The Pan Americana Festival, hosted by the US Hispanic Contractors and Bellas Artes Alliance, returned this month for its eighth consecutive year on March 16-17, 2018, bringing with it a new and fresh approach to its community engagement. Bigger and bolder, the festival is quickly becoming an Austin staple, as this classic provides performance opportunities for local bands. During the time of the year when our city is full of visitors for South by Southwest, the independent Pa