Public Notice: Major League

Pushed by mayor, City Council takes the leap

"...both indoors and outdoors at the Travis County Expo Center, with exhibitors and demonstrations – many of them local..."

Aug. 17, 2018 News Column by Nick Barbaro

City Council: 1,020 Minutes Later …

Epic meeting sends Council into summer recess

"...in pool funding, a $12 million boost for the Mexican American Cultural Center, and $12 million in creative space..."

July 6, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Cine Las Americas International Film Festival Turns 20

Viva cine!

"...The festival still has the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center, which will once again provide free..."

April 28, 2017 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Gricelda Silva, Equal Parts Pragmatism and Whimsy

For five years, the actress has been among the busiest and best on Austin's stages

"...occupies and commands attention despite her physical size. Her Mexican heritage has also given her the opportunity to speak..."

Sept. 25, 2015 Arts Feature by Caitlin Greenwood

The 2014-15 Austin Critics Table Awards

Top honors to Salvage Vanguard's Thr3e Zisters, LOLA Austin's Femme Bohème, and Texas State's Kiss Me, Kate

"...2014, to April 30, 2015 – were the Austin American-Statesman's Cate Blouke (theatre), Claire Cana­van (theatre), Luke Quinton (classical..."

June 5, 2015 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Local Heroes

The 2015 class of the Austin Arts Hall of Fame

"...International Airport, and his murals at Parque Zaragoza Recreation Center, Montopolis Neighborhood Center, Austin Community College Riverside, Holly Power..."

May 29, 2015 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Public Notice: Golf and Taxes at City Council

Proposals before Council suggest change is in the air

"...Meanwhile, too, the American-Statesman has editorialized heavily against alienating the parkland without the..."

May 22, 2015 News Column

¡Pachanga! Picks

Pachanga Fest preview

"...year they were distinguished by the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center as the 2014 Emerging Artist. – Nina..."

May 15, 2015 Music Feature by Michael Toland

Festival Flood

A brief guide to the 13 – count 'em, 13 – arts fests coming your way in April and May

"...flood of arts activities, including the largest concentration of cultural festivals all year: 13 between April 1 and Memorial..."

April 3, 2015 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Gay Place: Thank You

Thanks, gays

"...¡GAYTINO! Travel on this wild journey through decades of Mexi­can-American/Chicano history, and the gay experience, from a unique and..."

Nov. 29, 2013 Column by Kate X Messer

Survey Says: Creative Spaces Needed

Artspace Market Survey results get presented tonight

"...information about the economic challenges facing individual creatives, nonprofit cultural organizations, and creative businesses in the current climate. The..."

July 22, 2013 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Gay Place: Liberace Was Gay???

Adelina Anthony comes back to town, and Liberace on the radio

"...Xicana performance artist Adelina Anthony and queer Tamil Sri L.A.nkan-American, political theatre artist/writer, director, comedian and music producer (whew!)..."

May 10, 2013 Column by Kate X Messer

2012 Austin Critics Table Awards

Giving a lot of sweet bouquets (and taking their sweet time doing it)

"...2011, to April 30, 2012 – were the Austin American-Statesman's Michael Barnes (arts), Cate Blouke (theatre), Claire Canavan (theatre),..."

June 8, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Food Events

This week's collection of culinary events

"...including several from Austin, are in the Valley View Center parking lot in North Dallas for the first annual..."

May 11, 2012 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Culture Flash!

Miró finds a violinist, ACGS finds a guitarist, and it's time to take out the Trash

"...stomach through the floor. Juan Carlos Laguna, the acclaimed Mexican guitarist who was slated to close out Pasión!, ACGS'..."

July 29, 2011 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Event Menu

Delicious ways to help you bite into the week of Nov. 18-23

"...• Arthouse at the Jones Center (700 Congress) hosts a day of complimentary food-related events:..."

Nov. 19, 2010 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Sept. 23-30

"...COMMUNITY FORUM (See Thursday, 9/23.) 5-8pm. Del Valle Opportunity Center, 5301 Ross...."

Sept. 24, 2010 News Feature

The Sunday Survey: 8/22/10

Who said teachers need a living wage?

"...Questions of cultural inheritance were in the air. As the music community..."

Aug. 22, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Septuagenarians Tell All

Turning life's lessons into art in Stages

"...Theatre Project and frequenters of the University Settlement Neighborhood Center, New York's oldest community center. Theatre coaches walk two..."

April 16, 2010 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

City Hall Hustle: High Times at the Hunker A-Go-Go

Campaign antics are a good way to kill time in the mayor's race

"...AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS CANDIDATE FORUM..."

April 3, 2009 News Column by Wells Dunbar

A Bloodcurdling Day in the Neighborhood: Candidates woo ANC

Candidates to ANC: Howdy, neighbor!

"...the city's contentious move of the Town Lake Animal Center to the Eastside. In court, the city had taken..."

April 4, 2008 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

City Council Notebook

An overflowing agenda this week leaves little room for snark.

"...recommendations. Item 15: Charging fees for use of the Mexican American Cultural Center and staff. Item 17: $1.5 million..."

June 4, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

City Council Notebook

What's going on at council this week?

"...an ordinance to increase appropriations by $500,000 for the Mexican American Cultural Center – after the MACC's boosters raised..."

March 19, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

The Big Picture Map

A comprehensive map of Town Lake Corridor public and private development projects

"...Waterfront Overlay District Within the WO District, all shoreline..."

Jan. 19, 2007 News Feature

Budget 'Highlights' -- the Bad News

The major cuts in the FY2004 proposed city budget.

"...being eliminated entirely. Branch libraries and the Austin History Center will be closed one additional day a week, and..."

Aug. 8, 2003 News Feature

Naked City

Events

"...a 100-hour work party. Book donations accepted at BookPeople. Mexican American Cultural Center (CMACA), 600 River St. More info:..."

Nov. 16, 2001 News Feature

Land Lock

from east to west, land use a hot topic

"...the city-owned River Street property, south of the Convention Center, which is currently in the process of becoming the..."

March 24, 2000 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...year. "This museum has been instrumental in maintaining a cultural presence in the downtown area," says Council Member Gus..."

June 4, 1999 News Feature

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...which allocates over $46 million for city libraries and cultural centers,including construction of the Mexican American Cultural Center. Following..."

Oct. 30, 1998 News Feature

Dueling Dreams For The MACC

"...Just what would a Mexican American Cultural Center actually be? Ask six different backers..."

Sept. 4, 1998 News Feature

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