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12/12/2022

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11/12/2022

11/12/2022

Don't miss multidimensional artist, musician, painter, and designer Gabriel Ayala on the Plaza stage with an unforgettable performance this Friday, November 25th! Get your tickets at https://link.dice.fm/Q4260ad85c73

07/10/2022

Nadia Hagen created "Pilgrimage" for the 2022 All Souls Poster. As Artistic Director for MMOS and All Souls.

07/10/2022

In “Feels Like Home,” the singer, her voice taken by a form of Parkinson’s, tells her story through the border dishes of her Arizona youth.

07/10/2022

☀️Join us this Sunday, October 9 for a talk with artist Grace Rosario Perkins () and curator Laura Copelin (.copelin), followed by a live concert with legendary musician and exhibiting artist Lonnie Holley () to celebrate the final days of the exhibition 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘙𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘷𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘋𝘢𝘵𝘢!

Those in attendance will receive a free limited-edition risograph that documents a conversation between Perkins and her collaborators from the exhibition’s opening reception.

Artist and curator talk at 6pm
Lonnie Holley concert at 7pm

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear the artist and curator in dialogue, and to experience Holley play live amongst his sculptural works in an improvised set that layers sound and language, shaped in real time. The seated performance will take place at sunset.

Purchase tickets on our website or at the link in bio.

07/10/2022

One of the most exciting features of the 2nd Saturdays Downtown Tucson event is our music programming! Our music lineup fills the city streets with amaaazing music against the stunning backdrop of Downtown Tucson. The artists and music that we showcase on our live outdoor Scott Avenue Stage are the best in the city!

First up on stage from 6-7 pm this Saturday night is Liz and Pete - she's Liz, he's Pete, they are Liz & Pete. Liz Cerepanya and Peter Dalton Ronstadt join musical forces to explore material old and new. Liz's heartfelt voice with Pete's haunting harmonies and rich guitar arrangements captivate the mind and tug at the heart.

Come get the night started from 6-7 pm in Downtown Tucson on Scott and Congress as the sun goes down and the 2nd Saturdays energy goes up! See you there. 🙂

07/10/2022

We are thrilled to welcome international film star Jacqueline Bisset to this year's LOFT FILM FEST, where she will receive a 2022 Lofty Achievement Award at a special screening of the new drama LOREN & ROSE! You can also catch Jacqueline Bisset in Francois Truffaut’s delightful DAY FOR NIGHT, winner of the 1975 Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film!

Loren & Rose screens on Wednesday, October 19 at 7pm. Tickets: https://loftcinema.org/film/loren-rose/

Day For Night screens on Wednesday, October 19 at 4:15pm. Tickets: https://loftcinema.org/film/day-for-night/

07/10/2022

IT'S BRUNCH TIME! Join Big Brothers Big Sisters for a Team Defenders Social Brunch this Saturday October 8th from 10am-12noon at Reforma Modern Mexican. Mezcal + Tequila, located at Saint Philips Plaza. Team Defender guests are provided a FREE drink, raffle prizes, great company and a percentage of non-alcoholic menu items will be donated back to support youth mentoring.
IT'S RIDE TIME TOO! Join our Social Ride Sunday October 9th starting at 6:30AM; meeting at the Loop entrance at Saint Philips Plaza. Open to all riders - but its not to late to become a Team Defender Cyclist: https://ca-p2p.engagingnetworks.app/24428/el-tour-de-tucson-2022

07/10/2022

We are deeply saddened by the events that occurred on UArizona's campus yesterday in our Tucson community. Our hearts go out to the family, friends, and members of our community affected by this tragic loss. In the wake of tragedy, make a conscious effort to be kind to one another. By practicing intentional kindness towards ourselves and others we hope to build kinder communities that feel connected and supported.

For ideas on how to incorporate kindness into your day, visit https://bensbells.org/education/tools-for-kindness/

07/10/2022

This Weekend In Downtown Tucson: Tucson Meet Yourself, Ballet Tucson, 2nd Saturdays Downtown Tucson, 34th Annual AIDSWALK Tucson, Second SundAZe at Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block, and So Much More!

There are SO MANY events this weekend! Check out the lineup here: http://ow.ly/Z86W50L3OLo

07/10/2022

Beloved country icon Loretta Lynn has passed away at the age of 90 at her ranch home in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee. Today at 5PM on The Home Stretch KXCI, host Hannah Levin will devote a full hour to Lynn’s legacy with classic and deep cuts, interview excerpts, and live recorded performances. Listeners are invited to request their favorite Loretta Lynn song or share memories of her music in the comments below.