Category Archives: Performing Arts

The Weekend Before Christmas

Ballet Tucson

If you are still looking for the Christmas Spirit or haven’t run out of it yet, here is a short list of things to do in Tucson, for your entertainment. I cannot promise that you can still get tickets but it is certainly worth a try. Friday, Saturday and Sunday Zoo Lights at Reid Park The Zoo is lit up from 6pm – 8pm. Walk through the Zoo and enjoy the lights. Be sure to dress warm. Visit the Website for more information Winterhaven Festival of Lights Every Holiday Season the neighborhood of Winterhaven, Ft. Lowell district, puts on a fantastic display of lights. Walk, or take a hayride or trolley. Reserve your tickets here. There are Drive-thru nights as well, but it is very crowded at these times, so be prepared to drive slowly and take your time. The Winterhaven area is between Prince and Ft. Lowell and Tucson … Continue reading

Things To Do In Tucson: November 2012

In November, Southern Arizona’s weather borders on perfect for just about any outdoor activity: hiking, picnicking, fishing, kayaking, (Sorry, skiers. You’ll probably have to wait until the January snows at Ski Valley.) Here are a few worthwhile events, mostly free and family-friendly. Sunday, November 4th What? All Souls Procession & Dance of the Dead. Where? [...]

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September 2012 Calendar of Events

Hotel Congress

Are you looking for something special to do in September? School has begun, it can still be hot in Southern Arizona and Tucson and the area are just beginning to gear up for the coming winter season. Don’t forget to take in the SalsaFest this year. Here is a list of chosen samplings of things to do around Southern Arizona that is sure to whet your whistle.

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What A Night! Caffe’ Milano, Fox Theater, & Aaron Neville!

Caffe Milano Downtown Tucson

Fair warning. This review has at least four moving parts. It may be too complicated for some. It involves an evening of (A) dinner and (B) a much-anticipated performance at (C) an historic theater with (D) downtown parking & bathroom issues. Viewer discretion advised. ******************************* On a beautiful Friday evening just before Christmas (2011), Ms. [...]

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Arizona Theater Company

The Arizona Theater Company is our state theater, now in its 45th season. The ATC offers a wide variety of excellent performances, from Woodie Guthrie’s American Song to Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet; from mysteries, to musicals, to comedies. Click here for upcoming performances: 2011-2012. Use the scroll bar on the right. The Venue The Arizona Theater Company performs in the Temple of Music & Art downtown on Scott Avenue just south of Broadway. This is wonderful venue. Enjoy a meal at one of our fine downtown restaurants, then walk on over to the theater. A perfect afternoon or evening in Tucson. Dining Nearby, I can recommend Janos Wilder’s Downtown Kitchen & Cocktails on South Sixth Avenue. It’s about 3 blocks north of the theater and one of Tucson’s finest restaurants. (Note: one of my very favorite art galleries, The Etherton, is upstairs – sorry, no elevator.) Even more convenient, you … Continue reading