Category Archives: Performing Arts
Van Gogh Exhibit: An Adventure Review
Ms. Karen had ordered tickets for the Van Gogh Exhibit online and we went in mid-August 2023. It is located at the Oro Valley Marketplace in a very large space. We got in a short line and entered a room with posters describing Van Gogh’s tragic life of mental illness … Continue reading
Tucson’s Historic Rialto Theatre: Old meets Young
Tucson’s Historic Rialto Theatre and its sister, the Fox Theatre at the other end of Downtown’s Entertainment District, are Tucson gems. We are delighted that caring people with civic foresight were able to save and restore these two historic entertainment venues. Let us not forget the third one. The venerable Temple … Continue reading
The Fox! A Historical Perspective
The Fox Theatre is one of the cornerstones of Tucson’s downtown, the Historic Rialto and the Hotel Congress being two important others. Through the valiant efforts of some foresighted people, these historical treasures were saved for future generations. During the summer, the off-season, the Fox has free events, movies, sing-alongs … Continue reading
Movie Sets and Movies Shot Near Tucson
There have been 100’s of movies shot on Movie sets across Southern Arizona, mostly B movies, shot in part, around Tucson. Here are some you might recognize. If you want to know more about the movies themselves, try IMDB.com. Old Tucson Formerly Old Tucson Studios. They will be opening again … Continue reading
A Puppet Show For Grownups in Tucson!
I visited Lisa Sturz, from Red Herring Puppets the other day. Lisa is the Puppet Master and Proprietor of Red Herring Puppets. Red Herring Puppets is one of the latest additions to the Tucson Mall. Lisa has been delighting children and adults with her puppets most of her life. She … Continue reading
Red Herring Puppets: Keeping the Art Puppetry Alive
Red Herring Puppets is the relatively new kid in town. Lisa Sturz runs the show. She has an exceptional background in puppetry and has chosen Tucson as her new home. Shows are located at the Tucson Mall, many of them mini morality plays designed for children such as Aesop’s Fables … Continue reading
Deer Dance of the Yaqui and Mayo Peoples
A Christmas Carol: A Treat from Arts Express
What a treat it was to see A Christmas Carol produced by Arts-Express. It is the third year that Arts Express has presented this musical play at the Berger Performing Arts Center. The Berger is on the campus for the School for the Deaf and Blind, on the westside. It … Continue reading
A Downtown Annual Event Not To Be Missed
The Arroyo Cafe Christmas Radio Show We had just finished an excellent meal at Senae Thai Bistro on East Congress Street and were casually walking back to our parked car when we happened across Mr. Fitzsimmons and his lovely wife, Ellen. Fitz, of course, is the Arizona Star’s editorial cartoonist. … Continue reading