THANK YOU!
THANK YOU!
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Thank you to all who attended any or all of our Día de los Muertos Events!
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November 1 - November 2, 2024
November 1 - November 2, 2024
| In Person and ONLINE |
| In Person and ONLINE |
Austin Community College employees, students, and the community are invited to attend.
Día de los Muertos or Day of the Dead (All Saints Day / All Souls Day) is a holiday that intersects many disciplines including history, sociology, geography, religious studies, anthropology, and more. It will be celebrated around the world through cultural and religious practices on November 1st and 2nd as a time for celebration of our ancestors who have departed.
This year ACC will present a Cultural Mosaic through connection, collaboration, and care (3Cs) and you are invited to celebrate Día de los Muertos / Day of the Dead across different ACC campuses and online.
El Día de los Muertos, en inglés "Day of the Dead," es una celebración que representa varias disciplinas curriculares como la historia, sociología, geografía, estudios religiosos, antropología, etc. Se celebra alrededor del mundo a través de la cultura y prácticas religiosas el 1o y 2o de Noviembre para celebrar a nuestros antepasados.
Este año ACC presenta un mosaico cultural a través de la conexión, colaboración y cariño (3Cs) y te invitamos a celebrar el Día de Los Muertos / Day of the Dead en varios campus y en línea.
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Contacts
Dr. Susan Warner-Sanchez, Associate Vice Chancellor, TLED
susan.warner-sanchez@austincc.edu
Dr. Rachel Barrera, Instructional Designer, Faculty Communications, TLED
ONGOING ACC EVENTS
REFLECTION AND RENEWAL: CHICAN(X) FUTURISM IN TEXAS
The Art Galleries (TAG) at ACC is pleased to announce the Fall 2024 exhibition, Reflection and Renewal: Chican(x)Futurism in Texas. Building on the history of Chicano/a artworks of past decades, the four artists in this exhibition blend Indigenous cultural references with sci-fi and tech-based narratives to relocate Mexican-American identities.
Event Details:
Dates: Tuesdays through Thursdays from September 24 to December 12, 2024
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: ACC Highland Campus The Art Gallery (Bldg 2000, Rm 2.2450) 6101 Highland Campus Dr, Austin, TX 78752
EL CENTRO BOOK CLUB FALL 2024: THE SONS OF EL REY
For the Fall 2024 semester, they are reading The Sons of El Rey by Alex Espinoza. Members can pick up their free copies while supplies last beginning Monday, September 30 at ACC campus libraries. Sign up for the book club here and check out the club page for more information.
Book club dates vary by semester, view the full list of dates and times here.
About The Sons of El Rey: The Sons of El Rey follows Ernesto Vega, a famed luchador known as El Rey Coyote, whose rise to stardom in Mexico nearly cost him his marriage. Now in East Los Angeles, Ernesto’s son, Freddy, struggles to keep his father’s gym alive, while Freddy’s son, Julian, seeks fulfillment as a Mexican American gay man defying cultural stereotypes. Spanning generations, from the ranches of Michoacán to modern-day West Hollywood, this novel offers an intimate look at a family grappling with identity, legacy, and the passage of time, while always fighting for what matters most.
About El Centro Book Club: This book club is open to all ACC students, faculty, and staff with the goal of fostering community and highlighting stories that feature the Latine/x experience. All interests are welcome, and you are invited to join the book club, no matter your identity, background, or previous book club experience.
PAST ACC EVENTS
REFLECTION AND RENEWAL: CHICAN(X) FUTURISM IN TEXAS EVENTS
Art + Technology: Artist Talk with Angel Cabrales
Art + Technology: Artist Talk with Angel Cabrales
Art + Belonging: A Discussion with ACC Peace & Conflict Studies Center
Art + Belonging: A Discussion with ACC Peace & Conflict Studies Center
When: Wednesday, November 6, 2024 from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Where: Online - Via Zoom (add event to calendar for Zoom link)
During this virtual gallery talk, artist Angel Cabrales will discuss his process for creating his multi-media installations, videos, and sculptures. Cabrales’ series The Uncolonized: A Vision in the Parallel presents an alternative reality in which Spanish conquest was averted, allowing for Indigenous populations to evolve and thrive without colonial interference.
When: Wednesday, October 23, 2024 from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Where: ACC Highland Campus The Art Gallery (Bldg 2000, Rm 2.2450) 6101 Highland Campus Dr, Austin, TX 78752
During this in-gallery session, participants will explore Nansi Guevara's artworks in Reflection & Renewal through a lens of community and belonging. Matty Martinez-Mandell (ACC Peace & Conflicts Studies Center) will take participants through interactive, arts-based discussions centered on place-making, belonging, and the importance of building community.
DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS - SAN GABRIEL CAMPUS
ACC’s World Languages (WOLA) Spanish classes and Student Life invite everyone to participate in campus Día de los Muertos activities, which include writing and reading Day of the Dead poetry, creating art inspired by José Guadalupe Posada's style, making paper flor de muerto flowers, and learning about the traditions, imagery, and cultural significance of Día de los Muertos.
Event Details:
Date: Thursday, October 31, 2024 and Friday, November 1, 2024
Location: ACC San Gabriel Campus (Alcove in the Main Lobby), 449 San Gabriel Campus Dr, Leander, TX 78641
EASTVIEW CAMPUS OFRENDA
ACC Student Life invites you to reflect and honor your loved ones during Día de los Muertos. Stop by the Eastview Campus Student Lounge and leave a contribution on the campus Ofrenda!
Event Details:
Dates: Wednesday, October 30, 2024, through Friday, November 1, 2024
Location: ACC Eastview Campus Student Lounge, 3401 Webberville Rd, Austin, TX 78702
RIVERSIDE AND SOUTH AUSTIN CAMPUS LIBRARY ALTARS
ACC Riverside and South Austin Libraries invite the community to honor loved ones by contributing to a Día de los Muertos altar. Participants are encouraged to bring in photos by October 25, which will be copied and displayed on the altar. For guidelines on what can be included in the altar, a QR code is available for tips and suggestions.
Event Details:
Dates: Bring in photos by Friday, October 25, 2024
Displayed Monday, October 28 through Friday, November 1, 2024
Locations: ACC Riverside Campus Library (Bldg 1000, Rm 1108), 1020 Grove Blvd, Austin, TX 78741
ACC South Austin Campus (Rm 1201), 1820 W Stassney Ln, Austin, TX 78745
HAYS, HIGHLAND, AND SOUTH AUSTIN CAMPUS ALTARS
As Día de los Muertos approaches, the community is invited to celebrate and remember loved ones who have passed away. This year, traditional altars will be set up at three campuses: Hays (by the Student Life office), South Austin (first floor), and Highland (by the registration office). To contribute, please email a photo of your loved one, a poem, or a "dedicatoria," to ascender@austincc.edu, or submit your photos by using the linked form. To ensure inclusion in the tribute, photos must be submitted by Friday, October 25. These tributes will be displayed during the week of Altares from October 28 to November 1.
Additionally, you are welcome to place paper monarch butterflies as a symbol of remembrance for friends and family who have transitioned to a better life.
Event Details:
Dates: Submit photos by Friday, October 25, 2024
Displayed Monday, October 28 through Friday, November 1, 2024
Locations: ACC Hays Campus (near the Student Life Office), 1200 Kohlers Crossing, Kyle, TX 78640
ACC Highland Campus (near the Registration Office), 6101 Highland Campus Dr, Austin, TX 78752
ACC South Austin Campus (first floor), 1820 W Stassney Ln, Austin, TX 78745
CALAVERA PAINTING PARTY
The ACC community is invited to come by El Centro, ACC's Latin American Cultural Center, at the Riverside Campus to paint a calavera in remembrance of a loved one. El Centro will provide assorted ceramic calaveras plus paints and painting supplies throughout the day. Grab some pizza and enjoy painting ceramic skulls!
Event Details:
Date: Thursday, October 31, 2024
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Location: ACC Riverside Campus (El Centro, Bldg G, Rm 9143), 1020 Grove Blvd, Austin, TX 78741
LOTERÍA LOCA
Student Life invites all students, staff, and faculty to join in a series of virtual Lotería games.
Lotería is a traditional Mexican game of chance similar to bingo but features a deck of cards with vibrant illustrations that bring the game to life. But Lotería is more than just a game — it’s a beloved cultural tradition with deep roots in Mexican heritage.
Event Details:
Dates: Wednesday, October 23, 2024 and Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Time: 3:00 to 4:00 p.m
Location: Online via Zoom
CINE AT EL CENTRO: LA LLORONA
Join us for the next edition of Cine at El Centro, movie screenings that highlight the Latine/x experience.
This screening will feature the 2019 film, La Llorona. The event will feature a post-film discussion in addition to the screening.
About La Llorona: The film follows a retired general in Guatemala who is facing the consequences of his past during the country's civil war. As protests against him unfold, supernatural events begin to haunt his household, particularly when a young maid enters the scene. The film explores themes of guilt, memory, and the enduring impact of violence, all while delivering chilling moments of suspense.
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Time: 12:00 to 2:00 p.m.
Location: ACC Riverside Campus (Bldg G - Room 9143), 1020 Grove Blvd, Austin, TX 78741
DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS IS COMING - ROUND ROCK CAMPUS CELEBRATION
ACC Student Life invites you to prepare for Día de los Muertos with a special event in the Round Rock Campus Commons area. Participants can learn about the tradition from experts in Library Services, watch traditional Folclórico dances performed by Early College High School students, and create garland for their altars. Folclórico performances will take place at 12:30 p.m. and 1:25 p.m.
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Time: 12:00 to 1:30 p.m.
Location: ACC Round Rock Campus Common Area (Bldg 2000), 4400 College Park Dr, Round Rock, TX 78665
MEXIC-ARTE MUSEUM'S VIVA LA VIDA! FESTIVAL & PARADE
Register for Mexic-Arte Museum's Viva la Vida Parade! Mexic-Arte Museum’s 41st Annual Viva La Vida Festival and Parade is Austin’s largest and longest-running Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) event. Participants can enjoy the Education Pavilion with hands-on art activities, traditional foods, local artists and retail booths, a low-rider exhibition, and live performances throughout the day. Parade participation is free for community members, non-profits, and the general public.
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, October 26, 2024
Time: 12:00 to 6:00 p.m
Location: 4th Street and Congress Avenue
(Mexic-Arte Museum,
419 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701)
APPEAL: THE NEW AMERICAN MUSICAL OF MEXICAN DESCENT
Set in South Texas and Washington D.C. between the 1940s and 1960s, “APPEAL the New American Musical of Mexican Descent” introduces the historic vaudeville-like tent show “La Carpa Garcia” to tell the true story of Texas Civil Rights attorney Gustavo “Gus” Garcia. Winning a landmark case in 1954 which made it possible for people of color to finally have their equal place on juries, Gus’ success as the first Latino to argue a case in the Supreme Court, came at a high cost when he died homeless on a park bench in 1964, burying his monumental contribution to US Civil Rights history with him.
Performance Details:
Books and Lyrics by Amparo Garcia-Crow
Music and additional lyrics by Arthur Shane
Director: Carl Gonzales
Music Director: Julian Gamez-Arizola
Choreographer: Dawn Davis Loring
Tickets: $8.00 General Admission
All tickets sales go directly to the ACC Drama and Dance Scholarship Fund
Event Details:
Dates: Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from October 11 through October 20
Times: Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2:00 p.m.
Location: ACC Highland Campus Black Box Theater (Bldg 2000), 6101 Highland Campus Dr, Austin, TX 78752
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