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  Pamphlet: Festival Mexico, Celebrating the Art of Cuisine

  title Pamphlet: Festival Mexico, Celebrating the Art of Cuisine 

  description Pamphlet that advertises an exhibition that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled, "Festival Mexico, Celebrating the Art of Cuisine". The pamphlet folds out to span three panels long which all have a continuous black background. The cover of the pamphlet features the title and date of the exhibition along with a colorful flower embroidery. The first panel continues the flower motif at the bottom left-hand corner. The title of the exhibition is at the top of the panel and is followed by a pink lacy border. There is a short paragraph that explains some of the highlights and meanings of the exhibition. This paragraph is followed by logos from sponsors and general information about the exhibition, including ticket sales, parking, dates and times. There is a large photograph of a pink flower embroidery design in the middle of the second and third panels. The second panel highlights a "Featured Chef: Guillermo González Beristáin" and provides a paragraph of background information about him. This is followed by a list of other featured caterers and contributing restaurants as well as a passage about a silent auction. The third panel advertises a separate exhibition that is running simultaneously in the Mexic-Arte Museum Main Gallery. The title of the exhibition, "Los Hílos De Oaxaca [The Threads of Oaxaca]" as well as a description about the exhibition are featured on this panel. There is a row of sponsor logos at the bottom of the panel. The back of the last panel provides short passages about the "3-M Austin Learning Corner", "A Skirt Full of Butterflies" film showing, and free family Sundays. Logos of sponsors as well as the exhibition title are also included on this panel. There is a photograph of two red embroidered birds sitting on flowering branches. The back of the middle panel features information about the Mexic-Arte Museum. 

  artist/creator Unknown 

  subject Education - Events  Artists  Social Life And Customs - Food And Cooking  Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin.  Festivals  People - Ethnic Groups - Hispanics  Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions  Auctions  Arts And Crafts - Crafts - Fiber Arts  Social Life And Customs - Customs - Celebrations  Mexicans  Textiles  Exhibits 

  contributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH)