The 7th Annual Austin African American Book Festival takes place Saturday, June 22, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center. The event promotes literature, reading, writing and library usage within the African American community. FREE and open to the public.
George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center 1165 Angelina Street Austin, TX 78702
Photo Credit: Things Celtic
Summer Solstice Concert featuring Diane Linn at Things Celtic, Saturday, June 22, 2013, from 3-5 p.m. Diane is a versatile singer/songwriter with a sound best described as American Celtic. She performs as The Bard O’Neil at various Renaissance fairs and festivals all over the country. FREE! All ages welcome.
Things Celtic 1806 West 35th Street Austin, TX 78703
Join instructor Raul Ramirez for a FREE two-hour Salsa Dance Workshop, Saturday, June 22, 2013, from 2-4 p.m. at the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center. Mr. Ramirez will introduce participants to the fundamentals of leading and following steps to salsa music. No partner necessary. Limited space and preregistration required. Registration closes two business days prior to class date. Register by calling (512) 974-3785. You may register for any of the following dates: June 22, July 6, July 20, August 3, August 17, September 7 or September 21.
Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center 600 River Street Austin, TX 78701
Celebrate World Refugee Day at the Bullock Texas State History Museum on Saturday, June 22, 2013, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The day begins with a naturalization ceremony for new American citizens at noon and continues with a wide variety of activities for the whole family. Children can listen to stories from Africa told by a professional storyteller and make a card or mask to take home. Face painting, bead stringing and language games are planned. Live music lineup includes talented musicians representing music from around the world, including Kupira Marimba, X8 Drumming, the Global Youth Voices Project and more! FREE and open to the public.
The United Nations established World Refugee Day to recognize the courage, resilience, and strength of refugee families and individuals who have fled their home countries because of conflict and persecution. The Austin celebration is sponsored by the Austin Refugee Roundtable which is comprised of a number of local agencies that work with refugees.
Bullock Texas State History Museum 1800 N. Congress Avenue Austin, TX 78701
Join Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance in welcoming masters of the Jibaro tradition direct from Puerto Rico in an exciting joint performance at the 2013 Salsa and Jibaro Festival. Dance to the hottest Salsa in Central Texas with Orquesta Trabuko. Arts and Crafts. Food available for purchase from Chago’s Caribbean Cuisine. Saturday, June 22, 2013 | 7:30-11:30 p.m. | Admission | Semi-Formal Dress
Travis County Expo Center Banquet Hall 7311 Decker Lane Austin, TX 78724
The Serie Project hosts an Open Studio and Print Sale, Friday, June 21, 2013, from 6-9 p.m. featuring an art sale with prints from Serie’s latest edition as well as Coronado Studio’s prints and gig posters. The first 30 people to arrive receive a free screen print! Refreshments provided. Fine art screen prints will be available from the following artists: Paul del Bosque, Farley Bookout, Sam Coronado, Nahum Flores, Rigoberto A. Gonzalez, Salvador Lopez, Oscar Magallanes, Michael Marshall, Stephanie Mercado, Brian Phillips, Patricia Tinajero and George Yepes.
The Serie Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Latino arts organization dedicated to the fine art of serigraphy – a technique that produces original, hand-pulled prints. The organization produces, promotes, and exhibits serigraph (silk screen) prints created by established and emerging artists.
Serie Project, Inc. 6601 Felix Avenue Austin, TX 78741
The Long Center for the Performing Arts and Ballet Austin’s Butler Community School invite you to dance on stage this summer! Rhythm on Stage is a series of FREE half-hour dance lessons followed by open dance. Join Jean Claude Lessou for a night of West African Dance on Tuesday, June 18, 2013, from 7-10 p.m. All ages.
The Long Center for the Performing Arts 701 W. Riverside Drive Austin, TX 78704
Things Celtic features music by Mike Silver, Sunday, June 16, 2013, from 2-4 p.m. Mike is visiting Austin from Launceston, Cornwall. “Mike Silver has been writing and playing music for more than 30 years, enjoying success throughout the UK and various territories around the world.” FREE show. All ages welcome.
Posted in CULTURAL EVENTS, England, EUROPE
Tagged Cornwall, Cultural Events, England, Europe
Esquina Tango Cultural Society of Austin presents Festa Junina with Seu Jacinto, Saturday, June 15, 2013. Seu Jacinto is a music group that specializes in traditional regional music forms of Northeastern Brazil. Doors open at 9 p.m. with Maracatu Austin (percussion group). Mini Forró class at 9:30 p.m. Seu Jacinto plays from 10 p.m. until 1 a.m. Admission $8 | Provide Your Own Beverage | Dress for the Country Costume Contest!
Esquina Tango Cultural Society of Austin 209 Pedernales Street Austin, TX 78702
YomiCon 2013, Austin Public Library’s award-winning Anime and Manga Convention for teens and tweens, takes place Friday, June 14, 2013, from 3-8 p.m. at the Carver Branch. Compete in the Cosplay Contest and play Cosplay Chess. Watch your favorite anime films on the big screen. Compete for prizes in the Yu-Gi-Oh Tournament. Play video games on a giant screen. Stroll through Artist Alley and check out APL’s huge selection of anime and manga. FREE and open to the public. Parents welcome. Registration is NOT required. The first 750 people will get in the door. A one-in, one-out policy will be implemented once capacity is reached. Get all the details @ YomiCon FAQs.
Austin Public Library, Carver Branch 1161 Angelina Street Austin, TX 78702
