Performing Arts

2023-2024 Performing Arts Season

 

Performance Schedule

The TCA Board acknowledges Dolan Ellis, one of our favorite performers and new resident of Tubac, for the very gracious gift of a new sound system.
This gift will enhance performances far into the future. Thanks, Dolan!

Individual performance tickets are sold on Eventbrite.  Purchases may be made for one performance per transaction.  If you wish to purchase tickets to multiple events, please call TCA at 520-398-2371. 

Cancellations are subject to a 6% credit card fee.

Please call us at 520-398-2371 for assistance with ticket purchases.

The Arizona Wind Quintet

October 27, 2023

 Concert Title: “The Winds of Change”

Members:
Brian Luce, flute
Sara Fraker, oboe
Jackie Glazier, clarinet
Johanna Lundy, horn
Marissa Olegario, bassoon

The Arizona Wind Quintet, the oldest professional faculty ensemble in Arizona, collaborates with composers throughout the southwest including

Sonora, Mexico. This concert will feature new works by Mexican composers Nubia Jaime-Donjuan, Liduino Pitombeira, and Samuel Zyman.

Tucson Carolers- A Cappela Group

December 15, 2023

The Tucson Carolers (formerly the Towne Carolers) have been entertaining Tucsonans since the early 2000’s. It is made up of various local singers of all ages. The A cappella group will perform seasonal holiday favorites both classical and contemporary. 

Crazy Fingers - Gordy Lindquist

January 26, 2024

Gordy “Crazy Fingers” Lindquist is a professional pianist and one of a kind entertainer!

Lindquist joined the Joe Alme Band in 1984. The band backed up performers such as George Burns, Bob Hope, Red Skeleton, Myron Floren, and many Lawrence Welk stars. In 2008, Lindquist joined Country Blend, a five piece Canadian band that performs classic country and gospel music. Country Blend has recorded 12 CDs.

Lindquist has performed throughout the United States, Europe, and Canada. He believes music is the great healer and truly is the international language! He was inducted into the Dakota Musicians Association Hall of Fame in 2019 in Aberdeen, SD.

Mustang Corners

February 16, 2024

Mustang Corners is a Tucson-based folk-rock group of musicians who write great songs. They perform their southwestern style original music at venues throughout Arizona. 

Acoustic Eidolon

March 15, 2024

Acoustic Eidolon, features Joe Scott on double neck guitjo and Hannah Alkire on cello. The pair from Colorado has graced stages throughout the US, Europe, Australia and Canada. With thirteen CDs and two DVDs to their credit, these masterful artists continue to captivate audiences throughout the world with their signature “new acoustic” sound and boundless possibilities in blending Celtic, Americana, World & Flamenco musical influences. 

Gabriel Ayala

April 26, 2024

A member of the Yaqui people of southern Arizona, Gabriel Ayala is at the forefront of a new generation of Native Americans making a career performing classical music. Ayala performs regularly throughout the United States and has appeared at the Poway Center for Performing Arts, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, National Museum for the American Indian, and Oscar Meyer Theater in Madison, Wisconsin. In 2010, Gabriel was honored to perform at the Musical Instrument Museum in a series called “Guitar Masters”. He has been recognized by the former State of Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano for his musical achievements. 

DINNER AND A PERFORMANCE

Enjoy dinner before the performance. Suggested reservation time is 5pm in order to arrive at the art center on time for the event.

Performing Arts events start at 7pm.  Doors open at 6:30pm.