Tucson: ATC offers tours of historic Temple of Music and Art

From: Bevan Brunelle Bluemer [mailto:bbluemer@arizonatheatre.org]
Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2007 4:20 PM
Subject: ATC offers tours of historic Temple of Music and Art

Sent by: Arizona Theatre Company
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For Immediate Release
July 19, 2007
Media Contact: Jennifer Spencer, 520.884.8210 x 6202
ARIZONA THEATRE COMPANY OFFERS TOURS OF HISTORIC TEMPLE OF MUSIC AND ART
Arizona Theatre Company is pleased to offer tours of the historic Temple of Music and Art. This season, tours will be conducted on the following dates at 11:30 AM: September 29, 2007; October 20, 2007; October 27, 2007; November 3, 2007; December 1, 2007; December 8, 2007; December 15, 2007; January 19, 2008; January 26, 2008; February 2, 2008; March 8, 2008; March 22, 2008; and April 19, 2008.�

Tours begin in the courtyard of the Temple of Music and Art, 330 S. Scott Avenue, and are guided by ATC docents. Docents will discuss the history of the building, its restoration and renovation, and take visitors on a backstage tour for a behind-the-scenes look at the theatre. All tours are open to the public and are free of charge, though space is limited. Following the tour, patrons will receive a voucher good for discounted tickets to the current Arizona Theatre Company production. Contact Don Gest for tour information and reservations at (520) 884-8210.�

The Temple of Music and Art was dedicated on October 21, 1927. Virtuoso violinist Jascha Heifetz performed at the Grand Opening ceremony. Throughout its seven decades, the Temple passed through many hands and served various functions before finally being historically renovated and rededicated in October in 1990. At that time, through an agreement with the City of Tucson, ATC became the managing tenant of the facility.�
For more information about Arizona Theatre Company, visit www.arizonatheatre.org.
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