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A Big Deal After All: Nick Piccininni finds his way with Yonder Mountain
by Alan Sculley on March 21, 2024 at 11:00 am
When Nick Piccininni got the call in 2020 from Yonder Mountain String Band to sub in for some shows in place of mandolin player Jacob Jolliff, he wasn’t expecting it to be a big deal…
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Centennial Celebration: Tucson Museum of Art gala has French flair
by Ashley Meza on March 14, 2024 at 11:00 am
The Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block will celebrate its 100th anniversary with a new exhibition, “Time Travelers: Foundations, Transformations and Expansions at the Centennial.”…
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A Drag Circus: ‘RuPaul’ contestant Jimbo brings tour to Tucson
by Laura Latzko on March 14, 2024 at 11:00 am
Canadian drag queen Jimbo, aka…
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Molding Memories: Sculpture Tucson has carved a niche for artists
by Christina Fuoco-Karasinski on March 14, 2024 at 11:00 am
To Hector Ortega, sculpture is much more than an occupation…
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Expressing Anger: Project offers new ways to work with emotion
by Alex Gallagher on March 7, 2024 at 11:00 am
Movement artist, curator, writer and facilitator Haas is interested in how anger manifests in the body and is policed by societal constructs meant to control that emotion…
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A Natural Artist: Dee Ruff brings mosaic pieces to De Grazia
by Alex Gallagher on February 22, 2024 at 11:00 am
Growing up within the rolling hills of Laurel Highlands, Southwestern Pennsylvania, mosaic/mixed-media artist Dee Ruff has always been inspired by nature…
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Non-Smiling Faces: Randiesia Fletcher looks to change perceptions through new exhibit
by Nikki Link on February 22, 2024 at 11:00 am
In her “Living2Portraits” work, expressionist artist Randiesia Fletcher tries to challenge common misconceptions about Pan-African faces…
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Mandy Patinkin Delivers: Star shares his love of music in ‘Being Alive’
by Christina Fuoco-Karasinski on February 15, 2024 at 11:00 am
Long before Mandy Patinkin was an Emmy-winning star, he established himself as a Tony-winning Broadway legend…
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Expressive Music: SaddleBrooke band presents ‘Images and Impressions
by Laura Latzko on February 15, 2024 at 11:00 am
Music is an important way in which musicians can share their passion and enrich the lives of others…
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Blossoming Creativity: Spring art scene showcases creativity and inspiration
by Bridgette M. Redman on February 15, 2024 at 11:00 am
As the saguaro and Palo Verde trees get ready to bloom, so too are the stages of Tucson flowering with a full garden of theater, music, dance and art. Tucson residents are offered an array of choices from the city’s major performing arts […]
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‘Snow’ Cool: Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Crystal’ glides into Tucson Arena
by Laura Latzko on February 15, 2024 at 11:00 am
Cirque du Soleil is known for pushing the boundaries of beauty, athleticism and art…
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‘Dazzling Premieres’: Ballet Tucson
by Tucson Weekly Staff on February 8, 2024 at 11:00 am
Ballet Tucson’s Winter Concert has something for everyone to love just in time for Valentine’s Day, with four unique and diverse ballets…
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A Banner Year: Comedian Brad Williams is playing his biggest venues yet
by Christina Fuoco-Karasinski on February 1, 2024 at 11:00 am
Comedian Brad Williams just turned 40, so at his Fox Tucson Theatre show, he’s out to prove he can defy his age…
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Carogi bag is 40 years in the making
by Karen Schaffner on January 25, 2024 at 8:00 am
As designer and maker of the Carogi bag, Carson Jansen could be called an engineer…
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Jewelry is magical at Downtown gallery
by Karen Schaffner on January 25, 2024 at 8:00 am
Garantus is the stuff of royalty…