Arts and Culture

The Tucson Casineros performed salsa dancing in the 33rd annual All Souls Procession on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022 in downtown Tucson. Towards the end of the procession attendees place notes within a ceremonial urn and burn the letters.

Community members remember loved ones at All Souls Procession

Nov 7, 2022 This year marks the 33rd anniversary of the procession.

Día de los Muertos is an ancient blend of Native American and European traditions that is becoming more familiar to a growing number of people internationally. This altar is in the University of Arizona's Special Collections Library.

Día de los Muertos: Ancient Tradition in a Modern Era

Nov 2, 2022 Historic celebration is gaining traction across borders and cultures

Volunteers check voter registration at a voting station.

The Buzz: Latino voters are not a voting block

Oct 28, 2022 Plus, a check-in with elections officials as the midterm approaches.

Children enjoy Tucson Cyclovia in 2019.

Tucsonans prepare for Fall 2022 Cyclovia

Oct 28, 2022 Seasonal celebration takes cars off the street to celebrate city's neighborhoods

This rendering shows what architects propose for the redesign of the Fox Theatre.

Fox Theatre/Rio Nuevo deal helps pave the way for expansion

Oct 26, 2022 The revitalization district is selling the property for $100 and offering matching funds for the project.

A volunteer is painting a section of a new mural that is being installed onto 6th avenue on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022 at a high traffic street near Armory Park and the Children's Museum. At around 11:30 a.m., red paint started to run out and organizers were trying to find more.

Mural painting brings awareness to pedestrian safety on 6th Avenue

Oct 24, 2022 Tucson’s Department of Transportation & Mobility partnered with local nonprofit Living Streets Alliance to implement flex posts, planters and murals to increase safety.

Statue of the short-faced bear at Lubbock Lake Landmark, a natural history museum in Lubbock, Texas.

"Chasing the Ghost Bear: On the Trail of America’s Lost Super Beast" with author Mike Stark.

Oct 20, 2022 Also on Arizona Spotlight: A young Arizona filmmaker who makes epics in miniature, and Susan Cummins Miller on "Making Silent Stones Sing".

Pitfire at Cochise College 2022

Pitfire dazzles in Cochise County

Oct 18, 2022 The annual festival challenges local artists.

Mariachi Aztlán de Pueblo High School perform with vocalist and the Tucson Symphony Orchestra for the annual Mexican Independence Day concert on Thursday, Sep. 15, 2022 at the Fox Theatre in Tucson. The event is hosted by the Consulate of Mexico and Tucson-Mexico Sister Cities.

Young musicians embrace heritage through Mexico’s Independence Day

Sep 21, 2022 In a concert celebrating Mexico’s Independence Day, the Tucson Symphony Orchestra brings Mariachi Aztlán to the stage.

The west facade of Old Main on the campus of the University of Arizona. From August, 2019.

UA language and culture programs receive federal grant money

Sep 12, 2022 The funds will also improve studies in less commonly taught languages.

One of several participants reads at Open Mic in Sierra Vista.

Open Mic Night opens opportunities and cooperation in Sierra Vista

Aug 3, 2022 Monthly gathering welcomes artists to showcase their talent.

Between 1911 and 1923, Camp Naco provided security on the U.S.-Mexico border.

Camp Naco gets new designation as an endangered historic site

May 4, 2022 The century-old adobe camp housed Buffalo Soldiers and members of the Civilian Conservation Corps.

Kathy Short in the Worlds of Words library at UA's Department of Education.

International exhibition focuses on children's pandemic self-portraits

May 2, 2022 Tucson is the show's first stop outside of Germany.

Horses stretch for the finish line at Rillito Downs in Tucson.

Rillito Park puts University of Arizona students on track to success

Apr 1, 2022 The horse racing circuit plays a big role in the UA Race Track Industry Program.

Effluent and recycled water flow into the lower Santa Cruz River in Tucson.

Santa Cruz Valley Heritage Alliance seeks input from public

Mar 11, 2022 The valley is in the process of becoming a national heritage site

Tucson Festival of Books tents return to the University of Arizona mall.

Tucson Festival of Books returns for 2022

Mar 10, 2022 The event was held virtually last year.

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