Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance will present a variety of arts programming in 2017, featuring performing and visual arts for all ages (TUCSON, Ariz.) - From browsing handmade artwork, enjoying the sounds of some of Southern Arizona's most popular musicians, indulging in culinary delights, and inspiring young minds, the 2017 Arts Programming presented by the Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance kicks off the new year offering art forms for all ages.
Tucson Premium Outlets Concert Series Offering live music to Southern Arizona each and every week. The Tucson Premium Outlets Concert Series supports local musicians with the opportunity to perform weekly in the community's largest and only outlet shopping center. The series supports a range in music genres, from country to rock and jazz to classical. When: Weekly, Saturdays, January - April 2017 | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Where: Tucson Premium Outlets, Mountain Courtyard, 6401 Marana Center Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85742 Cost: Free, Attendees encourages to bring their own chairs. Online: www.saaca.org/outletsconcertseries Monark Great Chefs Series - The Sweet Experience This sweet experience will take attendees on a sublime sugar high, featuring local bakers, chefs and culinary artisans showcasing their secret tricks of the trade. Learn more about how dessert is breaking new boundaries on our traditional ideas of dessert as we have known it in the past. When: Tuesday, January 10, 2017 5:30 PM Where: Monark Premium Appliances, 3850 W Orange Grove, Tucson, AZ 85741 Cost: $25/Ticket Online: www.saaca.org/greatchefs La Encantada Fine Art Festival From metalwork to locally-designed fashion, the La Encantada Fine Art Festival is sure to be a visual surprise for all ages. The majestic garden courtyard of La Encantada stages the visual fine art festival, featuring the finest artwork in Southern Arizona and captivating performances set in breath-taking mountain views as attendees browse extraordinary art in all forms. When: January 21 & 22, 2017, Saturday 10 AM-5 PM, Sunday 11 AM-4 PM Where: La Encantada Shopping Center, 2905 E Skyline Dr, Tucson, AZ 85718 Cost: Free Online: www.saaca.org/laefineart SAVOR Southern Arizona Food & Wine Festival Tucson's culinary prestige and slow food movement has been growing each year, and now is the time to SAVOR. Indulge in the flavors of Southern Arizona's culinary arts at the 4th Annual Southern Arizona Food and Wine Festival surrounded by the colorful floral blooms at the Tucson Botanical Gardens. When: Saturday, February 4, 2017 - 11 AM to 3 PM Where: Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85712 Cost: $65 (21+ Event) Online: www.saaca.org/savor Cruise: BBQ & Blues Classic Car Show Blending science, mechanics and design is an innovative art form in its own right. Car design is a ubiquitous but often overlooked art form which SAACA brings to light through our annual Classic Car Show. When: Saturday, February 18, 2017 - 10 AM Where: Oro Valley Marketplace, 12155 N Oracle Rd, Oro Valley, AZ 85737 Cost: $5, $1 off for Veterans, Kids 10 and Under Free Online: www.saaca.org/classiccarshow Spring Festival of the Arts The Spring Festival of the Arts has become one the largest regional art events in Southern Arizona in a matter of years at the largest outdoor shopping center in the region. Held twice annually, this two-day festival features up to 150 artists and exhibitors in all mediums, live strolling performances, food vendors and family arts activities. When: February 25 & 26, 2017, Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 10am-4pm Where: Oro Valley Marketplace, 12155 N Oracle Rd, Oro Valley, AZ 85737 Cost: Free Online: www.saaca.org/springfestival Musical Magic for Kids Listen, Laugh, Dance and Sing! Each month, children can enjoy interactive performances through the youth arts based interactive music and dance series Just for Kids and Musical Magic for Kids. When: First Saturday, Monthly - 10 AM Where: Oro Valley Council Chambers, 11000 N La Canada Drive, Oro Valley, AZ 85737 Cost: Free Online: www.saaca.org/musicalmagic Oro Valley Concert Series The Oro Valley Concert Series supports local musicians with the opportunity to perform monthly in the community's largest shopping center. The series supports a range in music genres, from country to rock and jazz to classical. The Oro Valley concert series truly has something for every taste of music. When: Second Thursday, Monthly - 6 PM Where: Oro Valley Marketplace, 12155 N Oracle Rd, Oro Valley, AZ 85737 Cost: Free Online: www.saaca.org/ovconcertseries NOTE TO MEDIA: Photos available upon request. About the Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance The Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance (SAACA) is a not-for-profit organization that exists to ensure that, through engagement in arts and culture, our communities produce strong, inspired citizens. SAACA enlists artists, businesses, governments, and individuals to expand artistic and cultural opportunities in their respective communities. To enhance access to the arts and to promote cultural awareness in the communities it serves, SAACA presents large-scale festivals, events and other programs. The Alliance also promotes educational opportunities in the arts and culture for all ages. Kate Marquez, Executive Director of the Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance, will advise the Americans for the Arts Private Sector Council
Encouraging a Different Kind of Giving This Holiday Season FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - The Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance (SAACA) has joined #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities, and organizations to encourage philanthropy and to celebrate generosity worldwide.
Each year, #GivingTuesday is held on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday in an effort to kick off the holiday giving season and to unite people in a day of generosity, inspiring them to give back in impactful ways to the charities and causes they support. |
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