by Jhon Sanders
A brief look into the history and traditions of Carnival celebration around the world
FAREWELL TO THE FLESH: A CARNAVAL PRIMER
The Mouth
Carnaval Kids and Mask-Making with Tucson Puppet Works
Matt Cotten and Angela Walker from Tucson Puppet Works hosting a kids mask-making workshop at the Tucson Children’s Museum for the upcoming Carnaval; Saturday, February 21st at Armory Park.
MANY VOICES, ONE SONG
Have you heard? We’re starting a new festival tradition here in Tucson, a tradition rooted in one that’s rather old: the Carnaval. Read on to learn more about our upcoming local Carnaval, Carnaval as celebrated in other locales, and communal festivity in general as we talk with Cliff Berrien and Yarrow King from Tucson’s own samba troupe, Batucaxe.
COMMUNITY SPECTACLE: A PLACE OF MAGIC
by Molly Ross
I am sitting behind a tree, half in and half out of a giant Paul Bunyan puppet…..
NANA PROJECTS AND THE GREAT HALLOWEEN LANTERN PARADE
by Julie Ferreira
Talking over art, collaboration, festival and renewal with the fabulous Molly Ross of Baltimore’s Nana Projects!
How Much Does the ASP Weekend Cost?
By Paul Weir
Greetings, friends! As we enter the 20th year of the All Souls Procession, we would like to respond to your inquiries and share with you how much the Procession costs and how it all happens. First off, please know that we are and have always been a transparent organization-as well with the official non-profit status that we attained in July of 2006, we are also IRS compliant.
THE BURNING QUESTION
“What would you like to see happening in and around Tucson that could help to create stronger community bonds, a greater sense of investment in what goes on locally, and more participation in that process?”
A CONCISE HISTORY OF BIG AND SMALL HEADS IN THE OLD PUEBLO
Matt Cotten and Charles Swanson from Tucson Puppet Works tell us the story of the collective, talk about their process, and discuss the folk-art of puppetry and the joy of home-grown entertainment!