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Christmas At San Xavier 17th Annual Concert December 10, 11, 12 San Xavier Mission 1950 W. San Xavier Road 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM Admission: $90 with $70 of each tax deductible Patronato San Xavier presents the Sons of Orpheus and the Tucson Boys Chorus in a concert of Christmas music at San Xavier Mission to benefit the restoration and preservation of the mission. The 17th Annual Christmas Concert at San Xavier is dedicated to retired board member Ann Fallon. If you would like to join the invitation list for the December 10th concert, please send your name and address and phone number to patronatoSX@earthlink.net or call (520) 407-6130.
Lift Up Your Voice Arizona Repertory Singers Celebrate 30th Anniversary with Holiday Concert Dec 8, 13, 15, Various locations, $15
Christmas at San Xavier 17th Annual Concert, Dec 10, 11, 12.
Signature Selections Dec. 13-14 Fri. at 7:30 p.m., Sat. at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Pima Community College Proscenium Theatre A school matinee performance is available for elementary and middle school groups Dec. 13 at 10 a.m. Call 520-206-6986 for reservations. Under the direction of Aurora GonçalvesShaner. The dynamic program features faculty and student choreographed pieces inspired by a variety of movement processes distinctive of each choreographer, highlighting hip-hop, jazz, modern/contemporary and ballet styles. Selections include “Carcará” a Brazillian dance choreographed by Gonçalves-Shaner, who pulls from her roots to illustrate the story of the carcará, a native desert bird of prey. The dance captures the movement of struggle with capoeira in the fighting scene. The vocal sounds of “Baianá” by Barbatuques and the use of fierce tribal makeup heightens the tension in the movements of the dancers. A student
choreographed piece uses the music from “Titanic” in which she creates small vignettes of ocean life that blends different styles of movement in one cohesive and beautiful dance. A nod is given to Bob Fosse’s unmistakable style in the dance piece “All That Jazz.” Faculty Nichol Mason creates a modern dance piece based on the quote, “Surrender to what is. Let go of what was. Have faith in what will be.” The dance is a visceral journey through human vulnerability, abandonment, trust, and acceptance. Another piece by Mason is a highly energetic, fiery jazz dance to the song, “Kill of the Night” by Gin Wigmore that blends classic jazz and thrash-jazz with a hint of burlesque. The finale brings humor and playfulness into the concert with “Crazy Bus.” A hip-hop dance of audacious scenes in which the dancers move in, out and around a school bus to the music “Cagado” by Bonde do Rolê.
Arizona Repertory Singers will inaugurate their 30th anniversary season with performances of J. S. Bach’s Magnificat in D major and Respighi’s distinctive yet seldom-heard work, Laud to the Nativity. Both compositions capture the essence of their respective eras: Bach’s Magnificat is noted for its “Festive” five-part scoring for mixed voices and orchestra, and is a stylistic masterpiece of the Baroque era (1600-1750). Respighi’s pastoral cantata, Laud to the Nativity, has simplistic charm and utilizes his unique orchestral color and subtle harmonic nuance characteristic of early 20th century Italian music.
Borderlands Theater Presents A Tucson Pastorela Dec 19-22 TCC Leo Rich Theater 260 S. Church Ave
Shepherds, Sheep and Dog trekto Belen guided by La Estrella to witness the nativity. Their journey is fraught with perils, temptations, and scary Diablos, but also fueled by hope, love, glorious Archangels and singing Kings! Live Waila music with Gertie and the T.O. Boyz and piñatas for the little ones. www.borderlandstheater.org for ticket information.
Borderlands Theater Presents A Tucson Pastorela Dec 19-22.
December 4th, 2013 - December 10th, 2013
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Performances: 2:00 p.m. Sunday, December 8th St. Thomas the Apostle Parish 5150 N. Valley View Road. 7:30 p.m. Friday, December 13th Benedictine Monastery 800 N. Country Club. 3:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday, December 15th Benedictine Monastery 800 N. Country Club. Online tickets now available at arsingers. tix.com. Tickets can also be purchased at the door or from an ARS member. All sales are final. To assure available seating, please purchase tickets online or arrive early. Students 18 years and under admitted free at St. Thomas the Apostle Parish. Call 520792-8141.