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Old Pueblo Playwrights Annual New Play Festival Returns

31Jan

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Old Pueblo Playwrights Annual New Play Festival Returns

By Carol B. Somer, Communications for Old Pueblo Playwrights From left to right, Eric Everts, Meagan Jones, Sydney Flynn and Scott Berg act in a staged reading, and premiere of Leslie Powell’s “Crossroads.” TUCSON, Ariz. — Old Pueblo Playwrights presents staged readings of 17 original works by 11 playwrights, some award-winning, at its 36th Annual New Play Festival. No tickets needed; $10 per show; no credit cards. Just arrive at the Temple of Music and Art’s Cabaret Theatre before 7 p.m. on Feb. 6 through 9—or before 2 p.m. on weekends. Prepare to laugh, cry, consider provocative ideas and talk back! Visit https://oldpuebloplaywrights.org for more info. The Temple of Music and Art’s Cabaret Theatre is located at 330 S. Scott Ave. Old Pueblo Playwrights also welcome student...

Spring 2025 Dance/Movement Courses at PCC: Embrace Your Rhythm and Fitness Journey

15Nov

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Spring 2025 Dance/Movement Courses at PCC: Embrace Your Rhythm and Fitness Journey

By Rebecca Ursule Photo by Pima Community College Pima Community College offers an array of dance (DNC) and movement classes that not only provide a fun exercise experience but also contribute towards academic goals. From Ballet to Jazz, Modern Dance to Ballroom and even specialized classes like Belly Dance and Pilates, there's something for every dancer or fitness enthusiast to explore. PCC DNC Classes: Where Fitness Meets Artistry Pima Community College's DNC classes are conducted on real dance floors, allowing students to immerse themselves in the art and joy of movement. These classes are designed to enhance coordination, flexibility and overall physical fitness while also nurturing creativity and expression. What's more, many of these classes can be counted towards As...

Review: Samara Joy at Fox Theatre in Tucson

8Nov

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Review: Samara Joy at Fox Theatre in Tucson

By Jaymes Grace A signed copy of "Portrait" by Samara Joy on vinyl The amazing Miss Samara Joy made an appearance at the Historic Fox Theatre in Downtown Tucson this past Halloween night. As I waited to enter the venue, the theatre was abuzz with anticipation. I was introduced to this 24-year-old jazz great only two weeks prior, but the theatre was packed with gray-haired aficionados of jazz, who unlike myself, have been enthralled with Joy since the release of her self-titled debut album in 2021. Once I entered, the stage was set—four chairs, a drum set, a piano and bench, a stool and a stand-alone music stand for the bass player. Right at 7:30 PM, Joy’s seven-piece band entered, took their seats against the blue and red-lit backdrop and began to play their jazzy notes. Joy g...

Mr. Stewart’s Legacy: A Passion for Film and a Commitment to Students

1Oct

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Mr. Stewart’s Legacy: A Passion for Film and a Commitment to Students

By Mike Korchmaros, Digital Film and Video student Photo Updated: October 3, 2024 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. William Stewart (57) on Sept. 27, 2024. A beloved faculty member in our Digital Film and Video department, Mr. Stewart’s dedication to his craft, his passion for teaching and his commitment to his students made him an invaluable asset to our program. A native of Wellton, Arizona, Mr. Stewart pursued his academic interests in Aerospace Engineering at the University of Arizona. However, his true calling lay in the realm of the arts. He ventured to Los Angeles to pursue his filmmaking dreams, contributing to iconic blockbusters like Armageddon and Disney's Dinosaur as a miniature and special effects artist. Returning to Tucson, Mr...

7Jun

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Haeden Visits the Pima Post Party

Local Tucson Musician Haeden stopped by The Pima Post Party to perform two of their songs and chat with us about their inspiration. Check it out in the video below. Setlist: 1. "Hold On" 2. " You Want It All" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1gqDnhMm3U Director: Mike Korchmaros Producer: Zoe Stover Executive Producer: Ambur Wilkerson Camera: Christian Meza

Addams Family Musical Delightfully Spooks at PCC’s Proscenium Theatre

24May

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Addams Family Musical Delightfully Spooks at PCC’s Proscenium Theatre

By Steve Forrester If you have a taste for bizarre, spooky humor and appreciate stunning performances from your fellow students, The Addams Family - A New Musical delivered. The musical was held at the West Campus’s own Proscenium Theatre from April 18th through April 28th. The production was quite impressive, as the PCC drama department brought in a gifted director named Jose “Chach” Snook, who is a guest director of sorts, invited to helm this project by the PCC drama director. This guest director has quite an extensive background having worked in New York City on several plays in the Theatre District, as well as on several tours here in Tucson and other places of note. His credits also include a tour of Sweeney Todd in the 1990s, which appeared in a theatre in Park Mall. ...

29Apr

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Enjoy A Night of Dance with Pima Arts

By Rebecca Ursule Photo by Pima Arts Don't forget to mark your calendars for an exhilarating evening of dance as Pima Community Collegepresents its highly anticipated Spring Performance with two showings: Friday, May 3rd, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Saturday, May 4th at 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The event will be held at the prestigious Proscenium Theatre at West Campus and promises to be a celebration of diverse dance styles and exceptional talent. The performance is under the expert direction of Nolan Kubota. Pima Dance will enchant audiences with acaptivating array of faculty and student choreography. From Contemporary and Jazz to Modernand Hip-Hop, the routines will showcase the versatility and artistry of our dancers. This is an opportunity for the students and s...

A Night of Remembrance: Tucson’s 34th annual All Souls Procession

21Nov

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A Night of Remembrance: Tucson’s 34th annual All Souls Procession

The horn of a conch shell signals the beginning of the procession, led by women in ghostly white garb chanting and dancing to deep drumbeats. Urn ambassadors preparing to lead the procession. At first, the procession is relatively slow, stopping and starting to allow onlookers to write notes to be deposited into the large urn behind the leaders. One woman silently holds out a basket, an offer to accept a slip of paper inside; a memory, or perhaps a prayer, or a simple, “I miss you”. One of the Urn's attendants collecting notes from the crowd. The procession snakes its way up Grande, the quiet footsteps punctuated by the beats of participants’ loved ones’ favorite music or occasional teams of dancers. One woman dances relentlessly to a stream of Latin hip hop, a lit photo of a wom...

Pima student voices: What’s your favorite local restaurant?

19Oct

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Pima student voices: What’s your favorite local restaurant?

GOURMET GIRLS5845 N Oracle Rd "They're gluten free and won best in Tucson twice in a row; it's great!"-Tony Trejo TUMERICO2526 E 6th St"I'm not vegan, but I love it. Their food's not trying to be meat, it's just good food made from plants."-Aiden Larson ROLLIE'S5473 S 12th St"They're known for their birria. Whenever anyone/s looking for a good Mexican spot, I recommend it."-Xitlaly Linam SUSHI LOUNGE4802 S 6th Ave"The environment's really nice, it has good lighting and ambience. And the food's amazing, it seems authentic."-James Bradburn El Berraco2960 N 1st Ave"It's Colombian seafood, pretty different from what you usually see here. I like their octopus."-Orlando Tadeo

Tucson Meet Yourself Celebrates 50th Anniversary

12Oct

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Tucson Meet Yourself Celebrates 50th Anniversary

October 13 marks the beginning of Tucson's 50th annual Tucson Meet Yourself event, a free festival which celebrates traditional folk arts by those from the wide variety of cultures that call Tucson home. Participants can experience local music and dance, arts and crafts, and of course, food. Aside from ethnic food from dozens of cultures and other treats such as homemade frybread and foods with native Sonoran desert plants, one of the culinary options this year will be Tucson Meet Yourself’s first ever heritage beer garden, honoring the ancient art of beer brewing and providing samples of heritage brews. The festival isn't just limited to showcasing food and multicultural events; as this is the festival's 50th anniversary, this year's Memory Tent will be "The Way We Were", comm...