Grand Reopening of the ESB MACC
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ESB MACC Mariachis Playing on the Zocalo at the Grand Opening in 2007
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ESB MACC child drawing with chalk on the Zocalo plaza
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ESB MACC Ballet Folklorico dancing on the Zocalo Plaza in 2007
The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Grand Reopening
The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Presents: Juntos de Nuevo: Grand Reopening of the ESB MACC
After almost three years of construction, the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center (ESB MACC) invites the public back to its newly expanded and renovated building on Saturday, June 6 with a Grand Reopening Celebration. The event takes place from 11:00am-9:00pm at 600 River Street, Austin TX 78701.
New Building Features:
This Phase 2 project includes the addition of new music rehearsal spaces, renovations to performance spaces, classrooms, galleries, office/support space, dedicated storage space, teaching kitchen, as well as, landscaping and gathering spaces. Visitors to the newly renovated building can experience enhanced safety features, rooms with natural light, and a closed/controllable perimeter of the Zocalo Plaza with a shaded structure.
Reopening Timeline:
May 18-22 - "Semana de Prevista" Preview Month. Limited programs available to the public as previews of future programming.
May 20-21 - "Media Days" Local news media can request a "first look" at the space, tours, interviews with MACC staff.
June 6 - Large Public Reopening Event. This is the date that the City of Austin will officially inaugurate the building. The reopening event also coincides with the re-opening date for the neighboring Confluence Park with Waterloo Greenway.
Grand Reopening Schedule on June 6th:
11:00am-12:00pm: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony & Announcements
12:00pm-9:00pm: Guided Tours, Activities, Food Trucks, Artisan Market, Workshops, Art Exhibits, and Music and Dance Performances on the (Outdoor) Zocalo Stage
On June 6, the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center invites the Austin community to join us in celebration of our Grand Reopening. This large-scale, family friendly event is open to all. There are no tickets or RSVPs required. There will be a free shuttle bus service from East Holly St. neighborhood to the ESB MACC.
Highlights of the Grand Reopening Include:
Outdoor stage with live music under the Zocalo. Additional performances will be featured in the Auditorium & Zocalo lookout, including Mariachi
Tours of newly renovated indoor & outdoor spaces featuring all-ages arts, dance, music, theater, and culinary workshops.
Free children’s art activities in the new youth education classrooms
Art exhibits on view in the Community Gallery (1st floor) and in the Sam Z. Coronado Gallery (2nd floor).
Community Resource Fair featuring local nonprofits.
Artisan Vendor Market supporting local Latino/a/e entrepreneurs.
Food trucks on site.
Event updates (such as performance schedules, parking/shuttle info, etc.) will be posted on the event webpage (https://www.austintexas.gov/macc/grand-reopening and on social media (@ESBMACC)