Fall is upon us here at the ASA! Starting on Monday, September 28 with Celia Bavier and work at the Borderlands, Wednesday, September 30 Al Dart from the Old Pueblo Archaeology Center presents understanding and identifying stone artifacts. Friday, October 2 we will be entertained by guitarist Gabriel Ayala and his unique signature Jazzmenco.
Engage. Create. Serve. The non-profit Arizona Senior Academy (ASA) is the intellectual and cultural hub of the Academy Village community in eastern Tucson. Founded by a former University of Arizona president, the ASA leverages its unique UA affiliation to provide a premier weekly schedule of professional concerts, scholarly lectures, and creative activities. We offer adults in or near retirement a vibrant environment where curiosity and engagement never retire.
ASA live lectures and concerts are open to ASA members and the public. The Arizona Senior Academy building and parking are wheelchair accessible. For the hearing impaired, the Koffler Great Room is equipped with both a traditional audio loop and Auracast™ broadcast audio technology. If you wish to donate and continue to help the ASA fund more programs and concerts, click here! Thank you for your continued support!
TANT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Weekly Highlights
LECTURES
If you cannot attend the lectures in person, you may attend via Zoom. Click this link for access!
Monday, September 28
3:00 – 4:00 pm ASA Koffler Great Room & Zoom
Myths & Realities of Mexico & BCA’s work in the Borderlands
Celia Bavier, Executive Director of the Border Community Alliance, explores myths and realities surrounding the U.S.-Mexico border. She examines Mexico’s cultural diversity, safety, economic importance, and cross-border connections while highlighting BCA’s efforts to dispel stereotypes and strengthen community, cultural exchanges, and social investment. Read More…
Wednesday, September 30
3:00 – 4:00 pm ASA Koffler Great Room & Zoom
How Archaeologists Identify Stone Artifacts and Cultural Features
Mr. Al Dart, RPA: Executive Director, Old Pueblo Archaeology Center, Tucson
Can you distinguish a prehistoric stone tool from a natural rock or identify an archaeological site? Al Dart of Old Pueblo Archaeology Center explains how archaeologists make these determinations through photographs, illustrations, and hands-on examples of ancient flaked and ground stone artifacts to aid understanding and identification. Read More…
LIVE CONCERTS
Friday, October 2, 11:30 a.m.
ASA Koffler Great Room
ASA Concert – Guitarist Gabriel Ayala brings his Quintet to play his signature Jazzmenco and mixed-genre styles. A member of the Yaqui people of southern Arizona, Gabriel is a multi-dimensional artist whose philosophy is “Love your children, Honor your elders, and Respect your women”.
Past lectures are available as Video Lectures: Click here.
Past concerts are available as Video Concerts. Click here
Art Exhibits
The Fall ASA Art Gallery exhibit with featured artwork from Sean Toomey. This exhibit will run until the end of October. Don’t forget that most work is available for purchase.
Creative Showcases
PLAY READINGS: The Saguaros are buzzing because Mary Mitchell and her band of merry ASA Play Readers have done it again. Grab your popcorn and prepare to laugh once more with the desert’s biggest hit, the live reading of When Harry Met Sally. Click here for video.
About Us
The ASA mission supports extended learning, creative engagement, mentoring and public service over the entire span of retirement. It is located within Academy Village, a 55-plus community in Southeast Tucson, Arizona: 13715 E. Langtry Lane, Tucson, AZ; 85747.
All residents of Academy Village become full dues-paying Senior Academy members at age 60, providing support for the ASA. In addition to the concerts and lectures each week, the resident members have a number of amenities available to them.
The ASA support organization, Academy Services Corporation, runs the Academy Villas, an assisted living residence.
Live lectures and musical programs are available to ASA members and the public; and videos of lectures and recorded concerts on videos are available on this website.
From time to time, our members and friends also make direct donations to sponsor the appearance of an artist or expert of special interest.
This mosaic depicts a sampler of past events, including a concert by the Vail Chorale founded and led by an Academy member, plus an early preview of the the final season of Downton Abbey which was co-hosted by ASA and our local PBS station KUAT.
