Arizona Opera- Presents Giuseppe Verdi’s OTELLO

Arizona Opera Presents Giuseppe Verdi’s OTELLO 1011 Season

March 5 & 6 at Tucson Music Hall

March 11, 12, & 13

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A MAN LISTENS TO HIS WORST FEARS?

Even the strongest man can be destroyed by jealousy and rumor. In this retelling of Shakespearre’s play, Otello, a warrior, returns home from battle. Now the governor of Cyprus, Otello has made a deadly enemy: the treacerous Iago, who pretends to be his friend. As Iago spins a web of deceit and lies, Otello begins to doubt the faithfulness of his beloved wife, Desdemona. Caught between evil whispers and voices of his own heart, Otello must decide what- and who- he believes.

Often considered Verdi’s greatest opera, OTELLO is faithful to the text of Shakespeare’s original play. Tenor Allan Glassman, a gifted mainstay at the Methropolitan Opera, portrays the tragic Moor. His towering presence is the perfect complement to the set’s tall, dramatic projections, powerfully evoking the stormy Venetian harbor. Sung in Italian with English subtitles.

Allan Glassman as Otello

Jennifer Black as Desdemona

Todd Thomas as Iago

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University of Arizona Poetry Center- Presents Next Word in Poetry: Kazim Ali and Ana Bozicevic

Next Week at the Poetry Center:

Next Word in Poetry:
Kazim Ali and Ana Božičević
February 24 at 8 p.m.

Kazim Ali is the author of two books of poetry: The Fortieth Day and The Far Mosque. He has also written two novels—Quinn’s Passage and The Disappearance of Seth—and an autobiographical work entitled Bright Felon: Autobiography and Cities. Ana Božičević was born in Zagreb, Croatia, in 1977. She emigrated to New York City in 1997. Her first book of poems is Stars of the Night Commute, a Lambda Literary Award finalist. Her fifth chapbook, Depth Hoar, will be published by Cinematheque Press in 2010. With Amy King, Ana co-curates The Stain of Poetry reading series in Brooklyn.

The Next Word in Poetry series features innovative writers who are perhaps in the early stages of their careers, and who bring something fresh and exciting to the form. Since 2003, the Poetry Center has featured group readings by innovative and emerging writers who define the concept of “The Next Word” and have gone on to enjoy significant acclaim. Our current Library Exhibition looks back at those poets and their works. This exhibition comes down next week, so stop in to see it! Our next exhibition, Literary Publishing in Tucson, coincides with the upcoming Lit Press Fest.

Go here for a Library Exhibition Schedule http://poetry.arizona.edu/library/exhibitions

Sydney Writers’ Centre- WEBPICK: Postcrosser

WEBPICK: Postcrosser
If the art of letter-writing is a dying one, here’s something that may just delay the inevitable. Postcrosser is the brain-child of Paulo Magalhães, a Portuguese systems administrator now living in Slovenia. His love for receiving and sending postcards from around the world prompted him to set up the Postcrosser website in 2005. The goal of the website is simple: to connect people across the world through postcards, independent of their location, age, gender, race or beliefs.

In the five years since Postcrosser started, almost 5 million postcards have been sent and received. To be a part of the phenomenon, all you have to do is set up an account. You’ll then be given the details of a fellow Postcrosser. Send them a postcard and, once they’ve registered your postcard on their account, another Postcrosser will be given your details – and you too will start receiving news from around the world!

Check it out by going to http://www.postcrossing.com/

TUCSON ARTS BRIGADE- 2011 Tucson’s Synergistic Water Festival

OUR DESERT WATER CYCLE–TOGETHER WE THRIVE

Celebrate Water in the Desert Through Expressive Arts and Community Dialogue

Water Awareness • Community Building • Creative & Proactive Solutions

\March 2, MARCH 27, and April 3

Join the 2nd annual celebration of our water in our desert through the arts and sciences at Tucson’s Synergistic Water Festival, presented by the Tucson Arts Brigade (TAB), on March 24 (Film Festival, The Loft), March 27 (Main Festival Event, Armory Park Community Center), and April 3, 2011 (Cross-Cultural/Interfaith Water Ritual, Sabino Canyon). The festival features visual arts, dance/theater performance, Enviro-Exhibitor Fair, speakers, kids activities, film festival, cross-cultural / interfaith water ritual, and more! This extraordinary community event invites the general public to learn, share, create, and celebrate concepts of water.

Initiating Greater Tucson’s World Water Week, the festival offers water awareness, promotes stewardship, and fosters creative approaches to weave our diverse community together through water. TAB bring together artists, water experts, educators, engineers, developers, conservationists, health advocates, youth, and many other community members to creatively and proactively engage in water issues from unique perspectives. The theme for this year’s festival is “Our Desert Water Cycle–Together We Thrive”.

On Sunday, March 27, the main event, we share the same venue area with 2 other major events, Cyclovia (5 miles of biking and walking activities) and Solar Rock (solar vendors and live music). Together we expect over 10,000 people.

THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 7-9pm
WATER FESTIVAL FILM FEST
The Loft, 3233 E. Speedway Blvd.
Local / national experimental & documentary water films, plus surprise speaker and live music!
$8 Gen./$6 Members, Students, Seniors

SUNDAY, MARCH 27, 10-4pm (Main Event)
TUCSON’S SYNERGISTIC WATER FESTIVAL
(In partnership with Cyclovia and Solar Rock)
Armory Park Community Center, 220 S. 5th Ave. (Indoors)
Celebrate water in the desert! Connect with water through creative expression and community dialogue. Featuring a visual art, dance / theater performance, Enviro-Exhibitor Fair, speakers, community brainstorms, hands-on participation, kids activities, music, and more! Kids and adults are encouraged to dress in a water-inspired costume. FREE

SUNDAY, APRIL 3 @ Noon-3pm
IN SEARCH OF LIVING WATERS
Sabino Canyon, 5700 N. Sabino Canyon Rd.
Cross-cultural / interfaith water ritual with flowing river water, enjoy water blessings from many spiritual practices, expressive movement workshop, hiking, and more! Connect with the intrinsic value of water.
$5-$10 Suggested Donation, $5 parking/car (Carpools available)

SUNDAYS, NOW – MAR 27 @ 3-5pm (Pre-Event)
WATER FESTIVAL PERFORMANCE PARTICIPATION
Rhythm Industry, 1013 S. Tyndall Avenue
Be part of this AMAZING opportunity where you can learn various performance forms (Butoh “Zen Dancing”, Vaudeville, Authentic Movement, and more) while exploring the theme of water. Sessions are a combination of workshops and rehearsals. ALL levels of experience welcome!
$10-$15 / Session (Sliding Scale)

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CALLS FOR PARTICIPATION

CALL FOR ARTISTS AND ACTIVITY-MAKERS: Artists and activity-makers are invited to show and/or sell their work of any medium with the theme of water, especially inspired by local water issues, on March 27th during Tucson’s Synergistic Water Festival. Painting, drawing, sculpture, mixed media, video, installation, hands-on activities, etc. Contact us if you plan to participate. Deadline for submissions: March 18.

CALL FOR EXHIBITORS: Businesses, non-profits, and artisans are invited to reserve a booth at the Enviro-Vendor Fair, on March 27th during Tucson’s Synergistic Water Festival. Forms are available online and in the downloadable Water Festival Packet. Deadline for submissions: March 18.

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TUCSON ARTS BRIGADE, INC. (TAB) is a participatory community arts, education, and civic engagement organization that promotes intergroup wellness for youth, elders, and adults. TAB animates and enlivens communities with murals, dance, theater, puppetry, events, special projects and community action. TAB works with neighborhood associations, schools, civic agencies, organizations, businesses, and other community groups and individuals through our specialized process in developing cross-sector collaborations through hands-on creative and educational opportunities.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: http://www.WaterFestivalTucson.org • 520.791.9359 • info@WaterFestivalTucson.org