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April 6

Richard Avedon: Among Creatives

Center for Creative Photography
“Richard Avedon:
“Richard Avedon:
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Venue: Norton Photography Gallery
Start Time: 10:00am
Tickets:

Adults / $28
Seniors (65+) / $25
Students (+ID) / $23
Youth (6-17) / $18

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Richard Avedon: Among Creatives

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April 6

New Directions Festival 2025

School of Theatre, Film & Television
New directions, new
New directions, new
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Venue: Tornabene Theatre
Start Time: 7:30pm
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New Directions Festival 2025

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April 6

Silkroad Ensemble: Uplifted Voices

Arizona Arts Live
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Venue: Centennial Hall
Start Time: 6:30pm
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Silkroad Ensemble: Uplifted Voices

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April 7

Influx

School of Art
The School of
The School of
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Venue: Visual Arts Research Studios Project Space (VARS), 1231 N. Fremont Ave.
Start Time: 10:00am

Influx

InfluxLEARN MORE Influx
April 8

This Forest Remembers Fire

School of Art
School of Art graduate
School of Art graduate
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Venue: Lionel Rombach Gallery, 1031 N. Olive Road
Start Time: 10:00am
Info:

Reception: March 21, 4-6 p.m.

This Forest Remembers Fire

This Forest Remembers FireLEARN MORE This Forest Remembers Fire
April 8

Our Stories: High School Artists 2025

University of Arizona Museum of Art
This annual exhibition
This annual exhibition
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Venue: University of Arizona Museum of Art
Start Time: 10:00am
Info:

Hours:
Tues/Sat: 10a – 4:30p

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Our Stories: High School Artists 2025

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April 8

Hank Willis Thomas: LOVERULES

University of Arizona Museum of Art
Hank Willis Thomas is a
Hank Willis Thomas is a
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Venue: University of Arizona Museum of Art
Start Time: 10:00am
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Hank Willis Thomas: LOVERULES

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April 9

Building Health Resilience

Center for Creative Photography
“Building Health
“Building Health
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Venue: Center for Creative Photography
Start Time: 10:00am
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Building Health Resilience

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April 9

ALTON BROWN: Last Bite

Broadway in Tucson
Alton Brown Live: Last
Alton Brown Live: Last
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Venue: Centennial Hall
Start Time: 7:30pm
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ALTON BROWN: Last Bite

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April 10

Art History = Jobs

School of Art
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Join School of Art
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Venue: School of Art Lobby
Start Time: 5:00pm

Art History = Jobs

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April 10

Dance Springs Eternal 2025

School of Dance
Get ready for an
Get ready for an
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Venue: Stevie Eller Dance Theatre
Start Time: 7:30pm
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Dance Springs Eternal 2025

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April 12

Circa: Opus

Arizona Arts Live
Ten acrobats and a live
Ten acrobats and a live
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Venue: Centennial Hall
Start Time: 7:30pm
Tickets:

Insiders: 8/26
On-Sale: 8/30

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Circa: Opus

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April 19

BFA Acting & Musical Theatre 2025 Senior Showcase

School of Theatre, Film & Television
The School of Theatre,
The School of Theatre,
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Venue: Marroney Theatre
Start Time: 7:00pm
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BFA Acting & Musical Theatre 2025 Senior Showcase

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April 20

Little Women

School of Theatre, Film & Television
Set during the Civil
Set during the Civil
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Venue: Marroney Theatre
Start Time: 1:30pm
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Little Women

Little WomenLEARN MORE Little Women
April 22

Dance In-Process (spring)

School of Dance
Check out the many ways
Check out the many ways
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Venue: Ina Gittings Dance Studios 124/130
Start Time: 6:30pm

Dance In-Process (spring)

Dance In-Process (spring)LEARN MORE Dance In-Process (spring)
April 23

2025 MFA Thesis Exhibition

School of Art
Carrying on a tradition
Carrying on a tradition
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Venue: Joseph Gross Gallery and Center for Creative Photography
Start Time: 10:00am
Info:

Public Reception: May 1, 5-7 p.m., CCP Lobby

Past MFA Exhibitions

2025 MFA Thesis Exhibition

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April 25

Brooklyn Rider

Arizona Arts Live
Celebrate 20 years of
Celebrate 20 years of
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Venue: Tooley’s Cafe
Start Time: 7:30pm
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Brooklyn Rider

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April 26

Photography and Asian Diasporas in the Americas

Center for Creative Photography, School of Art
Although Asian
Although Asian
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Venue: Center for Creative Photography
Start Time: 9:30am

Photography and Asian Diasporas in the Americas

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May 1

Emerge: Student Spotlight

School of Dance
Experience another
Experience another
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Venue: Stevie Eller Dance Theatre
Start Time: 7:30pm
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Emerge: Student Spotlight

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May 2

Jon Nakamatsu

Arizona Arts Live
Experience an evening
Experience an evening
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Venue: Centennial Hall Stage
Start Time: 7:30pm
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Jon Nakamatsu

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