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October 12

Amos Paul Kennedy Jr.: Proceed and Be Bold

School of Art
Join us for a free
Join us for a free
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Venue: Marroney Theatre
Start Time: 5:30pm

Amos Paul Kennedy Jr.: Proceed and Be Bold

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October 12

UAUA Exhibition

School of Art
Anything goes and
Anything goes and
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Venue: Lionel Rombach Gallery
Start Time: 10:00am
Info:

Reception: Oct. 22, 4-6 p.m.

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UAUA Exhibition

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October 12

The Rocky Horror Show

School of Theatre, Film & Television
The cult-classic rock
The cult-classic rock
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Venue: Marroney Theatre
Start Time: 1:30pm
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The Rocky Horror Show

The Rocky Horror ShowLEARN MORE The Rocky Horror Show
October 13

Sentimental Impressions

University of Arizona Museum of Art
“Sentimental
“Sentimental
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Venue: UAMA Galleries
Start Time: 10:00am
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Sentimental Impressions

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October 13

Print workshop and meet Amos

School of Art
Acclaimed book artist
Acclaimed book artist
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Venue: MLK Building and Poetry Center
Start Time: 12:00pm

Print workshop and meet Amos

Print workshop and meet AmosLEARN MORE Print workshop and meet Amos
October 13

Relative Impulse

School of Art
Relative Impulse
Relative Impulse
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Venue: Joseph Gross Gallery
Start Time: 10:00am
Info:

• Reception: Thursday, Oct. 22, 4-6 p.m.

• Gallery will be closed Dec. 18-Jan. 4

Relative Impulse

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October 13

Animality: 100 Years of Photographs

Center for Creative Photography
Come and “meet” a
Come and “meet” a
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Venue: Alice Chaiten Baker Interdisciplinary Gallery
Start Time: 10:00am

Animality: 100 Years of Photographs

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October 13

Staged: The Art of Performance

University of Arizona Museum of Art
Staged: The Art of
Staged: The Art of
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Venue: UAMA Galleries
Start Time: 12:10am
See more images from the exhibition

Staged: The Art of Performance

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October 14

Ecstatic Time: The Alchemy of Photography

Center for Creative Photography
Spanning the medium’s
Spanning the medium’s
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Venue: Norton Photography Gallery at the Phoenix Art Museum
Start Time: 10:00am
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Ecstatic Time: The Alchemy of Photography

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October 15

Reception | “Staged: The Art of Performance”

University of Arizona Museum of Art
Join us in celebrating
Join us in celebrating
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Venue:
Start Time: 5:00pm

Reception | “Staged: The Art of Performance”

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October 16

Vitaly Starikov

Arizona Arts Live
Sit beside the
Sit beside the
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Venue: Centennial Hall Stage
Start Time: 7:30pm
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Vitaly Starikov

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October 18

Carl Sagan: We Are Made of Star Stuff

Arizona Arts Live
Discover the visionary
Discover the visionary
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Venue: Marroney Theatre
Start Time: 6:00pm
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Carl Sagan: We Are Made of Star Stuff

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October 20

The Who’s Tommy

Broadway in Tucson
In 1969, The Who
In 1969, The Who
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Venue: Centennial Hall
Start Time: 7:30pm

The Who’s Tommy

The Who’s TommyLEARN MORE The Who's Tommy
October 22

Devon Gates

Arizona Arts Live
Experience jazz
Experience jazz
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Venue: The Century Room
Start Time: 12:00am
Info:

6:30 PM • 8:30 PM

Devon Gates

Devon GatesLEARN MORE Devon Gates
October 24

National Portfolio Day

School of Art
High school or
High school or
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Venue: School of Art
Start Time: 10:00am
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National Portfolio Day

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October 28

Ancient Beacons Long for Notice

Arizona Arts Live, School of Art
Explore the history and
Explore the history and
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Venue: Marroney Theatre
Start Time: 6:30pm
Tickets:

Free Event

Ancient Beacons Long for Notice

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October 29

VASE Lecture: Dario Robleto

School of Art
Houston-based artist,
Houston-based artist,
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Venue: Center for Creative Photography
Start Time: 5:30pm
VASE Website

VASE Lecture: Dario Robleto

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October 30

Mauricio Morales

Arizona Arts Live
Experience original
Experience original
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Venue: The Century Room
Start Time: 12:00am
Info:

6:30 PM & 8:30 PM

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Mauricio Morales

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October 31

Manual Cinema

Arizona Arts Live
Enter a world of
Enter a world of
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Venue: Centennial Hall
Start Time: 2:00pm
Tickets:

Students $10

Info:

Recommended ages 12+

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Manual Cinema

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November 1

Symphonic Choir Fall Concert

School of Music
Symphonic Choir, the
Symphonic Choir, the
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Venue: Crowder Hall, 1017 N. Olive Rd.
Start Time: 2:00pm

Symphonic Choir Fall Concert

Symphonic Choir Fall ConcertLEARN MORE Symphonic Choir Fall Concert
November 5

Route 66: The Main Street of America

Arizona Arts Live
Travel 2,448 miles of
Travel 2,448 miles of
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Venue: Centennial Hall
Start Time: 7:00pm
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Route 66: The Main Street of America

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