“Lucky” will be shown Thursday, Sept. 5, at 7 p.m. in the Historic Yuma Theater, 254 S. Main St. The screening, part of the Arizona Western College Foundation’s “Thursdays at the Theatre,” includes an independent short film and a hosted discussion. Languages are Zulu, English and Hindi, with English subtitles. Run time of the feature…
It’s back again. The City of Yuma Parks, Arts and Recreation Commission invites the community to submit nominations for the 2013 Tribute of the Muses Awards. The event being held on Thursday, October 17, 2013 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at the Yuma Art Center, 254 South Main Street in Yuma. The person, persons…
The City of Yuma has released the Fall/Winter 2013 -2014 edition of the Yuma Parks and recreation Fall/Winter Actives Guide. The information featured in the new guide include a wide range of activities such as fun family events to art programs, as well as ways to register for all the new programs. The City of…
Governor Jan Brewer named poet and Regents Professor Alberto Rios Arizona’s inaugural Poet Laureate. Listen to the story on KAWC: http://www.kawc.org/post/alberto-rios-named-first-arizona-poet-laureate From Wikipedia: Alberto Álvaro Ríos (born 1952 in Nogales, Arizona) is the author of ten books and chapbooks of poetry, three collections of short stories, and a memoir. His books of poems include, most recently, The Dangerous…
Yuma Art Center Galleries is holding an opening tonight from 6-8pm for all four galleries: “To Connect the Center of their Eyes” – Cassandra Carr & Julie Fiveash – North Gallery “The Great Eraser” – Live Performance by artist Neal Galloway – South Gallery “To Look at Mexico” – Photographs – Central Gallery “Dreams” –…
Imperial Sand Dunes get a nod for being a film location for ‘Return of the Jedi.’ Writer and blogger Kerri Zane loves the ’80s. Whether truckin’ to Minneapolis to observe the concert venue in which “Purple Rain” was famously filmed, or heading to the dunes near Yuma to relive a scene from “Return of the Jedi,”…
Yuma Parks and Recreation Department sponsors the summer mural program alongside the Yuma Private Industry Council (YPIC), which selects students ages 16-22 to participate in the on-the-job training program. A grant allows the program to pay each student minimum wage, while both organizations provide a supervisor and a certified art instructor and assistant. Read more: http://www.yumasun.com/articles/frame-89118-works-building.html#ixzz2brM6wDFo…
Caballeros de Yuma Inc. is once again looking for an artist who can capture the beauty of the Colorado River Crossing Balloon Festival. That lucky artist’s creation will be used to promote the festival by gracing everything from T-shirts to posters and merchandise. That artist will receive $400 – and lots of exposure. Read more: http://www.yumasun.com/articles/artist-88959-caballeros-artists.html#ixzz2bhAekTXt…
The City of Yuma Arts and Culture Commission is requesting nominations for the 2013 Tribute of the Muses Awards. Nomination forms are being accepted at the Yuma Art Center until 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6. The award ceremony will be held 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 17 at the Yuma Art Center, 254 S. Main…
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