Centennial Hall
Dance, music, musical theater, and other performances take place at the University of Arizona's Centennial Hall. The Arizona Arts Live and Broadway in Tucson series are held here during the academic year (September through May).
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For a city of its size, Tucson is abuzz with cultural activity. It's one of only 14 cities in the United States with a symphony as well as opera, theater, and ballet companies. Wintertime, when Tucson's population swells with vacationers, is the high season, but the arts are alive and well year-round. The low cost of Tucson's cultural events comes as a pleasant surprise to those accustomed to paying East or West Coast prices: concert tickets are as little as $20 for some performances, and touring Broadway musicals can often be seen for $35. Parking is plentiful and frequently free.
The free Tucson Weekly (www.tucsonweekly.com) and the "Caliente" section of the Arizona Daily Star www.azstarnet.com) both hit the stands on Thursday, and have listings of what's going on in town.
Tucson Convention Center
Much of the city's cultural activity, including opera, touring Broadway shows, and Tucson Symphony concerts, as well as the international gem and mineral show, takes place at the Tucson Convention Center. Within this complex are the Arena, the Linda Ronstadt Music Hall, and the smaller Leo Rich Theater.
University of Arizona Poetry Center
A free series of readings and classes open to the public is run by the University of Arizona in its beautiful Poetry Center. Check online or call during fall and spring semesters for schedules.
