Inspired by the Audioramas of Mexico City, our Cuk Ṣon Audiorama is located on the east side of Centennial Hall on the Historic University of Arizona Mall. Cuk Ṣon is the Tohono O’odham name for Tucson, referring to the 17th-century O’odham village at the base of “Black Hill or Mountain.” Cuk Ṣon is the Tohono O’odham name for Tucson, referring to the 17th-century O’odham village at the base of “Black Hill or Mountain.” Read, nap, and daydream; the Audiorama is a place for people to rest in the company of nothing but trees and music. It is an open-air concert auditorium, and there are several places to sit surrounded by speakers that play music all day. The type of music differs by the day of the week. Student performances are held live on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00 – 5:00 PM. Bring a book or borrow one, escape the noise and craziness around us, and sit with nature.Cuk Son Audiorama is made possible thanks to generous donations by Arzate Design Group of Tucson in collaboration with Old Pueblo Hemp Co., Ponderosa Cactus, Civano Growers, AYJ Construction, Desert Streams and Gardens, University of Arizona Facilities Management and was built together with CAPLA students.   Preview the sounds of Cuk Son Audiorama: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

Blue Note Recording Artist, pianist and composer Nduduzo Makhathini makes his debut appearance in the Century Room for a special night of South African jazz. South African jazz pianist Nduduzo Makhathini blends the deep cultural roots of Zulu music with jazz influences. His sound is shaped by the legends of South African jazz such as Bheki Mseleku and Abdullah Ibrahim, alongside American greats like John Coltrane and McCoy Tyner. As an educator and head of the music department at Fort Hare University, Makhathini is committed to preserving the emotional depth of African jazz while pushing the genre forward. He has performed internationally, including at Jazz at Lincoln Center and the Cape Town International Jazz Festival. With eight award-winning albums, including his critically acclaimed 2020 Blue Note debut Modes of Communication: Letters from the Underworlds, Makhathini continues to make a global impact as both a performer and a producer.

Witness an indelible performance far beyond a traditional magic show with illusionist, mentalist, and performance artist, Scott Silven. Presented in Tornabene Theatre. Tickets start at just $10 for any student! Scott Silven is a master of illusion and imagination, blending mind-bending mystery with profound insight. Named a “Critic’s Pick” by The New York Times and praised by Vogue as a “world-renowned mentalist,” Silven’s performance Wonders takes audiences on an unforgettable journey beyond traditional magic. His work has captivated from Broadway to the Sydney Opera House, leaving audiences awestruck and inspired. Step into a world where the boundaries of perception dissolve, and you’ll leave with a newfound connection to the wonders within yourself and the people around you. Experience a night that promises to shift your perspective—forever. You will leave feeling different.