Phoenix Symphony’s new season shows new side of classical music / Arizona Republic
The Phoenix Symphony is launching its season while continuing its search for a new music director
Arizona Science Center unveils new Dorrance DOME planetarium / Arizona PBS
The remodeled planetarium features LED dome technology, advanced Digistar software, and immersive visuals. More: Arizona Science Center honors conservationist Jane Goodall
Goodall visited twice – once in 2022 and shortly thereafter in 2023.
Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day at Heard / 12news.com
Join the Heard Museum on Monday, Oct. 13, for Indigenous Peoples’ Day—featuring traditional dance, storytelling, and a celebration of Native culture.
Southern Arizona Arts & Culture Alliance rebrands as Arts State Arizona / KGUN9
Tucson organization says new name reflects its expanding work in Phoenix and statewide.
HGTV names Desert Botanical Garden most beautiful / Arizona Republic
Phoenix attraction represents Arizona in state-by-state list of top spots.
Mesa Arts Center helps service members find strength through art / theatermania.com
Program teaches veterans, service members, and their families different art forms.
ASU Gammage facelift welcomes audiences back / ASU News
Donors step up for floor refurbishing, new HVAC and electrical systems in time for 2025–26 Broadway season
Scottsdale Arts Center: Celebrating 50 Years of Culture / modernluxury.com
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts turns 50 with a season of celebration, transformation and a vision for the future
UA School of Theatre taps new director in final year of musical theater / Herald/Review-myheraldreview.com
Director wants to change perceptions and fill the seats for UA performances
Upcoming Events
Oct 11: Desert Pulse, Desert Botanical Garden, Phoenix
Oct 23-26: Ballet Arizona presents: The Sleeping Beauty, Phoenix
Oct. 25: Dia de los Muertos Festival, National Yuma Crossing Heritage Area.
Oct 25-26: Dia de los Muertos Festival, Mesa Arts Center.
Through Oct. 26: Disney’s Frozen, Phoenix Theatre.
Through Oct. 27: Poetry Maps • Museum of Northern Arizona, Flagstaff
Through December 2025: Art of Achievement: Celebrating 40 Years of Flinn Scholars, Flinn Foundation, Phoenix (by appointment)
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