Phoenix Symphony’s new music director brings a world of experience / Phoenix New Times
After a three-year search, the Phoenix Symphony has announced its new music director: Paolo Bortolameolli, an acclaimed Chilean-Italian conductor who brings global experience and a passion for his art that stems from childhood.
Western Spirit Museum to open expanded Louis Sands IV later this month / Arizona Digital Free Press
Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West will open the Louis Sands IV Center in March, completing a $12 million expansion that adds a two-story, 12,000-square-foot facility to the campus. The museum will host receptions and special programs throughout the week, inviting guests to explore new exhibitions and the museum’s added space.
A Flagstaff teacher is on a mission to an inclusive and engaging music experience for all Puente de Hózhó students / Daily Sun Arizona
A music teacher at Puente de Hózhó, a bilingual magnet elementary school, put together a grant with the Debbi Grogan Memorial Fund and Flagstaff Unified School District Foundation to provide funding to help fill gaps in music and art education.
Sense and Accessibility: Valley arts and culture orgs expand access for audiences on the spectrum / Phoenix Magazine
Phoenix was declared “the most autism-friendly city in the world” by PBS News Hour a decade ago because of the city’s strong support of the neurodivergent – and prominent advocacy organizations like the Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center. Valley cultural institutions have also stepped up to provide equal access for those with autism.
‘Don’t ever give up’: Paralyzed Valley musician continues to compose / Fox 10 Phoenix
After a workplace accident and a subsequent fall left him paralyzed, former classical prodigy DeMarco Castro transitioned from performing to composing. Despite limited hand mobility, Castro has completed three full albums and continues to release new music.
The University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film & Television will host New Directions Festival: Broken / Broadway World
The University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film & Television will present the fifth annual New Directions Festival: Broken, a curated evening of original works created entirely by students. The free event will be held March 26-29 at the Tornabene Theatre on the U of A campus.
Free Little Library opens at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport / Daily Independent
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport celebrated Read Across America Day by unveiling the PHX Free Little Library. The new amenity in Terminal 3 is a partnership between the airport, Phoenix Public Library and the Friends of the Phoenix Public Library.
Upcoming Events
March 5-29: CLUE: A Walking Mystery, Mesa Arts Center
March 13-15: Tempe Festival of the Arts, Mill Avenue, Tempe
March 14-15: Tucson Festival of Books, University of Arizona Mall, Tucson
March 14-15: Wild West Days, Vulture City, Wickenburg
March 19-22: Cacti & Other Works by Ballet Arizona, Orpheum Theatre, Phoenix
March 16-20: Vision and Sound: An African American Experience, Peoria libraries
April 4-11: Scottsdale Jazz Festival, Scottsdale
Through May 10: Garden: After Dark, Desert Botanical Garden, Phoenix
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