Join the party in this behind-the-scenes documentary featuring untold stories about LA’s iconic Sunset Marquis Hotel, where music legends created unforgettable moments during the hedonistic period of 70’s and 80s’ rock culture. If These Walls Could Rock is a raucous, emotional ride through the Sunset Marquis—the secret sanctuary of rock legends for over 60 years. […]
read moreRetrace the history of Tiki culture through its collectible Tiki mugs and follow along the story of Fini, an obsessive Tiki mug collector, whose depiction inspired Cabali, a modernist tiki bar in Oro Valley, AZ. Following its world premiere at the Newport Film Festival in October 2025, this documentary makes its Arizona debut in Tucson […]
read moreExplore the story of Paul McCartney’s extraordinary life following the breakup of The Beatles, his love for Linda that influenced the formation of the band “Wings” and a second decade’s musical catalog of timeless classics. From acclaimed documentary director Morgan Neville (20 Feet From Stardom), comes the story of Paul McCartney’s extraordinary life following the […]
read moreThe Tucson Bass Jam is an ASTA-sponsored clinic for beginning, intermediate, and advanced double bass students, music educators, and community bass players of any age from Southern Arizona. Attendees will participate in workshops, rehearse as a bass orchestra, and give an informal performance at the end of the day. As part of the 2026 Bass Jam, we will create a program designed […]
read moreAnnouncing the launch of the Community Piano program at the University of Arizona School of Music! The Community Piano (CP) program will offer piano instruction for members of the community of Tucson. Instruction will be given by University of Arizona piano pedagogy students. The educational benefit is twofold. Community members will have the opportunity to […]
read moreThe Wildcat Music Experience is a new, vibrant, free event with immersive music making, experiential learning, and social interaction for high school music students. Center to the day will be a captivating Collage Concert, showcasing current students at the School of Music. There will also be opportunities to attend engaging lectures, music clinics, and ensemble […]
read moreBe among the first to experience this powerful new work as Kronos Quartet and Laura Ortman weave Indigenous stories of migration and resilience into music that will move you. “Broken the boundaries of what string quartets do”– New York Times San Francisco’s Kronos Quartet has blended sounds across lines of culture and era, moving beyond […]
read moreGrab a drink, find your spot, and hold your breath as this traveling circus turns a food truck into a stage for jaw-dropping flips, spins, and stunts you have to see to believe. “Impressive feats of death-defying acrobatics”– Ludwig Van Toronto Step into the world of Cirque Kikasse, where dazzling circus artistry meets craft beer […]
read moreExperience the passion, power, and poetry of flamenco at Tucson’s premier flamenco festival, featuring world-class artists from Spain, New York, and our very own Sonoran Desert. From the heart of Andalucía to the vibrant stages of New York and the soulful rhythms of Tucson, this all-day celebration unfolds across two stages with dancers, singers, and […]
read moreGroove to the smooth, lyrical beats of Egyptian oud master Mohamed Abozekry in a moving evening filled with unbridled imagination and improvisation. “With brilliant, inventive virtuosity that goes far beyond technical mastery…Abozekry’s compositions are interwoven with jazz, Arabic modes, and swirling ardor.”– Le Monde (France) Mohamed Abozekry is one of today’s most exciting and creative […]
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