*SPONSORED* Michael McLean’s musical, The Forgotten Carols, is coming to Centennial Hall on DEC 7! Experience an unforgettable evening filled with breathtaking performances, heartwarming melodies, laughter, and the timeless spirit of the holidays.
Immerse yourself in the magic as Uncle John recounts the story of Christ’s birth told by lesser-known characters from the Nativity through story and song. It’s an evening sure to leave you uplifted!
Learn more at CentHall.org
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Check out this clip by our @azpublicmedia friends ahead of our upcoming comedic and dreamlike experience, Dimanche, in Tornabene Theatre from April 26-29.
Head on over to ArizonaArtsLive.com/links to watch the full interview with Director Sandrine Heyraud, covering everything from the unconventional creation of the piece to the company’s huge step of embarking on its first-ever North American tour.
Presented with support from the Reid Park Zoo
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Air Play has landed at Centennial Hall!
Watch a behind-the-scenes look at how the magic comes to life. Join us for circus-style stunts in a wordless spectacle where ordinary objects transform into uncommon beauty TONIGHT!
Don't forget Arizona high school and currently enrolled University of Arizona students are eligible to receive (1) free ticket to attend. Learn more at ArizonaArtsLive.com
Presented with support from the Downtown Dispensary.
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Enter a glowing garden where the young and young at heart are encouraged to move, play, and paint in the air. It’s fun for the whole family ON STAGE in Centennial Hall.
May 5-8 | Tickets at ArizonaArtsLive.com
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You’ve seen the films, you know the iconic soundtracks, but you’ve NEVER seen or heard them like this. Join us on the club congress Plaza, Nov 23rd as Arthur Vint & Associates perform his amazing jazz interpretations of Morricone themes from his album ‘Death Rides a Horse’, backed by projections from the films themselves. Tickets available at https://arizonaartslive.com/arthur-vint-associates
🔈sound on🔈for some cactus music with David Harrington of Kronos Quartet and Robert Villa at @desert.laboratory on Tumamoc Hill. Come hear Kronos Quartet explore sound, music, and film with Sam Green this 11/11 and 7:30pm. Tickets at https://arizonaartslive.com/a-thousand-thoughts
So you know Kronos Quartet , now meet Sam Green, the academy award nominated director who pioneered the live documentary. Sam Green will join Kronos Quartet onstage next Thursday, November 11th at 7:30pm. Tickets at https://arizonaartslive.com/a-thousand-thoughts
This is A Thousand Thoughts, Kronos Quartet and Sam Green’s live, in person documentary. Return to Centennial Hall after 19 months away for a once in a lifetime performance. November 11th, 7:30pm, tickets at https://arizonaartslive.com/a-thousand-thoughts
A THOUSAND THOUGHTS IS COMING TO TUCSON Academy Award®-nominated filmmaker Sam Green, in collaboration with Emmy Award®-winning writer and editor Joe Bini, takes the stage with the legendary classical-music group Kronos Quartet to create a “live documentary” that chronologically unfolds the quartet’s groundbreaking, continent-spanning, multi-decade career.
Get your tickets here: https://arizonaartslive.com/a-thousand-thoughts
Mark Morris Dance Group | ‘Pepperland’ | This Thursday!
Getting some serious excitement vibes from @markmorrisdance about their trip out to Tucson. Safe travels and we can’t wait to share our desert home with you for a few days! See you on Thurs 10/21.
There are a few tickets still available, grab yours now at arizonaartslive.com
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'Pepperland' Trailer!
Happy Friday! Here's some joy to start your weekend.
Mark Morris Dance Group’s ingenuity, musicality, wit, and humanity meets the unparalleled brilliance of the Beatles!
Tickets and more info at ArizonaArtsLive.com
Porch Rockers perform in Centennial Hall
Arizona Arts Live is proud to welcome Porch Rockers to Centennial Hall for this week’s Tucson Studio performance.
Porch Rockers are a musical collaboration of blues, jump, and swing, featuring some of Tucson's finest and hardest working musicians. Their music is both visceral and highly crafted, with standout performances from every member. In this set, Porch Rockers feature Johnny Guitar Blommer on guitar, Steven Jonas on harp, Larry Lee Lerma on bass, Glenn "the Hitman" Velardi on drums, Anna Warr on vocals, and Hurricane Carla Brownlee on Sax. Tune in and get ready to rock!
Support Porch Rockers directly with a donation-
Venmo: @sjonas41
Paypal: [email protected]
Find Porch Rockers online-
FB: facebook.com/Porch-Rockers-of-Tucson-AZ-112033853868693/
ReverbNation: reverbnation.com/show/25308929id_unique=artist_7229512
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Eric Schaffer performs in Centennial Hall
Arizona Arts Live is proud to present Eric Schaffer live for the Tucson Studio in Centennial Hall.
Eric Schaffer has been on the Tucson music scene since moving here from the east coast in 2007. After honing his craft playing with various local musicians, he began playing solo and eventually formed his band Eric Schaffer and the Other Troublemakers, which has become a Southern Arizona favorite. He has opened for acts such as Clint Black, and Marc Cohn at Tucson’s Fox Theater, and has performed all over the US.
Eric has been a 4-time finalist in the Tucson Folk Festival’s Stefan George Memorial Songwriting Contest, coming in 2nd place this year. He has also been a finalist in the Great American Songwriting Contest (2016) and Passport to Nashville (2018). He and his wife Carol make their home in the desert outside of Tucson, where they have been co-writing music together since 2011.
After this performance, you can catch Eric and The Other Troublemakers live in person at Monterey Court on August 18th, or at the Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) in Phoenix on September 1st.
Follow Eric-
Website: www.theothertroublemakers.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/theothertroublemakers
Reverbnation: www.reverbnation.com/ericschaffertheothertroublemakers
One Minute of Eric Schaffer's "Genevieve"
Here's a quick preview of what we have in store for you this Thursday 8/12 @ 6pm! Enjoy a minute of Eric Schaffer’s “Genevieve” today and tune in for the full set tomorrow evening here on FB or on Arizona Arts Live's YouTube channel.
You can also catch Eric performing all over Southern Arizona this fall, including Monterey Court on 8/18 and MIM on 9/1. Check out The Other Troublemakers here on FB!
Nicandro Performs in Centennial Hall
Arizona Arts Live is proud to present Nicandro, one of Tucson’s fresh new talents. At 15 years old, Nicandro’s beautiful narrative songwriting and soulful voice speak to extraordinary things to come for this burgeoning performer.
Nicandro began playing piano at five, drums at seven and picked up a guitar at ten and never looked back. He has played professionally since he was 13 at local businesses, weddings and fundraisers. His musical influences include Johnny Cash and Chris Cornell because of their soulful songwriting and poetic lyrics. Nic is an honors student and hopes to attend the University of Arizona to study music and film.
Support Nicandro’s music with a direct donation-
Venmo: @pguereque
Follow Nicandro to never miss a show!
Website: https://www.nicandro.live
FB - @Nicandro Singer-Musician
IG - @nicandro.live
Crystal Stark performs in Centennial Hall
Arizona Arts Live is proud to welcome Crystal Stark to the Centennial Hall Stage!
Crystal Stark is an award-winning vocalist, recording artist, and American Idol semi-finalist. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Arizona School of Music and tours nationally and internationally, singing a wide-array of jazz, soul, pop, and disco. Her career also includes work as a tribute artist, musical director, band and choir director, and vocal coach. Crystal has appeared on The Ellen Degeneres Show, Rachel Ray, The Tonight Show, and has shared the stage with celebrities such as Presidential Candidate Bernie Sanders, Disco sensation The Trammps, and beloved comedian Bob Newhart.
Support Crystal with a direct donation-
Venmo: CrystalStark22
Paypal: [email protected]
Follow Crystal online!
Website: CrystalStarkMusic.com
FB: Crystal Stark Music
Insta: @CrystalStarkMusic
Twitter: @CrystalStark22
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Santa Pachita performs in Centennial Hall
Arizona Arts Live is proud to present Santa Pachita live in Centennial Hall.
Santa Pachita has been playing together since 2012. After working together on other musical projects, guitarist Miguel Reyes and bass player Victor Cruz created the band, bringing in other talented musicians from a variety of musical backgrounds. The result is a danceable fusion of ska, cumbia, and rumba-salsa, with congas, flute, and trumpet adding depth to the music’s energy.
Support Santa Pachita with a direct donation-
Venmo: @SPachita
Paypal: paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=WG8K45HHSQRNL
Follow Santa Pachita
FB: SANTA PACHITA
IG: instagram.com/santapachita.az/
TW: twitter.com/spachita
Amazon: amazon.com/Ruta-Olvido-Santa-Pachita/dp/B072K3PL4J
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AND THANK YOU!!! We had so much fun filming this Santa Pachita set, although it was super hard to stay still and operate the cameras! Santa Pachita’s energy, beat, and flow are totally infectious and they had us all wanting to dance.
Set a reminder now, the full performance video is released tonight at 6pm on YouTube and Facebook (link in bio). Santa Pachita is a Tucson essential, but anyone who hasn’t heard them before is about to find a new favorite.
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