The Mission of Centro Cultural Hispano de San Marcos (CCHSM) is to serve as a community beacon for the preservation, development, promotion and celebration of the Hispanic arts, culture, heritage and values.
The Centro's programs and educational curriculum include the areas of visual art, theater, dance, literature, music, multi-media and the culinary arts. These vibrant educational classes and interactive events for children, adults, families and diverse audiences take place throughout the year.
The museum is open to the
public on Saturdays
10:00 am to 2:00 pm, and by appointment. Call to schedule
your visit or tour.
211 Lee Street
San Marcos, TX
78666
512-878-0640
Become a member of the Centro Cultural. Your generous contribution of time and funds will support a vibrant and thriving center that proudly represents the heritage of our great Hispanic community.
A big welcome to our new "Amigas del Centro"!
Yolanda Almendarez, Baudelia Arredondo, Laura Benavides, Sylvia Benavides, Anna Martinez Boling, Rosemary Campise, Hilda Almenas de Cook, Dolores Cruz, Nora Dickerson, Frances Emery, Lucy Gamez, Rosie Garcia, Bobbie Garza-Hernandez, Juanita Gonzales, Elva Gonzalez, Lolly Guerra, Margaret Gutierrez, Mary Esther Huerta, Debbie Ingalsbe, Anna Juarez, Rebecca Manzanares, Patricia Melgar-Cook, Rosalba Merchant, Bea Natal, Alicia Evans Peirce, Maria Rocha, Dr. Joanne Salas, Becky Sierra, Dr. Pauline Sullivan, Adria Tabor, Angelita Garza Tobias, Dr. Melba Vasquez Miller, Ofelia Vasquez-Philo, Josie V. Villalpando, Magdalena O. Villanueva.
Thank you for your support and commitment to build the Centro for our community.
If you would like to be an "Amiga del Centro" please call us at (512) 878-0640.
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING!
Thursday, March 1, 2012, 6:30 PM
All members are invited to attend. Please RSVP to 878-0640.
Special Thanks to Council Member Kim Porterfield for presenting the “Pioneer Spirit Award” to the Founding Members of Centro Cultural Hispano de San Marcos at the annual State of the City Address on January 26th.
We congratulate all the “Pioneer Spirit Award” winners and thank all our Council Members and Mayor for the presentations.
Benefit for Centro Cultural Hispano
de San Marcos!
Saturday, March 24th, 11AM to 2 PM
211 Lee Street
BBQ plate for $5 donation! Includes chicken, sausage, rice, beans & trimmings!
Come hungry! Dessert & drinks sold separately! For tickets, call 878-0640 or email us from our Contact Page.
Art Sale and Garage Sale will be held from 8 AM to 1 PM. Something for everyone!
Math & Science Lab Tutoring Program
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Texas State University Youth Mariachi Classes:
A Community Mariachi for Kids
Tuesdays - 5:30 -8:30 pm
Just Drop By or Call - 878-0640 to register
Piano Lessons for children and adults under the direction of Alexias Ferrer.
Beginner's Piano class on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:00 to 7:00 PM.
Ballet Folklorico Classes
Download application HERE.
Instructor: Arlene Velez
Beginners class on Wednesdays 5:00 to 6:30 PM. This class is for children in Elementary grades who have little or no training in ballet folklorico. Minimum to start class is six students, limit is twelve students.
Secondary class on Mondays 5:30 to 7:00 PM.
This class is for children in Elementary grades who have completed our Beginners class or who have received ballet folklorico training somewhere else.
Danza Mexica Chichimeca
February 13, start date. Native American danza for youth ages 10 to 18 years. Call to save your spot, 878-0640.