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Performances Tucson Symphony Orchestra Tucson Music Hall, 260 S. Church Ave., 7929155, www.TucsonSymphony.org. Michael Feinstein, piano and vocals, Albert-George Schram, guest conductor. February 9, 7:30pm. Old Vienna, George Hanson, conductor Steven Moeckel, Violin, TSO Chorus, Bruce Chamberlain, director. February 7-8, 8pm; February 10, 2pm. To You with Love, George - TSO Pops! Series. A Valentine gift of love songs from the Tucson Symphony Orchestra and George Hanson on February 15-16, 7:30pm; February 17, 2pm. UA Presents UA’s Arizona Repertory Theatre Marroney Theatre, 1025 N. Olive Rd., SE Corner of Park and Speedway, 621-1162, www.cfa.arizona.edu/theatre. The Miracle Worker. Winner of the 1960 Tony Award for Best Play, The Miracle Worker tells the incredible story of Helen Keller, a young woman trapped in a world of silence and darkness for twelve years. February 10, 17, 23-24, 1:30pm; February 11, 13-16, 21-23, 29, 7:30pm. UA College of Music Music Building, 1017 N. Olive Rd., 621-1655, www.cfa.arizona.edu/music/. The True Story of Cinderella--A Comic Oratorio is a humorous re-telling of the classic fairy tale presented in an un-staged version by 12 singers, narrator and pianist. February 1, 7:30pm. President’s Concert. February 2, 7:30pm; February 3, 3pm. Faculty Artist Series: Yvonne Creanga, Viola, February 11, 7pm. An Evening of Love Songs, with Tucson Celebrities, February 15, 7:30pm. UA Wind Ensemble & Wind Symphony, February 17, 3pm. Faculty Artist Series: John Milbauer, piano. February 19, 7:30pm. University Singers Kantoni, Recital Choir, Honor Choir, February 24, 7:30pm. Schaeffer Memorial Guitar Competition Winners Recital. February 24, 2:30pm. Faculty Artist Series: Mark Votapek, Cello, February 27, 7:30pm. UA Philharmonic Orchestra, February 29, 7:30pm. UA Dance Division Stevel Eller Dance Theatre, 1737 E. University Blvd., 621-4698, www.Arts.Arizona.edu/dance. Galaxy II Series: Premium Blend. The nationally recognized UA Dance Ensemble embodies the best of dance, with a repertoire that includes work by faculty and guest artists including choreography by George Balanchine, Paul Taylor, Mia Michaels and Ben Stevenson. “Premium Blend” will be an evening of mixed performance – ballet, modern and jazz – and as always, powerful performances by the exuberant UA Dance Ensemble. February 21-23, 29, 7:30pm; February 24, 1:30pm. Centennial Hall, 1020 E. University Blvd., 621-3341, www.UAPresents.org. The Adventures of Flat Stanley. Stanley Lambchop is a normal, 10-year-old boy, until one night, the bulletin board on the wall above his bed falls on top of him. The next morning, Stanley wakes up flat! That’s when the fun begins. February 2, 4pm. Moiseyev Dance Company. This troupe of 80 ballettrained dancers is world-acclaimed as a result of the vision and genius of its founder and chorographer, portraying on a spectacular scale the folkways of many cultures. February 4, 7:30pm. Jazz at Lincoln Center. This worldrenowned orchestra unites 15 of jazz music’s finest soloists and ensemble players under the extraordinary leadership of Wynton Marsalis. February 5, 7:30pm. St. Petersburg Ballet Theatre. World-renowned ballet theatre performs one of history’s most romantic and graceful ballets, “Giselle.” February 9, 8pm. Leahy is a Celtic powerhouse and a triplethreat of fiddle, dance and song, and the eight-member, brother and sister group offers a collective world sound. February 10, 2pm. Founded in 1912 and known as a creative force behind the a cappella tradition, the St. Olaf Choir is the premier choral ensemble of Minnesota’s St. Olaf College, and is best known today for its performances in the annual internationally broadcast “St. Olaf Christmas Festival” on PBS. February 11, 7:30pm. In Perfect Harmony. Artistic Director Udi Bar-David, cellist for the Philadelphia Orchestra, leads a superb Arab-Jewish virtuoso ensemble: Hanna Khoury ArabIsraeli violinist, Margo Levertt Klezmer clarinetist, Kareem Roustom Syrian-born oud player, Michel Mirhej Baklouk Jerusalem born, Lebanese resident on hand drums. February 17, 6pm. Forever Tango. Direct from a successful Broadway revival, Luis Bravo’s acclaimed dance spectacular features an allArgentine cast of 14 dancers and 11 on-stage musicians. The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards. The roots of the Royal Scots date back to the oldest surviving Cavalry of the Line in the British Army. The Coldstream Regiment, with more than 200 years of continuous service, is one of the oldest military bands in the world. February 22, 8pm. Hubbard Street Dance Chicago. Under the leadership of Jim Vincent, Hubbard’s captivating works demonstrate passion, energy and artistry emanating from dancer and choreographer Lou Conte’s Hubbard Street Dance studio in a revival of the pieces that truly opened its doors to the world. February 26, 7:30pm. february.08. downtown tucsonan 23 http://www.urbanathleticsbootcamp.com http://www.UAPresents.org http://www.TucsonSymphony.org http://www.cfa.arizona.edu/theatre http://www.urbanathleticsbootcamp.com http://www.kxci.org http://www.cfa.arizona.edu/music/ http://www.Arts.Arizona.edu/dance http://www.kxci.org

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