/12- 05/21/12	Beginners Salsa Dance Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
    04/16/12- 05/21/12	Intermediate Salsa Dance Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
    04/14/12	Celebrate the Life of Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
    04/07/12	Tactile Tendencies Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
    04/07/12	Tactile Tendencies Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
    04/05/12- 04/07/12	THE AUSTIN LATINO NEW PLAY FESTIVAL Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
    04/05/12- 04/07/12	Second Annual Austin Latino New Play Festival Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
    03/31/12	The Mexican American Experience/Pan Americana Festival Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
    03/24/12- 04/07/12	Piñata, no pierdas el tino! Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
    03/21/12- 04/25/12	Zumba! @ the MACC Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
    03/12/12- 03/16/12	Spring Break Camp: Tejano Roots Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
    02/11/12	Reading of: Digging Up The Dirt Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
    01/21/12- 02/25/12	Introducing NEW sessions for Adult Capoeria and Zumba! Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
    01/20/12- 03/24/12	Fingerprints of Reality: Photojournalism by Carlos H. Lozano Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.
    01/20/12- 03/24/12	Barrio Scenes: Works by Roy Medrano Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.