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    • CREATIVE SECTOR DEVELOPMENT
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      • CLASSES, WORKSHOPS & PERFORMANCES
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    • DONATE AND SUPPORT
    • VOLUNTEER
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  • EVENTS, PUBLIC ART & PROGRAMS
    • EVENT & EXHIBITOR APPLICATIONS
    • ART FESTIVALS >
      • FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS & HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING
      • ART ON THE LAKE FESTIVAL
      • DOWNTOWN GLENDALE ARTS & CULTURE FEST
      • LA ENCANTADA FINE ART FESTIVAL
      • SKY ISLANDS FALL ARTISAN MARKET
      • FALL ARTISAN MARKET
      • SPRING FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
    • COMMUNITY ART GALLERIES >
      • VENTANA GALLERY AT ROCHE >
        • Roche Lung Cancer Awareness Exhibition
        • Roche Celebrating Moments >
          • Active Moments - Roche Community Photography Exhibition
          • Frozen in Time - Roche Community Photography Exhibition
          • Up Close and Personal - Roche Community Photography Exhibition
          • Quiet Contentment - Roche Community Photography Exhibition
    • ARTS & CULTURAL CELEBRATIONS >
      • Desert Ridge Music and Murals
      • Tempe World of Chalk
      • Cruise, BBQ & Blues
      • Oro Valley Candy Crawloween
    • CULINARY ARTS >
      • SAVOR FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL
      • DEVOUR CULINARY CLASSIC
      • Devour Culinary Classic
      • WORLD MARGARITA CHAMPIONSHIP
    • LIVE MUSIC & CONCERTS >
      • Oro Valley Concert Series
      • Riverfront Park Classical Concert Series
      • Steam Pump Concert Series
      • Lookout Tucson at Westward Look
      • Tucson Folk Festival
      • La Encantada Live
    • PUBLIC ART & MURAL INSTALLATIONS >
      • PUBLIC ART & MURAL INSTALLATIONS
      • Summer Youth Art Project 2022 >
        • Gila Monster
        • Glowing Scorpions
        • Prickly Pear Everywhere
      • Desert Ridge Mural Project
      • Sahuarita Public Art
    • DIGITAL ARTS PROGRAMS >
      • AARP Video Series
      • ORO VALLEY PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION
      • Local Food Heroes Virtual Classes
      • The Art of Food Cooking Classes
  • CATALYST ART SPACE & VENUE
    • VENUE & SPECIAL EVENT RENTALS
    • UPCOMING CLASSES & EVENTS
    • ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM

FIRST FRIDAYS, COMMUNITY EVENTS & CONCERTS

CATALYST COLLABORATIVE ARTS & MAKER SPACE @ TUCSON MALL
CATALYST  WEEKLY CALENDAR

​Enjoy an evening of art, music, and culture at the CATALYST Collaborative Arts & Maker Space at the Tucson Mall, the First Friday and Second Saturday of every month.   At SAACA, stop in for an artisan market, artist meet a greets
 and special programming. 

FIRST FRIDAY  |  Friday, March 6, 2020

5PM-8PM​    FREE
  • Featuring live music with Sonoran Style Music!
  • Tortilla making with Che West Tortillas!
  • Screen printing with South 6 Bodega
  • Live Painting with CATALYST Artist in Residence Ignacio Garcia
  • Make your own Artist Trading Cards with Angela Hitt Designs
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Che West                                                                                                Sonoran Style Music

SECOND SATURDAY ARTISAN MARKET  |  Saturday, March 14, 2020

11AM - 6PM   FREE
  • Featured Artisan Market
  • Drop-In Drawing activities with YOUNG REMBRANDTS OF TUCSON
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POSTPONED - ​MR. BOOGIE WOOGIE LIVE!

March 26, 6:30 - 7:45 PM
ONE NIGHT ONLY-Mr. Boogie Woogie LIVE at CATALYST Arts & Maker Space – Tucson Mall! Hard drivin’, old school Rhythm & Blues, complemented by some killer Boogie Woogie, by the fastest, flashiest, piano-thumping boogie man from the Netherlands. Yes, that’s right. This Dutch based, drive by piano player hits hard and will take no prisoners! As soon as he starts pounding the ivories, you’ll be on your way to the Land of Good Times.  During Mr.Boogie Woogie (aka) Eric-Jan Overbeek's 30 year career, he has opened the stage for international giants of blues like Matt “Guitar” Murphy, Johnny Copeland, Van Morrison, Koko Taylor, Magic Slim and the Teardrops and even The Blues Brothers Band.
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GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS:
  • FREE for SAACA Members. Please email info@saaca.org for your unique coupon code to redeem for your FREE admission to this concert.
  • $10 for non-members
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POSTPONED - SONS OF ORPHEUS

April 11, 7:00 PM
SAACA is pleased to present the Sons of Orpheus live in concert, Tucson’s Ambassadors of Song, on April 11 at 7:00 PM. Featuring resonant vocals, a variety of repertoire spanning cowboy, operatic, patriotic to popular tunes, the Sons of Orpheus present a dynamic show with a wonderful community atmosphere.  Sons of Orpheus provides an opportunity for men to sing selections from the rich repertoire written for men's voices. Learn more about the group at https://www.sonsoforpheus.org/

GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS:
  • $9.50 for SAACA Members
  • $11.50 for non-members 
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PURCHASE TICKETS
​POSTPONED - THE BYRNE BROTHERS |  TO A TBA DATE 
Original Date: Friday, May 8, 2020
New Date: TBA
7:30 PM
InConcert Tucson! and SAACA are pleased to present the The Byrne Brothers live in concert, direct from Ireland. Featuring Irish step dancing, award-winning traditional Irish instrumentation, The Byrne Brothers present a fast-paced show with a wonderful family dynamic. Learn more about The Byrne Brothers at https://www.thebyrnebrothers.com/
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GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS:
  • ​In Advance: $18.50 Adult, $13.50 Youth (Ages 8 - 20) 
  • At the Door: $21.50 Adult, $16.50 Youth (Ages 8 - 20)
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MAKE WAY FOR BOOKS – Story School 
Wednesdays, February 19 through April 8th
* POSTPONED TO TBA DATES

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM  FREE
Join a community of families and learn how to help your child get ready to succeed in school and beyond in this free and fun educational program for parents and children (ages 0 to 5).
​https://makewayforbooks.org/storyschool/​
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BOOKMANS SATURDAYS   
March 21st* POSTPONED TBA DATE

11 AM – 3PM  FREE
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Join us every 4th Saturday at CATALYST for fun drop-in activities courtesy of Bookmans Entertainment Exchange!  
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LEAPS FOR LIVES  |  March 28th

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AARP HealthRhythms Drum Circle 
Feb 29, March 15, and April 4th @ 11am

Join AARP Arizona for a fun, free and interactive drum circle led by trained HealthRythms facilitator Gale Quackenbush of Different Drum Learning Designs.  HealthRhythms has been proven to reduce stress levels, boost the immune system, promote joy and a sense of well-being.  All drums and percussion instruments will be provided.  No musical experience required.  If you have a heartbeat, you can drum!  
Register here

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The Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance (SAACA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the creation, preservation and advancement of the Arts. SAACA strengthens the bonds between people, place and purpose through collaborative, arts-driven experiences.
  • WHO WE ARE
    • ABOUT
    • TEAM CONTACTS
    • PARTNERS, DONORS & SPONSORS
    • BOARD OF DIRECTORS
    • CULTURAL EQUITY
  • WHAT WE DO
    • BUSINESS & ARTS PARTNERSHIPS
    • ARTS & HEALTHCARE
    • OPPORTUNITIES FOR ARTISTS - CALL TO ARTIST
    • ARTS EDUCATION
    • PUBLIC ART & MURAL ADMINISTRATION
    • EVENTS, PROGRAMS & FESTIVALS
    • CATALYST ARTS & MAKER SPACE
    • CREATIVE PLACEMAKING
    • CREATIVE SECTOR DEVELOPMENT
    • UNDERCOVER ARTS MAGAZINE
    • ONLINE ARTS & CULTURE >
      • CLASSES, WORKSHOPS & PERFORMANCES
      • STREAMING & VIDEO RESOURCES
      • COVID-19 RESPONSE & RESOURCES
  • SUPPORT & DONATE
    • DONATE AND SUPPORT
    • VOLUNTEER
    • INTERN
  • EVENTS, PUBLIC ART & PROGRAMS
    • EVENT & EXHIBITOR APPLICATIONS
    • ART FESTIVALS >
      • FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS & HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING
      • ART ON THE LAKE FESTIVAL
      • DOWNTOWN GLENDALE ARTS & CULTURE FEST
      • LA ENCANTADA FINE ART FESTIVAL
      • SKY ISLANDS FALL ARTISAN MARKET
      • FALL ARTISAN MARKET
      • SPRING FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
    • COMMUNITY ART GALLERIES >
      • VENTANA GALLERY AT ROCHE >
        • Roche Lung Cancer Awareness Exhibition
        • Roche Celebrating Moments >
          • Active Moments - Roche Community Photography Exhibition
          • Frozen in Time - Roche Community Photography Exhibition
          • Up Close and Personal - Roche Community Photography Exhibition
          • Quiet Contentment - Roche Community Photography Exhibition
    • ARTS & CULTURAL CELEBRATIONS >
      • Desert Ridge Music and Murals
      • Tempe World of Chalk
      • Cruise, BBQ & Blues
      • Oro Valley Candy Crawloween
    • CULINARY ARTS >
      • SAVOR FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL
      • DEVOUR CULINARY CLASSIC
      • Devour Culinary Classic
      • WORLD MARGARITA CHAMPIONSHIP
    • LIVE MUSIC & CONCERTS >
      • Oro Valley Concert Series
      • Riverfront Park Classical Concert Series
      • Steam Pump Concert Series
      • Lookout Tucson at Westward Look
      • Tucson Folk Festival
      • La Encantada Live
    • PUBLIC ART & MURAL INSTALLATIONS >
      • PUBLIC ART & MURAL INSTALLATIONS
      • Summer Youth Art Project 2022 >
        • Gila Monster
        • Glowing Scorpions
        • Prickly Pear Everywhere
      • Desert Ridge Mural Project
      • Sahuarita Public Art
    • DIGITAL ARTS PROGRAMS >
      • AARP Video Series
      • ORO VALLEY PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION
      • Local Food Heroes Virtual Classes
      • The Art of Food Cooking Classes
  • CATALYST ART SPACE & VENUE
    • VENUE & SPECIAL EVENT RENTALS
    • UPCOMING CLASSES & EVENTS
    • ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM