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“Uncle Vanya” runs  Friday, Dec. 6-Sunday, Dec. 8 at Morroney Theater. Photo by Julius Schlosburg.

Nature, family and female resilience: UA theater brings ‘Uncle Vanya’ to stage

Emily Tibbetts, Reporter December 4, 2024

Anton Chekhov’s “Uncle Vanya” has long been referred to as a theater classic. The play examines the themes of purpose, love and human failure centered on Uncle Vanya, a man struggling with regret...

Sahra Fong-Kee

Sahra Fong-Kee: From illustration student to professional tattoo artist

Angelica Fenwick, Reporter December 1, 2024

Tucson tattoo artist Sahra Fong-Kee often laughed as she reminisced about her past and described her hopes for the future over coffee during a recent interview. As far back as Fong-Kee can remember, she...

Tucson artist Alex Jimenez screen prints t-shirts for an upcoming local market. Jimenez is one of many artists who have been a part of discussions on the new Somos Uno initiative.

New project aims to put Tucson’s arts and culture “on the map”

Sierra Blaser, Reporter November 27, 2024

Finding sustainable funding as an artist in Tucson is a challenge, said local artist Alex Jimenez. Jimenez, a lifelong Tucsonan, sees the city's art scene as a relaxed and supportive community compared...

The highly anticipated “Sweat” tour– did it live up to the hype?

Gwendolyn Buettner, Reporter November 21, 2024

The crowd was buzzing with excitement as people waited in line for the concert. Charli XCX and Troye Sivan’s “Sweat” tour made its way to Phoenix’s Footprint Center a few weeks ago. Due to a surge...

Nathalie Raye at the Turquoise Tortoise Gallery, where her sculptures are available for purchase.

Rio Rico artist creates unique beauty from desert bloom

Flo Tomasi, Reporter November 13, 2024

The Art of Desert Resilience People have asked Rio Rico artist Nathalie Harmening if her ethereal sculptures are made from plastic.  “No! It’s natural prickly pear!” she responds.  With...

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