The sun, with all those planets revolving around it and dependent on it, can still ripen a bunch of grapes as if it had nothing else in the universe to do. Attributed to Galileo, this quote says it all — our sun is really just the best. So this round of Art Trivia Happy Hour […]
read moreThe two orchestras of the University of Arizona will share the Crowder Hall stage for their final performances of the 2023-24 season. The evening will cohere around two themes: journey and homeland. The UArizona Philharmonic begins with Mendelssohn’s Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage Overture, inspired by two short works of the German Romantic poet, Goethe. […]
read more“The Return of Rothko” is a reading of John Logan’s play “Red” — a dramatic account of the life and work of American abstract painter Mark Rothko (1903-1970). The performance celebrates the return of UAMA’s Rothko, titled “Green on Blue,” from Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris where it was featured in the largest exhibition of […]
read moreThe University of Arizona Museum of Art collection is composed of approximately 7,000 works of art spanning multiple centuries and cultures. The Vault Show creates an opportunity for artworks to come out of storage and into the galleries, showcasing our permanent collection in new and invigorating ways. This iteration features new acquisitions that were purchased by […]
read moreUniversity Singers and University Community Chorus (UCC) are partnering with Alfie Norville Gem and Mineral Museum for an immersive concert experience. UCC has commissioned a multi-movement work from Tucson-based composer, Joshua Keeling. This work for mixed-voice and percussion ensemble shares the personal stories of mine workers in search of hidden treasures. University Singers will present […]
read moreSpring has officially sprung! This round of Art Trivia Happy Hour is dedicated to May flowers and all of their botanical brethren. As usual, the multiple choice trivia questions will be fun for all attendees (no green thumb necessary) and answers will be anonymous. So pour your favorite beverage and prepare your favorite snack, then […]
read moreBased on the true story of Mukhtar Mai, who brought her brutal attackers to justice in Pakistan, Mai requested her settlement create schools for girls, so they would not experience the danger of signing their names only with a thumbprint because they cannot read. The University of Arizona Opera Theater presents Thumbprint by Kamala Sankaram and Susan Yankowitz […]
read moreIf you’ve been an Art Trivia Happy Hour devotee for several years, you might be thinking, “Didn’t we already do a round on food?” Well, you’re right! But with a theme this delicious, we couldn’t resist seconds. As usual, the multiple choice trivia questions will be fun for all attendees and answers will be anonymous. […]
read moreMapping Q is partnering with Campus Health Wellness Wednesdays! Come and increase your wellness IQ in a creative and supportive space for LGBTQ+ students. During this workshop, find a picture in your camera roll with an interesting perspective and recreate it using the provided construction paper and magazines. All workshops meet at the Health Promotion Hideway at […]
read moreThe Place Where Clouds Are Formed, a collaborative project initiated in 2018 by Ofelia Zepeda (Tohono O’odham), Gareth Smit, and Martín Zícari will open its fifth installment on April 6, 2024, simultaneously at the University of Arizona Poetry Center and the Center for Creative Photography’s Alice Chaiten Baker Interdisciplinary Gallery. On view from April 6 to […]
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