Arts and Humanities

The Turning Point

leverett — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:02:25 -0700

Six students talk about their intense and extensive training at the University of Arizona in the pursuit to become professional dancers.

George Zoritch Dies at 92; Ballet Star and Teacher

leverett — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:13:59 -0700

Internationally renowned ballet star George Zoritch has died. Zoritch, a former UA faculty member who retired in 1987, was 92.

Native American Student Documentary Selected for Two High-profile Screenings

Johnny Cruz — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0700

"The Chiefs' Prophecy" by student filmmaker Leo Killsbackis part of Arizona Public Media's Citizen Journalism program.

Student Films Advance to Regionals

La Monica Everett-Haynes — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Four films by UA students have advanced to the Campus MovieFest's regional competition, which is being held this month in San Francisco.

Professor's Co-Authored Book Earns Major Italian Literary Prize

La Monica Everett-Haynes — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0700

John Garrand and his wife, Carol Garrard, have received a major honor for a book they co-authored about a prominent Soviet-era journalist.

Mattea At Home on 'Coal'

leverett — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:15:03 -0700

Kathy Mattea, whose repertoire includes country, bluegrass and Celtic music, will be performing at the UA's Centennial Hall on Saturday.

Francisco Ayala, Honored Spanish Author, Dies at 103

cruzj — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:22:22 -0700

Malcolm Compitello, head of the UA Spanish and Portuguese department, reflects on the life and legacy of the well-known Spanish author.

'Fresh Paint' Auction to Benefit UA Museum of Art

Alexis Blue — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0700

More than 100 artists will donate original pieces to be auctioned off during Fresh Paint, a fundraising event for the University of Arizona Museum of Art.

Faculty Essays Published in Book Benefitting People of Darfur

La Monica Everett-Haynes — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0700

The writings of UA lecturer Beth Alvarado and several University alumni have been published in a book that will provide funds to the Save Darfur Coalition.

Artists, Educators to Discuss Representations of Identity in the Arts

La Monica Everett-Haynes — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700

The Union Gallery is hosting a panel discussion with local artists, educators and community members on Nov. 5 to coincide with its "Finding Voice" photo exhibition, which features the works of local refugee and immigrant students.

Artist Profile: Classical Guitarist Matt Palmer

cruzj — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:19:28 -0700

On his way to becoming a prominent classical guitarist, Matt Palmer studied at the UA under Tom Patterson and David Russell.

Local scene: Young filmmaker rewarded

lstiles — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:52:59 -0700

A UA media arts student who began making films when he was in high school is the first winner of the Jim Ferguson Broadcast Film Critics Association Scholarship.

Exhibit Showcases Faculty Artwork

Alexis Blue — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Community members can view the work of School of Art faculty members at an exhibit on display through Nov. 8 at the UA Museum of Art.

UA Poetry Center Presents New Work of Lucinda Bliss

La Monica Everett-Haynes — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Lucinda Bliss has completed a new collection of work that considers ecological and social challenges. Her work is currently on display at the UA Poetry Center.

Poetry Center Building Earns Architects Design Award

La Monica Everett-Haynes — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700

The UA Poetry Center's Helen S. Schaefer Building has received the Arizona American Institute of Architects' Design Award.

UA Hosting, Screening LGBT Storytelling Project

La Monica Everett-Haynes — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700

The UA's Institute for LGBT Studies is collaborating with local award-winning filmmaker, Jamie A. Lee, on a project that is intended to become a statewide archive of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community members' oral histories.

Laramie Project Sequel to Play at Centennial Hall

Jeff Harrison — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700

The UA's Centennial Hall will be one of more than a hundred sites hosting a dramatic reading of the sequel to "The Laramie Project" on Monday evening.

Music Festival and Symposium Begins Oct. 17

Rebecca Ruiz-McGill — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700

The music of Ives and Copland will be featured during the two-day festival, which includes four concerts and an introductory symposium.

Truth, Tolerance in the Modern World

La Monica Everett-Haynes — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700

UA students worked with a statewide organization to bring a collection of paintings primarily by Chinese artists that explore the depth of human compassion, tolerance and understanding.

Poet Sandra Alcosser to Read at UA

La Monica Everett-Haynes — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Award-winning poet Sandra Alcosser will share her work during an Oct. 9 event at the UA Poetry Center.

UA Gallery Exhibits Photography by High School Students

La Monica Everett-Haynes — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700

The "Finding Voice" runs from Oct. 16 through Nov. 13 at the UA's Union Gallery

Author Examines Arab American Enclave

Jeff Harrison — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Los Angeles native Gregory Orfalea looks at growing up in the Arab American community in Los Angeles in his latest book.

UA Poetry Center to Host Annual High School Corrido Contest

La Monica Everett-Haynes — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0700

On Saturday, the UA Poetry Center will host the Bilingual Corrido Contest for high school students during its Education Field Day.

Faculty Exhibition Opens at the UA Museum of Art

Lori Stiles — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0700

The UA Museum of Art is inviting members of the public to meet University faculty artists during an opening reception that will be held Thursday.

Lesbian Looks Gets Kicked off Next Week

La Monica Everett-Haynes — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0700

The UA Lesbian Looks film series, now in its 17th year, will have its first screening on Oct. 9.