Chad Herzog, executive and artistic director of Arizona Arts Live and associate vice president of Arizona Arts, has been selected as one of nine inaugural Provost Fellows for Academic Success Goals — a new university-wide program launched in fall 2025 to advance the University of Arizona’s strategic priorities. “I encourage you to engage with them […]
read moreWitness living jazz legend Pat Metheny as he brings his boundary-pushing new ensemble Side-Eye III+ to the stage in support of their highly anticipated self-titled debut. Pat Metheny, born August 12, 1954, in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, has stood at the forefront of modern music for more than five decades. Beginning on trumpet at age eight […]
read moreMoving between English and Spanish, Alec André presents an intimate full-band performance shaped by desert landscapes, memory, and cross-cultural exchange. Alec André is the project of Mexican-American singer/songwriter and artist Alec André Ruvalcaba. Growing up in the vibrant border town of Nogales, Arizona, André embodies the unique fusion of Latin and American cultures. As a […]
read moreCome ready to move, groove, and discover your new favorite beats with some of the desert’s best, featuring Pijama Piyama, DJ Humblelianess, and DJ Q. This one’s going to be a good time! We’re throwing a cumbia party, and you’re invited! Phoenix’s own Pijama Piyama is making the trip south to bring their signature brand […]
read moreEmbark on a shared journey of connection and reflection in this groundbreaking piece of immersive theatre that blends live performance with technology to create an unforgettable journey for teenagers and adults. A cutting-edge, immersive physical theatre experience from Mallorca combining live physical performance with smartphone interaction. Using La Fura dels Baus’ Kalliópê app, the show […]
read moreJoin Britt Warner at Sunshine Wine for a night of cinematic songwriting and performance, blending voice, live electronics, and collaborative accompaniment with Joe Novelli in a close listening setting. Britt Warner is a multidisciplinary artist originally from Los Angeles, now based in Tucson. Her work spans music, literature, and movement, with a performance practice that […]
read moreExperience one of the most versatile, insightful, respected, and best-reviewed pianists of our time with American pianist Anne-Marie McDermott. Presented and fully seated on stage for an up-close and intimate audience experience in Centennial Hall. Anne-Marie McDermott is one of the most versatile and acclaimed pianists of her generation, performing concertos, recitals, and chamber music across […]
read moreWitness nuanced interpretations, technical mastery, and profound artistic insight with the recipient of the 2022 Avery Fisher Career Grant, American pianist Mackenzie Melemed. Presented and fully seated on stage for an up-close and intimate audience experience in Centennial Hall. Recipient of the 2022 Avery Fisher Career Grant, American pianist Mackenzie Melemed has emerged as one of […]
read moreImmerse yourself in the virtuosity of Russian/Israeli pianist Vitaly Starikov and Silver Medalist of the 2025 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. Presented and fully seated on stage for an up-close and intimate audience experience in Centennial Hall. Vitaly Starikov has found distinction with “raw, deeply felt, and powerful” (La Scena) performances. His bold approach won him […]
read moreWhen Smokey Robinson takes the stage, you get that unmistakable voice and a masterclass in soul music. This is your chance to see a true icon live, presented by Arizona Arts Live and The Rialto Theatre. Once pronounced by Bob Dylan as America’s “greatest living poet,” acclaimed singer-songwriter Smokey Robinson’s career spans over 4 decades […]
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