With much regret -- to protect the children, elders and our community -- we are cancelling our upcoming Octavitas with Reyes event. As you can see from the new cover photo, our annual event is VERY popular and social distancing is not possible.
Community transmission rate in our City has spiked to the highest levels (Stage 5) in the last couple of weeks. Protecting our community -- especially our young unvaccinated children is a priority.
We will organize a wonderful youth event this spring when COVID subsides and we can hold the event outdoors.
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14th Annual Octavitas with Los Reyes Magos
January 23, 2022, 2-5pm
FREE EVENT - Donations appreciated!
Puerto Ricans are joyful people because our holidays start in November and
last until end of January!
Los Tres Reyes Magos will come to Austin once again to celebrate Octavitas with us! They are bringing gifts for the kids! Come sing aguinaldos one last time! Enjoy performing company and student performances, and dancing for all! More info later this year.
5th annual PICNIC, RITMO y BAILE with special guests,
WHEN: April 3, 2022 2pm-5pm (PICNIC)
WHERE: Puerto Rican Cultural Center, 701 Tillery Street, Austin 78702
FREE EVENT - Donations Appreciated
Bring your beach chairs and falda! Come dance Bomba, Plena, and more under the Pecan Trees with special guests direct from Puerto Rico! Enjoy performances by Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance.
Our 5th annual community picnic will kick off our Celebrando 2022 heritage project that will culminate in a June Salsa & Heritage Festival. This year we will be celebrating 25 years!
This project is made possible in part through funding and support by the National Endowment for the Arts, the Texas Commission on the Arts, and the Cultural Arts Division of the City of Austin Economic Development Department.
Yara Taino & Guaytiao is the indigenous community of the Puerto Rican Cultural Center. We are an active, spiritually minded community who celebrate our heritage and share lifeways on how we live in relationship with Nature. Our members represent world indigenous cultures.
Earth Day is supported in part by the Texas Commission on the Arts, and the Cultural Arts Division of the City of Austin Economic Development Department.
SEMI FORMAL EVENT
Grab your dancing shoes!!
Celebrating our 25th Anniversary!! Find your dance shoes -- we'll be celebrating with secret folklore masters from Puerto Rico.
Always a family friendly event! Or make it a date night! Enjoy performances and dancing for all, vendors of handcrafted artesania and authentic food. The Festival will take place at the Jewish Community Campus Ballroom, 7300 Hart Ln, Austin, 78731.
More details this Spring.
This event will take place at the Puerto Rican Cultural Center, 701 Tillery Street 78702. Entrance is in back of building. This season's educational outreach is sponsored in part by the City of Austin Cultural Arts Division and the Texas Commission on the Arts.
TICKETS DISCOUNT IN ADVANCE
BUY
TICKETS HERE
The felt pulled to return to the island. Little do they know it's an ancestral call to uncover secrets out in plain view. Failure will destroy mountains!
Exciting and funny play - written by Tekina-eiru Maynard - features original music, Puerto Rican Folkloric dances, and traditional sticks and machete fighting. Bilingual play based in Puerto Rican history and current events explores the value of preserving cultural heritage in these complex times.
TICKETS DISCOUNT IN ADVANCE -
BUY HERE
Adult tickets - $15.00 in advance ($20.00 day of show).
Child tickets (ages 3-12) - $5.00.
Lap children 2 & under - FREE!
This musical will take place at the Carver Theatre at the George Washington Carver Museum & Cultural Center, 1165 Angelina St, Austin, TX 78702.
BECOME A SPONSOR!
Sembrando Herencia 2021 is made possible in part with sponsorship from the MAP Fund, supported by the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Our Season is made possible through grant funding and Cares Act/ARP support by the National Endowment for the Arts, Humanities Texas, the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Texas Commission on the Arts, the National Association of Latino Arts and Culture, and the Cultural Arts Division of the City of Austin Economic Development Department.
The Carver Theatre venue was sponsored by the City of Austin Parks & Recreation, Museums & Cultural Programs. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided by calling (512) 974-3914 or Relay Texas 7-1-1.
We are living through a turbulent time where contemporary issues affecting our communities and the Earth are numerous, simultaneous, diverse, and complex. Bring your coffee cup and join our special guests for an intriguing conversation, as we explore:
What is the importance of preserving and restoring a cultural heritage in the face of increasing complex world issues that are pitting modern progress and economic advancement against Nature, traditional values, and community wellbeing?
Our communities on the Island and on the Mainland, are going through an unprecedented time as we grapple with complex issues -- such as gentrification, food sovereignty, social justice, climate change, and destruction of natural resources -- to name just a few! What role does cultural heritage play in this landscape?
Our special guests include:
* Eila Paul - Maori Elder from Aotearoa (New Zealand), Raukawa Tribe, Tukorehe Hapu, Grandmother of the Sacred We.
* Nelie Lebron - Professor of Music Education, Conservatorio de Musica de Puerto Rico; Principal Voice of Taller Conjunto Paracumbe.
* Skye Howell - Potawatomi/Ottawa; Board Member, Great Promise for American Indians and Co-Owner Full Humanity Consulting.
* Tekina-eiru Maynard - Leader & Elder, Yara Taino & Guaytiao; Founding Director, Puerto Rican Cultural Center
This important conversation is a prelude to our upcoming community theatre musical - Valiente Soy! Our main characters feel a pull to return to our Island of Boriken (Puerto Rico). Little do they know it's an Ancestral call to uncover secrets out in plain view.
Our hope is that this conversation -- and our play -- will build awareness of current events happening on our Island and inspire new perspective on similar complex issues affecting our own local communities.
What contribution can cultural heritage bring to the table? What role will you play?
INVITE YOURSELF TO THE PLAY!
Sembrando Herencia 2021 - Valiente Soy!
19th original musical - Dec 11-12, 2021
https://www.facebook.com/events/4938053396209863
Sembrando Herencia 2021 is made possible in part with sponsorship from the MAP Fund, supported by the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation; and Humanities Texas, the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Our season is additionally made possible through Cares Act/ARP support from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Texas Commission on the Arts, the National Association of Latino Arts and Culture, and the Cultural Arts Division of the City of Austin Economic Development Department.
Photo Credit: NOAA Fisheries.
Yara Taino & Guaytiao
Dia de Operito Naguti
Puerto Rican Cultural Center
Sunday, November 7, 3-6pm CST
Sunday's gathering is dedicated to Operito Naguti -- the Spirit of our Ancestors -- and
honors our loved ones from this lifetime in Soraya (paradise), our blood Ancestors of the
distant past, and others.
Similar to Dia de Los Muertos, this tradition is Taino. And always there will be Areyto --
Taino ceremonial dance!
WHO WILL YOU HONOR?
YARA TAINO & GUAYTIAO is the indigenous community of the Puerto Rican Cultural Center. We are an
active, spiritually minded community who celebrate our heritage and share lifeways on how we
live in relationship with Nature. Our members represent world indigenous cultures.
The Puerto Rican Cultural Center's season of cultural outreach is supported by grants funding,
CARES Act, and ARP support through the National Endowment for the Arts, Texas Commission on the
Arts, and the Cultural Arts Division of the City of Austin Economic Development Department.
Bring your beach chair!!!
Puerto Rican Cultural Center presents...
Gran Encuentro Ancestral - Garifuna & Loiza Cultural Exchange
A lively Afro-Indigenous exchange of ancestral music, dance and tambores featuring:
We are excited to share this experience as we build kinship! Loiza's culture is influenced
by West African and Indigenous Arawak traditions, and those connections are being
explored through a musical exchange with the Garifuna who are themselves an Afro-Arawak people!
This event will take place at the Puerto Rican Cultural Center, 701 Tillery Street
(Austin) -- on the Great Lawn on the South Side of the Building.
Bring your beach chair or picnic blanket.
TICKET INFO:
Our Encuentro Ancestral & season of outreach is made possible through grant funding and
Cares Act/ARP support by the National Endowment for the Arts, Humanities Texas,
the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities,
the Texas Commission on the Arts, the National Association of Latino Arts and Culture, and
the Cultural Arts Division of the City of Austin Economic Development Department.
Yara Taino & Guaytiao
Bring your picnic, beach chair, and maraca! Taino & Guaytiao (Friends) will be celebrating the
Fall Harvest -- LIVE and OUTDOORS!
Bring the kids, it's a family gathering! We'll play Batu (Taino ballgame),
dance Areyto (Taino ceremonial dance), and thank Ataabey (Mother Earth)
for the Harvest that has blessed our lives this year!
Yara Taino & Guaytiao is the indigenous community of the Puerto Rican Cultural Center.
We are an active, spiritually minded community who celebrate our heritage and share
lifeways on how we live in relationship with Nature.
The Puerto Rican Cultural Center's season of cultural outreach is supported by grants and CARES
funding through the National Endowment for the Arts, Texas Commission on the Arts, and the
Cultural Arts Division of the City of Austin Economic Development Department.
Have you been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic and are realizing that working for
someone else may not be sustainable for your long-term future? Are you passionate
about a field of work and have a skill set that you would like to transition into
your own business? Would you like to find a way to create more passive income?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this workshop is for you! You
will learn the practical steps you need to start and sustain a successful business
including the mission, money, and motivation you need to excel.
This free virtual webinar, hosted by the Puerto Rican Cultural Center, was recorded on July 30, 2020.
This workshop is sponsored by the City of Austin in partnership with BiG Austin, and the Cultural Arts Division of the City of Austin Economic Development Department.
BIOGRAPHY - Corey Tabor, MML, CPLC
Corey Tabor is an dynamic speaker, life coach, author, and nonprofit leader. He
currently serves as the Founder and President of III (Triple I) Coaching, a firm
that informs, instructs and inspires through speaking, coaching, publishing. He
has created and led various programs for churches and nonprofits. He currently
serves as a Business Counselor with BiG Austin and Program Director with Apartment Life.
He earned his B.S. in Communication Studies from the
University of Texas at Austin and a Masters of Ministry Leadership from Rockbridge
Seminary. He lives in the Manor, Texas with his wife April and their two children,
Anaia and Charis. For more information go to www.coreytabor.com.
VALIENTE SOY!
Announcing auditions for roles in an original play featuring a multi-ethnic cast -- adults, all
ages, including lively seniors!
VALIENTE SOY is a bilingual play based in Puerto Rican history and current events.
They felt pulled to return to the island. Little do they know it's an ancestral call to uncover
secrets out in plain view. Failure will destroy mountains!
Production will combine live music, dance, community theater -- STICKS & MACHETE FIGHTING -- to
bring awareness of Puerto Rico's rich history and uncertain future!
Auditions by appointment only.
CLICK HERE to see details!
Encuentro Ancestral - A Garifuna & Loiza Heritage Exchange
LIVE STREAM EVENT
We are excited to share this experience as we build kinship!
Loiza's culture is influenced by West African and Indigenous Arawak traditions,
and those connections are being explored through a musical exchange with the
Garifuna who are themselves an Afro-Arawak people!
This 2-day Livestream event will include a cultural heritage exchange, conversatorio,
performances, and Garifuna workshop. Featuring:
Earth Day - It's about Relationship
Join broadcast on our Facebook page:
How is your RELATIONSHIP with Ataabey (Mother Earth)? We live in a time when it
matters!
Join Taino & Friends as we share lifeways and hands on activities for the whole
family that will help deepen your connection to the Earth!
Find your maraca! There will be Live Taino Music!
Featured presenters:
Taino & Friends are a community of spiritually-minded individuals representing
world indigenous cultures who explore deep topics on the interconnectedness of
spirit, nature, and humanity. Our members include Taino, Potawatomi, Mexica,
Apache, Wixarika / Huichol, Druid, and others.
Earth Day is supported in part by Good Water Texas Master Naturalists. Our
season cultural outreach is sponsored by the Texas Commission on the Arts, and
the Cultural Arts Division of the City of Austin Economic Development
Department.
Gathering of Taino & Friends
Bring your favorite refreshment -- instruments, poetry, or song -- and join
Taino & Friends as we celebrate the Spring Equinox!
As the warmth of the sun returns, and the days grow longer than the nights,
Nature will rise from her deep slumber to unleash the power of rebirth and
restore balance on the Earth.
Bring a DRIED TWIG and a burn-friendly receptacle! Like the Sun, we will
celebrate the power of transformation as light takes over the darkness.
Afterwards, we invite you to bring music, poetry, and spoken word to dedicate to
the healing of the Earth and of our community! Share with friends who would
enjoy this gathering.
Taino & Friends are a community of spiritually-minded individuals representing
world indigenous cultures who explore deep topics on the interconnectedness of
spirit, nature, and humanity. Our members include
Taino, Potawatomi, Mexica, Apache, Wixarika / Huichol, Druid, and others.
Bring your maraca -- and an offering of music, poem, sweets (dessert), or flowers to honor
them.
This gathering will take place at the Puerto Rican Cultural Center, 701 Tillery St, #13 in
Austin.
Gran Encuentro Ancestral - Garifuna & Loiza Cultural Exchange, October 10, 2021, 2-5pm
** MASKS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND **
** No Exceptions **
This event is outdoor under the trees!
October 10, 2021, 2-5pm CST (LIVE)
See Ticket info below.
Taino & Guaytiao - Harvest Gathering (Fall Equinox), September 26, 2021 4-7pm
Facebook invite: https://fb.me/e/14SbhRPxO
Harvest Gathering (Fall Equinox)
Puerto Rican Cultural Center
Sunday, September 26, 4-7pm CST
FREE EVENT - MASKS REQUIRED
Presenter - Corey Tabor, MML, CPLC
Business Counselor, BiG Austin
Friday, September 24, 2021, 3-4:30pm
FREE VIRTUAL WEBINAR - FACEBOOK LIVE
Join livestream on our page:
https://www.facebook.com/PRFDanceCC
Sembrando Herenicia 2021 - ACTORS CALL FOR AUDITIONS, By Appointment
WHAT: Original script featuring multi-ethnic cast.
WHO: Puerto Rican Cultural Center, 19th Theater Production
WHEN: Two performances, December 11 & 12, 2021
Celebrando 2021: Encuentro Ancestral - A Garifuna & Loiza Heritage Exchange - June 12-13, 2021
NOTE: Day 2 (June 13) was postponed due to (guest artist emergency).
Featuring Los Hermanos Ayala & Garifuna Grupo Walagante!
June 12 (2-4pm) CST (Conversatorio)
June 13 (3-4pm) CST (Taller)
TICKETS - DONATIONS TO:
http://paypal.me/PuertoRicanCulturalC
Encuentro Ancestral and our season of outreach have been made possible in part
through funding and
support by the National Endowment for the Arts, Humanities Texas,
the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities,
the Texas Commission on the Arts, the National Association of Latino Arts & Culture,
and the Cultural Arts Division of the City of Austin Economic Development Department.
4th Earth Day with Taino & Friends - April 25, 2021, 3-4:30pm (CT)
with Taino & Friends
April 25, 2021, 3-4:30pm CT
LIVE STREAM - FREE
https://www.facebook.com/PRFDanceCC
Spring Equinox - Taino & Friends Gathering - March 19, 2021, 7:00-8:30pm
ASK FOR YOUR ZOOM LINK!!
We will send it directly to your email.
Spring Equinox Celebration
Friday, March 19, 2021, 7-8:30pm CST
Free Virtual Gathering - All are welcome!
Archive of Past Performances
We hold the banner high for Puerto Rico everyday!
Thank you in advance for your donation of any size!!
Dr. Ana María Tekina-eirú Maynard
Puerto Rican Cultural Center
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