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Don’t brush off these exhibitions
This is one of the best fall arts seasons. Here’s why. For the first time, the late Louis Carlos Bernal is getting a big show and its right here in Tucson. Not only is the Center for Creative Photography doing a huge retrospective, but Pima College, where Bernal was a professor for many years, has…
‘Time to Party’: OnesAll’s funky music inspires crowds
OnesAll understands that the country is divided, but the family band is here to lighten the mood. Vocalist/keyboardist Kathi McKay said the third album, “Time to Party,” embodies that. “We always try to sound positive,” McKay said. “We put a lot of effort into keeping it going positively. Everyone is so in need of uplifting,…
Cannabinoid Spotlight: CBG
It’s time to add another cannabinoid to your marijuana lexicon. Cannabigerol, or CBG, is a minor non-psychoactive cannabinoid that occurs naturally in the cannabis plant. While lesser known than its popular counterparts such as THC and CBD, CBG actually plays an integral role in forming these beloved cannabinoids; and has subsequently earned the nickname of…
On the Move: Ballet Tucson unveils season lineup
Ballet Tucson unveiled the lineup for its new season which begins Thursday, Sept. 19. Under the new tagline “On the Move,” highlights include the return of “The Nutcracker,” in partnership with the Tucson Symphony Orchestra, beloved classics “Swan Lake Act II” and “Romeo & Juliet Balcony Pas de Deux” and Associate Artistic Director and Resident…
Lending a Hand: Tucson police officers meet the blues for new benefit
The blues are uniting to support area first responders. The Boys in Blue law enforcement motorcycle club will host its first 9/11 Memorial Tribute at the Gaslight Music Hall with headliners the Bad News Blues Band. “Our main mission is to help families of fallen first responders and those who have been seriously injured in…
Tucson JCC features notable speakers
This fall, the Tucson JCC will celebrate Jewish pride and explore relevant topics and challenges facing the community. The Beth and Mike Kasser Patron of the Arts Signature Series 2024-2025 line-up includes five experiences with individual tickets and series passes available. “Return with Saul Kaye: A Pre-Rosh Hashana Concert” runs from 6:30 to 8 p.m.…
‘Outside the Lines’ Finding joy in local landscapes
Green Valley artist Kristin Harvey can’t help it. When she paints, her spirit is revealed on her canvas, so much so, in fact, that she refers to her work as “spirit expressions.” “I think with every artist that goes deep inside you’re faced with demons as well as blessings,” she said. “Sometimes that dark will…
Artistic offerings go deep for the fall season
Fall in Tucson is filled with cultural treasures. Whether one values the shiny outdoor concerts or prefers to unearth new works created through citywide collaborations, there are riches to be found in area stages, auditoriums and outdoor venues. The season kicks off with a variety of tribute concerts — from the cowboy bebop to Journey…
Calling all Creatives: Library calls for student artwork
Pima County Public Library is once again calling for tweens and teens to display their artistic talent with a submission to the Worlds of Imagination Fantasy Art Showcase. The deadline for submissions is Sept. 20. The show, for students in grades 5 to 8 and 9 to 12, will feature artwork in a couple of categories:…
Rogue Theatre celebrates its 20th season
On Friday, Sept. 6, the Rogue Theatre will not only open its 2024-2025 season but founders Joe McGrath and Cindy Meier will celebrate a milestone — the company’s 20th anniversary. Twenty-one years ago, however, the Rogue was nothing more than the two of them working on Act II of “Moon for the Misbegotten,” by Eugene…
