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Tucson, Arizona | Published: 04.11.2008
Visual arts
Once upon a time, before and during World War II, there were picture postcards that showed a Tucson that was quaint and colorful and enticing. It had a Downtown that was busy, and guest ranches that bustled.
Take a trip back to that time with "Wish You Were Here: Vintage Tucson Postcards," opening with a 5:30-7:30 p.m. reception today at the Temple Gallery, 330 S. Scott Ave.
The postcard images, reproduced as archival inkjet prints on canvas, are from the collection of Etherton Gallery owner Terry Etherton, the manager of the Temple Gallery.
The gallery is open 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Mondays through Fridays, and before Arizona Theatre Company performances. The show continues through May 30.
Music
Cellist Harry Clark and pianist Sanda Schuldmann have played together 35 years, so you can imagine they have quite a repertoire to choose from when they play a recital. On Sunday, the husband-wife duo will perform five of their favorites: J.S. Bach's Gamba Sonata in D major, Beethoven's Sonata in F major, Shostakovitch's Sonata in D minor, and Rachmaninoff's "Vocalise."
Dubbed "Not the Usual Suspects," the concert closes out the Chamber Music Plus Southwest's fifth Tucson season. The concert begins at 3 p.m. Sunday, at the Berger Center for the Performing Arts, 1200 W. Speedway. Tickets are $30 through CMPS, www.cmpsouth west.org or by calling 400-5439.
Theater
Talk about your potty humor. The Tony-winning "Urinetown" is the Arizona Repertory Theatre's season closer, and the swan song for director Richard T. Hanson, who is retiring from the University of Arizona's School of Theatre Arts after 26 years on the faculty. Hanson has fashioned some of the school's more delicious musical offerings, including "Little Shop of Horrors" (2004), "Quilters" (1999) and the saucy "Cabaret" (1998). "Urinetown" seems an appropriate farewell — it's very irreverent, gutsy and funny. Plus it has some fine tunes. Just the kind of show that showcases Hanson's considerable talents. See Page E6 for a story and details of "Urinetown."
– Cathalena E. Burch, Kathleen Allen
courtesy of Etherton Gallery Vintage Tucson postcards are on display at the Temple Gallery.