MACC breaks ground on expansion

The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center has issued an invitation to all community members to attend a celebration marking the start of construction of the second phase of the facility’s expansion and renovation. Community leaders, public officials and members of the project team will be at the cultural center’s groundbreaking ceremony. As District 9 City Council Member Kathie Tovo noted in a news release, “The ESB-MACC serves as a cultural cornerstone for our community, and I’m excited to see us begin this long-awaited expansion. These improvements will allow the ESB-MACC to offer more arts programs and classes and to host more cultural events. With this expansion, the ESB-MACC will be able to reach and serve even more Austinites from across the city.” In addition to more performance spaces, classrooms, galleries, office/support space, dedicated storage space and culinary space, the renovation includes enhanced safety features, better natural light, permanent public art displays and improved wayfinding. ESB-MACC, 600 River St., Saturday, Dec. 10, 10 a.m.