Latina Art Virtuosos Celebrate Santa Cecilia in Austin
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In 1991 the Austin City Council proclaimed Austin as the “Live Music Captial of the World,” and thirty years later the vibrant music scene found its patron saint, Santa Cecilia. This humble saint was a martyr who refused to accept a forced marriage and chose instead to sing songs from her heart to God for the rest of her life. An exhibition at La Peña Gallery on Congress Avenue and 3rd Street gives the organizers, Latino art aficionados, and community activists hope that the inaugural celebration of Santa Cecilia’s Feast Day on November 22 will become an annual event in Texas.
Latina Art Virtuosos Celebrate Santa Cecilia in Austin
Latina Art Virtuosos Celebrate Santa Cecilia…
Latina Art Virtuosos Celebrate Santa Cecilia in Austin
In 1991 the Austin City Council proclaimed Austin as the “Live Music Captial of the World,” and thirty years later the vibrant music scene found its patron saint, Santa Cecilia. This humble saint was a martyr who refused to accept a forced marriage and chose instead to sing songs from her heart to God for the rest of her life. An exhibition at La Peña Gallery on Congress Avenue and 3rd Street gives the organizers, Latino art aficionados, and community activists hope that the inaugural celebration of Santa Cecilia’s Feast Day on November 22 will become an annual event in Texas.