By: Minerva Gardea Lluhi Creations from Mexican artisans is a cultural reference full of colors and textures that can be easily recognized wherever they go. But where do these creations come from? Where are alebrijes born? The alebrije is a Mexican handicraft traditionally made with the
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Tucson Parks and Recreation is now accepting applications for artists for the Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair, Nov. 27-28, at Reid Park. This event has been held for more than three decades, attracting more than 140 vendors from all over the Southwest. All items must be handmade – no mass-produced, st ore-bought, resale, or imported […]
Tucson, AZ, April 6, 2021– Tucson Unified is so proud to announce that John Contreras, Mariachi Director for Pueblo Magnet High School is the 2021 Recipient of the Governors Arts Award in Arts in Education. Well known for his professional musicianship, John’s resume also includes a private and public music education career spanning 30 years. Additionally,
The City of Tucson Parks and Recreation department is in a phased reopening plan for senior activities at recreation centers. Seniors do not need to be vaccinated, but masks, wellness checks, and physical distancing are still required. Senior centers and program locations will open three days per week for activities to participants over the age […]
Timed tickets, outdoor activities will welcome guests beginning Nov. 11 Tucson, AZ (Oct. 29, 2020) – The Children’s Museum Tucson, 200. S. 6th Ave., is ready to welcome visitors back to the Museum. Limited admission for members begins Oct. 31 with public admission beginning Nov. 11. The play-based learning heads outdoors, as we fill […]
By Francisco Castro On a beautiful Saturday morning, the dreams of a gifted bunch, whom would be coming all the way from the Old Pueblo, would become a reality. Thanks to Disney Performing Arts, three youth Mariachi groups, as well as two Folklorico dance companies were able to perform at Disney’s Grand California Adventure on […]
Tucson Arizona is without a doubt, a town with rich culture and history; one of the cultures that is represented strongly in these parts is of course, the Mexican culture. If you are from Tucson, you will notice right away, just how strong those Mexican roots run throughout this town with its food, its music, […]
Como el único museo de Tucson dedicado exclusivamente al arte contemporáneo, MOCA se dio a la tarea de compartir su visión con la comunidad local. En colaboración con Clear Channel Outdoor, MOCA lanzó una serie de carteleras que invitan a los habitantes de Tucson a utilizar su curiosidad para explicar lo que el arte contemporáneo […]
Hoy es el gran día en que se llevará a cabo La sexta edición del Festival del Chef Sonora 2019 en el parque la Ruina, en la ciudad de Hermosillo, Sonora, y el cual es organizado por la Fundación Ganfrer, que desde el pasado 2 de abril inició con actividades como talleres y charlas en […]
• Tucson Winter Chamber Music Festival- https://arizonachambermusic.org/series/festival-2019/March 3–10, 2019 AFCM is thrilled to present the 26th annual festival, a week of chamber music with favorite returning artists and dynamic new artists who together with artistic director Peter Rejto will come together in a variety of ways over the course of five world-class





















