Arts and Culture

AZ Historical Society Exhibits 150 Items to Celebrate Anniversary

Sep 2, 2014 Museum staff, members choose pieces they feel best represent history of Arizona.

AZ Week: Film Explores Whether Real 'El Chapo' Captured

Aug 22, 2014 Recent poll in Mexico shows country nearly split on believing drug lord was apprehended in February.

NAU Among Friendliest Universities for LGBT Students

Aug 20, 2014 Annual report puts university in top 50 thanks to programs, services it provides inclusive of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender community.

Tucson Celebrates Its 239th Birthday Today

Aug 20, 2014 Party kicks off this evening at Presidio San Augustin courtyard with performance by Los Changuitos Feos.

Tucson Diocese Faces Shortage of Priests, Looks Overseas for Help

Aug 19, 2014 As Latino population grows, so does need for bilingual clergy.

Summer Camp Fosters Inclusion, Understanding

Jul 8, 2014 Triangle Y is nestled on the north side of Catalinas; half of its counselors come from abroad.

Mime Evolution

May 15, 2014 Performer and teacher Rick Wamer adds new elements to an ancient theatrical tradition.

Puerto Rican Musician Blends Caribbean Rhythms, Southwest

May 15, 2014 William Portela says his motivation is to touch audience at a "personal level."

Cultural Sensitivity Can Improve Health Care, Experts Say

May 13, 2014 Researchers find that cultural diversity and culturally appropriate care bridge the gap between health care providers and patients, with positive results.

High School Tucson Jazz Musicians Win Top at Natl Competition

May 12, 2014 This was the fourth year Jazz at Lincoln Center invited TJI Ellington Big Band to New York City; band also won last year.

Arts Education Program Works to Support Common Core Curriculum

May 8, 2014 Educators say students benefit from arts integration programs; Opening Minds through the Arts has brought them to TUSD classrooms.

Culinary History of Ft. Lowell Military on Display

May 1, 2014 Exhibit offers a window into the lives and culture of the military through food; museum was US Army post from 1873 to 1891.

Restless Artist Finds Joy in Unusual Medium

Apr 17, 2014 "Fuddx" is a professional magician and balloon sculptor; he recently won bronze for his individual work at the World Balloon Convention.

Chalk Art Fest Turns Sidewalks into Canvases

Apr 10, 2014 A creative group gathers for the third annual Park Place Chalk Art Festival to make art seem like child's play.

Local Food Festival First of Its Kind in Tucson

Apr 9, 2014 Organizer of Viva La Local says event is an opportunity to celebrate locally-produced foods.; he's impressed by positive reaction.

UA Houses a Mysterious Jewish Biblical Document

Apr 8, 2014 Restoring the historical 200-year-old, 100-foot Torah scroll requires a knowledge of kosher laws, UA Judaic studies scholars say.

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