a celebration of Austin Tejano & Latino music and culture
March 17, 18, 19, 2022
4:00-9:30pm
The ESB Mexican-American Cultural Center (ESB MACC) will host its first annual MACCnífico - a celebration of Austin Tejano & Latino music and culture. We will showcase local musicians and performing artists who contribute to Austin’s diverse Latinx art community, inviting the public to celebrate the biggest week of live music in Austin. With live performances, food trucks, on-site activations, and special guests, it will be a “magnificent” display of Austin’s Latinx culture, so in other words, “MACC-nifico”!
This event will take place outdoors on the MACC Zocalo, our central plaza that has always served as our gathering place for large events. Admission to the event is free of charge and open to the general public.
On each of the three days, doors will open at 4:00pm and live music will continue to approximately 9:30pm. Guests who arrive early to the event will also be able to chat with various community outreach tables, vendors, and local organizations. If you’ve never been to Austin, come find out about the work being done in our communities! And for those local attendees, connect with organizations that further the MACC’s mission to preserve, promote, and facilitate an appreciation for Latinx culture and connect to our ever-growing community.
IMPORTANT NOTES: There is no alcohol at this event. It is all-ages. Please plan alternate modes of transportation such as rideshares, biking, etc. There will be parking available at Sanchez Elementary.
Capacity at this event is limited due to social distancing measures. Guests who RSVP on Eventbrite will receive emails before the event with any important information on check-in procedures, parking, etc. Guests are advised not to attend if they have been exposed to COVID, have a recent positive COVID diagnosis, or have been ill.
Full Lineup and Artist Bios:
Thursday, March 17
On Thursday 3/17 the ESB MACC will exclusively present performances by our artist residency program, LAAP (Latino Artist Access Program). Past LAAP performances at the MACC have included live sets by singer-songwriters, theater productions, live comedy shows, and even traditional folkloric dance. All LAAP artists have been invited to contribute a performance or presentation. Please see the extended biographies of our resident artists here.
* Ballet Folklorico de Austin
* ¡ESCANDALO! Improv
* Javier Jara
* Mauricio Callejas
* Monique Dache
* Teatro Vivo
* Fisterra
Friday, March 18
On Friday 3/18 the ESB MACC will host a Tejano music night with local bands that are continuing the strong Tejano and Conjunto traditions of Central Texas. Our beloved Tejano musicians have always been rooted in East Austin and have played such venues as the Pan Am Rec Center’s Summer Concert Series and various folk festivals in the area. Expect lots of dancing and plenty of reunions with these bands whose audiences see them as family, some of whom have been performing in East Austin for 40+ years!
* Stefani Montiel
* Veronique Medrano
* Monica Saldivar
* Leonard Davila & Street People
* The Bronze Band
Saturday, March 19
On Saturday 3/19 the ESB MACC will host a Latino/a/x music showcase that can mix genres such as cumbia, salsa, reggae, funk, world, rock en espanol, and more! This final evening of performances on Saturday night will showcase the incredible diversity in Austin’s Latino music scene, especially those bands that have expanded beyond traditional genres with their own modern twist.
* The Los Sundowns
* Kiko Villamizar
* Nemegata
* El Combo Oscuro
* Easy Compadre!
Featuring:
Frida Friday ATX
Mercado y MAS
Frida Friday ATX is a project of Austin based brand, Las Ofrendas which is a Queer & BIPOC owned empowerment brand, specializing in accesories and statement pieces. Frida Friday is ATX's largest intentionally intersectional cultural event & traveling market space which centers BIPOC, Queer and emerging artists, for economical empowerment. More than a market we’re a movement.
Joe Garcia III
VISUAL Artist
Visit Joe Garcia's exhibit in the Community Gallery during MACCnifico! Joe will be on site during the event, giving attendees a unique experience to meet this MACC artist.
Joe Garcia III is a self taught artist, originally from Lubbock Texas. Always had art on the mind. Drawing was his passion for the first 40 years of life. An Austinite for the last 29 years working in the corporate world while continuing to produce his art. In 2003, he attended Austin community College for one semester of Drawing and design classes, he caught the art bug. Since 2003 Joe trained himself to paint in black and white acrylic followed by a leap of faith into color.
Phase 2 Exhibit
On display in the Sam Z Coronado Gallery will be an exhibit about the history of the MACC Phase 2 of the 2018 Facility Expansion Plan (2018 Plan) approved by Austin City Council. Phase 2 includes expansion and renovation of the facility in addition to site improvements to meet the growing needs of the community. The completed project will support programs which foster meaningful understanding and appreciation of Mexican American, Native American, Chicano and other Latinx Cultures.
On-Site Activations
Connect with local Austin organizations at our event! Non-profits, community resources, and free activities are all welcome. Do you want to promote your non-profit organization or show off the work that you're doing in Austin? Do you offer a service that relates to the Mexican-American/ Latinx community in Austin?
Fill out the participation form below!
Want to volunteer?
Sign up through give pulse!
We need volunteers for our MACCnifico music celebration! Join us for an evening full of music, dance, art activities, and food for the family. Free, family-friendly, and open to the public. Volunteers like YOU are what make ESB-MACC events successful and fun for the whole community. The event is very large scale and we need help in the following areas:
Parking, Performer Hospitality, Grounds, Greeters, and Set Up.
We will also offer a concurrent digital event for those who cannot attend in person. Since capacity is limited, anyone can watch the musical performances livestreamed to your computer, tablet, or phone! The event will be available to watch on the MACC Facebook and Youtube. The community can participate by commenting during the livestream and exploring various resources linked from this website, making this a collective digital event.
The ESB MACC welcomes all visitors! We have used the term "Latinx" to describe events such as MACCnifico in order to be as inclusive as possible. The ESB MACC audience is wonderfully diverse, and embraces a variety of self-identifying terms, such as Latino, Latina, Latine, Latinx, Chicano/a/x, Mexican American, Tejano/a/ax, Afro-Latino/a/x, Indigenous, BIPOC, and many others. We understand that there is no one term that encompasses every identity. We embrace ongoing conversations about inclusive language and welcome your feedback.
The City of Austin is proud to comply with the Americans with Disability Act. While we make every effort to ensure accessibility of our facilities, should you require additional assistance for facility usage, reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified persons with disabilities. Please contact maccevents@austintexas.gov for information on accessible parking.
Are you interested in having your non-profit organization table at this event? Click the outreach link below!
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For all information related to the ESB MACC, visit AustinTexas.gov/ESBMACC
Credits:
Design by Florentino Diaz