The George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center presents CELEBRATE ME! FRANCE on Saturday, April 13, 2013, from Noon to 4 p.m. CELEBRATE ME! is a travel event series exploring different cultures from around the world. This FREE family-friendly event highlights French culture through art, language, food, geography, and history. RSVP: (512) 974-4926.
George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center 1165 Angelina Street Austin, TX 78702
The Department of French and Italian at The University of Texas at Austin in partnership with Freestyle Language Center presents The Tournées Festival, two weekends of new French films, Feb. 15-24, 2013, Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday afternoons at 4:00 p.m. All films are in French with English subtitles. Free and open to the public.
Texas Union Theatre The University of Texas at Austin Union Building (Ground Level) 2247 Guadalupe Austin, TX 78712
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The Austin Museum Partnership is proud to host the 15th Annual Austin Museum Day – a FREE, community-wide rediscovery of Austin museums. On Sunday, September 23, take the entire family out on the town to enjoy local exhibits and activities at nearly 40 participating institutions!
For a complete list of activities, click here. The Official Mobile Guide can be found here.
Don’t miss special activities and exhibits at the following museums:
Austin History Center 810 Guadalupe Street (512) 974-748012 – 6 PM
Get a sneak preview of the new exhibit “Building a Community: The First Century of African Americans in Travis County,” which officially opens on Tuesday, September 25.
Blanton Museum of Art 200 East MLK Blvd. (512) 471-732412-5 PM
The Blanton’s permanent collection of more than 17,000 works is recognized for its European paintings, an encyclopedic collection of prints and drawings, and modern and contemporary American and Latin American art.
Museum Day activities include making your own marionette, a live theatrical performance, a scavenger hunt, and many other fun activities.
French Legation Museum 802 San Marcos Street (512) 472-8180Grounds & House Open: 10 AM – 5 PM
Kids Activities & Music: 11 AM – 3 PM
Celebrate the Grand Re-Opening following the quarter million dollar house restoration. Learn to play petanque with the Heart of Texas Petanque Club or have a picnic under the oak trees while enjoying live music, kids activities, and some of Austin’s finest food vendors.
George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center 1165 Angelina Street (512) 974-49261-5 PM
Celebrate Museum Day with “Whispers of Africa” which showcases the pride, passion, and magnificent talents of the many people of Africa. The day will be filled with African drumming, folktales, and dancing. Make a Sankofa medallion or an elephant mask. You could even walk away wearing a colorful African Headdress.
German-Texan Heritage Society | German Free School 507 E. 10th Street (512) 482-092711 AM – 4 PM
The historic German Free School, built 1857 by German immigrants, the first school chartered in Austin, now home to German-Texan Heritage Society, Texas non-profit dedicated to preserving German heritage of Texas. Building tours, genealogy, and refreshments.
Mexican American Cultural Center Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center 600 River Street (512) 974-37721 – 5 PM; Live Music at 3 PM
Main Gallery: Jose Antonio Garciaguerra — “La Epoca de la Independencia de Mexico” (The Era Mexico’s Independence). Community Gallery: Photographs by Faustinus Deraet presenting images of Mexico.
Mexic-Arte Museum 419 Congress Avenue (512) 480-937312 – 5 PM, Activities 12 – 3 PM
Exhibition: Elements of Day of the Dead. This exhibition explores contemporary artists’ interpretations of Día de los Muertos iconography and practices. Selected visual artists will re-imagine the elements of traditional Day of the Dead imagery and rituals. Live screen printing and other holiday related hands-on activities.
Texas Music Museum 1009 E. 11th St. (corner of E. 11th and San Marcos) (512) 472-88911 – 5 PM
Celebrate the East Austin Community – free exhibit of over 150 African American and Mexican American artists who helped make Austin an important music capital. Also enjoy two of Austin’s best community bands:
1:30 – 3:00 pm “New Austin Polka Band”
3:30 – 5:00 pm The Austin Banjo Club
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Freestyle Language Center is sponsoring a TUESDAY NIGHT FRENCH FILM SERIES with the Austin Film Society – 5 weeks starting Sept. 4th @ 7 p.m., Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, 1120 South Lamar, Austin. All films have English subtitles.
Alliance Francaise d’Austin presents the 17th Annual Bastille Day Fête on Saturday, July 14, 2012, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the French Legation Museum. Enjoy music by Christine Albert, samples of French cuisine, a silent auction, and tours of the historic house and kitchen. Tickets are $8 in advance or $10 at the door. Children 12 and under are free.
The City of Austin’s Music Division hosts Austin Welcomes the World: Live from City Hall Plaza, March 14-16, 2012, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. The showcase features three nights of live international music performances by 12 bands from 12 different countries including Japan, Sweden, Denmark, Kenya, Nigeria, Cameroon, Taiwan, Greenland, Reunion Island, and Australia.
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Free exhibitions and activities at more than 30 Austin-area museums on Sunday, September 25, 2011. Austin Tour Guide Association offers guided tours of significant cultural sites. The Mexic-Arte Museum features Latino exhibits and activities. Celebrate the 170th Anniversary of the French Legation, Austin’s oldest home built by the French diplomat to The Republic of Texas. Enjoy a scavenger hunt through The Blanton Museum of Art’s French drawings exhibition, Storied Past.
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Join Alliance Française d’Austin for their 16th Annual Bastille Day Party. Enjoy live music, dancing, pétanque and other games, food, a silent auction, and more.
Saturday, July 16, 2011 (7 pm to 11 pm)
French Legation Museum 802 San Marcos Street Austin, Texas
Attend the biggest cultural celebration in Texas! The Texas Folklife Festival showcases the Lone Star State’s diversity and rich heritage through a variety of food, music, dance, arts, and crafts. More than 40 different cultural groups are represented at this annual festival.
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