Public Programs & Performances
We invite our neighbors from across the greater Tucson area to experience the vibrant spirit of the Academy. Our signature events—from professional musical performances to engaging lectures by regional experts and our own talented Resident Members ⭐️ —are open to the public. Come join us at Academy Village for a unique blend of high-level expertise and genuine community connection.
If you cannot attend the lectures in person, you may attend via Zoom. Click this link for access!
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Sunday, August 30, 3:00 p.m.
ASA Koffler Great Room
Pausing temporarily from his European residency, saxophonist Don-Paul Kahl is relocating to Tucson to fill the University of Arizona faculty saxophone position while Edward Goodman is on sabbatical. Don-Paul continues to pursue European performance opportunities, and will present an ASA recital to preview his audition program for a position in Vienna. Performing 2 demanding solo saxophone pieces plus orchestral excerpts, he will also discuss details about the audition process and the selected pieces of music.
Monday, August 31 **This event has been cancelled and will be rescheduled at a later date**
3:00 – 4:00 pm ASA Koffler Great Room & Zoom
Belonging Matters: Social Inclusion & Outcomes for Older LGBTQ+ Adults
Mary O’Donoghue: Executive Director, Southern Arizona Senior Pride. Ames Meeks: Program Manager, Southern Arizona Senior Pride
Southern Arizona Senior Pride leaders, Mary O’Donoghue and Ames Meeks, discuss challenges facing older LGBTQ+ adults. Cultivating meaningful community connections improves well-being, reduces loneliness and stress, and fosters resilience, belonging, and dignity. SASP offers supportive programs and practical solutions for healthier aging for LGBTQ+ elders. Read More…
ASA Art Gallery Opening & Reception
Tuesday, September 1 5:00 pm
Watercolor Artist Sean Toomey
Wednesday, September 2
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
The Great Courses Summer Program **Final Day**
ASA Koffler Great Room
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Understanding Artificial Intelligence: Of Minds and Machines
**Snack Break**
3:15 pm – 4:15 pm: Understanding Artificial Intelligence: Of Minds and Machines
This is a resident member-only event
Thursday, September 3, 7:00 p.m. **Note this is a Thursday evening concert**
ASA Koffler Great Room
ASA Concert – The University of Arizona’s newest faculty wind quintet, the Arizona Reed Quintet, features Sara Fraker (oboe), Jackie Glazier (clarinet), Edward Goodman (saxophone), Daniel Becker (bass clarinet) and Marissa Olegario (bassoon), reprising their inaugural program featuring music by Renaissance master Josquin des Prez and contemporary innovators Becky Turro, Octavio Vazquez and Jeff Scott.
Thursday, September 3
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm ASA Koffler Great Room & Zoom
Quantum Headlines: What’s Real, What’s Hype, What’s at Stake
Dr. Daniel Soh: Associate Professor of Optical Sciences, Wyant College of Optical Sciences, University of Arizona
The quantum world defies everyday logic yet underlies reality. In this accessible talk by Dr. Daniel Soh, we meet Planck, Einstein, and Bell, separating real science from hype. Quantum computers promise new medicines and broken codes and “quantum healing” is a counterfeit. You will learn how to judge what’s genuine. Read More…