Experience compelling and bold storytelling with Indonesia’s Papermoon Puppet Theatre in a heartfelt performance exploring love, memory, and longing. “Papermoon breaks through cultural barriers that usually separate us from one another, such as differences in language, nation, history, politics, and so on.”– Geleran (Indonesia) How do we remember those we’ve lost? Puno, Sewing Memories tells […]
read moreBreak through boundaries and journey beyond the limits of contemporary dance with Canada’s internationally-renowned Ballet BC. “Visually stunning and emotionally profound.”– PBS Praised around the world for pushing the limits of contemporary dance, Ballet BC creates art in motion that is visceral, powerful, and deeply human. Under the direction of Medhi Walerski, this Vancouver-based company […]
read moreSet sail for an unforgettable adventure as Moana, Maui, and Hei Hei hit the big screen when Disney’s Moana Live-To-Film Concert comes to town! “Dazzling visuals, catchy tunes, enjoyable performances, clever running gags and overall sense of fun.”– Roger Ebert Watch the full-length movie on the big screen while a group of musicians, drummers, and […]
read moreCelebrate Día de los Muertos with the unforgettable Lila Downs in a moving tribute honoring the lives and memories of those who have passed. “A stunning voice, a confident multicultural vision grounded in her Mixtec Indian roots.”– Los Angeles Times Join us for a powerful evening of music, memory, and tradition with Grammy and Latin […]
read moreThis summer, experience an immersive journey of the senses with Space Travelers Union as they transform the Flandrau Planetarium into an experimental site for deep listening. Space Travelers Union is a collective founded by Ryan Wheless dedicated to pushing the boundaries of acoustic and electronic fusion. Influenced by the likes of Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, […]
read moreGet ready for an electric, jaw-dropping night of blues with Christone “Kingfish” Ingram live at the Rialto Theatre. “one of the most exciting young guitarists in years, with a sound that encompasses B.B. King, Jimi Hendrix and Prince” – (Rolling Stone) Christone “Kingfish” Ingram has become a global blues sensation in just six years since […]
read moreStraight from the streets of Mexico City, Son Rompe Pera smashes old-school marimba with wild punk energy live on the Hotel Congress Plaza. Born and raised in the deep outskirts of Mexico City, the Gama brothers are keeping alive the rich legacy of marimba music running through their family with their latest project, Son Rompe […]
read moreArizona Arts Live and KXCI presents Baila el Pueblo–A Desert Music Festival celebrating our regional cultural diversity. The festival will showcase a vibrant array of musical traditions from around the southwest. Plus, enjoy local food vendors and artisans on-site at the MSA Annex. Internationally touring artist Reyna Tropical will headline the festival. Inspired by the wide-reaching cultural […]
read moreCelebrate 20 years of GRAMMY-nominated Brooklyn Rider in a special commemoration honoring legendary composer and pianist Philip Glass. Presented and fully seated in Tooley’s Cafe for an up-close and intimate audience experience. Brooklyn Rider celebrates the string quartets of Philip Glass for their 20th anniversary. A principal figure of the American minimalist movement, Glass’ works […]
read moreJoin Arizona Arts Live and the Office of the Provost for a lecture exploring community building as a collective practice with Emmy and Peabody Award-winning filmmaker Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Presented live in Centennial Hall. Emmy and Peabody Award-winning filmmaker, literary scholar, and journalist Henry Louis Gates, Jr. is an acclaimed cultural critic and […]
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