1996 the first Juneteenth Celebration was held at the Freeman Coliseum and featured local bands and entertainment. Past festivals have been held at the Carver Cultural Center and St. Paul Square. However, for the past 20+ years, the festival has found a home at Comanche Park No. 2. Through the tireless efforts of the Commission,...
Join Asia Society Texas as acclaimed CEO, TED speaker, and professor James Rhee discusses his new book red helicopter – a parable for our times, an inspirational true story of finding success through kindness (plus a little math). In kindergarten, Rhee received a red helicopter toy in gratitude after he shared his lunch. Forty years...
Experience the 90 voices of Conspirare’s Symphonic Choir in an evening of immersive choral singing and poetry that inspires courage for living in these times. Program features Howard Goodall's Eternal Light: A Requiem with vocal soloists Grace Roman, Mark Istratie, and Tim O'Brien and Austin Haller at the organ. Location: Conspirare Symphonic Choir Bates Recital Hall at...
Morning Kids Quest Journey through Asia! Join a Kids Quest: Explore Asia scavenger hunt as part of your Explore Asia admission. Take a guided tour showcasing the arts and cultures of China, India, Japan, South Korea, and Vietnam and conclude your quest with an all-ages activity. Kids Quest tours begin at 10:30 a.m. and may...
The International Festival of the United States of America, known as iFest USA, stands as the premier celebration of multiculturalism and diversity. It proudly hosts the renowned Joe Sample Sound stage and leads the National Celebration of The United Nations World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development alongside UNESCO. This vibrant festival serves...
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About the Night Market We’re bringing you an immersive, story-driven Asian Night Market experience that promotes Central Texas AAPI businesses, artists, and performers and emphasizes the local Asian community’s strength, courage, creativity, and innovation. As an organizer of Night Market, the Lunar Foundation’s mission is to make AAPI culture accessible to the broader Central Texas...
Grab your friends and family and sing songs of summer with Craig Hella Johnson and the Conspirare Symphonic Choir. The audience is the choir. Big Sing is a free community singing event where everyone can breathe, sing, and feel the wonderful unity of singing together! No singing experience is needed! Wear your summer casual, or...
"Purlie Victorious" is a dynamic and soul-stirring comedic drama set in the American South during the Civil Rights era. The story follows Purlie, a charismatic and determined preacher, as he returns to his hometown with a plan to emancipate the local African-American community from the oppressive rule of a corrupt white plantation owner, Colonel Cotchipee....
