“ The Big Read is an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services designed to revitalize the role of literature in American culture and bring the transformative power of literature into the lives of its citizens. The Big Read brings together partners across the country to encourage citizens to read for pleasure and enlightenment.
Events
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Oct. 11th — ACC's The Big Read Opening Ceremony, Film Discussion & Reception
Location: Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center, 600 River Street
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Austin Community College's Arts and Humanities Division in conjunction with the ACC's Center for Public Policy and Political Studies host ACC's The Big Read Opening Ceremony. Featuring the documentary, "The Economy Furniture Strike" narrated by Dan Rather. -
Oct. 12th - Children's Program, The Legend of Altagracia
Location: Austin Public Library, Twin Oaks Branch, 1800 S. Fifth Street
Time: 3:30pm
Children's author Liz Scanlon reads a children's book by author Julia Alvarez. -
Oct. 19th — Children's Program, The Legend of Altagracia
Location: Austin Public Library, Faulk Central Library Branch, 800 Guadalupe
Time: 11:00am
Children's author Liz Scanlon reads a children's book by author Julia Alvarez.
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Oct. 20th — Children's Program, The Legend of Altagracia
Location: Austin Public Library, Hampton Branch at Oak Hill, 5125 Convict Hill Rd.
Time: 3:30pm
Children's author Liz Scanlon reads a children's book by author Julia Alvarez. -
Oct. 29th — Halloween Celebration
Location: Lorraine "Grandma" Camacho Activity Center, 34 Robert Martinez Jr. Street
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Austin Parks and Recreation Department in collaboration with ACC’s The Big Read offer a fun, family Halloween event. -
Oct. 30th — Dia de los Muertos Celebration
Location: Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center, 600 River Street
Time: 4:00pm - 10:00pm
Featuring Day of the Dead altar for the Mirabel sisters. -
Nov. 1st — Children's Program, The Legend of Altagracia
Location: Austin Public Library, Spicewood Springs Branch, 8637 Spicewood Springs Rd.
Time: 3:30pm
Children's author Liz Scanlon reads a children's book by author Julia Alvarez. -
Nov. 4th — Children's Program, The Legend of Altagracia
Location: Austin Public Library, Yarborough Branch, 2200 Hancock Drive
Time: 3:30pm
Children's author Liz Scanlon reads a children's book by author Julia Alvarez. -
Nov. 5th — Children's Program, The Legend of Altagracia
Location: Austin Public Library, North Village Branch, 2505 Steck Avenue
Time: 3:30pm
Children's author Liz Scanlon reads a children's book by author Julia Alvarez. -
Nov. 9th — Children's Program, The Legend of Altagracia
Location: Austin Public Library, Cepeda Branch, 651 N. Pleasant Valley Road
Time: 11:00am
Children's author Liz Scanlon reads a children's book by author Julia Alvarez. -
Nov. 11th — Children's Program, The Legend of Altagracia
Location: Austin Public Library, Little Walnut Creek Branch, 835 W. Rundberg Lane
Time: 10:15am
Children's author Liz Scanlon reads a children's book by author Julia Alvarez. -
Nov. 11th — "Honoring the Service" Veteran's Day Reading
Location: ACC Riverside Campus, Building G, Room 8100, 1020 Grove Blvd.
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
National Book Award Winner Larry Heinemann and ACC student veterans read their writings about military service. -
Nov. 12th - 14th — "Ti-Jean and His Brothers" Drama Production
Location: ACC Rio Grande Campus, Mainstage Theater, Room 201, 1212 Rio Grande
Time: Friday and Saturday shows 8:00pm; Sunday matinee 2:00pm
ACC's Drama Department and Pro Arts Collective present Nobel Laureate Derek Walcott's Play. Suggested donation of $5 for students, $10 for general audience. All proceeds benefit the Drama and Dance Scholarship Fund. -
Nov. 17th — Author Julia Alvarez Reading
Location: Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center, 600 River Street
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Author Julia Alvarez will discuss, In the Time of the Butterflies, includes a short theatrical presentation. -
Nov. 19th - 21st — "Ti-Jean and His Brothers" Drama Production
Location: ACC Rio Grande Campus, Mainstage Theater, Room 201, 1212 Rio Grande
Time: Friday and Saturday shows 8:00pm; Sunday matinee 2:00pm
ACC's Drama Department and Pro Arts Collective present Nobel Laureate Derek Walcott's Play. Suggested donation of $5 for students, $10 for general audience. All proceeds benefit the Drama and Dance Scholarship Fund. -
Dec. 4th - ACC's The Big Read Closing Ceremony, "The Courageous Spirit: Facing Injustice"
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Location: ACC Rio Grande Campus, Mainstage Theater, Room 201, 1212 Rio Grande
Time: 12:00pm - 2:30pm
Panel discussion on relationship violence violence and dance performance collaboration, "The Justice Project" and Wooldridge Elementary Children's art exhibit. -