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Move over Mozart, mixed martial arts is entering the opera ring
Arts & Theatre

Move over Mozart, mixed martial arts is entering the opera ring

  • Cathalena E. Burch
  • Apr 18, 2026

Former Arizona Opera leader Joseph Specter and writer/director Crystal Manich are putting the finishing touches on the first-ever MMA opera.

Legendary singer-songwriter brings '67th farewell tour' to Tucson Folk Fest
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Legendary singer-songwriter brings '67th farewell tour' to Tucson Folk Fest

  • Cathalena E. Burch
  • Updated Apr 7, 2026

Tom Rush, largely credited with ushering in the singer-songwriter era, is headlining the 41st annual Tucson Folk Festival on Saturday night. 

Tucson Folk Fest takes over downtown this weekend
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Tucson Folk Fest takes over downtown this weekend

  • Cathalena E. Burch
  • Updated Apr 9, 2026

The 41st annual Tucson Folk Festival brings 450 musicians to six downtown stages for 150 performances over three days. And did we mention admission is free?

Tucson Song Festival world premiere postponed until fall
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Tucson Song Festival world premiere postponed until fall

  • Cathalena E. Burch
  • Updated Apr 14, 2026

A death in the family pushes premiere of Gregory Spears Tucson commission for mezzo-soprano Jennifer Johnson Cano and Christopher Cano to November.

SaddleBrooke Line Dancers Kick Up Their Heels at Western "Round Up"
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SaddleBrooke Line Dancers Kick Up Their Heels at Western "Round Up"

  • Dale Dillon Lips
  • Mar 27, 2026

Laughter, hugs, and a whole lot of line dancing took center stage on Feb. 10 as the SaddleBrooke Line Dance Club hosted its annual Valentine’s…

High-octane Latin-fusion band returns for Tucson
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High-octane Latin-fusion band returns for Tucson

  • Cathalena E. Burch
  • Updated Mar 19, 2026

California flamenco/world-fusion band that has been a regular to Tucson's Rhythm and Roots series returns for the 30th and final season. 

Renée Fleming Joins List of Artists Canceling Kennedy Center Performances
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Renée Fleming Joins List of Artists Canceling Kennedy Center Performances

  • EssentiallySports - Pop Culture
  • Updated Feb 1, 2026

Renée Fleming has canceled her upcoming performances at the Kennedy Center, becoming the latest artist to step away from the historic venue. H…

Tucson's twin winter music festivals kick off this weekend
Music

Tucson's twin winter music festivals kick off this weekend

  • Cathalena E. Burch
  • Updated Mar 28, 2026

Tucson Jazz Festival and Tucson Desert Song festival are  different genres, but they intersect on Jan. 23 with jazz greats Dee Dee Bridgewater and Bill Charlap. 

Tucson's Rhythm and Roots concert series opens 30th and final season
Music

Tucson's Rhythm and Roots concert series opens 30th and final season

  • Cathalena E. Burch
  • Updated Mar 12, 2026

Rhythm and Roots has brought hundreds of Americana artists to Tucson over the past 30 years. This season, which opens with bluesman Tommy Castro, is the last. 

Tucson Symphony names first-ever principal pops conductor
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Tucson Symphony names first-ever principal pops conductor

  • Cathalena E. Burch
  • Updated Feb 5, 2026

For the first time in its 97-year history, Tucson Symphony Orchestra is bringing on a principal pops conductor to lead the popular pops series. 

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