Making a Life in Photography — Rollie McKenna
ONGOING
Through May 16, the Center for Creative Photography is presenting “Making a Life in Photography,” featuring the work of Rosalie “Rollie” Thorne McKenna. The late photographer, 1918 to 2003, graduated from Vassar College in 1940 and worked independently as a sought-after architectural and portrait photographer. Her work has been praised as a unique and underrecognized contribution to American modernism and documentary photography. The gallery is closed on Sundays.
Center for Creative Photography, 1030 N. Olive Road, Tucson, free admission, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., ccp.arizona.edu
Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab
ONGOING
Through May 29, the University of Arizona is offering tours of the Mirror Labs. This world-class facility has revolutionized how the largest telescope mirrors on Earth are made enabling groundbreaking discoveries of the universe. The Mirror Lab is a place where expertise in physics, optics and advanced manufacturing happens and is all beneath the University of Arizona’s football stadium. Tours for the facility are offered Monday through Friday.
Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab, 933 N Cherry Avenue, Tucson, $25 for adults and $20 for students, various times, mirrorlab.arizona.edu
All Artists Show
APRIL 23
Madaras Gallery is showcasing more than 30 guest artists, each offering a unique perspective of the Southwest through a diverse range of mediums. The All Artist Show is distinguished by its focus on small works, creating an inviting and collectible exhibition that highlights a wide variety of styles and artistic voices. Attendees can enjoy light bites, connect with the artists, and experience creativity, conversation and artistic expression.
Madaras Gallery, 3035 N Swan Road, Tucson, free admission, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m., madaras.com
Master Gardener Home Garden Tour
APRIL 25
The Pima County Master Gardeners are announcing their upcoming Annual Home Garden Tour. This is the 25th year that Master Gardeners have been proudly showcasing their own beautiful gardens for inspiration and education. This year’s theme is “Celebrating Native Plants.” At the Extension Demonstration Garden, you’ll enjoy hands-on activities and meet special guests from Civano Growers, Community Gardens of Tucson, etc…
Pima Community Master Gardeners, 4210 N Campbell Avenue, Tucson, $25 in advance and $30 at the door, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., visittucson.org
World Premiere of ‘The Tides Of Life’
APRIL 25 through APRIL 26
As part of their spring season, the Arizona Women’s Chorus (AWC), in collaboration with the Tucson Pops Orchestra, will present the world premiere of a groundbreaking new work, The Tides of Life, at the La Rosa Performing Arts Center on April 25 and 26. Composed by Khris Dodge, this original piece will debut in Tucson before traveling to Carnegie Hall in New York City later this summer.
La Rosa, 800 N Country Club Road, Tucson, various prices, show starts at 2:00 p.m, while venue doors open at 1:00 p.m., azwomenschorus.org
‘Oh Coward!’
APRIL 26 through MAY 10
The Invisible Theatre’s 54th season continues with Roderick Cooke’s “Oh, Coward!” “Oh, Coward!” celebrates one of the theatre’s greatest entertainers, Noel Coward. His music and remarks combine for an evening of some of the most memorable tunes of the twentieth century. The cast includes David Alexander Johnston, Jonathan Zenz and Managing Artistic Director Betsy Kruse Craig assisted by Mickey Nugent and accompanied by Brad Arington on piano.
Invisible Theatre, 1400 N 1st Avenue, Tucson, $48 tickets, various times, invisibletheatre.com
Tucson International
Mariachi Conference
APRIL 29 through MAY 3
The 43rd Mariachi Conference will host young talents from around the country to get ready to spend an exciting weekend. Learning from world renowned artists in exclusive workshops where they add to their repertoire of knowledge and prepare to perform for live audiences at the end of their stay in Tucson. The weekend will start with a Mariachi dinner which brings together a four-course dinner with live music. Students will compete in multiple concerts as well as experience performances from successful talented performers.
Tucson Convention Center, 260 S Church Avenue, Tucson, various prices, various times, tucsonmariachi.org
International Dance & Jazz Days
APRIL 29 through MAY 1
International Dance Day and International Jazz Day celebrations kick off this month on April 29 with three days of music, rhythm and community. Beginning on Wednesday, April 29th International Lindy Hop champion Naomi Uyama returns from Minneapolis to teach her signature swing dance lessons at the Tucson Creative Dance Center. The public is invited to enjoy this Swing Era big band themed evening presented by the Tucson Jazz Music Foundation & The Century Room at Hotel Congress, made possible by a grant from the Arizona Commission on the Arts.
April 29-Tucson Creative Dance Center, 3131 N Cherry, Tucson, various prices, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., tjmfdn.org; April 30 through May 1-Hotel Congress, 311 E Congress Street, Tucson, $12.36 on April 30, $37.08 on May 1, 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. on April 30, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., dice.fm