1. Pulse: Weavings and Paintings by Marlowe Katoney

    First trained as a painter at the University of Arizona School of Art, Winslow-based artist Marlowe Katoney (Diné) was taught to weave by his maternal grandmother in 2010. Since then, Katoney has used a hybrid approach to his weaving practice, combining elements from painting, color theory, perspective, and composition with traditional Navajo iconography and designs. […]

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  2. Mark Morris Dance Group: The Look of Love

    Movement, music, and precision combine in a beautiful dance tribute to the chart-topping songs of Burt Bacharach. Described as “the preeminent modern dance organization of our time” by famed cellist Yo-Yo Ma, Mark Morris Dance Group showcases sensational choreography sure to captivate eyes and ears. Following the roaring success of his Beatles tribute Pepperland, Mark […]

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  3. Kronos Quartet: Five Decades

    “The Kronos Quartet has broken the boundaries of what string quartets do”– The New York Times For five astounding decades, the multi-GRAMMY Award-winning Kronos Quartet has reimagined what the string quartet experience can be. Don’t miss one of our era’s most celebrated and influential groups with over 70 released recordings and thousands of concerts performed […]

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  4. Parsons Dance

    Join Arizona Arts Live on Homecoming weekend to welcome home two University of Arizona dancers, Megan Garcia and Christian Blue, as they take the stage with Parson’s Dance. Known for nearly 40 years for their remarkable athleticism and stunning ensemble work, Parsons Dance brings exuberance, joy, and passion to every performance. Here’s your chance to […]

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  5. Manual Cinema: Frankenstein

    Love, loss, and creation merge in unexpected ways in this visually stunning retelling of Mary Shelley’s classic Gothic tale, Frankenstein. Chicago-based Manual Cinema imaginatively combines shadow puppetry, cinematic techniques, sound effects, and hauntingly beautiful live music to take you on a twisted journey like you’ve never experienced! Manual Cinema stitches together the classic tale of […]

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  6. Nano Stern Sings Victor Jara

    Explore the history of Chilean music under social regimes in a powerful performance by powerhouse artist Nano Stern who weaves together indigenous, African, and European elements into a groundbreaking sound entirely his own. Don’t miss an unforgettable evening of musical virtuosity and poetic advocacy for social justice coming to Hotel Congress. Hailed by folk legend […]

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  7. Calexico

    Arizona Arts Live and Arizona Athletics welcome Tucson’s own globally beloved Calexico in an electric tailgate performance celebrating Arizona Football’s season opener versus NAU. Don’t miss the infectious riffs of this desert noir sensation led by Joey Burns and John Convertino, together with Sergio Mendoza, Jacob Valenzuela, Rick Peron, and Brian Lopez. Praised by NPR […]

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  8. HOCO Fest 2023

    Arizona Arts Live joins the historic Hotel Congress for the final installment of HOCO Fest Labor Day weekend in Downtown Tucson. This four-day music festival features over 60 of Arizona’s best artists, a film festival, a record fair, art installations, and daytime parties across six venues in celebration of Tucson as a UNESCO City of […]

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  9. Virtual Art Trivia Happy Hour: Battle Theme!

    At attention, troops! This round of Virtual Art Trivia Happy Hour transports us to the front lines where we’ll take on the harrowing theme of battle. Whether glorifying war heroes or decrying the horrors of human conflict, the artistic depictions we’ll engage with will be epic. As usual, the multiple choice questions will be fun for all attendees (no art background needed) and […]

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  10. Las Cafeteras: Hasta La Muerte

    Death is not the end. Music, dance, theatre, and folklore combine in this enthralling new production celebrating life and death in the spirit of the Indigenous/Mexican practice known as Day of the Dead. Step into the colorful, spellbinding realm of Hasta La Muerte by the sonic explosion of Las Cafeteras. From the imagination of Las […]

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