Benefit for Tucson’s Artist Relief Fund on Nov. 21
Songs for a New World
REIMAGINED THEATRICAL SONG CYCLE, EMPHASISING HOPE FOR A NEW DAY,
DONATES PROCEEDS TO TUCSON’S “ARTISTS RELIEF FUND”
PERFORMANCES STREAMED AT 2:00 P.M. AND 6:00 P.M.
NOVEMBER 21, 2020
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