Arts and Humanities

UApresents Announces 2010-11 Season

Rebecca Ruiz-McGill — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0700

The season features performances by legendary singer Liza Minnelli, classical violinist Joshua Bell, Jazz at Lincoln Center with Wynton Marsalis and the Japanese performing art group KODO.

Book Festival Workshops Varied, Extensive

La Monica Everett-Haynes — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0700

The Tucson Festival of Books kicks off at the UA on Saturday and features a diverse range of workshops.

Festival of Books Offers Themed Programs for Families, Educators

La Monica Everett-Haynes — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0700

This year, the Tucson Festival of Books expanded the offerings for youth and their families.

Authors Gathering in Tucson

cruzj — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 11:41:39 -0700

The second annual Tucson Festival of Books takes place on the UA campus this weekend. The first event attracted more than 50,000 visitors.

African Literature Conference Opening

La Monica Everett-Haynes — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0700

The 36th Annual African Literature Association Conference will include lectures, presentations and film screenings.

UA Institute Brings Best of Mexican Cinema to Arizona

Rebecca Ruiz-McGill — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0700

The director of the Hanson Institute's experience with the film industry and close ties with the Mexican film industry has led to the annual Cine Mexico festival which features the best in Mexican film seen together only in Tucson.

An Evening With Spike Lee

La Monica Everett-Haynes — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Spike Lee, who directed acclaimed films like "Do the Right Thing," "Malcolm X" and a range of other films and documentaries will be speaking at the University of Arizona on March 31 during a public lecture.

Popular Artist Had Extensive Ties to UA

Jeff Harrison — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Robert McCall, whose work influenced both artists and scientists, died Feb. 26, leaving a substantial collection to the UA Museum of Art. McCall also left a lasting mark on Steward Observatory as well.

Second Annual, Two-Day Book Festival Opens This Month

La Monica Everett-Haynes — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0700

In its second year, the Tucson Festival of Books, which will be held on the UA campus in March, has exceeded initial expectations.

Ingredients for A Fortunate Life

leverett — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:25:24 -0700

Harold H. Jones, the founding director of the UA's Center For Creative Photography, reflects on his upbringing and training as a artist while also talking about how he came into the world of photogrpahy.

Tackling Climate Change: The Power of Art and Culture

La Monica Everett-Haynes — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Diana Liverman's essay about how the arts and humanities can evoke human in ways to connect with the natural world has been included in a new publication.Diana Liverman's essay about how the arts and humanities can evoke human in ways to connect with the natural world has been included in a new publication.

Behind Renaissance art: UA optics professor's infrared camera discovers hidden drawings

stolte — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:52:20 -0700

Using a consumer-grade digital SLR camera with inexpensive modifications, UA Optical Sciences Professor Charles Falco takes pictures of paintings that reveal what doesn't meet the eye: hidden drawings underneath the paint.

A History of Liberty, Freedom

La Monica Everett-Haynes — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0700

In their new book, "A Brief History of Liberty," UA professor David Schmidtz and Jason Brennan, a UA alumnus, explore historical concepts related to liberty and freedom.

Readings, Tribute Mark UA Poetry Center Offerings

La Monica Everett-Haynes — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Dan Beachy-Quick will be at the UA this week for a reading and discussion and, next month, the UA Poetry Center will host a tribute in honor of the late American-born poet, Gustaf Sobin.

W. Eugene Smith’s “Jazz Loft” Photos and Recordings Featured in Exhibit (Slideshow)

jeffh — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 13:27:55 -0700

Writer Sam Stephenson spent years pouring over archives at the UA Center for Creative Photography to compile "The Jazz Loft Project" about former Life magazine photographer W. Eugene Smith's work documenting legendary jam sessions in New York.

Broadway's Biggest Blockbuster Coming to Campus

Johnny Cruz — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Broadway in Tucson and UApresents will co-present "WICKED" from Jan. 5-23, 2011, at Centennial Hall.

UTEP-edited Book Looks at Border Rights

leverett — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 11:38:53 -0700

The University of Arizona Press has published "Human Rights along the U.S.-Mexico Border: Gendered Violence and Insecurity." The book speaks to poverty, violence against women, security and other critical issues along the border.

Medieval History Comes Alive in Early Book Lecture Series

Rebecca Ruiz-McGill — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0700

UA scholars explore and share the treasure trove of art and history found at the UA Libraries Special Collections with the public during the 7th annual Early Book Lectures.

'Universe of Dreams' with NPR's Neal Conan at UA

La Monica Everett-Haynes — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0700

NPR host Neal Conan and Ensemble Galilei will perform at the UA's Centennial Hall this month.

Professor's Book Captures Beauty and Complexities of Life in Sri Lanka

Rebecca Ruiz-McGill — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Professor Adele Barker details life in Sri Lanka in the wake of the devastating tsunami and the end of civil war.

UA Symposium Spotlights African American Filmmakers

La Monica Everett-Haynes — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0700

The symposium, sponsored by the UA Jack and Vivian Hanson Arizona Film Institute and the School of Media Arts, will speak to the historical representation of African Americans in Hollywood films.

Remembering a Pioneer

jeffh — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:26:42 -0700

Ceramic artist, community activist and university professor Maurice Grossman died on Jan. 21 in Tucson. Arizona Public Media offers a video tribute to a man who cut a wide swath through the community.

Power Struggle in Indian Country is the Focus of UA Forum

Jeff Harrison — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0700

The High Country News and the UA School of Journalism will host a discussion on energy production and environmentalism in northern Arizona Jan. 27 on campus.

Southwest Indian Art Fair Resurrected From Budget Ashes

Jeff Harrison — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Fair-goers can meet any of the 100 Native artists on hand and shop for top-quality handmade artwork including pottery, kachina dolls, paintings, jewelry, baskets, rugs, blankets and more.

'A Prairie Home Companion' Live in Tucson

Rebecca Ruiz-McGill — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Fans are invited to join Garrison Keillor and his cast for a recording and broadcast of the popular radio program live from Tucson on Jan. 30.