{"id":436867,"date":"2026-09-15T18:32:27","date_gmt":"2026-09-15T18:32:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/436867\/"},"modified":"2026-09-15T18:32:27","modified_gmt":"2026-09-15T18:32:27","slug":"teresa-lozano-long-community-day-returns-for-a-free-celebration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/436867\/","title":{"rendered":"Teresa Lozano Long Community Day returns for a free celebration"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Clear your Saturday plans because one of the Long Center\u2019s biggest community celebrations is back.<\/p>\n<p>The fourth annual Teresa Lozano Long Community Day takes over the Long Center on Saturday, Sept. 19, bringing together live performances, family-friendly activities, local organizations, food and plenty of opportunities to experience the arts for free.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"{p}The fourth annual Teresa Lozano Long Community Day takes place Saturday, Sept. 19 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Long Center.{\/p}\" class=\"ImageEmbed_image__qZBo_\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"365\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ed1dc6ff-3f64-4413-aa67-d6e1f4422d79-b981beb138d041c49dd43b6d80be4e7a.png\" width=\"648\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The fourth annual Teresa Lozano Long Community Day takes place Saturday, Sept. 19 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Long Center.<\/p>\n<p>Long Center President and CEO Cory Baker joined Sierra Waggoner to share what families can expect and how the celebration continues the legacy of Long Center co-founder Dr. Teresa Lozano Long.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"{p}Long Center President and CEO Cory Baker joined Sierra Waggoner to share what families can expect and how the celebration continues the legacy of Long Center co-founder Dr. Teresa Lozano Long.{\/p}\" class=\"ImageEmbed_image__qZBo_\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"364\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/8805c42e-290f-4e23-86c1-a1bd8b7365f6-IMG_8236.JPG\" width=\"648\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Long Center President and CEO Cory Baker joined Sierra Waggoner to share what families can expect and how the celebration continues the legacy of Long Center co-founder Dr. Teresa Lozano Long.<\/p>\n<p>Honoring Teresa Lozano Long&#8217;s legacy<\/p>\n<p>Community Day honors Dr. Teresa Lozano Long, a pioneer in education, philanthropy and the arts in Texas.<\/p>\n<p>Long was the first Hispanic woman to earn a doctorate in health and physical education from the University of Texas at Austin. She and her husband, Joe R. Long, made significant contributions to education and the arts across Texas, including a lead $20 million gift that helped establish the Long Center.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Long was the first Hispanic woman to earn a doctorate in health and physical education from the University of Texas at Austin. She and her husband, Joe R. Long, made significant contributions to education and the arts across Texas, including a lead $20 million gift that helped establish the Long Center.\" class=\"ImageEmbed_image__qZBo_\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"365\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/0576e266-5c04-4a26-ae52-1751a2e7f561-791533818_1484474227044835_7843364637900466938_n.jpg\" width=\"648\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Long was the first Hispanic woman to earn a doctorate in health and physical education from the University of Texas at Austin. She and her husband, Joe R. Long, made significant contributions to education and the arts across Texas, including a lead $20 million gift that helped establish the Long Center.<\/p>\n<p>Community Day continues her vision of making the arts accessible to everyone by opening the Long Center to the community for an afternoon of free experiences.<\/p>\n<p>Performances, activities and plenty of bubbles<\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s celebration will feature activities and performances throughout the Long Center.<\/p>\n<p>Families can check out KIDosky crafts and games with Creative Action, meet local community organizations and enjoy live performances throughout the day.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Families can check out KIDosky crafts and games with Creative Action, meet local community organizations and enjoy live performances throughout the day.\" class=\"ImageEmbed_image__qZBo_\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"365\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/780a1f87-3933-4f1b-905d-adf713d705ea-b6f92f6f4c4f4f85894e0e199eb660fe.png\" width=\"648\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Families can check out KIDosky crafts and games with Creative Action, meet local community organizations and enjoy live performances throughout the day.<\/p>\n<p>The lineup includes Ballet Austin\u2019s Rhythm on Stage, Austin Opera\u2019s Resident Stars, musicians from the Austin Symphony Orchestra, Ballet Folklorico de Austin, Austin Soundwaves and RuckusATX with Country Fried Dance.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"The lineup includes Ballet Austin\u2019s Rhythm on Stage, Austin Opera\u2019s Resident Stars, musicians from the Austin Symphony Orchestra, Ballet Folklorico de Austin, Austin Soundwaves and RuckusATX with Country Fried Dance.\" class=\"ImageEmbed_image__qZBo_\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"364\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/33ca9a17-da67-4af7-9033-11010925493e-1633bc619538450ba2132756b8c6a867.png\" width=\"648\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The lineup includes Ballet Austin\u2019s Rhythm on Stage, Austin Opera\u2019s Resident Stars, musicians from the Austin Symphony Orchestra, Ballet Folklorico de Austin, Austin Soundwaves and RuckusATX with Country Fried Dance.<\/p>\n<p>And one crowd favorite is making its return: BubblePalooza presented by H-E-B.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"{p}For the complete schedule, list of participating organizations and free RSVP, visit TheLongCenter.org.{\/p}\" class=\"ImageEmbed_image__qZBo_\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"365\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/420a3b1c-d9ff-40a6-b7d8-e16aed1ceb22-3c7d8401cb62457eb3b13cd3818450c1.png\" width=\"648\"\/><\/p>\n<p>For the complete schedule, list of participating organizations and free RSVP, visit TheLongCenter.org.<\/p>\n<p>The celebration also includes food trucks and activities both indoors and outdoors, giving families plenty of ways to spend the afternoon.<\/p>\n<p>How to attend Community Day<\/p>\n<p>The fourth annual Teresa Lozano Long Community Day takes place Saturday, Sept. 19 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Long Center.<\/p>\n<p>The event is free, but attendees should RSVP in advance.<\/p>\n<p>For the complete schedule, list of participating organizations and free RSVP, visit TheLongCenter.org.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"{p}Long was the first Hispanic woman to earn a doctorate in health and physical education from the University of Texas at Austin. She and her husband, Joe R. Long, made significant contributions to education and the arts across Texas, including a lead $20 million gift that helped establish the Long Center.{\/p}\" class=\"ImageEmbed_image__qZBo_\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"365\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/7e9a9849-34d9-415e-8780-59624ec78547-b28712af19954fe69b1633a3be4bad51.png\" width=\"648\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Long was the first Hispanic woman to earn a doctorate in health and physical education from the University of Texas at Austin. She and her husband, Joe R. Long, made significant contributions to education and the arts across Texas, including a lead $20 million gift that helped establish the Long Center.<\/p>\n<p>Watch the interview above to hear Cory Baker share more about Teresa Lozano Long\u2019s legacy and everything planned for this year\u2019s Community Day.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Clear your Saturday plans because one of the Long Center\u2019s biggest community celebrations is back. 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